Shutesbury

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March 11, 2016

Dear SES Moose,

We all enjoyed the temperatures this week, though it was quite strange to see students wearing shorts on a Wednesday in early March! We began this week on a high note after the thrilling Books in Action party at SES for the 4^th-6^th graders who read 5 or more MCBA books on Friday night. Students were also treated to a fun afternoon at assembly last Friday. The fourth graders were awarded the “Golden Book” for winning the Battle of the Books and the 6^th graders won the Door Decoration competition. Ms. Scott, Ms. Bergmann and Ms. Hermans all received pies to the face by the winning MCBA team. I was “pied” too! Enjoy some pictures below that highlight the fun assembly.

This week the Student Council met and decided on the fun days for Spirit Week. We decided to hold Spirit Week from March 28^th- April 1^st. I have attached the schedule of days to the Roadtown for your information and planning. The Student Council is very excited for this event. They are currently deciding on how to run a contest for the class with the most school spirit.

The third grade had their second field trip to the Amherst Cinema as part of the See-Hear-Feel Curriculum. They are continuing to work with storytelling through film and images within their classroom.

Next Monday, March 14^th is Kindergarten Orientation. There is no school for students in Ms. Birtwell’s class. Incoming Kindergarten students will come at their assigned 9:00 or 12:00 session to enjoy some time in the classroom. Parents/guardians will meet with school personnel in the conference room. We look forward to seeing the students and families at this event.

Don’t forget that Daylight Savings begins on March 13^th!

Jackie

***SCHOOL NEWS***

The School Committee has an open seat - please consider volunteering to fill it! Any Shutesbury resident can serve. School Committee members are elected to serve 3-year terms, voting is in May. You can get your name on the ballot by filling out nomination papers from the Town Clerk - 20 signatures are required by March 19th. (It's also possible to run as a write-in candidate.)

The Committee meets once a month, feel free to stop by the school any 3rd Thursday at 7pm to see what's involved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with a School Committee member, contact info here:  http://shutesburyschool.org/school_committee/school_committee_members

***PTO NEWS*** 

*Box Tops for Education!  Thank you to Amber O’Brien for submitting our Box Tops this month.  We will be receiving a check for $56.70 for all of the donations from the community.  Thank you and keep ‘em coming!

***COMMUNITY NEWS***

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