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Dear Fellow Moose,

We are so grateful for the more mild temperatures and to finally welcome April. Spring is in our grasp and it can't come fast enough. The huge snow mounds are slowly melting away and little bursts of green are coming up. 

The past two weeks we have welcomed students and families into the school for conferences. Families shared some time with teachers to speak about student progress and life at school. It was wonderful to see so many families in our halls and classrooms.

Last night the PTO hosted a special STEM night! We had so much fun reading a story and constructing fun structures! The theme was the Three Little Pigs and students had to construct strong houses that withstood the huffing and puffing of the "wolf" (hairdryers). Many thanks go to the PTO-- especially Katie McLaughlin, Carrie Hawkins, Mary King, Debbie Lee, and Polly Wagner. 

This week students and staff were also treated to a performance and some instruction from the Smith College Dancers taught by Marilyn Sylla. Marilyn was our artist in residence this year, so it was a treat to welcome her back with her amazing students.

MCAS testing begins next week for grade 6. We have included a schedule in the RTN for your review. A good night's sleep, a nice breakfast and some play time outdoors are always helpful during testing days. We provide a snack for students during testing days, and also include extra recess and fresh air. 

See you in April!

Jackie

***SCHOOL NEWS***

Photos from the interactive dance performance by the Smith College dancers and Marilyn Sylla!

***MOOSE ON THE MOVE NEWS*** 

The Moose on the Move have been meeting on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons again, racking up laps!  Go Moose!!  The following students will be recognized at assembly this afternoon for hitting big milestones:

10 Miles ~ Leela Khashu

25 Miles ~ Elyse Hawkins & Ty Thomas-Paquin

35 Miles ~ Anna Carlson-Belanger

***MOOSE INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK***

Levi from 6^th Grade!

JCB:  What is your favorite thing to do at school?
LH:  I don’t know because there’s so many things I like.  I like everything. 

JCB:  What are your top two things?
LH:  Math and science.

JCB:  What’s your favorite book?
LH:  Hidden Figures.  It just was really interesting to hear how they explored space.  It was really cool.

JCB:  What is your favorite food?
LH:  Chickpeas.  Roasted and crunchy.

JCB:  What is your favorite thing to do outside of school?
LH:  Play with my Hot Wheels.

JCB:  If you could be any animal what animal would you be and why?
LH:  Eagle because I just really like the idea of flying.  I just want to go everywhere.

JCB:  Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?
LH:  I’m going to Amherst Regional Middle School next year.

JCB:  What are you looking forward to at middle school.
LH:  Chorus!

Photo credit to Katie Harrington.