Sunday, December 20, 2015

"DAISY DAILY" WEEK OF DECEMBER 21

"DAISY DAILY" WEEK OF DEC. 21


Snowpeople creations made in pre-school.

For your information, I sent this message to Daisy Families & Staff via School Messenger on Sunday regarding the schedule for the week ahead..................

Dear Daisy Families & Friends,
As we approach the holiday season, I just wanted to remind you of some scheduled events this week at Daisy Ingraham School.

Please remember that Wednesday, December 23, is an early dismissal day with students in Grades K through 4 dismissed at 1 pm.  Lunch will be served at school, but there will be no Homework Club after school.  In addition, the shortened Pre-School Schedule for that day is: AM session 8:30-10:30 am and PM session 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

This week at school is designated as "Spirit Week" for all staff members and students who choose to participate.  Each day of the week features a different theme.

MONDAY, Dec. 21,  is "School Spirit Day."  Students and staff are encourage to wear Daisy Spirit Wear or anything featuring our Westbrook colors of purple and white.

TUESDAY, Dec. 22,  is "Festive Sweater/Sweatshirt Day."  Anyone who chooses to participate in this is welcome to do so.  Another option is to wear the colors of red/green.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23, is "School-Wide Pajama Day" for students and staff.  Many classrooms feature special activities throughout the week and we will gather as a school community for our traditional "Sing-A-Long" at 12:15 pm on Wed., Dec. 23. Family members who would like to join us are encouraged to sign in at the office in advance.

Our students and most school staff will be on Holiday Vacation from December 24 through January 1.  Our school office will remain open during that time, except for the designated holiday days, and I will be available to families and staff.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, January 4.

I extend my warmest wishes to each of you for a safe, happy and fulfilling holiday season.  As always, please contact me with any concerns you have.

Sincerely,
Ruth W. Rose
Principal, Daisy Ingraham School



I'm not planning on holding Grade-Level Meetings during the shortened week ahead, except as needed and requested by teams.  If you have concerns about anything, PLEASE let me know ASAP.

Ruth

 Here's what's on deck for this week:
(Please let me know any special events you'd like me to add.)

Monday, Dec. 21--(C Day)
--“Spirit Day”--Please consider wearing "Spirit Wear" and/or our Westbrook colors of Purple/White.
  --9:00-9:45 am—Writing Celebration in First Grade Classrooms

Tuesday, Dec. 22--(D Day)
--“Festive Sweater/Sweater Day” (or consider wearing Red/Green)
--8 am--Daisy Leadership Meeting
--Holiday Luncheon Provided by PTO
--3:00 pm--"Tech Tuesday" in Music Room


Wednesday, Dec. 23--(A Day)
--School-wide Pajama Day (Lunch times will be adjusted.)
--12:15 pm--Holiday Sing-a-long in Gym
--1 pm Dismissal for Holiday Break
NO HOMEWORK ROOM


December 24—January 1---Holiday Break for Students/Teaching Staff
Our school will be open during this week and the office will be staffed EXCEPT for the holidays of Dec. 25, 26, 28 and Jan. 1.

January 4, 2016---Back to School : )

January 7—“Literacy Night”


Wishing you and your families a most wonderful holiday season.  Thank you for all you do every day of the year for our students; please enjoy this time of the year with your families and friends!

Warmly,
Ruth

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Week of December 14, 2015

I've decided to try out a new blog format for our "Daisy Daily" because it will give us more versatility, including the opportunity  for me to update once it's been sent out and for you to comment/ask questions in the comment section.

Lots of fun was had at our Holiday Party on Friday evening.  Thanks to everyone for being such great sports!!!

And thanks to Diana for all of her party-planning talents................................
It was wonderful to see so many staff members out on Friday night............

Fun & Games!!!

