Estimation is Fun!
Charlton Elementary School
The winner!
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Mrs. Lewis designed a fun estimation bulletin board for the whole school to try to estimate. She created a jar of candy and invited all of the classes to take a guess at how many pieces of candy were in the jar. The closest estimate, without going over, would win all of the candy for their class. Caden Savage, from Miss Joslyn's first grade, guessed 130. The actual amount...
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Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
Charlton Elementary School
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts
In need of some new winter mittens? Or want to donate some to a child in need?
For $5 a pair CES is selling fleece mittens. You may choose to purchase them to keep or donate them to a child in need.
As we approach Valentine’s Day and are in the midst of these cold winter...
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CMS-February Newsletter
Charlton Middle School
The February Newsletter is now available. The 1st page will be sent home with students on 1/31/12.
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No Name Calling Day - Choose Friendship
Dudley Elementary School
Our Friendship Pledge
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On Wednesday, January 25, Dudley Elementary celebrated "No Name Calling Day" with a variety of activities. Staff and students wore yellow and red, the colors of friendship and love, to show that we choose friendship. A variety of activities occurred throughout the day: doing the "kindness course" in the gym, writing a friendship fable, graphing red and yellow shirts, writing friendship acrostics,...
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All-Stars for January 20th and 27th
Charlton Elementary School
Kindergarten All-Stars
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Eating lunch with the all-stars is the best way to get rid of the winter blues. What a delightful bunch! I can see why their teachers picked them to represent their class as all-stars.
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Tropical Paradise Day
Charlton Elementary School
On Friday, January 27th, CES celebrated Tropical Paradise Day. Every child was greeted at the start of school with a lei. At our assembly we did the LIMBO, we had beach ball relays, we sang songs and heard a story by Mr. Gammetto. It was such a fun assembly!
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DMS Principal’s Coffee
Dudley Middle School
Please join us as we explore the Middle School Psyche on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m., at our first ever Principals Coffee
January 13th All Star Lunch
Charlton Elementary School
We had a great all-star lunch on Friday. During the third lunch we happened to be a group of all girls. Mr. Gammetto tried to crash our party and we told him, "No boys allowed." He came back a little while later in a crazy outfit. We still knew it was him!
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Preschool Winter Celebration
Charlton Elementary School
The Preschool classes joined together for some winter fun in December.
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Central Mass Show Choir Festival
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
The Central Massachusetts Show Choir Festival will be held on February 3rd and 4th, 2012. True to Shepherd Hill tradition, this festival remains the premier New England Show Choir event. We will host Junior High groups on Friday evening. Senior High groups will perform in two separate showcases on Saturday. Shepherd Hill “Illusion” will perform in the 9:00 AM Showcase and Shepherd Hill...
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Lt. Governor Murray Visits Charlton Middle School
Charlton Middle School
Lt. Governor Timothy Murray visited Charlton Middle School on January 5, 2012. The purpose of his visit was to recognize CMS's students and staff for closing the Achievement Gaps on last year's MCAS test. In addition, Charlton Middle School exited NCLB status in ELA for making Annual Yearly Progress in all areas of English Language Arts. We are very proud of our students and...
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First Graders Share the Joy
Charlton Elementary School
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March 16, 2012 is now a school day
News of Districtwide Interest
School Committee Amends 2011-2012 School Year CalendarAttention Parents!
Following a review of over 2,000 respondents on the District
survey, the Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee voted at its December 14
meeting to amend the 2011-2012 school calendar as follows:
March 16, 2012 will
now be a day of school for all students.
The committee’s vote is...
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November Newsletter
Charlton Middle School
The November Newsletter has been sent home with students.
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Criteria for Algebra and Foreign Language
Dudley Middle School
Criteria for Algebra I and Pre-Algebra Enrollment
In order to be eligible for Algebra I (Grade 8) or Pre-Algebra (Grade 7), a student must meet the following criteria:
An average of 90 or above in mathematics for all four academic quarters
An average of 95% or better on homework assignments in math for all 4 academic quarters
A minimum qualifying score on the end of year...
