HAPPY FEBRUARY

Happy February,

Thank you and your children for a great January. Students celebrated their 100th day of school, some by dressing up and others by making 100th day posters. I saw many papers written by third graders on what they will be like when they are 100. They all did a nice job. Academically, we have just finished our benchmark testing in Aims Web and for reading students Fountas and Pinnel. Readers workshop is still underway and students are working toward more time being increased for reading independently and picking out just right books in grades 1 and 3. Grade 2 are continuing to dabble in readers workshop and the Fundations program for phonics. Just a reminder that students in grade 2 have access to Raz Kids, which is an online reading program with leveled readers and study island for math and reading.  In addition, grade 1 students have access to reading eggs and study island. Grade 3 has access to study island for both reading and math. These sites are tailored to your child's ability and is a great way to practice both skills for math and reading. In addition, the online Envisions correlates to what the students are working on by units. This site has games, the practice worksheets and much more. Please be sure to contact your classroom teacher if you need re-access to any of these online at home programs.

Upcoming Dates This Month:

2/9-Title One Family Night
2/13-PAC Meeting at West
2/14-Valentines Day (no candy please)
2/14 and 2/15-Dig into dinosaurs presentation (grade 2)
2/17-Shawsheen Leaders Meet 8:00 a.m
2/19-2/26-February Vacation :)
3/2-Grade 1 concert

Please check the principal blog for more updates and the Family Google Calendar.

Thank you and have a great month,

Mrs. King

Patriots Day Tomorrow!

Shawsheen Elementary School Students and Staff feel free to have students show their Patriots Pride tomorrow!

Rescheduled due to impending weather:

Rescheduled due to impending weather:

Parent Workshop: Navigating the Cyber World

“Geared for parents, this workshop reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online. This workshop explains the issues and possible consequences from cyber bullying, sexting and revealing identifying information to strangers.”

New Date: Tuesday February 7th 6:30pm

Wilmington Middle School Auditorium

Presented by: Middlesex Partnerships for Youth

Favorite Sports Day On Friday

Wear your Favorite Team Colors, shirts or hat for our 1/2 day on Friday!

January News

Good Afternoon Families,


I wanted to update families on some happenings within the school and upcoming events. This past week we had Ooch come in for an enrichment program. He did an engaging presentation on social skills and how to interact with your peers and adults in a positive way. He utilized his Yo Yo skills, sense of humor, music and dance to engage the students and staff. I think everyone really enjoyed it!

The students have just finished their benchmark assessments for the Winter and teachers are currently reviewing that data. We have been very pleased as a school with the growth that students are continuing to make. We have also been working diligently on looking at student work and providing interventions or enrichment for students.

Also, upcoming this week is an early release day for students on Friday. The students will be released at 12:00 noon and no lunches will be served. If there is a change in transportation, please send in a note.

We are continuing to move forward with our PBIS support team at the school. This team is in the process of finalizing a behavior matrix and incentives. Once this is all completed we will share it out to families and introduce it to students. In addition, we are continuing with our third grade student leaders club which meets once a month on Fridays. Recently, they have been helping to be mentors once a week during first grade lunch and both the leaders and the students enjoy this.

On January 31st, there will be a presentation for all parents at the middle school on navigating the cyber world presented by the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth. Please see below for more details.

Lastly, a letter is going home this week to grade three families about the spring MCAS. The dates for the ELA testing are on April 4th, 5th, and 6th and the math are on May 16th and 17th.

Other upcoming dates:

Dental Health Program (grade 1)- 2/8
Vacation Break -2/20 with a return on 2/27
Grade one concert-3/2

Parent Workshop: Navigating the Cyber World

“Geared for parents, this workshop reviews the challenges and dangerous situations that may arise through use of the Internet, social media and smart phones. It is important for parents to be aware of the popular apps, social media sites and programs used by youth online. This workshop explains the issues and possible consequences from cyber bullying, sexting and revealing identifying information to strangers.”

Tuesday January 31^st 6:30pm

Wilmington Middle School Auditorium

Presented by: Middlesex Partnerships for Youth

For more information please refer to the principal blog.
http://shawsheenschool.blogspot.com/

Thank you and have a wonderful week,

Mrs. King

Early Release Reminder

Good Afternoon Shawsheen Families,

I wanted to send a reminder that Friday, January 27th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 due to a C.I.T. Day. No lunches will be served. Also, if you have a change in transportation, please send in a note. 

Thank you and have a great week!

Mrs. King

Early Release Day Reminder

Good Afternoon Shawsheen Families,

I wanted to send a reminder that Friday, December 23, 2016 is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00. There is NO afternoon CARES and no lunches will be served. Also, the school will be closed for winter vacation through Monday, January 2, 2017. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Also, we are trying to replenish our indoor recess board games, cards and lego selection within many of our classrooms. If you happen to have any gently used or new indoor recess games, we will be collecting them after winter break until the second week of January. Please bring them to the main office and we will distribute them.

Thank you and have a great week!


Mrs. King