02/43/18Week of February 12th
Happy Birthday to You
Grace Barnett
Owen Maguire
Evan Lock
William Stuehler
Annaliese Pilley
Mrs. Novick
School Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 15th
The monthly School Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15th beginning at 7:00pm at Westwood High School.
Reminder: Valentine's Day
If your child is having a classroom celebration on or around Valentine’s Day, please make sure that any food items are approved by our School Nurse, Mrs. DeAngelis, at least two days prior to the event. She cannot safely approve food items the day of a classroom celebration.
If your child is bringing in cards for his/her classmates, please not include candy or food items. If candy or food is included with the cards, students will be instructed to not eat the items at school and bring them home unopened for parent approval.
Reminder: WY&FS Structured Play Groups
Dear School Partners,
We wanted let you know about openings for our upcoming 2nd/3rd grade Structured Play Group, which runs on Tuesdays starting next week February 6th. We are looking for at least three students to join this playgroup!
Do you know of a 2nd/3rd grade student who would enjoy a Structured Play Group? Perhaps they are interested in building friendships and meeting new students in Westwood, or they would benefit from practicing social skills in a small setting? There are several spots available, so a student could even sign up with a peer!
Although this group starts soon, we are happy to take students who register within the first couple of weeks. Please pass on the details below to any families who may be interested in this program. We also have additional openings for Kindergarten/1st grade groups listed below starting in March.
Thank you,
Nina
When: Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, February 6 – April 3
Where: Islington Community Center; 288 Washington Street
What: These 8-week groups are designed to emphasize the continued development of adaptive social and conflict-resolution skills as well as self-esteem and social confidence. Organized play and drawing activities are used to reinforce weekly topics such as initiating & developing friendships, working cooperatively as a team, appropriate communication, decision-making, as well as appreciating one’s own strengths and the differences of others, etc.
Contact: Nina Banozic, LICSW at (781) 320-1006 or nbanozic@townhall.westwood.ma.us
Register at: http://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/yfs/programs_for_youth/programs_for_elementary_aged_residents/structured_play_group.htm
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM, March 1 – April 26 at Hanlon Elementary
Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, March 14 – May 9 at Islington Community Center
What: These 8-week groups are designed to emphasize the continued development of adaptive social and conflict-resolution skills as well as self-esteem and social confidence. Organized play and drawing activities are used to reinforce weekly topics such as initiating & developing friendships, working cooperatively as a team, appropriate communication, decision-making, as well as appreciating one’s own strengths and the differences of others, etc.
Contact: Nina Banozic, LICSW at (781) 320-1006 or nbanozic@townhall.westwood.ma.us
Register at: http://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/yfs/programs_for_youth/programs_for_elementary_aged_residents/structured_play_group.htm
Final Reminder: Lost and Found
We have accumulated a large collection of items in our Lost and Found, including many articles of winter clothing. Please ask your child to check the Lost and Found for their missing clothing and/or please check the Lost and Found when you are at Deerfield.
Please check for items by Wednesday, February 14th. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to charity on Friday, February 16th. The Lost and Found is located near the main office in Deerfield.
School Committee Liaison
Deerfield's School Committee liaison for the 2017-2018 school year is Carol Lewis. Please feel free to contact Ms. Lewis if you have any questions or feedback to share regarding the Deerfield Elementary School or Westwood Public Schools.
Carol Lewis, Chair
47 Ellis Street
781-329-2520
cswjlewis@gmail.com
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