March 23, 2018 - Week 28

Hello Dale Street!

Well, it doesn't happen often, I think we stole one from Mother Nature this week.  That is a total win for #beproudbedale as it gave us a full 5 days to get more awesomeness in.  Check it out....

Thank you to all of the Dale Street parents and care givers who were able to attend Parent/Teacher conferences over the past two weeks.  The lines of communication between home and school must always remain open and strong.  If at any point during the remainder of the school year you feel that there is an area in your child’s education that needs to be addressed, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.  We strive to do our best to support the academic, social, and emotional development of your child(ren).

It was a wonderful day for two, amazing Dale Street students.  Colin and Nathan displayed true Olympic spirit at today's Special Olympics!  Congratulations to these wonderful students.  We are so proud of you!  

Tarun (in Ms. MacDonald's fourth grade classroom) represented Dale Street wonderfully in the “Get Real Foods” contest at the Unlikely Book Store, last Monday night.  Although we did not win the grand prize of having Jeff Kinney visit our school, Tarun had the pleasure of meeting Jeff and received autographed books!

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On April 6th, 2018 at 7pm the Class of 2019 Student Government will be hosting the hypnotist show right here in the Medfield High School Auditorium! Tickets are $10 per person. Come for some laughs, concessions, and fun!

Ms. Bertschmann's fifth grade class took a "field trip" to the Dale Street makerspace. Check out the creativity & authenticity of these TALENTED children!

Save the date! Registration opens for the annual MCPE Spelling Bee on April 2nd.  Gather your teams of 3-4 players and may be the best team win.  The Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday May 1st at Medfield High School at 4pm.  See our website www.medfieldcoalition.org for more information and to register on or after 4/2.  

This event will sell out!  See you at the bee.

Today, students in Mrs. Lowerre's fifth grade class took time to dive deeper into volume.  These talented learners accepted the challenge to create as many rectangular prisms as they could with 24 centimeter cubes.  Once that was complete, take a picture of their creations, upload them in Pic Collage and create a mathematical equation.  So fun!     

We are down to 16 teams in our first annual March Madness Free Throw contest.  It has been so much fun.  The bad news....Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Infantino, and I have been knocked out.  The next round (the final 16) will take place on Tuesday (3/27) and Thursday (3/29).  Shots can be taken between 7:30 a.m. and 8:20 a.m.  All shots have to be completed by the end of the day on Thursday (3/29).  Thank you to everyone who signed up for this fun activity and best of luck to all the teams still alive.  

Check out the PTO update with information about the following events and more!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Snowman Supply Fundraiser- take a look while at Dale for conferences (Right Now!), 4th Grade KNO (3/23), Yearbook baby photos need to be uploaded by March 31st and personal pages done by May 1st!

Yearbook baby picture deadline is MARCH 31!

We are still missing more than half the class for the yearbook. Please upload the baby picture of your 5th grader to your TreeRing account so that we can have this memory for our children. Once in your TreeRing account, click on the Photo Tab and choose Add Photos. Please upload into the shared drive called Baby Pictures.

If you prefer you can send the pictures to Peggy Tirrell or Cigdem Hanna to upload, please do so at pstirrell@gmail.com or cigdemhanna@gmail.com. We will make sure your son's or daughter's baby picture is included. We need the photos by MARCH 31, 2018.

2018 TESTING SCHEDULE

As a reminder, our testing schedule is set for the spring.  As always it is most important that students attend school on the days of testing, so please plan appointments in a way that does not interfere with your child being in school on the following testing dates:

• English Language Arts - Next Generation MCAS
• Who:  Grades 4 (computer-based)
• April 11th and April 12th
• Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
• April 25th and April 26th
• ELA Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed

• Math - Next Generation MCAS
• Who:  Grades 4 (computer-based)
• May 9th and May 10th
• Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
• May 14th and May 15th
• Math Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed  

• Science, Technology and Engineering
• Who:  Grade 5 (computer-based)
• May 17th and May 18th
• STE Make-ups for grade 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed  

Students in Mr. Mason's fifth grade class used time this week to explore some very tricky math problems. Students used CueThink to break these challenges apart and attack the problems in a way that worked best for them. Great job!

Blake Middle School Theater Presents…Pom Pom Zombies April 6-8th.

Tickets: General - $15.  MPS Employees/Students - $12.

Show Times: Friday, April 6th @ 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 7th @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 8th @ 2:00 pm.

You can purchase tickets here https://bmszombies.brownpapertickets.com on Friday, March 30th.

School's out for the summer, and the teenagers of Ocean View High are ready to surf, sun and have some fun.  But, ooops! The head cheerleader gets nuclear slime on her hot dog instead of relish, and soon the beach is overrun with pom-pom zombies!   A sci-fi spoof of those beach blanket flicks of the ‘60s.  

Please contact Kim Price kimprice73@me.com with any questions.  

Look at this......the young learners in Ms. DiPesa's fourth grade classroom used Dale Street's Core Values of collaboration & continuous growth to better understand vocabulary.  Way to go!

  

Term II Report Cards

Today students brought home their report cards for the second term.   If you have any questions about your child's work or the report card, please start by having a conversation with your child.  If questions still exist, please contact the teacher directly to gain more insight.

Thursday, March 29th - half day of school - students dismissed at 11:40 a.m.

Friday, March 30th - no school

Thank you for checking in this week.  Enjoy the weekend!

Steve

Respect • Compassion • Collaboration • Continuous Growth

March 16, 2018 - Week 27

Greetings Dale Street! 

We had a fabulous week here at Dale Street.  I want to send out a special thanks to our fantastic custodians, DPW, and Police & Fire Departments for helping get students and staff safely back into school on Wednesday.  There was a lot of snow and we very much appreciate your tireless efforts.  

