Rose L. MacDonald School

March 4th-8th-Read Across America Week (Details Below)

March 4th-School Committee Meeting 6pm MSHS

March 5th-Posting of Report Cards

March 6th-Half Day of School Dismissal at 12pm

March 13th-Student Council Meeting

March 18th-School Improvement Council Meeting 3:15pm

March 22nd-Whale and Dolphin Conservation of Plymouth Presentation - Grade 2 (PTO Sponsored)

March 27th-Student Council Meeting

March 29th-Good Friday-No School

Monday March 4th -Books make us BRAVE! Dress like a superhero!

Tuesday March 5th-Try-out Tuesday. Dress like your favorite athlete or dress to represent your favorite sports team!

Wednesday March 6th- Wild About Books Wednesday. Rock that animal print, animal costumes, or

clothes that have animals on them!

Thursday March 7th- Silly Stories with Dr. Seuss. Wear those wacky clothes or dress like a

Dr. Seuss book character!

Friday March 8th- Cozy up with a book: Reading is RELAXING. Come to school in your favorite jammies and bring your favorite book! Flashlights are welcome too.

Please take a moment to complete this short survey created by the School Improvement Council if you have not done so already.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GZgTrMafEXcsGQmbDWZURN7_xW30jtcGPIBVZW_ho3U/edit

Tommy's "MAGIC of Books" program is second to none as he promotes READING and BOOKS in this 45 minute magic show that inspires children to turn OFF their televisions and video games and turn ON to the THRILL OF READING!

Today the children witnessed how reading inspires imagination as some very popular story books come to life. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, THE SECRET GARDEN & CHARLOTTE'S WEB are a few of the books utilized in this exciting educational performance of fun and laughter! Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this great program

This week, Ms. Sharkey and Miss Sheehan’s grade 2 classes observed the different ways that water can change land through erosion. Enjoying the beautiful weather, both classes observed how the rain water eroded some of the land in the courtyard outside their classrooms and learned about different kinds of short term and long term erosion!

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We have seen a significant increase in student absences this year. Being chronically absent (10% of school year) can have a significant impact on a student's academic progress and their ability to access the variety of academic and non-academic supports that schools provide. Please reach out to the school if you would like support in getting your students to school!

As educators, we understand the many demands and challenges of managing a busy household and getting your child ready for school each morning. However, I want to take a moment to emphasize the critical importance of punctuality, particularly for our youngest learners.

Arriving on time for school sets the tone for a successful day of learning and growth. Here are several reasons why punctuality is essential for young children:

1. Establishing Routine: Consistent attendance and punctuality help children establish healthy routines. When children arrive on time each day, they become accustomed to the structure of the school day, which promotes a sense of security and stability.

2. Maximizing Learning Opportunities: Every minute of instructional time is valuable. When children arrive late, they miss out on essential instruction, class discussions, and collaborative activities. Punctuality ensures that your child has ample time to engage with the curriculum and make the most of their learning experiences.

3. Building Responsibility and Time Management Skills: Punctuality teaches children the importance of responsibility and time management. By arriving on time, children learn to prioritize their commitments and understand the consequences of being late. These skills are fundamental for success both in school and later in life.

4. Fostering Positive Relationships: Being on time demonstrates respect for others' time and commitments. It also fosters positive relationships with teachers and classmates. Punctual students contribute to a positive classroom environment and help create a sense of community and teamwork.

5. Reducing Stress and Anxiety: Late arrivals can disrupt the flow of the school day and cause unnecessary stress for children. By arriving on time, children feel more relaxed and prepared to engage in learning activities, leading to a more positive and productive educational experience.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise from time to time, but we encourage you to prioritize punctuality whenever possible. As a reminder, we do offer before school care through our Surround Care Program. Information can be found below and on the District's webpage.

Please make every effort to have your students at school on time! Students should also have a good night's sleep and healthy breakfast!

ELA~April 9th & April 11th

Math~May 14th & May 15th

We are pleased to announce that we have a new online portal for building and athletic space use requests. For more information, visit https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/page/building-use-requests

Our Student Council members are hard at work getting many projects up and running. They are hosting their very first school-wide Math Madness Challenge. On Fridays of each week in March, students with take a fact challenge that is appropriate for their grade level. StuCo members will collect, correct, and tally scores to keep track of student progress. We cannot wait to see what our students will achieve! StuCo members have also compiled information and wishlists to partner with our Food Service Department in the building of school gardens. Finally, our student leaders are organizing, fundraisers and collections for both the food pantry and causes to support local kids in need. Information on those endeavors will be out later this month or in April.

APRIL CAMP

If you're interested in April Vacation Mini Camp, registration is available now! The flyer is attached to this email, and you can sign up here: https://forms.gle/k26NeVzj4fKqo5SP9

SUMMER STEAM CAMP

Also, STEAM Camp SUMMER registration is coming soon! For now, save the dates:

Week 1: July 8th-11th

Week 2: July 22nd-25th

SPRING ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Please stay tuned for our Spring Enrichment classes, beginning mid-March! Class descriptions and dates coming shortly!

*Join us at our next PTO meeting on March 6th at 7pm in the RLM Cafeteria*

We have some great events coming up! See the flyers below for details

MCM Butter Braid fundraiser

Order pickup will be March 13th 5-7pm at the RLM Any orders not picked up will be donated

Stay connected on facebook @WBridgewaterPTO

March Madness in the Cafe! We are bringing exciting new menu options to lunch and celebrating National School Breakfast Week with some special creations!

National School Breakfast Week! "Surf's Up with School Breakfast"

3/4- Confetti Pancakes

3/5- Apple Nachos- Granny Smith apple slices with yogurt/ caramel and granola

3/6- Whole Grain Eggo Mini Waffles

3/7-Green Egg and Ham on a Honey Wheat Biscuit

3/8- WG Brownie Parfait -WG chocolate muffin with yogurt and whipped topping

Exciting Lunch Options:

3/4- We are bringing back out Popcorn Chicken and Veggie Fried Brown Rice which was a hit last month

3/7- New- Mini Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce

3/11- New- Oven "Fried" Chicken Drumsticks with Honey Wheat Biscuits

3/12- Mixing it Up with Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup with Goldfish Cheddar Crackers

3/19- We are introducing a new side dish with our Popcorn Chicken- Brown Rice Pilaf

3/27- Chicken Corn Dogs- which the Middle and High School Students are raving!

Also watch the menu for special treats for students getting school lunch throughout the month!

Monthly Menus - Click on WB Food Services to find March's menus. Locally grown apples from CN Smith Farm are still being served each week.

Cafeteria Taste Testing- We are bringing back taste testing! On March 5th we will give out samples of tomato soup which is a new item being paired with grilled cheese on 3/12.

Food Assistance- Project Bread Food Source Hotline , West Bridgewater Food Pantry.

New Feature of the RLM Cafe- A water bottle filling station has been added to the Cafe for all students to use throughout the day and at meals! We encourage students to help our environment efforts and reduce waste by bringing in a full water bottle labeled with your students name which they can refill as needed throughout the day!

Inclusion Matters is a group of West Bridgewater families whose children have IEPs and 504s. We offer webinars and events to support families with special needs. If you'd like to learn more, 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

Keitha Goulet

Principal

Email: kgoulet@wbridgewater.com
Website: https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/rose-l-macdonald
Location: 1 Steppingstone Drive, West Bridgewater, MA, USA
Phone: (508)894-1240
Facebook: facebook.com/RoseLMacDonaldSchool
Twitter: @rlmschool