September 15, 2023 - Week 3

Happy Friday Dale Street!

Our first five-day school week was fantastic! The week included Open House, engaging learning opportunities, our first Spirit Day, and the start of our student-led Daily Dale newscast. I couldn't be prouder of our rockstar students and staff. Enjoy as you take a closer look at the moments from this week as well as stay informed regarding some upcoming events...

On Tuesday night, Dale Street held an Open House for all students and their families.  It was an awesome evening that highlighted the importance of the family and school partnership. We are so lucky to have had such great attendance at Open House.  Thank you to all who came out to learn about your child's classroom and the Dale Street School.

This week Ms. DiPesa's and Mrs. Gutierrez's fourth-grade classes 'tasted' or sampled at least 1 book from each of the genre bins at each table. All books are in their classroom library, and they recorded books they want to read in the future in their Reader’s Notebooks.

Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals! 

Red, orange, yellow, green....the 2nd Annual Medfield K-5 Rainbow Run is September 26th @ Wheelock & September 27th @ Dale & Memorial!! All students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will run/walk during the school day on a rainbow-filled track. The music will be rocking, the rainbow gear is ready to go and that is just the beginning of the fun! 

We are ready - now it is your turn. Head to https://secure.frontstream.com/medfield-k-5-pto-rainbow-run-2023 to register your student for free and learn all about the activities, prizes, and how your support continues to make a difference in our schools.

Guess What???? Students taped the first episodes of our student-led Daily Dale this week. Our students are AMAZING!  

Interested in becoming a Room Parent?

Go to medfieldk8pto.com, click on your child’s school, and fill out the Room Parent Volunteer Form by September 15. Room Parents help communicate information to parents regarding PTO initiatives and teacher needs. Room Parents also coordinate all class parties and teacher gifts. If you have questions, please reach out to Claire Pickering (clairepick@gmail.com).

Positive Sign Thursday! 

'YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!'

Medfield Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC). SEPAC is run by a group of parent & caregiver volunteers who work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of all children with special needs in the community. SEPAC has a lot of exciting things planned for this school year. Mark your calendars to join us at our upcoming meetings/ events:

Tuesday, September 19th, at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Digital communications workshop

Saturday, September 23rd at Medfield Day featuring the dogs from Golden Opportunities for Independence

Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Meet the Medfield Educational Team Leaders (ETL) and the new Assistant Director of Student Services, Mark Harrison

Tuesday, November 14th at 7pm at the Blake Middle School Library: Basic Rights Workshop

Our meetings are open to all who wish to attend. A Zoom link can be provided upon request. Please RSVP or get in touch with us at sepac@email.medfield.net and check out our website, Facebook, and Instagram social media pages.

This week in World Language with Señora LeVangie, Grade 4 students had fun finding their secret match using Spanish introductions.  

A new school year is upon us: new classrooms, new teachers, and new opportunities to make a difference. The Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is thrilled to begin another year fundraising with this amazing community, and supporting the incredible Medfield Public Schools!

First up, Fall Fest is back! On Friday, October 20 join us at The German Club in Walpole for live music, drinks, and dancing with friends under the night sky. This relaxed, outdoor event is always a big draw and serves as a highlight of the Medfield social calendar – and a great opportunity to fundraise for Medfield Public Schools. Come enjoy this chance to spend a special night out with a group of friends or neighbors, and to reconnect with other parents.

Ticket sales kick off this Saturday, September 23 at 10am online and at the MCPE booth at Medfield Day. Tickets are $50 each; availability is limited and this event typically sells out quickly. Drop by our booth to say hello and get your Fall Fest tickets before they sell out!

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE WITH MR. GRACE

We are pleased to share that Medfield Public School is providing before-school care services for Dale Street families at the Memorial School! The program begins each day at 7:00 a.m. No need to sign up in advance, drop-ins are welcomed! The fee for this program is $8.00 per day, per child. At the end of each month, you will receive an invoice via email for the days attended. This invoice will include the number of days attended, the amount due, and the payment due date. Payments must come in the form of a check or money order. We cannot accept cash. Please do not send in any payment until you receive an invoice. Please make payments out to the Town of Medfield. This program will not run in the event of a school cancellation. If there is a one-hour or two-hour delay of school opening, the program will start accordingly. Questions? Please email Herb Grace at hgrace@email.medfield.net or call (508) 359-5135

All students in grades 4 and 5 will have school pictures taken on September 19th. Picture forms were sent out last week.  Please have your child visit the office if they need another one.  

Tuesday, September 19th - Dale Street Picture Day

Monday, September 25th - No School - Yom Kippur

Wednesday, September 27th - Rainbow Run (rain date 9/28)

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Thank you for reading this week's blog. Please check back again next Friday.

Steve

Inclusivity * Respect * Responsibility * Continuous Growth