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weekly news 11/12/20

Good Morning,

Weekly updates will be brief this week. It was a beautiful week and I hope whether students were remote or in person that they got to enjoy this November weather. 

Next week on November 18th will be an early release day which means students will not be assigned work in the afternoon. Staff have sent out information on signing up for parent/teacher conferences. Please check in with your classroom teacher if you need assistance with sign ups.

News from the PAC:

Lots going on. Please see attached for the Pie Pick up procedures. This will be different from the past as it will be outside and starts at 3:30. We cannot start it earlier due to dismissal procedures and time it takes for them to have it set up. 

The PAC are still selling the community cards for 10 dollars apiece. These will make some great gifts! 

They are also selling gift cards using scripts. If you are planning on buying gift cards please go through them and we get proceeds from each card sold. It is very simple!

Also, is attached the PAC newsletter. I want to thank the PAC for all they do in supporting the schools all the time. They are currently in the process of helping us to buy new recess equipment for cohorts. We appreciate their support and your support tremendously.

Festival of Trees

Our Shawsheen Tree theme this year is Shawsheen Cares. The tree is going to be made of boxes that are stacked like a tree. All boxes will be wrapped and filled with theme boxes of ways to take care of yourself. Some ideas include books, spa gifts, cooking, activities and much more. We are asking for monetary donations or gift cards like we did in years previously. Any donation  even under 5 dollars in gift cards or cash to buy the items would be great. The tree is from all the students and staff from shawsheen regardless of who can contribute. Last year we won Best Tree Topper! If you have a remote student you can arrange to drop anything  during the school day. 

Have a great day and weekend,

Mrs. King

Lisa King

Shawsheen Elementary School

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Frequently Asked Questions on Reopening Shawsheen Updated 10/20

 Frequently Asked Questions on Reopening Shawsheen

This will continue to update throughout the week!

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Shawsheen Virtual Parent Orientation 10/19/20

 

Dear Families,

 

Today was an amazing day back with the staff. The classrooms look great and all the efforts of the staff, custodial staff, school nurse, building based team and much more has not gone unnoticed. We may have less desks and more space in-between but the building and learning environment is filled with excitement, energy and love to welcome students back. Over the next few weeks you will be getting more information as we re-open and just a reminder that our virtual open house is this Thursday. Staff will be sending out information on this shortly.

As promised below is a link for a Shawsheen Elementary School Parent Orientation. Within this slide show are voice overs if you wish to click on it. If not, you are welcome to just read through the slides. The presentation will take you through what a day will look like at Shawsheen including mask breaks, car rider, dismissal, snack, lunch, recess and handwashing. There are also links provided for more district resources and a question form for any questions you would like to submit. I will answer your question in a FAQ sheet for this week’s weekly news by Friday or email you directly.

Thank you so much for working with us to prepare your children for the transition back. For our remote classroom learners I have included you on this email as well. There is some information on attendance and cohorts that may pertain to you. We will be doing many school activities which will be inclusive of all learners remote or hybrid such as All School Meeting, PBIS lessons and more. Stay tuned and thanks for all you do!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yGbRRT2eVJUCItTFl8RflVqnvx_heYHF-pAIdF5YzIM/edit?usp=sharing

Mrs. King

Weekly news 10/16/20-SPORTS DAY TODAY

 Dear Families,

I am so proud of the students for all their efforts and look forward to welcoming back our Grade 1 students in Cohort A on Thursday and grade 1 Cohort B on Friday. Just a reminder that there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday. This means they will not be logging in at all for those days regardless of Cohorts.

I sent out information surrounding open house last week and staff will send out links on how to access the virtual open house as it approaches.

Also, on Monday please keep an eye out for a powerpoint presentation on what a day at Shawsheen will look when we return. It is a voice over and gives you the option to click on the icon or just read through the slides at your own pace. Some of the information may feel repetitive from the district prospective but we felt it was important to go over what Shawsheen will look like for arrival, dismissal, snack, recess, lunches, etc. There will be an opportunity to submit questions at the end and I will get back to individual families or create a common FAQ.

Lastly, today is Favorite Sports Day!!! Have a great long weekend!

Mrs. King

Weekly News-10/9/20

 

Good Afternoon Families,

We are very excited to welcome students back while continuing to embrace our current and ongoing remote learners. In the next few weeks I will be sending out specific reopening information on our school procedures such as mask breaks, car rider, arrival, dismissal etc. As a reminder the district has been providing beneficial information and updating  policies and procedures on our website. Last evening the superintendent held a community forum where the cohorts, schedules, covid procedures and much more was discussed. Please feel free to review these resources at your convenience. Reopening Website and Resources

We have refrained from asking families for supplies this year as we will provide them so that nothing is shared. However, if you would like to send your child in with their own hand sanitizer for their desk that would be appreciated. We are also more than happy to take those donations as extras if you wish. Paper towels and Kleenex is also helpful to have extra of  in the classroon. 

Next week from Tuesday-Friday is continued remote learning. October 19th and 20th the district has updated the calendar to reflect 2 non school days. On Wednesday, October 21st the classroom teachers will be live remotely in the a.m and asynchronous in p.m. As part of our preparation for reopening of the school, grade 1 cohort A will come in on October 22nd and grade 1 cohort B on the 23rd and then all students starting based on their cohorts  on October 26th. Grades 2 and 3 will continue with remote while the first grade does their orientation days. 

* Tomorrow is Pajama day

* Monday is NO school

* October 22nd is Virtual Open House 4-8:15

* Pie Fundraiser (see portion of email below from PAC)

ORDERS DUE BY TUESDAY OCTOBER 13! The Shawsheen/West PAC's annual pie and pastry fundraiser is here featuring Lyman Orchards Pies, Braided Pastry and Cake Rolls!! Orders will arrive on Tuesday, November 24, right in time for Thanksgiving! Don't bake your Thanksgiving pies from scratch! Just order ours, thaw and serve! (fruit pies are frozen, unbaked). Plus, new gift items are also available this year including: tumblers, water bottles, coffee, gourmet popcorn and more!

 

Follow this link to create your account, share with friends and order! >>> https://your.mcmfundraising.com/signup/5L5J

Thank you,

Mrs. King

Weekly News--Shawsheen Elementary 10/2/20

 Good Morning Families,

Thank you all for another great week. The staff and administration appreciate all your support with continuing remote learning. Please see below for just a few updates:

*  Student work and remote learning video 1 minute

* A letter for virtual open house will be sent out next week with dates and times. 

* Please review letter sent out by Dr. Brand on new reopening dates and information presented at school committee meeting.

* Pac Pie Fundraiser information 

The Shawsheen/West PAC's annual pie and pastry fundraiser is here from Oct. 2-13 featuring Lyman Orchards Pies, Braided Pastry and Cake Rolls!! Orders will arrive on Tuesday, November 24, right in time for Thanksgiving! Don't bake your Thanksgiving pies from scratch! Just order ours, thaw and serve! (fruit pies are frozen, unbaked). Plus, new gift items are also available this year including: tumblers, water bottles, coffee, gourmet popcorn and more!

 Please Note: This year we are taking all orders online. Follow this link to create your account, share with friends and order! >>> https://your.mcmfundraising.com/signup/5L5J

 

Enjoy your weekend,