PUBLICATION INFORMATION – Please submit any submissions for the Community section to: [email protected] by Wednesdays at 1:00. Online attachments must be compressed (less than 500KB) and in PNG format. Call x100 with any questions.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Family Conferences, 1:00-3:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
Halloween Assembly, 11:30am-12pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
Early Release, Family Conferences
1:00 – 3:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween Costume Parade on the SES Track
(brought to you by the SES PTO, Shutesbury Fire Dept, Shutesbury Police Dept, and MN Spear Memorial Library)
3rd Grade and Under, 5:00pm
4th Grade and Up, 6:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 1
Daylight Savings Ends, Fall Back!
Dear School Community,
Thank you for your response and questions to our recent survey regarding the learning model for SES going forward. We were able to touch base with every family to get some initial thoughts. The results from the survey was a 60/40 split. 60% of families are possibly interested in a hybrid model and 40% of families prefer to remain remote at this time. SO MANY FAMILIES responded that they go back and forth about this decision and they are not completely sure at this point. As we mentioned, this is not a final answer response. After the School Committee decides the mode of school going forward, we will re-poll the families and ask for a more final decision. We also plan to have an informational session in early November for families to get more information and clarity.
Some guardians and teachers attended the School Committee meeting last night. Although the School Committee did not vote for the plan going forward, they did listen to the feedback from various stakeholders. I also shared all data and written thoughts from the survey with the committee. I will communicate the date of when the Committee will vote when it has been decided.
Next Thursday (Oct 29th) we are having our first VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY from 11:30-12:00! Mr. Cortina and I will lead the school in some fun songs and activities. We invite all students to wear a Halloween Costume ( or any costume) to the virtual assembly! Students will see each other's costumes, sing some songs with Mr. Cortina and have fun with a game or story. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Have a great weekend,
Jackie
***SCHOOL NEWS***
The SES Library is now offering curbside pickup! Contact Ms. L. to set up a time to pick up and return library books. Pickup times will be scheduled on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 and on Fridays from 9:00-12:00. Email [email protected] or leave a message at 259-1212 ext. 133.
PLEASE RETURN ALL SCHOOL INFO FORMS TO SCHOOL VIA EMAIL, SNAIL MAIL, OR DROP IN BOX IN FRONT LOBBY. FORMS WENT HOME WITH THE FIRST MATERIALS PICK UP IN A COLORED POCKET FOLDER. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU RETURN THE HEALTH FORM AND EMERGENCY FORM. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS.
***PTO NEWS***
Hello SES families!
This is your last chance to submit your child's contact information for the Student Directory. The last day to submit information is Sunday October 25th. Please enter your information as soon as possible.
The Student Directory is a great way to help parents and kids stay connected! My kids use last year's directory to call, Facetime, etc. with their friends. It is very handy!
If you would like your child’s contact information in the Student Directory, you must go to the web site and enter your child’s information. The web address is https://ses-directory.org/
If you have any questions, please contact me by email [email protected] or phone 413-336-1616.
Melissa
***COMMUNITY NEWS***
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NORTHAMPTON AREA PEDIATRICS
NOVEMBER
Parenting Workshop
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Helping Kids Succeed with Hybrid and Remote Learning
withPsychologist Sharon Saline, Psy.D.&
Medical Director Jonathan Schwab, M.D.
Sunday, November 1st
from 4pm - 5:30pm
through Zoom
Dr. Sharon Saline will lead this workshop which centers on helping your child or teen start and complete work. Using a strength-based, collaborative approach, that will help young people create solutions to daily challenges, resulting in buy-in and increased motivation.
Dr. Saline will show you how to create and use strategies that will increase personal accountability and foster independence. You will leave this workshop knowing how to reduce stress, decrease arguments and create a practical home structure that works for everybody.
ForZoom linkor more information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
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NORTHAMPTON AREA PEDIATRICS
DECEMBER
Parenting Workshop
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Handling Anxiety in the
Covid-19 Era
WithMeg Colenback, LICSW
NAPBehavioral Health Clinician and
Jonathan Schwab, M.D. NAP Medical Director
Sunday, December 6th
from 4pm - 5:30pm
through Zoom
Pandemics result in tremendousstress in all areas.
Children may need to learn new ways to manage their stress without the typical coping mechanisms like spending time with friends and other group activities. This workshop will discuss strategies and coping skills to help deal with anxiety and the stress your children are experiencing.
For Zoom link or more information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
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