Hello Dale Street Families,
I hope that you all had a wonderful February break from school and maybe even work. We had an awesome first week back at #beproudbedale. Please take a few minutes to scroll through to see some of the highlights and keep updated about important upcoming events and dates.
Congratulations to this week's Positive Referrals!
Today, former Dale Street rockstar student (Aiden, brother of Grade 5 student, Addie) current Medfield High School senior returned to #beproudbedale, using his exceptional shot put skills, to help Mrs. Nee's students better understand metric conversions. 📏 💪🏅
A Moment in Music
This week in 5th grade band, students focused on watching the conductor and responding to tempo changes. In this piece, each section is played at an increasingly faster pace, requiring careful listening and concentration to ensure all 95 students stay together. Developing this skill strengthens their musical awareness and ensemble coordination, key aspects of their growth as young musicians.
State-mandated health screening for our 4th-grade students will start next week on Monday, March 3rd. An email was sent out this week to all parents/ guardians with information and an option to opt-out. If you choose to opt your student out of this screening, please follow the link below: OPT-OUT Form- 4th Grade BMI (Height/Weight) If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Dale Street Nursing office. Phone: 508-242-8573 or Email: kgustafson@email.medfield.net.
Dale Street was recently awarded a grant to fund a .8 (4 days a week) math assistant position for the remainder of the school year. This individual will support students in several 4th and 5th-grade classrooms and assist during our WIN (What I Need) blocks. If you or someone you know is interested in discussing this opportunity, please email sgrenham@email.medfield.net. In your email, kindly include the reason for your interest and any relevant experiences that would be beneficial for the role.
As a twist to their learning this week, Grade 4 classes walked up to Starbucks and back to give a real-life look at how far a kilometer is. They walked it, timed it, thought about it, and now can relate to it! 📏
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Mrs. Beaudoin and Mrs. Knott are beyond excited to celebrate reading next week for Read Across America Week. We can not wait to see students bring their excitement by dressing up in their spirit wear! Each day has a theme that ties to our love of reading! See the flyer for the specific spirit days. During the library block, students will have the opportunity to “Ride Across America” on our incredible stationary bikes that were donated by our PTO. Students will take turns adding mileage toward our chosen destinations on the bikes as they read. We are also excited to have Medfield community members come in as guest readers during the week. Finally, Read Across America kicks off our Battle of the Books. Students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite book! Each week of March we will be voting and narrowing down to the winner! The winning book will be celebrated at an all school assembly the first week of April!
All Dale Street families are invited to participate in teacher conferences on Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th from 12:15 - 3:30 p.m. Here is the letter that was sent out to families before the February break. These are early release days and students will be dismissed at 11:40 a.m. Please be sure to update School Dismissal Manager to reflect your child's dismissal plans on these days.
March Madness started this week and continues next week (Grade 5 on Tuesday and Grade 4 on Friday) for those players/teams that have not yet taken their first-round shots. Teams advancing to Round 2 will be notified as soon as Round 1 is completed (top 32 scores).
First-round shots (5 per player) must be taken between 7:50 am-8:25 a.m. in the gym on Tuesday, March 4th for Grade 5 and Friday, March 7th for Grade 4. These dates are only for students/teams who have not shot their first-round shots yet. As a reminder, here are the rules:
- Each team takes 15 free throws (round 1) and 30 free throws all of the following rounds
- All team members do not need to be present to shoot free throws
- The teams with the most free throws made (out of 15 for round 1 and 30 for the following rounds) will move on to the next round
- Anyone wearing Medfield apparel will get 1 bonus shot per article of clothing (max 2 items). No sharing clothing. No drawings or stickers.
- Students will get up-to-date information in the cafeteria during lunchtime
If you haven't had a chance click on the link below to see what this year's items are
Not only is this a great way to help our schools, you will also be creating a special memory for your child.
Check out the great items you can bid on here!
March Lunch Menu (subject to change)
Thanks to our Friday DJs who kept the lunchroom rockin' today.
The Spring 2025 MCAS testing dates are as follows:
ELA: April 4 and April 9
STE (Grade 5 only): May 6 and May 8
Math: May 16 and May 20
Thank you for your support, and please reach out with any questions.
3/11 - Incoming 6th Grade Information Night at 6:30 p.m. Blake Middle School
This night is for all parents/guardians of incoming sixth-grade (current fifth-grade) students. Staff will be presenting information about the 6th-grade program of studies and curriculum, previewing the students' experience that they will have next year along with an overview of the middle school.
Buzz 🐝 Buzz 🐝 - Don’t forget to sign up for the MCPE Spelling Bee!
Deadline to Register is March 5th! ⌛️
Don’t BEE left out! This year’s Spelling Bee is coming up on March 12th from 4-8pm and team registration is open for students in grades 2-3 and also 4-5. Dale teams will compete first, followed by Wheelock teams. Sign up today at: www.medfieldcoalition.org/spellingbee
Here is what you’ll need to register!
Decide with your student if they’ll participate as a solo speller, or on a team. Solo spellers are grouped together to create a team
Teams can be between 2-4 students; to sign up a team you’ll need the names of all team members
Last but certainly not least - be ready with a fun team name! Costumes and creative themes are encouraged
Cost is $20 per person and each participant will receive a small prize. The event will be held at Medfield High School Auditorium, and all proceeds will go to benefit Medfield Public Schools.
🙌🌟 Big thank you to our sponsor for this year’s Spelling Bee, Medfield Orthodontics!
👀⏰ Make a Difference - Join our Board! There’s still time to apply to join MCPE!
If you are passionate about Medfield Public Schools and are interested in becoming an MCPE Board Member, we would love to hear from you. We’re looking for candidates who:
1️⃣ Can commit to a 3 year term
2️⃣ Can attend board meetings once a month
3️⃣ Have an active interest in enriching kids’ education in Medfield schools
This year, we have specific needs for applicants to help with our publicity/social media 📣, treasurer duties 💵, events/fundraising and website. All skill sets are welcome, and we strive to have a board with diverse backgrounds. Learn more or apply today at the MCPE website!
2024-2025 MPS School Calendar
Be sure to take a few minutes to check out the school calendar for conference dates, holidays, early release dates, etc. You may find it here.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, March 3rd - Friday, March 7th Read Across America Week
Tuesday, March 4th - Grade 5 March Madness Shooting (7:50 a.m.)
Thursday, March 6th & Friday, March 7th Teacher Conferences - Early Release.
Friday, March 7th - Grade 4 March Madness Shooting (7:50 a.m.)
Tuesday, March 11th Early Release (Professional Development)
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Thank you for your continued support.
Steve
Inclusivity * Respect * Responsibility * Continuous Growth
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