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DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, March 18
Battle of the Books Trivia, 4th – 6th Grades
11:45am-12:15pm
Thursday, March 19
School Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Friday, March 20
All School Assembly, 2:30-3:00pm
Tuesday, March 24
School Council Meeting, 3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday, March 25
Teacher Conferences, 1:00-3:30pm
Thursday, March 26
Early Release for Teacher Conferences, 1:00-3:30pm
Dear School Community,
It has certainly been a week filled with challenges, questions and decisions. I am so very grateful for the support shown to the school by the community in regards to the health and safety precautions we have instituted. Families have expressed gratitude that we are taking every step we can to ensure the health and safety of our community. We have attached the letters sent home this week to this RTN. Today, you have received some information and resources from Nurse Katie on how to talk with your child about COVID-19 if they are asking questions or seem worried. Please know we are working hard to make sure all of our children experience a joyful and "normal" feeling school day. Our Mismatched/Clash Day today was very fun and cheerful!
I promise to continue to communicate with you in the fastest and most informed ways possible in the coming weeks. Our highest priority at SES is to keep our students, staff and families, safe, healthy and happy. Please reach out to me with any questions and concerns. I am happy to talk.
Jackie
***MOOSE INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK***
Javian from 1st Grade!
JCB: What do you like best about school?
JH: I like it when I get to go home.
JCB: What do you like to do at recess?
JH: Playing – I like to play by myself.
JCB: What’s your favorite book?
JH: I like so many books. I don’t have a favorite.
JCB: What is your favorite food?
JH: I’m thinking of yummy snacks, like [cheddar] bunnies.
JCB: What do you want to be when you grow up?
JH: A paleontologist. But that won’t be for a long time.
JCB: What is your favorite dinosaur?
JH: That’s too easy. A T-Rex.
***SCHOOL NEWS***
The 6th graders are leading a March Madness activity! Every Friday in the month of March will have a themed spirit day. Sixth graders will tally participation and use the data for some graphing in class. They will let us know the percentage of kids and staff members participating at the end of the month. We may have a celebration of participation at the end. Please encourage your student to participate in our Friday spirit days. We have attached the flyer to this Roadtown for your convenience as well!
Friday March 13th-Mismatched & Clash Day! Crazy colors, patterns, stripes and types of clothing all mashed up!
Friday March 20th- Crazy Hat and Sunglasses Day! Wear or make a crazy hat and wear some shades!
Friday March 27th-SES School Spirit Day! Anything maroon and gold, SES shirts, SES aprons or hats, moose related clothing, etc.!
Thanks for supporting this school spirit event!
***PTO NEWS***
*PTO TRIVIA NIGHT (grown-ups only) is coming! Get your 4-person team together for Thursday, March 26 at the Shutesbury Athletic Club!
**WE NEED YOU for our annual auction! Email to let us know if you can make a few phone calls or pick up donations as you get around town doing what you do. It's easy work that helps a lot! This is the main fundraiser of the year!
We also would love to know of any business or artist or service, etc. you think would be willing to donate to our auction. All recommendations are welcome.
Please let us know if you would like to help out in any capacity. Contact us at [email protected].
***MOOSE ON THE MOVE NEWS***
The bulletin boards in the front hallway keep us up to date on who has hit personal milestones and how many miles we’ve traveled so far. 50 of us have ran or walked 10 miles this year! And we have traveled 1,555 miles to Tampa, Florida!! The following students and staff* have hit personal milestones since the last assembly! They will be recognized at the next assembly:
10 MILES
Cece Fontaine
Bea Hart
Anna Hertel
Bea Longcope
Jake Rose
Catalina Tobin
20 MILES
Isabella Mendez
Zach Myers
Nick Stinson
Tessa Whitehill
Zeo Zaklanovic
25 MILES
Dominique Bienvenue*
30 MILES
Skylynn Bryant
Elena Levine
35 MILES
Travis Mason-Makepeace
Tansy Warwick
40 MILES
Donay Nahkala
Elodie Warwick
50 MILES
Judie Belanger*
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