Here is our schedule for the weeks ahead:

Monday, December 14—B Day
·         9:55-10:55 am—Grade 2 Team Meeting in Ruth’s Office
  • 3:00 pm--Pat Ciccone to hold Staff Meeting re: Enrollment Study (in cafe)

  • Tuesday, December 15—C Day
·         10 am--Noon---Ruth to Admin. Council at Central Office

Wednesday, December 16—D Day
   1:30-2:30 pm—Grade 1 Team Meeting in Ruth’s Office
1:30-2:30 pm---Grade 4 Team Meeting in Conference Room
3:15-4:15 pm—PLC Meetings

Thursday, December 17—A Day
  •       8 am--Data Team Meetings
  • 12:30-1:30 pm—Grade K Team Meeting (re: Phonemic Awareness Guide) in Copy Room
Friday, December 18—B Day
  • 8:00-8:45 am--Special Area Team Meeting in Ruth's office
  • "Polar Express" Activities in Grade 1
  • 11 am—Noon—Grade 3 Team Meeting in Ruth’s office

  • Upcoming Dates:        
·         Dec. 21—“Spirit Day”
o   9:00-9:45 am—Writing Celebration in First Grades

·         Dec. 22—8 am Daisy Leadership Meeting
o   “Festive Sweater Day”
Holiday Luncheon Provided by PTO


·         Dec. 23
o   12:15 pm—Holiday Sing-a-long; School-wide Pajama Day (Lunch times will be adjusted.)
o   1 pm Dismissal for Holiday Break

December 24—January 1---Holiday Break for Students/Teaching Staff
January 4, 2016---Back to School : )
January 7—“Literacy Night”


Thursday, December 10, 2015

Daisy Daily---Week of December 7, 2015


To: All Daisy Ingraham School Staff
From: Ruth W. Rose, Principal
Volume II, Issue 15
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Working with Tens Frames in First Grade.

Daisy Friends,                                                        December 7, 2015

          I hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful weekend!
          Here’s what’s on deck for the coming weeks…………..
·         Students will participate in “Hour of Code” this week in Computer Lab.  Kim Godfrey has put a lot of work into making this important curriculum meaningful for our students.
·         Please remember that we have designated grade-level meetings during the second week of each month as the team meetings to discuss student data. 
·         We are scheduled to have our new phone system installed at Daisy during Christmas Break.
·         Please RSVP to Diana re: our Holiday Party, which will be held this Friday, from 4-7 pm at Bistro Mediterranean.  I do hope that you’ll join us!!!
Thanks so much,
Ruth

Monday, December 7—A Day
·         9:55-10:55 am—Grade 2 Team Meeting in Ruth’s Office
Tuesday, December 8—B Day
·         8 am Leadership Meeting
·         Grade 4 Field Trip to State Capitol, Hartford
·         7 pm—BOE Meeting at WHS
Wednesday, December 9—C Day
·         PTO Holiday Fair
·         Deadline for “Mitten Tree”
·         Report Cards  go home
·         1:30-2:30 pm—Grade 1 Team Meeting in Ruth’s Office
·         3:15-4:15 pm—Daisy School Climate Committee Meeting in Cafe
Thursday, December 10—D Day

  •   PTO Holiday Fair
·         Senior Citizens to visit with Mrs. Dowler’s Second-Graders
·         12:30-1:30 pm—Grade K Team Meeting in Ruth’s office
·         1:30-2:30 pm—Grade 4 Team Meeting in Ruth’s office
·         7-8 pm—Meeting re: China Trip in Mrs. White’s room
Friday, December 11—A Day
·         11 am—Noon—Grade 3 Team Meeting in Ruth’s office
·         4-7 pm—Daisy Holiday Party for all Staff—Bistro Mediterranean

Upcoming Dates:
·         Dec. 11---Daisy Staff Holiday Party (4-7 pm at Bistro Mediterranean, Rte. 1, Westbrook)  PLEASE JOIN US!!!
·         Dec. 16—3:15-4:15 pm—PLC Meetings
·         Dec. 18—Special Area Teachers Meeting in Ruth’s office at 8 am.
·         Dec. 21—“Spirit Day”
o   9:00-9:45 am—Writing Celebrations in First Grades
·         Dec. 22—8 am Daisy Leadership Meeting
o   “Festive Sweater Day”
·         Dec. 23
o   12:15 pm—Holiday Sing-a-long; School-wide Pajama Day (Lunch times will be adjusted.)
o   1 pm Dismissal for Holiday Break
December 24—January 1---Holiday Break for Students/Teaching Staff
January 4, 2016---Back to School : )
January 7—“Literacy Night”


Fourth-Graders in Reading Workshop.