09/257/15Week of September 14th

Pledge Leaders for Friday, September 18th

Alisse Piccirilli
Connor Long

 

Curriculum Night

Deerfield’s Curriculum Night is scheduled for this Thursday, September 17th beginning at 6:00pm. This event provides parents and guardians with an opportunity to hear an overview of the year’s curriculum, see their child’s classroom, and ask general questions regarding the school year.

 

This evening is for adults only. Please let Mrs. Miller know if you need babysitting for this event by Wednesday.

 

The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:00pm - 6:45pm - Classroom presentations for grades K-2
6:45pm - 7:30pm - Principal’s welcome in the gym for all grades
7:30pm - 8:15pm - Classroom presentations for grades 3-5

 

Deerfield Walking Club with Mrs. D

Our school nurse, Mrs. DeAngelis, is restarting the morning walking club for students. The club is opened to students in grades 3, 4, and 5. It will meet every Monday and Friday morning from 7:30am – 8:00am...rain or shine! The club will meet in the Deerfield lobby. 

 

The Deerfield Walking Club will be starting on Monday September 21, 2015 and ending on Friday October 30, 2015. Please send an email to tdeangelis@westwood.k12.ma.us  or call the health office to reserve a spot: 781-326-7500, ext. 8202 

 

Let’s get fit and learn a little about health and wellness along the way.

 

Westwood Youth and Family Services

Westwood Youth and Family Services has a few spots remaining for their elementary-age programs! All of our registrations and program information are now online.

 

K/1st Grade Structured Play Groups:
Tuesdays 2/23 – 4/12 (2 spots left)
Wednesdays 3/23 – 5/18 (6 spots left)
Thursdays 3/31 – 5/26 (1 spot left)
Friends Network (1:1 mentoring program)

Applications will be accepted until September 18.  This is a great program for students who would benefit from having a special high school friend that they meet weekly in a structured but fun setting.

Our “Girls Only!” Group as well as our 2nd/3rd and 4th/5th grade Structured Play Groups are full at this time, but families can always register for the waitlist.

Register at: www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/yfs

 

STRUCTURED PLAY GROUPS
Who:  Westwood residents in Kindergarten – 5th grade
When:  Fall 2015 – Spring 2016, one afternoon per week from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:  Islington Community Center; Hanlon and Martha Jones Extended Day programs
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:  Joanna Bengel, LICSW at (781) 320-1006 or jbengel@townhall.westwood.ma.us

 

FRIENDS NETWORK
Who:  Westwood residents in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
When:  November 2015 – April 2016, Wednesdays from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where:  Patricia Carty-Larkin Senior Center, 60 Nahatan Street
What:  The Friends Network program matches young Westwood residents with high school aged residents in 1:1 same-gender pairs that meet weekly to engage in games and activities in a relaxed setting. This is a great way for children to engage with a positive role model while forming a special friendship and having fun!

Contact:  Sarah Cleveland, LICSW at (781) 320-1006 or scleveland@townhall.westwood.ma.us

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