Howard Newsletter

May 5, 2023

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Important Dates

MCAS Dates

Grade 4- Math - May 10 & 11

Grade 5- Science - May 16 & 17

Grade 6- Math - May 8 & 9

Town Meeting- Monday, May 8 at 6 pm in the MSHS Auditorium

Grade 4 Field Trip- Fenway Park, Wednesday, May 17

No School- Monday, May 29 Memorial Day

Early Release- Wednesday, June 7- 11:30 am dismissal and no lunch will be served

School Committee Meeting- Monday, June 5 at 6 pm in the MSHS Learning Commons

Grade 5 Field Trip- Museum of Science, Monday, June 5

All School Field Day- Thursday, June 8

6th Grade Celebration- Monday, June 12 11:30 am

Last Day of School- Tuesday, June 13- Early Release 11:30 am dismissal

Report Cards-Tuesday, June 13

Little Leo's - WB Clean Up Day

Happy Earth Day! On April 25th, our Little Leo's Club cleaned up around WB and collected 52 lbs of trash! Thank you to our club members, parent volunteers (Roger Dwyer, Robyn Dragonetti, Jamie Ferriera, Mia Pacheco, Monique Avila, Katelyn Viquez, and WB Lions Club volunteers (Mahi Kouvlis, Kim Kelliher) for coming out to celebrate earth day! Thank you to Ms. Roberts and the Clean Earth project for the equipment!

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Howard Band Update

The Howard Band will be having their Spring Concert at the high school starting at 6PM (Students should report for 5:30PM) Thursday, May 11, 2023. The 4th grade band will be going on first followed by the 5th and 6th grade band.

Food Service Home Page Link

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NURSE'S CORNER

ATTENTION, 6th Grade Parents; The State of Massachusetts requires a current physical(within 13 months) with up to date immunizations, prior to entry into seventh grade. If your child has recently had a physical exam, please send in a copy to me so I can enter it into our computer system and place it in their medical file, that will be going over to the high school in June. Please remember that if your child plans on playing a fall sport their current physical needs to be on record prior to August tryouts.

When does my child need a doctor’s excuse?

Any injury that prohibits a student from functioning normally in the school setting must be medically addressed.

If your child has an injured ankle and can’t walk, injured shoulder and can’t move it, etc. they must be seen by their doctor to rule out a fracture or injury that could be aggravated by school.
If they hit their head and are having headaches, or dizzy spells, they should be seen by the doctor to rule out a concussion, etc.
If your child is assigned an air cast boot, crutches, scooter or a wheelchair, they must have a note from the doctor stating it is ok to be in school with them.
If your child reports to the health office and appears injured, you will be asked to pick them up and have them evaluated by a doctor. A note from the physician will be required in order for your child to return to school.
For all injuries, a medical note is required to excuse your child from physical education/recess. A note from the same physician is required to return your child to gym/sports/recess activities.
A doctor’s note is required for admittance to school after 5 consecutive absences

FULL S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Summer Camp 2023!

Join us for our sixth annual STEAM Camp for one or two glorious weeks--

July 10-13 and/or July 24-27, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open to rising first graders through sixth graders. Participate in creative painting and art projects, science experiments, team relays, math fun, clay, sewing, group challenges, theater improvisation, outdoor games and more! Spots are filling so sign up to secure your child's enrollment! Make some amazing memories this summer while realizing how fun learning can be!

STEAM Camp Summer 2023 Signups (google.com)

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Inclusion Matters

Inclusion Matters is a group of West Bridgewater families whose kids have IEPs and 504s. We offer learning and support and would love for you to join us. If you'd like to learn more about our events for parents, guardians, and students, please email us at InclusionMattersMA@gmail.com to join our private email list. See our upcoming events on our Facebook page at @InclusionMattersMA and our website at www.InclusionMattersMA.com

Join Inclusion Matters on Thursday, May 18 from 7 - 8 p.m. for our final webinar of the school year. Dr. Joanna Christodoulou, associate professor at Mass General Hospital, will help us learn more about dyslexia and how we can support kids with dyslexia at home and at school. Our webinars are free and open to the public; no registration required. To join, use this Zoom link: https://bridgew.zoom.us/j/99013142814

Mattress Fundraiser

If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time! Our first Mattress Sale Fundraiser is on Saturday May 20th from 10-4 in the WBMHS gym. There will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The brand name mattresses are brand new, made to order, have full factory warranties, are available in all sizes, and are priced below retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, body massagers, Cordaroy Bean Bag/Nest Chairs, weighted blankets and even adjustable power bases!! Delivery & financing are available.

Check out THIS VIDEO to see how it works!

Visit the Facebook event and please click “GOING”, then INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE OUR POSTS: FACEBOOK EVENT LINK