Summer 2017

Delaney School

Grades 1-3 only

 

 

Tuesday. August 29. 2017

9:45-10:30

Kindergarten has orientation the next day!

Roderick School

Grades 4-6

10:45-11:30

Clarification for 2017-2018 Kindergarten Students and Families

Incoming K students and families will participate in the traditional morning orientation program that has been in place which features a meet and greet with the teacher, curriculum and important school information, and a bus orientation with a short ride! All students participate because they will ride a bus on a field trip or for any emergency evacuation.

This will occur on the first day of school for all Kindergarten students, Wednesday, August 30th, in two different sessions.  You received all the details and your session assignment with your teacher assignment letter in late July.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017          Orientation: Classroom and Bus

                                                         Students leave after orientation.

Thursday, August 31, 2017              All students report to Kindergarten

                                                          for  their  Normal session

Friday, September 1, 2017                No School

Monday, September 4, 2017             No School

Tuesday, September 5, 2017           All students report for normal session

Meet and greet on Tuesday, August 29th will be for Grades 1-6 only!

PTO Picnic 10:30-12:00

Bring your own lunch!

Sweatt Field

Bus Routes are posted on the

WPS School Website

www.wrentham.k12.ma.us

Please be aware that several bus routes have different buses assigned this year. Your bus number from '16-'17 may have changed!

Please review the Bus Expectations with your children and reference our bus information when the new Student Handbook is published!

Safety for each and every student is the goal. 

New, safer Delaney Drop Off Plan!

All adults will have to remain in their vehicles so please practice having your  children exit your car quickly with their belongings.

If you determine that your child needs assistance, you will need to park in a designated space.

• ALL Delaney student drop-offs, grades K-3, will follow this route.
• Staff members will provide assistance during this process to ensure student safety.
• Vehicles will pull up and come to a complete stop.
• Adults must remain in the vehicle.
• ALL students must exit the vehicle on the driver side (LEFT).
• Student must cross in front of their parent’s vehicle if they exit from the front passenger seat.
• If arrival is after 8:20, or your child requires your assistance, please park in a designated parking space and escort your child into the building.
• We will try this during September and assess the effect on safety.

Students cannot purchase sparkling water during school hours. Water and milk are available for purchase during lunch time.

summer 1st week out

End-of-School Transition Tips for Families

Here are some tips on how to make the transition into summer better.

Keep schedules. Now is not the time to let the structure fall away. Maintain your family routines. Consistent bedtime routines and daytime responsibilities will make it easier to transition back to school in the fall. Incorporate daily literacy activities, for example completing a reading task before allowing technology use.

Ease any anxiety. Give them information about what to expect in the summer.

Watch Your Words. It's fun to look forward to what's next for your child, whether that's kindergarten or first grade. However, any talk about a new school year could make him/her uneasy. Some children might be moving on to a new building when this year is over and making a big transition in the fall. That's months away and most children don't have a good grasp of time yet. Ease up on the talk about how they are going to be a "big first-grader" now. If he/she tells you they are nervous about next year, don't brush it off by saying, "You'll be fine!" Instead, remind them of other new situations in which they were anxious and how it was handled. You could also tell your child a story of when you were nervous in a new situation and how you overcame your fears. Kids love to hear stories about their parents. They can't imagine that we ever have any trouble.

Reminders. Former teachers and friends will be here in the fall!

Contact list. Encourage kids to get contact info for friends they will want to keep in touch with over summer break.

Loss. Transition includes loss. Allow children to be angry, resistant, and sad.

Beat the Blues. The end of the year can also bring on some serious blues. Keep the positive up and be the best parent supporter you can be!

OVER THE SUMMER THE DELANEY SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED WHILE THE ROOF IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! THE MAIN ENTRANCE WILL BE TAPED OFF AND NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN DOORS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. IF YOU NEED TO VISIT THE OFFICE, PLEASE USE THE PINK DOORS AT THE ANNEX END AND DRIVE CAREFULLY THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION AREA!

