May 20, 2022 - Week 35

 Hello Dale Street Families,

What a fun and fast week!  As your children probably reported...MCAS sessions have come to an end.  Once again, I was so impressed with the hard work, effort, and determination our students put in to their MCAS performance! Our grade 4 students had 2 days of testing and our grade 5 students had four days of testing.  Students really took their time and put in the effort! We will have make-up sessions next week for students who have missed one or more sessions. Although MCAS gets a lot of publicity, please take a minute to check out all the amazing things students and staff were involved in.  

Today, Dale Street held another POP (Parents on the Playground).  Today's activity... chalk mosaic art on the pavement.  Huge thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Consilvio (Simon's parents) who facilitated today's POP.  If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.

Last Friday, the PTO Kids' Night Out returned!  It was such a fun and exciting night for our #beproudbedale 4th graders. Special thanks to all of the parents who volunteered.  I am excited to visit Grade 5's night tonight.   

During this week's SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lesson, Mrs. Flynn's class worked on a lesson titled 'Stand up to bullies.' Students rewrote negative bullying experiences and turned them around so they had positive outcomes.  Students showed great kindness and empathy!

Dale Street Art Show Information - Click Here

In Spanish this week with Mrs. LeVangie, Mrs. Flynn's fourth-grade students collaborated with classmates to interview each other about their living spaces -  ¿Qué hay en tu casa? 

On Monday, students in Ms. Plympton's grade 4 classroom tackled some challenging math problems - no problem for these OPE rockstars they used a teamwork approach.  

So happy to share that our nurses received the Above & Beyond award and   

Grade 5 teacher, Bethany Sager received the Robert C. Maguire Global Perspectives in Education award at Tuesday night's MCPE Annual Meeting.  Congratulations to these amazing educators and individuals! 

Dale Street staff work tirelessly every day to make meaningful connections.  Here is Grade 5 teacher, Ms. Burnham doing just that.  

On Wednesday, Dale Street held a Parent Information Night for our incoming fourth-grade parents.  It was so great to meet families and share the wonderful things that happen at Dale Street. Special thanks to the teachers who stayed late to present and our rockstar students who came back to present. 

 Mrs. Tumbleson and the Grade 4 flute players had a lot of fun this week! There is always so much laughter, joy, and great playing in their lessons. Keep up the great work! 

Dale Street Fun Run Schedule

Hi Medfield Families,

Like in past years, the PTO is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to get all of your supplies for your student for the next school year. 

The teachers have given us the supply list for each grade and 1st Day School Supplies will assemble and deliver them for your child.

All name-brand supplies will be packaged individually for your student.  Items will be shipped to the school and ready for your child on their first day.  

Sign up now.  The sale closes July 1st!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=02052

Please be sure to select the school/grade your child will be entering in the fall. 

Special thanks to the students in Ms. Sager's fifth-grade students for helping assemble the PTO-purchased seats for the teachers' room.  Very talented and very helpful!   

Dale Street End of Year Activities

(Will be updated with new information when necessary)

Have a wonderful weekend and stay hydrated, 

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth

May 13, 2022 - Week 34

 Hello Dale Street Families!

Wow - I can't believe we are already halfway through May!  This week was another week with a lot of awesome activities at #beproudbedale.  Take a minute to check out some of the scenes and be sure to check out some of the upcoming dates at the bottom of the blog.  

Congratulations and thank you to Ms. Hayes' class for facilitating today’s SEL assembly. Students used the game Family Feud to highlight the importance of our school's Core Values. Amazing work, everyone!     

Thank you to all the Dale Street families who came out to Family Literacy Night last evening.  There were so many amazing opportunities for the students and their families. Special thanks to Jamee Callahan for organizing such a great event, our fabulous PTO, the wonderful staff volunteers, and the many, many families who attended!  

Congratulations to these Rockstar students for winning a raffle from Literacy Night! 

Positive Sign Thursday!

'WE ARE UNIQUE!'

Upcoming MCAS Schedule:

May 17th and 18th - Grade 4 Math 

May 19th and 20th - Grade 5 Science, Engineering, and Technology

*Make-ups will take place on an ongoing basis.  

Congratulations to Kameli, Madison, Tess, Tess, Charlotte, Lia, and Tenley for coming in first place in their division at Destination Imagination States. These girls will be flying out to Kansas City, MO for the weekend of May 21st to compete in the Destination Imagination Global Finals! They’ve worked really hard and we wish them the best of luck. To read more, click on this patch article. 

Dale Street Artwork #talent

This week we celebrated our incredible paraprofessionals. The work they do is invaluable.  Please join me in thanking them for their commitment, generosity, boundless energy, & the passion they bring to Dale Street each day.

On a visit to Ms. MacDonnell's fourth-grade classroom this week, I saw a room of engaged and excited students.  How does this happen?  Give them a chance to collaboratively review important math concepts by playing a game called the 'The Unfair Game.' Learning + Fun!  

Please be sure to send your child with a reusable water bottle to school.  We have had a significant increase in the number of paper cups that are being used and supplies are running short.

In Ms. Sager's fifth grade class, it was smiles all around as students participated in the High Five experiment.  So fun!   