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Annual Holiday Card
Dudley Elementary School
Each year the Dudley Police Department asks Dudley Elementary students to create designs for their holiday card. Proceeds from the sale of the cards goes to the Dudley DARE program. This year Kaylee Comeau's design was chosen. Kaylee is pictured with art teacher Mrs. Dube, Chief Wojnar, and Officier Carpenter. Congratulations, Kaylee!
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DE T-Shirt contest
Dudley Elementary School
Congratulations to Nick Breau, whose "Bucket-Filling" design won the PTO sponsored school T-shirt contest. Mrs. Caffelle and the PTO gave Nick a shirt with his design, which he is proudly wearing.
Letters to Soldiers
Dudley Elementary School
At the end of November we asked our students to put their holiday thoughts into words and drawings for the troops who would be abroad this holiday. The students beautiful work is being sent to local members of our armed services abroad and to First Lady Michelle Obama to forward to other military members. Here is a sampling of our students heart-felt creations.
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Author Robert Feagan talks to Grade 4 students
Dudley Elementary School
CANADIAN PRESENTATION
By Jenna Errico
On December 7, 2011, a very interesting author and speaker named Robert Feagan came to our school. Mr. Feagan wrote three books all about Eskimos, the first one was called Napachee. Robert Feagan grew up accompanying his father on patrol by dog sled. When he was a kid, people sat on a honey pot with a bowl on top. It was his job to take out the honey...
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SAT Prep Class
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Attention Juniors!
A complete SAT preparation program is coming to Shepherd Hill in time for the May 5, 2012 test.
Reserve your spot today!
Cost of the Program: $299Deadline to register is Friday, February 17
If you have questions or would like to register for the program, please email or call: Lisa Incutto, Guidance Counselor (lincutto@dcrsd.org)
(508) 943-6700 ext. 171
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Jump Rope for Heart February 6-10
Heritage School
Help Your Child Save Lives and be a Heart Hero!
HOW: Support your child in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart program
WHAT: A life-saving and educational community service program to be held February 6-10th during Physical Education Classes.
WHY: Your child will help kids with special hearts, learn about how to be...
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Heritage Swap Shoppe OPEN Feb. 7&11
Heritage School
HERITAGE SWAP SHOPPE
ALL HERITAGE FAMILIES are invited to come visit our Swap Shoppe on:
Tuesday, February 7th 3pm-5pm
or
Saturday, February 11th 10am-12pm
We have an interesting assortment of children’s clothing, sizes 6-14 and would LOVE for you to come and get a few things for your children. We need YOU to clear out our winter items to make...
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Parent/Teacher Conferences March 8
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Following the issuance of mid-term progress reports, our parent-teacher conference are scheduled for Thursday, March 8. There will be an early release for students at 11:15 a.m. All teachers and counselors will be available between 1-4 p.m. and again between 6-8 p.m. Parents are encouraged to visit with teachers. Please contact the school if you are unable to be present but would like to set up...
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Mr. Perry shares with students on Veteran's Day
Dudley Elementary School
Alex Tsoumakas's grandfather, Mr Perry, visited Ms. McElroy's class shortly after Veteran's Day. He shared some of the experiences he had while serving in the Navy. Mr. Perry also told the students that military duty can be lonely, and letters from home mean a great deal to service men and women. The children asked insightful questions and enjoyed talking with our special...
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Kids Care Club
Dudley Elementary School
The Dudley Elementary School Kids Care Club sponsors many charitable activities. They meet with Ms. Solimita and plan ways to help others in our community and around the world. Their current project is "Warm Hands, Warm Hearts"; see our "Spotlight" for more information on this worthy project
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Students Brighten Cafeteria Walls
Dudley Elementary School
As part of the ASPIRE after school program, Mrs. Dube and Mrs. Howard are leading a group of students in painting our cafeteria walls. The students are painting healthy foods on the walls and we can see already that it is going to look fantastic!
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Family Writing Evening
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Family Writing EveningThursday, March 29 (6-8 p.m.)
