Friday, January 30, 2015

The arrival of Winter!


 

 

Dear Delaney families,

Winter has arrived! Although interrupted by the blizzard, it was a week of great learning!  We are so lucky to have the best custodial staff ever. They helped us get back to school in record time.  Wrentham DPW was on top of all that snow here on the school property, both figuratively and literally!  At one point the snow banks in the Delaney parking lot were 20 feet high! 

 

Here are some of the week’s highlights:

 

Positive Referrals
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
This student received a referral for having great manners, helping others, and always saying hello to staff and peers.
 

 

 

  


The parking lot lanes have been compromised by the amount of snow. Please drive slow and carefully and adhere to the cone scheme to drop off your children. Our goal is to keep everyone safe.

 

 

Recess and Winter Clothing


We would love to get the children out for recess. Please make sure your child brings all the appropriate gear such as snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves so they can go onto the playgrounds. Standing on the blacktop is not much fun!

 


 

Box Tops collection February 1- April 30th Contest to the grade who collects the most and the winning grade gets a DJ at lunch!

 


Snow Ball Dance Grades 2 and 3   Friday Jan. 30th 7-9   Delaney Cafeteria

 

 

Read Across Wrentham February 2-March 6.  
 There remains a need for parent volunteers.

 

Literacy Night:   March 2nd   


 
 
 

WEST  Grants were given last week. Be on the lookout for many exciting projects in our school.

 

Fundraiser
 
Comedy Night   Friday February 28, 2015      7-11  Rafael’s in Walpole.
See WEST website for details.
 

 

 

School Council Meeting:    Tuesday February 3, 2015  3:15  Roderick School Office

 


 

The EyeOpener assembly was great fun!
 
 

 
The entire school population of over 1000 students did an amazing job with their early Monday morning assignment. With three practice tries they had it down. You can see the video by going to www.wcvb.com  and looking under U Local
 

 

Thank you for reading and viewing.

Colleen C. Wagstaff

Principal

Delaney School

Friday, January 23, 2015

90 Days!



 
Dear Delaney families,

 
Next Tuesday is Day 90 of our school year.  Please take time to tell your children how proud of them you are for their continuous efforts with their learning here at Delaney.  When I walk through the halls, or into classrooms, I see their physical growth, hear their academic growth and watch their social achievements. What a milestone! Here are some of the week’s highlights:




Positive Referrals!
 


 
 
This student showed respect for his environment!
 
 
 
This student showed respect and collaboration!
 
 
This student is always smiling!
 
 
 
This student is always mindful and responsible!
 


 

  


Tuesday was a Professional Development day for the teaching staff. We worked all day on the Writing Process and how to best confer with our students about their writing.
 
 

 
 


Many of our paraprofessionals participated in a Math workshop with Dr. Ribiero. We thank them for their interest in continued growth and learning to better work with the students.   

 


The nurses in the Delaney Health Office are asking you to adhere to their requests that children be kept home if they are not fever free for 24 hours without medication.  In addition, children that have vomited or had diarrhea within 24 hours of school should not attend. Please help them in their goal of keeping our student population healthy and have a family plan in advance as we go deeper into flu season.








 
 
 
 
 
Thank you to all of our guests that attended Pre-K information night. Great questions were asked and we are looking forward to seeing your children next September.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fundraiser Comedy Night
Friday, February 28, 2015
7-11p.m.
Rafael's in Walpole
 
Please see Website for details
 
 
 
Museum of Science Star Lab
Grade 3
 
A WEST Grant Project
 

 
 
 

 

 
Box Tops collection February 1- April 30th Contest: The grade who collects the most gets a DJ at lunch!
 
 
 

Snow Ball Dance Grades 2 and 3   Friday January 30th 7-9   Delaney Cafeteria

 

 

Read Across Wrentham February 2- March 6.   There remains a need for parent volunteers.

 

Literacy Night:   March 2nd 


 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are still accepting non-perishable items for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Please bring items to any school lobby bins.

 
 
 
 
 



   We are planning a short video event with all students Pre-K to 6 this Monday, January 26, 2015. We are making a 25 second tape to upload to Channel 5’s “Good Morning Eyeopener” to wish the Patriot’s luck and to highlight our terrific school community.
 Please allow your children to wear spirit gear, or Red, White, and Blue for this event.
 

 
 

 

Thank you for reading and viewing.
Colleen C. Wagstaff
Principal
Delaney School

Friday, January 16, 2015

No Thaw in Sight!





Dear Delaney families,

 We are midway through January and the students are well into curriculum. I visited many classes this week and witnessed how much effort your children are giving on a variety of standards. Unfortunately, the weather has been most uncooperative and much needed outdoor motor and mental breaks have not been possible each day.   We remain hopeful!

Here are some of the week’s highlights:

 





 

 
Grade 1 Presentation by author David Biedrzycki
 
 
 


 
 This class received a positive referral for demonstrating the Core Value of Respect in the hall at a very important time.
 
 


 
 
The Roderick School Advanced Band presented some musical selections for everyone on Wednesday and they were fantastic. Miss Salazar always gets the very best from her students.
 
 
 

 
Box Tops collection February 1- April 30th
Contest
The grade that collects the most gets a DJ at lunch!

 


Snow Ball Dance Grades 2 and 3   Friday January 30th 7-9   Delaney Cafeteria

 
Read Across Wrentham  February 2-March 6.  
 There remains a need for parent volunteers.

 


Literacy Night:   March 2nd 
 




Fundraiser

 
 
February 28th  7-11
See WEST website for details!
 
 

 

 

Please model our Core Value of Respect for the children while in the parking lot, by using pleasant tones when speaking to the staff outside. Our commitment is to keep children safe.
Parking only in parking spots in the morning. The cones are for drop off and go only.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

 

 

Monday is Martin Luther King Day and there is no school. 

 

Tuesday is a Professional Development day for the teaching staff.
We will be working all day on Writing Process and how to confer with students about their writing.
 
Paraprofessionals will be working on Math standards.

There is no school for students on Tuesday January 20th.

 
 

Project Blossom Preschool
Information Evening
New Options for 2015-2016
Wednesday January 21st
6-7p.m.
Vogel Auditorium
 
 


 

The Delaney BLOG

 
It was brought to my attention that the blog publishing notice was not arriving by Email blast.  That should be corrected with this publishing. It was a technical glitch that has been worked out and apologies for any inconvenience.
 

The blog can be accessed on the new website by clicking on  Delaney School Office
 
Scroll down on Left

 

 

Thank you for reading and viewing.

Colleen C. Wagstaff

Principal

Delaney School