Week 6
Fall is in the air! I have much to share with you in this week’s update. Thank you for taking the time to read!
Tardiness & Morning Meeting: We are always happy to see students arrive at school, regardless of the time, however it is important to stress that being on time means students do not miss the critical learning that takes place at the start of each day. Likewise, there is a strong correlation between student success and regular attendance. We really want your child to be a part of the daily activities at Jacques Memorial School, contribute each day to the class culture of learning, and just to be a part of the fun! Please make every effort to have your child arrive at school on time.
A key component of our social emotional learning Responsive Classroom program at Jacques Memorial School is the Morning Meeting. This is a wonderful beginning to your child's school day. Morning Meeting supports the development of your child's ability to build and sustain friendships, helps set a positive tone for school, excites them for the learning ahead, and improves their ability to communicate socially and academically. It is important that your child arrives on time for this important daily learning opportunity.
Transportation Survey: Jacques Memorial School and Heron Pond Elementary School are exploring ways to make our daily bus transportation more efficient and effective. If your child rides the bus, please take some time to complete this brief survey. JMS Bus Survey
P.A.W.S.: This week we will continue to practice our school wide expectations. Students will work to be safe, kind and responsible in the classroom, lunchroom, school bus, playground, hallways and restroom. For this month any students who earn a P.A.W.S. award during the month of October will earn an opportunity to win a special Principal Playground Party and be invited to a special walking field trip and visit Keyes Memorial Park playground!
Jaguar SHOUT OUT! : I would like to thank the PTO and the following volunteers for helping out at our Autumn Adventure DayFair.
Jessica Farnsworth, Paige Deboisbriand, Nicole Turner, Patricia Esposito, Valerie Conley, Jason Baron, Jennifer Duval, Greg DiBona, Lisa DePace, Rachel Roberts, Molly Lozeau, Rachael Lashua, Cara Eaton, Zorica Arbutina, Catherine Kern, Rachel Corriea, Amy McCormack, Natalie Rotondi, Dena Serafino, Amanda Berry, Leslie Sweeney, Jessica Ghannam, Amanda Koza and Aron Kurlander
Thank you for devoting your time to help with this event!
Popcorn Fridays!: Popcorn Fridays are back at JMS! Beginning Friday, October 14th popcorn will be available for purchase at school for $.50. Popcorn will be available for free for all students tomorrow for Autumn Adventure Day. Our popcorn is popped using Wesson Canola oil. Please contact your child’s teacher if you do not wish your child to participate.
Early Release: Students will be dismissed early from school next Wednesday, October 19th. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM after lunch has been served. Please make any changes to your child’s dismissal plan using the Parent Pick-up Patrol App.
Waterford Upstart: Waterford Upstart is an online early learning program that teaches pre k students the basic skill they need to excel in reading, math, and science. It's all free with a computer and internet provided.
https://www.waterford.org/
or call 888.982.9898
Halloween Parade Update: Jacques Memorial School will be celebrating Halloween later this month. Each classroom will be hosting a class celebration, which may include games, special read-alouds, and crafts. Further information regarding the specific class festivities will be communicated through your child’s classroom teacher. Please keep in mind we will be adhering to the Wellness policy during these festivities.
Our Halloween parade is scheduled for Friday, October 28th at 1:30 PM. Students are encouraged to wear a costume during this event. Please have your child bring their costume to school bagged and labeled with their name. Please note that children are not permitted to bring sharp edged props such as sticks, swords, knives, weapons, or wear costumes that feature blood and gore, etc. Families are welcome to come to see our students and staff march down Elm St. and around Union Square.
Milford Kids Thrive Update: Milford Kids Thrive is a local organization that works to keep Milford families up to date on community events, resources, parenting tips and tricks, and more. Right now Milford Kids Thrive is giving away a $50 Target gift card each month to one lucky subscriber of their electronic newsletter. If you would like to sign up to stay up to date on local family fun happenings and early childhood and family support resources as well as be entered for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card each month, visit https://milfordkidsthrive.org/
Please find attached to this email a district approved flyer from the MCAA. Thank you for all that you do in support of our school, teachers and students!
Sincerely,
Tim O’Connell
Principal