Caregiver Update

Watch us SOAR!

Welcome Back!

I hope all of our Clough families enjoyed some quality time together last week! It was so good to see all the kids back in the building today. We started our morning off meeting with our school families and kids had a chance to share what they did over break, as well as talk about the challenges of returning from vacation and getting back into the swing of school. Many students talked about setting some goals for themselves for both transitioning back to school this week and for different focus areas over the next seven weeks until the next vacation week.

Goal setting is an important skill that we want all of our students to practice and think about, both at school and at home. Maybe there are some goals that you can talk about setting with your child for outside of school? Be working towards goals and reflecting on the progress and success of achieving goals, our students become even more invested in their learning and we see them become even more engaged and excited about their learning.

Looking forward to continuing to watch all of our students learn and grow over the next seven weeks. Thank you for continuing to partner with us to help provide the best possible learning environment for all of our Clough community.

Sincerely,

Liz Garden

Principal

School Report Card

February 26, 2024

Dear Families:

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas.

The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:

Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,
The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact me.

To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, please visit https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/

Sincerely,

John Clements, Co-Principal, Nipmuc Regional High School

Mary Anne Moran, Co-Principal, Nipmuc Regional High School

Robin Benoit, Principal, Miscoe Hill Middle School

Liz Garden, Principal, Henry P. Clough Elementary School

Wendy Bell, Principal, Memorial Elementary School

Specialist Update - What's Going to Be Happening in the Gym?!

Hopefully everyone enjoyed a fun vacation week that was filled with plenty of physical activity. Over the next 3 weeks in Physical Education, grades K-4 will be practicing and playing floor hockey. We will be focusing on stick handling, passing and shooting, with a major emphasis on stick safety. Students will really enjoy the hockey games over the next 3 weeks!! After floor hockey, the gymnasium will become a bowling alley for 2 weeks. Students will enjoy knocking down pins with big bowl bowling. Hopefully the kids are as excited as I am for what's in store for Gym over the next 5 weeks. These are 2 of my most favorite activities that we do during the school year. I believe that the students will have a blast!!!

Galapagos Fundraiser at Chipotle

Join Us for a Flavorful Fundraiser at Chipotle! Support Our 6th and 7th Graders' Journey to the Galapagos Islands!

Indulge in a delicious meal at Chipotle and help make our students' dream trip a reality. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase will directly contribute to funding this unforgettable educational experience.

Date: 03/02/2024 Time: 4-8 PM Location: 128 Medway Rd, Milford, Ma

Use Code HWRTPNK if ordering on-line.

Come hungry, leave fulfilled, and know that you've played a part in shaping young minds through exploration and discovery. See you there!

Urban Air Fundraiser for Nipmuc Youth Lacrosse

Jump into action and support Nipmuc Youth Lacrosse at our exciting fundraiser hosted at Urban Air Jump Park!

Join us for a day of high-flying fun on March 5th, as we bounce, flip, and soar through Urban Air's exhilarating attractions. From trampolines to dodge ball, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

By participating in this event, you're not only treating yourself to an unforgettable experience but also helping to raise crucial funds for Nipmuc Youth Lacrosse. Every jump and every smile contributes to our team's success.

So, gather your friends, family, and fellow lacrosse enthusiasts, and let's make this fundraiser a soaring success! We can't wait to see you there, ready to jump for a great cause.

MPY ANNOUNCES NEW PARENTING SOLUTIONS LIBRARY

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new, free MPY Parenting Solutions Library. To date, over 2,200 videos have been borrowed. MPY is offering the MPY Parenting Solutions Library in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. When parents grasp the interconnection between the brain, body, and behavior, they experience reduced stress levels, resulting in less stress for their children.

The Peace At Home Parenting Solutions team, comprised of experts with advanced degrees, stays abreast of the latest advancements in child development. With more than 30 specialists focused on child and adolescent development, including specific issues such as difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, handling racism, navigating grief, and other matters parents and our partners identify. These experts present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. The 24 library presentations focus on the topics below. Each presentation includes a 10-minute videos and handouts.

· Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

· Parenting Principles for Progress Not Perfection

· Mental Health Knowledge and Skills

· Support Your Anxious Child Library

· ADHD and Autism: How to Help Your Child Thrive

The Home Parenting Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (www.mpyinc.org). No log in or passcode is needed.

Choose To Be Nice

We will be talking to students throughout the year about different core values such as kindness, respect, teamwork, acceptance, patience and several other important values. We are utilizing the Choose To Be Nice program for resources and activities. They have resources for families that can be found here:

https://choosetobenice.com/home-community-resources/

Here's a home banner of our Choose To Be Nice pledge. Families can take the pledge together and sign their own banner!

They also have a spot on their website where you can order Choose To Be Nice gear: https://choosetobenice.com/the-shop/