DAISY DAILY FOR WEEK OF MAY 2

HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!

May 1, 2016

We had so many wonderful, educational activities last week for our students in celebration of "Earth Day."  Thanks so much to everyone for your flexibility so that we could accomplish all of this.  Our PTO Co-President, Lorie Pill, put a lot into planning these activities.  Perhaps you would consider having your students express appreciation to her for these opportunities.

A few notes about the upcoming week:

• SBAC Practice will continue for Grades 3 and 4 in the Computer Labs and Room 10.  This is our opportunity to go over the format of the assessment and to work out the kinks.  Proctors--please bring your sign-on credentials as you work with Kim on this.
• The PTO is planning on providing a "Staff Appreciation Luncheon" on Tuesday during lunch waves for all the adults in the building.  Enjoy!
• During our Staff Meeting on Wednesday, Kim and Michele will provide updated SBAC Proctor Training to all involved in this.  There will be other content offered to grades K-2 teachers and special area teachers, but all staff will convene in the cafe at 3:15 pm for a special treat.
• Our Second-Grade "Community Helpers" Presentations will take place on Friday afternoon.
• The WECC/WELL Book Swap will take place this week.  We'll get particulars out to classroom teachers re: your students' involvement.

Wishing all a wonderful week!!!

As always, please let me know your concerns.

Ruth

• Monday, May 2--"D" Day
• 9:55-10:55 am--Grade 2 Team Meeting (in classroom)
• 3:00-4:00 pm--"Daisy Digger" Meeting
• Tuesday, May 3--"A" Day
• Staff Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by the PTO
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• Wednesday, May 4--"B" Day
• 8 am--Spring "Bike/Walk to School." Students participating must be with an adult and wear a helmet if riding a bike.  They will meet in the Ted Lane Parking Lot at 8 am.  Led by Zack Hayden.  Ruth will be joining in and bringing up the rear : )  Note: This may be rescheduled due to Wed. being an early Band Day; will keep you informed.  UPDATE:  POSTPONED TO WED., MAY 11, SO IT WON'T INTERFERE WITH EARLY MORNING BAND PRACTICE THIS WEEK.
• 1:30-2:30 pm--Grade 1 Team Meeting
• 3:15-4:15 pm--Staff Meeting. All Staff to begin in cafe at 3:15 pm
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• Thursday, May 5---"C" Day

• 10:30-11:30 am--Final WECC/WELL Meeting of the School Year--(Moved to Staff Room due to SBAC Practice in Room 10)
• Noon--Ruth to Safety Meeting at Central Office
• 12:30-1:30 pm--K Team Meeting
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• Friday, May 6---"D" Day
•  8:00-8:45 am--Special Area Teachers Team Meeting

• 8:50-9:50 am--All First-Graders Rehearsal in Gym (for spring concert)
• 9:00-11:00 am---Pre-School Screening
• PM--2nd Grade Community Helpers Presentation
• 11 am-noon--Grade 3 Team Meeting
• 1:00-1:30 pm--Pre-K Team Meeting
• 1:30-2:30 pm--Grade 4 Team Meeting
• 5-8 pm---PTO Ice Cream Social in Cafe/BOGO Book Fair in Library 
• 6-8 pm---Art Show in Pit/Hallways

THE WEEKS AHEAD..............

• May 9
• 2:15 pm--"SBAC Kick-Off" Assembly for 3rd/4th Grade Students/Staff in Cafe
• May 10-20
• SBAC Assessment Window at Daisy (See Specific Schedule for Each Class)
• 7 pm--Board of Education Meeting @ WHS
• May 11
• 3:15-4:15 pm Department-Based PLC's
• 7 pm--Town Meeting re: Final Budget Vote at Town Hall
• May 16
• PTO Cultural Arts: "Kids' Power" Time TBA (No SBAC on this day)
• May 17
• 6:30 pm--Grades 1 & 2 Concert at Daisy
• May 19
• 9:15-11:30 am--K Field Trip to Fishtale
• 6 pm--Orientation for Gr. 5 Parents at WMS
• May 20
• 9:00 am-2:00 pm--Grade 2 to West Hartford Children's Science Museum
• "Buddy Bench" Dedication; Time TBD
• May 25
• 7:45-9:30 am--Rehearsal for 4th Grade Concert at WHS Auditorium
• 9:30 am - 1:30 pm--Grade 1 Field Trip to Bushy Hill Nature Center
• 3:15-4:15 pm--School-Based PLC Meeting
• 7 pm--PTO Meeting (Last one for school year)
• May 26
• 6:30 pm--4th Grade Choral/Instrumental Concert at WHS Auditorium
• May 27
• Field Day at Daisy!!!
• May 30--Memorial Day--No School
• May 31
• Nature's Learning Field Trip to Pilot's Point/Duck Island--Grade 4:
• 9:45-11:15 am--Mrs. Parkhurst's class
• 11:15 am - 12:45 pm--Mrs. Salerno's class
• 12:45-2:15 pm--Mrs. Hartt's class
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• June 1
• 3:15-4:15 pm--Staff Meeting
• June 2
• Rain date--Field Day
• June 3
• Grade 4 to Wethersfield Historical Society field trip, from 8:45 am to 1 pm.
• June 6
• 9:55-10:55 am--"Young Athletes" AM Preschool Event in Gym
• June 8
• 12:30-1:30 pm--"Young Athletes" PM Preschool Event in Gym
• 3:15-4:15 pm--School-Based PLC Meeting
• June 9
• 9-10:30 am--4th Grade Students to visit WMS
• 9 am--K Field Trip to the Beach
• 1 pm Dismissal for Students
• End-of-Year Luncheon
• June 10
• 4th Grade Promotion--9:15 am
• 1 pm Dismissal for Students
• June 13
• Last Day of School for Students
• 1 pm Dismissal for Students
• 8:30 am--Graduation at WMS
• 5 pm Graduation at WHS (Line up at 4:15 pm)
• June 14
• Last Day of School for Teachers
• Professional Development Day
• 7 pm Board of Education Meeting

Thought you might like a peek at the latest additions to the Rose Family:

(Brother & Sister Bloodhounds, names TBD)


UPDATE:

We're hoping to make it home by midnight on Sunday.
Mission Accomplished!!!
Suggestions for names gratefully accepting for this brother (black/tan) and sister (red/copper) Bloodhound duo!!!
We are in love : )