10/289/17Week of October 16th
Happy Birthday to You
Patrick Otey
Timothy Molloy
Mrs. DeAngelis
Dr. Atkinson
Halloween Costume Drive
Fourteen years ago, a Westwood family bean a Halloween Costume Drive to help children in need. The first year, 25 children received costumes. Through the generous support of our town, 10,000 children, who would not have been able to dress up for Halloween, have had the chance to do so. There are many more children waiting for costumes. Here's how you can make a child smile this Halloween.
Between October 10th - October 29th, bring in a gently used costume labeled in a bag or ask your child to help you choose a new costume for another child who wished for one. Place the costume in one of the bins at any Westwood Public School or at 42 Partridge Drive. All costumes will be distributed throughout the state based on need. For all the children who will smile this year because of your generosity, thank you!
Reminder: MCAS Schedule for Spring 2018 (draft schedule)
The Spring 2018 MCAS schedule has been created for the elementary schools. The testing period runs between April 2nd - May 25th. As with past years, the testing sessions for each grade-level have been spread out as equitably as possible.
Please be aware that this is a draft schedule and is subject to change.
Reminder: Lost and Found
We have accumulated several articles of clothing, mostly sweatshirts and jackets, in our Lost and Found. Please encourage your children to check for their lost items in the Lost and Found. We will donate unclaimed articles of clothing periodically throughout the school year.
Reminder: Deerfield Site Council
We are looking for two Deerfield parents to serve on the Deerfield Site Council this year. The Deerfield Site Council is a school advisory group that is composed on parents, teachers, and community members. The council members assist the principal in: 1) Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards, 2) identifying the educational needs of students attending the school, 3) reviewing the annual school building budget, and 4) discussing a school improvement plan.
The Deerfield Site Council will meet 4-6 times throughout the year. Our meetings are usually held on Mondays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Please let me know if you interested in serving on the council or have specific questions about the meetings.
Reminder: Candy Drive (picture)
All Westwood Schools are invited to join Wellesley Dental Group's 10th Annual Community Candy Drive to benefit the U.S. Troops serving overseas. From November 1st to November 8th, we will be collecting candy, handwritten notes and cards for our soldiers.
Our goal is to teach the kids lessons in giving by encouraging them to share their extra Halloween candy with our troops overseas. These sweet treats and the handwritten cards are a reminder of home for these soldiers, and a reflection of our gratitude. The packages will be sent via CarePacks, a non-profit organization, along with oral hygiene supplies.
We are inviting all schools and organizations to participate in our Press Event - November 9th at 10:00 am. Local media and photographers will capture your generous donation. Principals, faculty, parents, and students (with the permission of their teachers, of course) are welcome to attend.
To schedule a candy drop-off, please call (781-237-9071) or email us at candydrive@wellesleydentalgroup.com.
Let's keep this fun tradition going! Thank you!
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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