The Dale Street PTO is excited to bring back Kids’ Night Out, with an indoor BEACH PARTY theme, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP...

4th Grade KNO = Friday, May 13th

Sign up to volunteer here

5th Grade KNO = May 20th

Sign up to volunteer here

Both events will be held in Dale’s cafeteria from 7-8:30 PM. Students will enjoy a DJ with dancing, Games in the Gym, Guess How Many, Trivia, Refreshments, and more. This is a drop-off event, but we need the help of many parents to ensure the evening runs smoothly. Please print and bring a completed copy of this permission slip on the evening of the event with $10 (cash or check payable to Dale PTO) to be paid at the door (no pre-registration).

Hi Medfield Families,

Like in past years, the PTO is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to get all of your supplies for your student for the next school year. 

The teachers have given us the supply list for each grade and 1st Day School Supplies will assemble and deliver them for your child.

All name-brand supplies will be packaged individually for your student.  Items will be shipped to the school and ready for your child on their first day.  

Sign up now.  The sale closes July 1st!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=02052

Please be sure to select the school/grade your child will be entering in the fall. 

This week, students in Mrs, Chamblin's fifth-grade class acted as scientists as they worked with chemical reactions and mixtures. Students took time to make observations of substances to recognize and describe how different substances have a unique set of properties.  So cool!  

Dale Street End of Year Activities

(Will be updated with new information when necessary)

Have a wonderful weekend, 

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth

May 6, 2022 - Week 33

 Dear Dale Street Families,

I hope that you all had a fabulous week! For us, it is true what they say - time flies when you are having fun!  For those who may not be aware, this week was Teacher Appreciation Week.  Please join me in thanking the fabulous staff members we have here at Dale Street.  I feel very proud and privileged to work every day with the most caring, intelligent, and dedicated staff.  They blow me away with all the things they do for our students every single day.

Emma was recognized for being kind and inclusive.  

Elizabeth was recognized for demonstrating our Core Values of respect, compassion, and continuous growth.

Ethan was recognized for being inclusive and compassionate.  

Positive Sign Thursday!

'WE ARE A-MAY-ZING!'

Next week marks the beginning of our literacy assessment period.  During this three-week period, our reading specialists (Mrs. Bassett and Mrs. Callahan) will be conducting the BAS (Benchmark Assessment System). Students in grades 4 & 5 may visit our reading room or an alternate location outside of their classroom to complete the short assessment. 

On a visit to Mrs. Chamblin's fifth-grade class this week, students researched and created arguments - diving deeper into their persuasive writing.  Awesome job!  

Medfield Community

This year's ANGP takes place on Sunday night, June 5th at 9:00 p.m. and goes until Monday morning, June 6th at 5:00 a.m.

It takes a village to make this night a success. We need almost 200 volunteers throughout the course of the night. As you know, family members of the Medfield Class of 2022 students cannot volunteer.  That is why we are reaching out to the entire Medfield community to help.  It is a fun experience you won’t want to miss.

Please sign up for shifts below. We will send you an email one week prior to the ANGP with all the details that you will need.

Please post or pass this sign-up along to friends. 

ANGP Chaperone & Volunteer Sign-Up Genius

This week, Dale Street Technology Integrationist, Mr. Ahern visited fourth-grade classrooms to share how students can help themselves and others to be positive and safe while communicating online.  So important - so valuable!  

After a two-year hiatus, the Dale Street PTO is excited to bring back Kids’ Night Out, with an indoor BEACH PARTY theme.

4th Grade KNO = Friday, May 13th

5th Grade KNO = May 20th

Both events will be held in Dale’s cafeteria from 7-8:30 PM. Students will enjoy a DJ with dancing, Games in the Gym, Guess How Many, Trivia, Refreshments, and more. Cash or check payable to the Dale PTO to be paid at the door (no pre-registration). This is a drop-off event, but we need the help of many parents to ensure the evening runs smoothly. Please view this permission slip for all of the details and to volunteer.

This week Ms. Isaacson's fourth-grade class had another informative and engaging lesson with our partners at SEED Science.  Students continued their unit on waves and in this lesson students focused on sound waves.  This awesome experience was made possible by a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant. 

Upcoming MCAS Schedule:

May 11th and 12th - Grade 5 Math 

May 17th and 18th - Grade 4 Math 

May 19th and 20th - Grade 5 Science, Engineering, and Technology

*Make-ups will take place on an ongoing basis.  

A HUGE thank you to our phenomenal PTO for their generosity this week during Staff Appreciation Week.  From snacks to treats, to an incredible lunch - the week was amazing! 

On a visit to the Makerspace, Grade 5 students in Mrs. Ross' and Mrs. Seaver's class worked with Ms. Sweeney and used Pixton to create a scene from the book group book they are reading.  They will have a chance to read and respond to classmates' work.  

On Tuesday, Director of Food Service, Ms. Fahey visited our Student Council meeting to listen to student feedback and share information about school lunches.  It was a great conversation with a lot of super ideas! 

On behalf of all of the employees at Dale Street, I would like to wish all of the mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures a Happy Mother's Day!  

Have a wonderful weekend, 

Steve

Respect * Compassion * Collaboration * Continuous Growth