DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 29, 2016

February 28, 2016

Daisy Friends,

Hope you're all set for a jam-packed week ahead!

The focus is on READING ENJOYMENT and features our "Groovy Book Fair," which kicks off on Monday; a live theatrical production/all-school assembly on Monday;  and our week-long "Read Across America Spirit Week," culminating in special activities on Friday.  Please consult the weekly schedule below for specifics.

Wait until you see the unveiling of Helen's latest artwork/decorations for our Book Fair!!!  As always, it is entirely incredible and I've never experienced anything like it, anywhere!  That being said, I've been sworn to secrecy and I have promised not to post any photos until after everyone has seen it in person on Monday : )

Hope you enjoyed a taste of warmer weather today and see you on Monday!

Warmly,

Ruth

Here are a few scenes from last week:

 Congratulations to Jerli Espinoza and Norah Hayden for being recognized for their excellence in the Arts at the Connecticut Association of Schools recent awards ceremony.

We are so proud of your work....

--Jerli in Art and Norah in Music--

and we were delighted that both families were able to attend the festivities.

Thanks to Joe and Jen for joining us in the evening celebration as well!

Adults---Please join us in the fun Spirit Week ahead!

We will celebrate the joy of reading with both

"Read Across America" 

and our "Groovy Book Fair!!!"

Thanks so much to everyone who was available to help Helen with Book Fair set-up.

Likewise, if anyone is available to lend Diane a hand with Read Across America Spirit Week this week, please let her know : )

Our Father/Daughter Dance, sponsored by our PTO, was a huge success on Friday night with more than 90 students attending with their "Special Someones."  

Our girls were so excited to get dressed up for this much-anticipated event, which had been postponed due to a snow day earlier in the month.

Here's a look at the week/s ahead.............

• Monday, Feb. 29--"B" Day--"Cat in the Hat Day"--Wear Your Hat!
• BOOK FAIR OPENS; RUNS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
• 9 am--Cultural Arts Performance in Gym: Live theater production of "Alexander is NOT Going to Move!"
• 9:55-10:55 am--Gr. 2 Team Meeting
• 3:00-4:30 pm--Yearbook Club Meets (in Diana's Room)
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• Tuesday, March 1--"C" Day--"Fox in Socks Day"---Wear Crazy Socks!
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• Wednesday, March 2--"D" Day--"Wacky Wednesday"
• Wear Mis-Matched Clothes : )
• 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--Staff Meeting in Cafe
• 4:00-8:00 pm--Family Night at the Book Fair
• 6:00-6:30 pm--Grade 2 Informational Meeting for Parents re: "Community Helpers" Unit in Cafe

• Thursday, March 3--"A" Day--"Oh the Places You'll Go!"---Dress Up as What You Want to Be When  You Grow Up : )
• 8 am--Data Team Meetings in Rm. 1
• 10:30-11:30 am--WECC/WELL Meeting in Room 10
• 12:30-1:30 pm--Grade K Team Meeting
• After School--Set up for "Read Across America Day" in Pit
• 5:30 pm--WMS PTO Meeting; all parents invited to attend, district-wide, featuring:
• Pat Ciccone's presentation re: Budget
• Internet Safety Program
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• Friday, March 4--"B" Day--Read Across America Day--Wear Your "Groovy" Clothes :)
• Trimester 2 Ends
• Activities All Day in Pit, scheduled by Diane Lewis with Buddy Classes; Guest Readers
• 9:00-11:30 am--Pre-School Screening
• 11 am- Noon--Grade 3 Team Meeting
• 1:00-1:30 pm--Pre-School Team Meeting
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• UPCOMING DATES:
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• March 7
• 8 am "Buddy Bench" Committee Meeting
• March 8
• 8 am Daisy Leadership Meeting
• 7 PM--Board of Education Mtg. @ WHS
• March 9
• 3:15-4:15 pm--Department-Based PLC Meetings
• March 11
• Full Day Professional Development
• Reading Workshop/Mathematics @ Daisy
• Regional PD for Special Area Teachers 
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• March 15
• Dismissal for Students at 1 pm
• 1:15-3:15 pm-- Professional Development (Restorative Practices) @ Daisy
• March 16
• Report Cards Go Home
• 10 am--Noon--Ruth to Admin. Council
• WECC/WELL Forum at Daisy (4:45- 8 pm)
• March 17 and 18
• Kindergarten Registration; Appointments scheduled throughout the day/evening.
• March 18
• 8 am--Special Area Team Meeting
• March 23
• 3:15-4:15 pm--School-Wide PLC Meeting featuring Pat Ciccone's Presentation re: Budget at beginning of meeting
• March 24
• 3 pm--District Technology  Committee Meeting
• March 25
• NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)
• March 29
• Grade 1 to Garde Arts (Field Trip), 9 am-12:30 pm