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DATES TO REMEMBER
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Tuesday, November 18
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School Council Meeting
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3:30-5:00pm
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Thursday, November 20
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School Committee Meeting
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7:00pm
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Wed., November 26 – Fri., November 28
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No School. Thanksgiving Recess
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Friday, December 5
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All School Assembly
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2:30-3:00pm
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Friday, December 5
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Rachel Simmons Mother/Daughter Workshop
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5:30 - 7pm
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Principal’s Message:
November 14, 2014
Dear SES Community,
It has been a whirlwind of a week! A day off mid-week, half days, conferences, assembly and classroom learning make for a fast paced adventure. We have continued to enjoy having families into the building for conferences.
The SES Student Council met this week and presented at Friday’s assembly. The Student Council will be selecting different character values each month to discuss and present at assembly. They will also be choosing a school-wide project to accompany the value work. This month, they have chosen the idea of teamwork. They are leading the school in an initiative to create and select a meaningful school mascot. It is their intention to bring school spirit and community to SES with a mascot. School t-shirts are also on the horizon. Going forward, the student council will organize community service, social justice and school-betterment based projects as well.
Next week, the School Safety Committee will meet on Monday, November 17th at 8:00am in the conference room. The School Council will meet Tuesday, November 18th at 3:30pm in the conference room. School Committee will meet on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 pm.
Enjoy your weekend!
Jackie Mendonsa, Principal
SES Student Interview of the Week!
Lindsay!
JM: What do you love about school?
LF: Math is my favorite. I like it because you can make different combinations of numbers to make 10, 9, 8 and 7. I don’t know how to do it too much, but I’m learning how to. It is fun.
JM: What do you like to do in your spare time?
LF: I like to play outside on my playground with Alex. He’s my big brother.
JM: What do you want to be when you grow up?
LF: An artist! You get to do a lot of art stuff and I’m really good at that! I like clay and pictures.
***SCHOOL NEWS***
Small Extra Clothes Wanted
If anyone has extra clothes to fill our nurse’s bureau (especially small size underwear, pants, socks and shirts), please send them in with your child. Also, if you find any clothes at your home labeled with “SES,” please send them back in to school. Extra clothes make the day much more comfortable for children who get sick, have accidents or jump in puddles, and we are running low!! Thank you!
***COMMUNITY NEWS***
SHUTESBURY WASSAILERS! Learn wassailing songs and other seasonal songs with simple harmony parts and sing them around our town. Katie Tolles will lead the group on five Tuesday evenings, beginning Nov. 18th through Dec. 16th plus Sunday Dec. 21. We will meet at the school from 7 to 8:30. Adults, teens and families with children 8 and older are welcome! This program is sponsored by the M. N. Spear Memorial Library. Contact Katie Tolles at [email protected] or call the Library for more info.
CRAFT FAIR, TAG SALE, BAKE SALE & LUNCHEON
Saturday, November 22, 9 am to 3 pm, Leverett Town Hall. Handmade one-of-a-kind crafts, homemade baked goods. Light café style luncheon for purchase. Sponsored by the Leverett Congregational Church (LCC).
CRAIGIEBURN OPEN FARM DAYS, 10:00am to 3pm
Saturday, Nov. 29th; Sunday, Nov. 30th; Saturday Dec. 6th; and Sunday Dec. 7th.
Once again, it’s time for the annual Open Farm and Holiday Sale at Craigieburn Farm alpacas. This is our final year for hosting our annual holiday event. The support we have received from Shutesbury and our neighboring communities has been heart-warming. Our decade as alpaca farmers has connected us to the earth in inspirational ways. We are deeply grateful for this experience in our journey.
So please come one last time. Visit our farm, sip cider, enjoy some holiday shopping and meet the whimsical creatures that provide us with soft and insulating fiber. Our selection of products includes yarn, roving, sweaters, shawls, jackets, throws, hat, socks, gloves, and soft, cuddly teddy bears.
We are located at 243 W. Pelham Rd (Shutesbury), across from Leonard Rd. Visit our website (Alpacas4u.com) for more details or call us (413-253-4485). Not a school sponsored event.
ATTACHMENTS:
Weekly Lunch Menu
Rachel Simmons Mother/Daughter Workshop
Wassailers - Library Program
Fall Library Programs
Youth on Broadway - LSSE Program