Spring Street Link

June 10, 2019

 

We’re looking forward to our last few days of school this week, it’s sure to be a busy one.

 

Information about the updated K-4 Summer Reading list along with a reading and math calendar can be found on the SPS website link  here.  The reading list provides a list of leveled books from which your child could choose to read this summer.  The Shrewsbury Public Library is also a great source for summer reading materials.  The math calendar provides many impromptu, ‘do anywhere’ math activities that will keep numbers and math thinking active all summer long.

 

For those students who are using Raz-Kids and/or Lexia, your child’s current username and password will enable your child to access this tool all summer.  Please consider this an important resource to help your child continue to read in the summer months.  If you are unsure of your child’s username or password, please contact your child’s teacher.

 

For students transitioning to 5^th grade, the Summer Reading List can be found along in the same location as the elementary list.

 

We are thankful to have had the opportunity to share much the excellent learning and growth that has taken place at our school throughout the year. We are grateful that you share your children with us, they come to school eager and enthusiastic to learn, and that our school has an unbelievably supportive family community that values the academic, social, and emotional growth that takes place in our school every day.  Thank you and have a great summer!

 

Well-Deserved Thank You

Thank you to our parent community for their exceptional support and generosity with their time to enable our field day and Spring Street School Community Celebration that took place last Friday.  As you know, our students thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and enjoyed spending time with families and friends.  A special thank you to our PTO board, Liz Foxwell, Karen Zidonis, Jen Daley, Bree Shaw, and Amy Slicer, for their organization, facilitation, and leadership throughout the year, much appreciation.

 

Student Medication in the Nurse’s Office

If you child has any medication (Epipen, inhaler, prescription medication, over the counter medication) in the nurse’s office, please make sure to pick it up before June 14th.  All medication, that is left in the nurse’s office after June 14th will be disposed of. 

 

Classroom Teacher Assignments for Next Year will be Available in August

All K-4 classroom teacher assignments will be communicated through the PowerSchool Parent Portal in early August.  A communication will be sent to families over the summer with instructions for accessing this information in PowerSchool.

 

Grade Configuration for Next Year

We have a couple changes and much that will remain the same for next year.  Our teacher assignments for next year are below.

Kindergarten

Mrs. Kathryn Lewis

Mrs. Beth McInerny

Grade 1

Mrs. Christina Baumann

Mrs. Susan Brand

Mrs. Noreen Camerato

Mrs. Elizabeth McRae

Grade 2

Mrs. Lindsey Halloran

Mrs. Amy Porter

Ms. Colleen Reilly

Ms. Allison Sullivan

Grade 3

Mrs. Laura Chase

Mrs. Kristen Liporto

Mrs. Kristin Toloczko

Grade 4

Ms. Lynne Doherty

Mrs. Barbara Luby

Mrs. Sandra Travers

Ms. Christine Zambernardi

 

Last Day of School Luncheon

It's hard to believe the school year is coming to an end!  Each year the PTO sponsors a luncheon for teachers and staff on the last day of school.  It is a great way to thank them for a great school year!

Monti's will be providing main dishes, but we need your help to make the rest of the lunch a success! Thank you in advance for your support!  Please see the below Sign Up Genius to sign up:

Last Day of School Luncheon Sign Up

 

Box Tops Update

Did you know that now you can scan Box Tops directly from your phone! It is quick and easy to install and use:

1. Go to: https://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp/how-it-works to download the app and learn more about how it works.

2. Upload your shopping receipt with the App

3. Box Tops will confirm your purchase via email and credit the Spring Street School account!

Money raised from Box Tops and other PTO fundraising events is used to provide buses for field trips, Museum of Science programs at school, books for the media center and many other enrichment programs. Thank you for helping us continue to provide these programs!"

 

4th Grade Class Photo

A 4th Grade Class photo was taken last week for the purpose of thanking the donor of the new school sign.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the photograph of the Class of 2019, please use the following link:  https://www.cassonfoster.com/p331138136

 

 

From Previous Links:

 

Fourth Grade Celebration Luncheon

Please help show our appreciation for the wonderful staff at SSS by signing up to donate for the staff luncheon on Wednesday, June 12 (rain date Thursday, June 13).  All donations can be brought to the school cafeteria between 8-9:00am on June 12.  Thank you!  If you would like to help set up for the luncheon, please join us in the gym following the 4^th grade celebration ceremony.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa4ad28a57-teachers

 

2019-2020 BUS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1. ALL students who wish to ride a bus to a school in our district or Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, St. John’s High School, St. Mary’s School, Montessori School, Al Hamra Academy must be registered in our 2019-2020 Bus Registration System.

 The deadline for registration and payment [if required] is June 30, 2019 at 4:30pm.  All registrations made or postmarked after this deadline will be subject to a $50 late fee per student [$150 family cap for late fees].

2. We strongly encourage use of our online payment center.  The online payment center can only be accessed via the PowerSchool Parent Portal after completion of the bus registration process.  You will receive a payment receipt immediately upon completion of a payment transaction using the online system.  [If you choose to mail in the check payment with your registration form, you will not receive a payment receipt from the School Dept.  Your cleared/processed check from your bank will serve as proof of payment.]  There is no “processing charge/convenience fee” for online payment of the bus fee. 

 3. All of the regulations and rules pertaining to bus ridership eligibility and the requirement to pay a fee are posted on our website under the Transportation link.  Please read them carefully and access the FAQ if you have questions.   The bus fee for the 2019-2020 school year is $310/student with a $930 family cap.

 Register now by clicking on the link below:

http://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/transportation/

Overdue Fees or Negative School Lunch Balance

Parents are reminded that the District will proactively block student registration for busing and all other fee or tuition-based programs if your student has a negative School Lunch account or funds due for any fee-based program [Extended School Care, Full-Day Kindergarten, Preschool, Athletics, Student Activity Fee, Music Lessons etc…)  If you are experiencing a job loss or significant decrease in household income, you may apply for Free or Reduced Meals at the weblink below at anytime during the school year.  Eligibility for Free or Reduced Meals is the financial means test that the District uses to either reduce or waive other school-based fees.

https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/foodsvc/free-reduced-price-lunch-breakfast

 

Important Dates

Wednesday, June 12, 4th Grade Celebration, 9:45-11:00am

Wednesday, June 12, Last day of School for Kindergarten Only, 3:15 dismissal

Friday, June 14, Last day of School, Grades 1-4, Half Day, 12:15pm dismissal

Tuesday, August 27, First day of school, Grades 1-4

Wednesday, August 28, First day of school, Kindergarten only

Friday, August 30, Professional Development Day, No school

Monday, September 2, Labor Day, No school

Friday, October 11, Professional Development Day, No school

Monday, October 14, Columbus Day, No school

 

Enjoy the summer!
Bryan Mabie