April 15, 2016

Hello Memorial Families,

Whole School Assembly
Today we had a school-wide assembly on expected and unexpected behavior.  We talked about how expected behaviors are things that people say or do that make other people feel happy, safe and calm and that give us green thoughts.  Unexpected behaviors are things people do or say that make other people feel upset, frustrated or uncomfortable.  Unexpected behaviors give us red thoughts.  Our first grade classes worked very hard to created pictures and video of both types of behaviors and then shared them with the whole school. Here are a rug examples...enjoy!

Expected Rug Time Behavior...

  

Unexpected Partner Work Behavior...

Poetry Break Week

This week was Poetry Break Week at Memorial.  Poems were shared throughout the week in classrooms and over the loud speaker.  We read about turtles, whistling, and the beach to name a few topics.

Whistling by Jack Prelutsky

Oh, I can laugh and I can sing

and I can scream and shout,

but when I try to whistle, 

the whistle won't come out.

I shape my lips the proper way,

I make them small and round,

but when I blow, just air comes out,

there is no whistling sound.

But I'll keep trying very hard

to whistle loud and clear,

and someday soon I'll whistle tunes

for everyone to hear.

A few thank you's

Thank you to all who participated in the Memorial School Site Council survey. The Site Council met last week to review the results and make recommendations regarding the 2016-2017 school year.  In addition, the Memorial staff met yesterday to provide their input in the process.  Next steps include creating the draft and proposing it to the School Committee for final approval.  

Today (Friday, April 15th) is the final day for submitting placement narratives.  Thank you to all who took the time to submit a letter.  We will begin working on creating classes/groupings at the PD day on May 13th.

What's Happening After Vacation?

Curious Creatures (thank you Memorial PTO) will be visiting our first grade classroom on April 27th. We can't wait to see what type of creatures will be joining us this year!

Literacy Night - Book Fair, Cookie Decorating

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 28th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Come join us for a night of read alouds, crafts, book raffles, cookies and our annual Book Fair.  We're so excited and hope to see you there!

On behalf of the Memorial staff, I would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable April vacation. We'll see you on Monday, April 25th.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Missy Bilsborough