Spend a couple of hours having supper, writing and sharing a personal story with a family member. The best writing can be those little anecdotes and stories about our lives—the very fabric of our lives! There is a rich history in our families, neighborhoods and communities—let’s discover it!
Come, socialize, write and share in a...
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MCAS Informational Night Feb. 15
Heritage School
Top 10 Tips for Helping
Your Child
Succeed on MCAS
Who is invited?
Parents and guardians of Grade 3 & 4 students
Grade 3-4 students from Heritage School
When/Where?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – 6:00 -7:15 pm
Heritage School
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Walking Club
Dudley Elementary School
50 miler Ethan!
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Thank you to Mrs. Whitley and her parent volunteers for making Walking Club so successful this fall. Many "foot charms" were earned by students; a special congratulations to Ethan who completed 50 miles and congratulations to the following students who received their 26.2 mile award!
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Family Math Night
Dudley Elementary School
Over 600 people participated in our Family Math Night on November 17! It was an exciting event that included a variety of activities for all ages! Participants had a wonderful time solving Math challenges together. Thank you to all the teachers, Nichols College students and Dudley Middle School students who helped with this event. Our Family Math Night was...
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Gr. 4 Biography Project
Heritage School
Heritage School's Grade 4 students were assigned a fun biography project. Students researched a historical figure or otherwise famous person, wrote a report, and presented it to the class dressed as their chosen subject.
Check out the incredible results!
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ASPIRE After School Program continues through November 30
Dudley Elementary School
Due to the no school day on October 26, the final day of our ASPIRE after school program will be November 30. Students continue to enjoy new learning adventures as they work on origami, math games, and many other activities.
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Health Services
Heritage School
According to the new regulation which was passed in April of 2009, schools must now collect height and weight measurements on students. Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Program for students in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10 will also be conducted.
Your child’s screening will be supervised by the school nurse, and your child’s privacy will be respected at all times. The results of your child’s...
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Autumn Appreciation
Dudley Elementary School
Once again, our Autumn Appreciation celebration was a huge success. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped students with a wide variety of seasonal activities. The treats were great too!
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Community Reading Day
Dudley Elementary School
Thank you to all the Community Readers who came to our classrooms; our students loved it!
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Our after school program
Dudley Elementary School
Dudley Elementary's after school program (ASPIRE) has begun. Students are doing a variety of activities including yoga, oragami, painting the cafeteria walls with healthy food pictures, a book club, and math activities. Fun learning for all participants!
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Day Of Caring
Dudley Elementary School
getting ready
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Chief Wojnar was the team leader of a group from Commerce Insurance participating in United Way's "Day of Caring". As the pictures show, the painting and landscaping the volunteers did have beautified our school. Thank you to all volunteers, for "caring".
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Winter Coat Drive
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
The Junior Booster Club coat drive will begin November 1st and end on February 29th. Clean, “gently worn” coats and sweatshirts can be donated. There will be bins in the cafeteria.
Any donation is greatly appreciated as indicated by clicking on the following letter: Thank You!
Fire Prevention
Dudley Elementary School
Thank you to Chief Kochanowski for presenting fire prevention information to fourth graders at their grade level meeting.
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Mobil Dentist
Dudley Elementary School
We were happy to see families taking advantage of our Mobil Dentist. By the end of the day there were lots of smiles and sparkling teeth!
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Library Volunteers
Dudley Elementary School
More than 50 library volunteers for the Dudley Elementary and Mason Road libraries participated in a training session hosted by librarians Mrs. Ponce De Leon and Mrs. Jankowski. Volunteers learned the Destiny catalog system and library class procedures. We are very lucky to have so many dedicated library volunteers. Thank you!
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MCAS Data Analysis
Dudley Elementary School
Mason Road and Dudley Elementary School teachers collaborated on the 2011 MCAS Data Analysis. It's fantastic to collaborate with staff from both buildings as we analyze where our student's educational needs are.
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MFAS Launches
Dudley Elementary School
In an effort to target and improve our student's math fluency, DES has begun its "Math Fact Assesment System" or MFAS. Each student is tested 2 minutes orally and 2 minutes in written fact solutions. That data will be used to target student's individual needs.
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