While we prefer that our Delaney students remain with us always, we ask that you visit the office to fill out the “Release of Records” form if for some reason your family plans to leave the district for the 2017-2018 year. You can also find the form on the website under registration and can send or fax it to us. This helps us to balance our classes as we plan for the coming year.

Happy Summer!

As you dive into summer, some friendly reminders that all existing & incoming Preschool & Kindergarten are required to have an updated Physical Exam on file each year in order to attend school in September. Parents may email, fax or drop off Physical Exams throughout the summer at the Delaney School Annex Office -please see the link below for required immunizations

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/cdc/immunization/school/back-to-school-pup.pdf

For all students existing & incoming that require medications: prescription or over the counter, doctor’s orders are required, parental consents are required - these forms can be found on our school website under health services. If your child has asthma, an asthma action plan is required; if your child has an allergy requiring an EpiPen-an allergy action plan is required - we ask that you please request these from your MD early in the summer, so they are available for the first day of school.

Thank You! Stay Safe! Have a GREAT summer!

Letters with teacher names for 2017-2018 will be sent by email during the last week of July!

Delaney School

Grades 1-3 only

Tuesday. August 29, 2017

9:45-10:30

Roderick School

Grades 4-6

10:45-11:30

Kindergarten has orientation the next day!

Thank you for reading and viewing!

Colleen Wagstaff 

Delaney Principal

week 38

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, June 21st

Noon 12:00 Dismissal

End-of-School Transition Tips for Families

Here are some tips on how to make the transition into summer better.

Keep schedules. Now is not the time to let the structure fall away. Maintain your family routines. Consistent bedtime routines and daytime responsibilities will make it easier to transition back to school in the fall. Incorporate daily literacy activities, for example completing a reading task before allowing technology use.

Ease any anxiety. Give them information about what to expect in the summer.

Watch Your Words. It's fun to look forward to what's next for your child, whether that's kindergarten or first grade. However, any talk about a new school year could make him/her uneasy. Some children might be moving on to a new building when this year is over and making a big transition in the fall. That's months away and most children don't have a good grasp of time yet. Ease up on the talk about how they are going to be a "big first-grader" now. If he/she tells you they are nervous about next year, don't brush it off by saying, "You'll be fine!" Instead, remind them of other new situations in which they were anxious and how it was handled. You could also tell your child a story of when you were nervous in a new situation and how you overcame your fears. Kids love to hear stories about their parents. They can't imagine that we ever have any trouble.

Reminders. Former teachers and friends will be here in the fall!

Contact list. Encourage kids to get contact info for friends they will want to keep in touch with over summer break.

Loss. Transition includes loss. Allow children to be angry, resistant, and sad.

Beat the Blues. The end of the year can also bring on some serious blues. Keep the positive up and be the best parent supporter you can be!

OVER THE SUMMER THE DELANEY SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED WHILE THE ROOF IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! THE MAIN ENTRANCE WILL BE TAPED OFF AND NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN DOORS. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. IF YOU NEED TO VISIT THE OFFICE, PLEASE USE THE PINK DOORS AT THE ANNEX END AND DRIVE CAREFULLY THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION AREA!

MEET THE TEACHERS ASSEMBLY

MRS. DANIELSON'S 3RD GRADE CLASS
 PRACTICING A SONG!






Mrs. Pitman with Mrs.Hall's 4th grade class came to K and taught sun safety. 4th grade students were great teachers. K students learned so much about sun safety and they were able to repeat all they learned.

While we prefer that our Delaney students remain with us always, we ask that you visit the office to fill out the “Release of Records” form if for some reason your family plans to leave the district for the 2017-2018 year. You can also find the form on the website under registration and can send or fax it to us. This helps us to balance our classes as we plan for the coming year.

Thank you for reading and viewing!

Colleen Wagstaff 

Delaney Principal