I wanted to wish families a wonderful and enjoyable break. We have had an extremely busy month for December and I am looking forward to the New Year with your children. School will resume as usual on Monday, January 4th. Mrs. Burke will be returning from her long term leave of absence as our Assistant Principal.
There are many things to look forward to in the New Year at the Shawsheen School. One is our initiative to encourage reading at home and as a school. Some of the ideas were developed by a team of teachers including having one day a month in school with a special theme associated with reading and other fun ideas to get students excited about reading. We are going to finalize our initial ideas in the next month or so. In addition, a flyer was sent home in your child's backpack today and is attached that will kick off our reading initiative. It is completely an optional and fun paper to do if your child reads over break. They pick a marshmallow from the sheet and read with mittens on or to a pet, etc. If your child does any of these and you would like to send in a photo, I will be creating a bulletin board. This is a no pressure activity that is meant to be fun and can be handed in anytime during the winter months.
Another exciting enrichment program coming up in January is that Ooch is returning. Some families may remember him and his message about kindness and friendship. The students year after year really love his program.
In addition, on January 21st will be a family literacy night to promote digital resources. Barbara Raab, Wilmington Children’s Librarian, will present to parents ideas around new technologies in literacy while Linda Cornell, Elementary Reading Specialist, and teachers engage students with digital apps for education. The evening will conclude with a Winter themed scavenger hunt.
Please register in advance at: http://goo.gl/forms/Y2EwOPEF0f
Please view the principal’s blog for more upcoming dates for January.
Thank you for all that you do for our Shawsheen Staff and Families, we appreciate all your support in so many ways.
Thank you again and have a happy new year!
Mrs. King
Principal
