GREETINGS FROM COOLIDGE SCHOOL                       

September 8, 2015

www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/schools/coolidge

 

Dear Families,

 

I couldnÕt be prouder of our students, your children. As expected they are spirited, kind, and cooperative. IÕve also seen firsthand that they are resilient and patient, even under trying conditions. Yesterday temperatures reached an all-time high, especially on our upper floors. And yet, the children helped each other in the classroom, supported one another in refilling water bottles in the hallways, shared air conditioned spaces throughout the building with enthusiasm and worked together to keep the focus on learning.

 

We always expect a few hiccups at the start of the year. There are a lot of new routines to master for everyone.  ItÕs nice to know that the heat has made for a bonding experience for our school community. Please know that we continue to put important safety measures in place:

 

á      every student has access to water.

á      we are sharing the cool spaces in the building (the modular classrooms and the Media Center) and rotating students through them thoughtfully.

á      P.E and recess were held indoors for most grades, and our Nurse, Mrs. Zimmermann is keeping a close eye on the heat index, and

á      we continue to monitor the temperatures in individual classrooms closely so we can adjust accordingly.

We anticipate a change for the better tomorrow. Please continue to send your child in with a water bottle and a healthy snack every day. This will help us fuel learning for the long haul.

 

 

Sincerely,

Amy 

Amy Clouter

Principal

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

September 13-       Rosh Hoshana begins at sundown (and continues to 9/14)

September 16 –      PTO Meeting, 7 pm in the Media Center

September 22 –      Yom Kippur begins at sundown (ends 9/23)

September 23-       School picture day

September 24-       Eid begins

September 25        School Store begins

September 30-       Curriculum night for Gr 3 & 4, 7-8 pm

October 1             Curriculum night for K, 1 & 2, 7-8  pm

October 9             PD Day- NO SCHOOL for students

October 12            Columbus Day- NO SCHOOL

October 16            School Store

 

 

Reminders from our School Nurse, Mrs. Zimmermann:

 

á      Please check to make sure your immunizations are up to date.

á      A new medication order is required at the beginning of each school year for prescription or over the counter medications that are taken on a regular basis.  Please note that the medication policy is district wide.  All necessary forms can be found on the SPS District webpage under     ÒNursing /Health Department:Ó.

á      Parents, if your child has a physical over the summer please submit a copy in the fall.

See you soon!

Mrs. Zimmermann RN, BSN, NCSN

 

 

FYI : Special News / Announcements

 

1.           Summer Reading

Teachers at all levels are still looking for summer reading lists from some students. Grade 4 requests Math calendars at your earliest convenience.

 

2. I am using a new message system to send this to you, one that is linked to PowerSchool. All Coolidge families should receive all communications like this. If you hear of a friend that is missing out, please refer them to Mrs. Cairns so we can look into it. Thanks!