Daisy Daily for the Week of December 17, 2018

Thanks to all who were able to make it to our Daisy Holiday Gathering on Friday Evening.  So good to see so many there!

Here's a look at the week ahead:

• The week of Dec. 17 has been designated "Spirit Week" with each day featuring a different theme:
• Monday--"Happy Holidays from the Family" (Wear Your Favorite Flannels)
• Tuesday--"Candy Cane Tuesday" (Wear Red, White and/or Green)
• Wednesday--"Island of Toys" (Dress as your favorite toy)
• Thursday--"Ringing in the New Year" (Dress to Impress)
• Friday---"Silent Night"--School-wide Pajama Day with Traditional Holiday Sing-a-long at 12:15 pm.  (Third-grade classes are invited to join an earlier lunch wave so that all lunches will be completed by 12:15 pm.)
• Of course, these Spirit Days are optional for students and adults.  Please join in the fun, if you desire!
• Our Daisy PTO will offer a Holiday Luncheon for all staff members in the Staff Lunch Room during lunch waves on Thursday.  Please come and enjoy!
• Students will be dismissed at 1 pm on Friday, Dec. 21st, for the Holidays and will return to school on Wed., Jan. 2.  The school office will remain open over the holiday break except for the holidays of Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.

As always, please consult our Daisy Staff Google Calendar for all the details of the events ahead at:

DAISY STAFF GOOGLE CALENDAR

Just a word of caution as we navigate the busy week ahead.  The holidays can bring additional stress to students, families and colleagues alike.  Please take the time to assess how those around you are doing and feel free to pull back on a few things to reduce the pressure, if indicated.  If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.

Wishing all a wonderful week ahead and a most wonderful holiday!
Hope that you have a bit of time for rest and relaxation as well as celebrating with friends and family.

Warmly,

Ruth

Thanks to those who decided to add some festivity
to doors, bulletin boards, etc!

Daisy Daily for the Week of December 10, 2018

Daisy Staff,

Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful weekend.

Please know that additional Science materials/kits/manuals have arrived for all grade levels and Beth is delivering to classrooms.

Thanks so much to Kim for organizing our annual Mitten/Hat Collection for those in need.  Thanks to everyone's generosity, we collected 99 pairs of mittens and 17 hats, which will be delivered to Westbrook Youth and Family Services for distribution.  What a wonderful donation!

Thanks to those who have joined their Buddy Classes in decorating doors and bulletin boards with a holiday theme.  What a festive flair this adds to our school!

A few notes about the week/s ahead:

• At Tuesday evening's Board of Education Meeting (7 pm at Westbrook High School Library), we will highlight what our students in K-4 have learned by participating in "Hour of Code."  Kim and a few of our students will attend the meeting to showcase our students' talents and work.
• Report Cards will go home with students in their Daily Folders on Wednesday.  As always, if you have concerns about any reports, please let me know.
• Classroom Teachers---Please send folders home daily with notices, student work, etc.  Please do not hold information to go home on Wednesdays as was the past practice.
• Classes will have the opportunity to visit the Holiday Shop in Room 13 on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the schedule on display in the office.  The PTO offers scholarships to students for this event.  Please let me know if you have any concerns.
• Grade-level Meetings and other meetings will take place this week, as scheduled, in our Daisy Calendar.
• Our Staff Holiday Party is this Friday, December 14, 5 pm at the Cukoo's Nest, 1712 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook.  (Theme: Festive Sweater Day!)
• The week of Dec. 17 has been designated "Spirit Week" with each day featuring a different theme:
• Monday--"Happy Holidays from the Family" (Wear Your Favorite Flannels)
• Tuesday--"Candy Cane Tuesday" (Wear Red, White and/or Green)
• Wednesday--"Island of Toys" (Dress as your favorite toy)
• Thursday--"Ringing in the New Year" (Dress to Impress)
• Friday---"Silent Night"--School-wide Pajama Day with Traditional Holiday Sing-a-long at 12:15 pm.  (Third-grade classes are invited to join an earlier lunch wave so that all lunches will be completed by 12:15 pm.)
• Of course, these Spirit Days are optional for students and adults.  Please join in the fun, if you desire!
• Students will be dismissed at 1 pm on Friday, Dec. 21st, for the Holidays and will return to school on Wed., Jan. 2.  The school office will remain open over the holiday break except for the holidays of Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1.


As always, please consult our Daisy Staff Google Calendar for all the details of the events ahead at:

DAISY STAFF GOOGLE CALENDAR

Wishing all a wonderful week ahead!

Ruth

Kindergarten students sharpen their Math skills

by playing Dreidel.

Daisy Daily for the Week of December 3, 2018

Daisy Staff,

A few notes about the week ahead:

• Our first-grade teacher, Seana Nygard, who has been chosen Westbrook's Teacher of the Year by the district Teacher of the Year Committee, will be celebrated at a state-wide awards ceremony at the Bushnell in Hartford this Wednesday evening.  Congratulations, Seana!!!

• Marking Period 1 ended November 28 and Report Cards will go home with students on Wed., December 12.  Special Area Team members will have grades for students entered by December 7.  Teachers, please be sure that you are entering grades in "M1" in PowerSchool.  As always, please let me know any concerns.
• An Initial PMT Training will be offered in district on Friday, December 7, for staff members requiring training.
• Please save the Date for our Staff Holiday Party---Friday, December 14, 5 pm!



As always, please consult our Daisy Staff Google Calendar for all the details of the events ahead at:

DAISY STAFF GOOGLE CALENDAR

Wishing all a wonderful week ahead!

Ruth