On behalf of the students and staff at Dale Street School, I would like to thank the PTO, the many volunteers, and all the families who supported this year's Winter Carnival.  Dale Street was so excited to be included in this year's carnival and is extremely grateful for everyone's support!    

Thank you to all the families who were able to join us for our Term II Positive Referral breakfast this morning. The Food Service department provided water, juice, and a variety of delicious treats for everyone to enjoy.  Thank you to them for all of their support.  Lastly, a huge thank you to all of the students who continue to demonstrate outstanding character here at Dale Street.  We are so proud of you for making such great choices each and every day!

Our School Nurse, Mrs.Thompson, will be checking heights and weights on 4th grade students next week during their PE classes. The screening, which will be done individually in a confidential space, is required by the MA Department of Public Health. Please contact Mrs. Thompson at 508-242-8573 or kthompson@email.medfield.net with any questions, or if you would like your child excused from the screening.

Thanks to Ariana in Ms. MacDonald's class for reading today's book recommendation. Ariana recommended 365 Days of Wonder by R.J. Palacio for "people who like inspirational quotes" and because "when you need a push you can read a quote and feel that you can do it."  Ariana rated this book 5 stars!  Thanks Ariana!

In Ms. Bertschmann's fifth grade classroom this week, students used our hands-on FOSS science kits to explore the concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation.  

Bravo to all of the fifth grade students who participated in last Friday's Talent Show.  Each act was truly fantastic!  Special thanks to all of the students and families who came to the show.  We greatly appreciate your support.  Thank you to Talent Show director, Mr. Mason for all of his dedication to the show and Ms. Sager, who served as Stage Manager!

It was a pleasure to meet with parents during Term II's Principal's Coffee this morning. The topic of discussion was the process we will use for placing students in classrooms for 2018-2019 school year and students from the SWAT team showcased Google Classroom and Seesaw highlighting how parents can access student assignments. Thank you to all who were able to attend, Mrs. Cowell, and to the food service staff who provided coffee and snacks. If you were unable to attend, the PowerPoint can be viewed here. The next Principal's Coffee will be held on May 24th. I hope to see you there.

2018 TESTING SCHEDULE

As a reminder, our testing schedule is set for the spring.  As always it is most important that students attend school on the days of testing, so please plan appointments in a way that does not interfere with your child being in school on the following testing dates:

• English Language Arts - Next Generation MCAS
• Who:  Grades 4 (computer-based)
• April 11th and April 12th
• Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
• April 25th and April 26th
• ELA Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed

• Math - Next Generation MCAS
• Who:  Grades 4 (computer-based)
• May 9th and May 10th
• Who: Grade 5 (computer-based)
• May 14th and May 15th
• Math Make-ups for grades 4 and 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed  

• Science, Technology and Engineering
• Who:  Grade 5 (computer-based)
• May 17th and May 18th
• STE Make-ups for grade 5 will take place on a rolling basis as needed  

What: Families can pick a mitten off the door/board to donate a needed supply for Dale Street staff members

When: February 26th - March 23rd

Where: Mittens will be hung on doors of classroom teachers.  Specialists and Special Education teachers will have a spot in the main foyer where their mittens will be hung.

​Check out the PTO update with details about these upcoming events and more!

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS: Snowman Supply Fundraiser (Right Now!), 5th  Grade KNO (3/16), 4th Grade KNO (3/23), Movie (Coco) on the ½ Day (3/20), Yearbook baby photos need to be uploaded by March 31st and personal pages done by May 1st!

Check out this letter Dale Street received from BoxTops4Education.....

Way to go, Dale Street!

Fifth grade students welcomed Safety Patrol Officer Manganello to their health classes this week.  Officer Manganello is teaching a three week safety unit this month. Lessons include, personal safety, helmet and seat belt safety.  Students will learn about police training and what a police officer’s job looks like in the town of Medfield.

Ms. Isaacson's students love our MCPE funded white board tables.  These tables make math workshop so much fun!  

Ever thought about joining the MCPE board? Now's the time!

If you are interested in possibly becoming a member of the MCPE Board, we would love to hear from you. We're looking for candidates who can commit to a 3 year term, attend Board meetings once a month during the school year and have an active interest in enriching our kids' education in the Medfield Public Schools.

We are especially looking for dedicated individuals who may have experience in publicity (print, social media and otherwise), website maintenance/design, graphics, fundraising events and corporate sponsorship. We try to have board members with children across the five schools and could use more representation from Blake and MHS. Visit our website for more details and to submit your interest. Thanks!

Mrs. Scott's fourth grade students used time this week experimenting how waves are involved in energy transfer.  So cool!  

Best of luck to all of the Dale Street students who will be competing in the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament tomorrow, March 17th.  The tournament will be held at Wilson Middle School in Natick.  If you are looking for something fun to do, this should be a great take!  

In Mrs. Lowerre's fifth grade class today, students participated in a blended learning lesson highlighting similes and metaphors.  Students had a blast listening to music and 'digging into poetry.'

I use the Remind App to share school news.  The Remind App sends out a text to all who have signed up for the service.  Text 508-640-7746 and in the body of the text message type @dalestr  You will get a response asking you to confirm your identity - reply with your first and last name.  This is a secure and confidential way for me to send you a text message.  I do not see your cell number and you do not see mine.  If you would like to learn more about the Remind App, you can go to www.remind.com.  I encourage you to sign up for the Remind App, and welcome any and all feedback.  

Parent/teacher conferences continue next week.  On Tuesday, March 20th, we will have an early  dismissal (11:40 AM) for our students.  We look forward to seeing you.

Thank you for checking in this week.  Enjoy the weekend!

Steve

Respect • Compassion • Collaboration • Continuous Growth