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Principal
Gina Healy
617-559-9100
Office Fax
617-559-9103
Gayle Larson, RN
School Nurse
617-559-9140
Student Services
617-559-9123
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April/early May at Day |
A quick rundown on the next few weeks. As always, to see many other school events, including all games for our sports teams, see the school calendar.
Wednesday April 28th - 30th - Principal finalists visit Day, parent meetings in morning
Wednesday April 28th at 7:30 - School Council meeting
Sunday, May 2nd - NewtonServes at Day, 9-12:30pm
Tuesday May 4th - May 6th - Book Fair
Thursday May 6th & Friday May 7th at 7:30 - 6th grade musical, "Seussical", tickets on sale during lunchtimes |
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Meet the principal finalists |
Please join us to meet the Day Middle School principal finalists in the Day library later this week from 8:15 - 9am:
- Wednesday April 28th - Monica Crowley is currently the vice principal at the Lawrence School in Brookline, MA. Prior to Brookline, she was a grade six teacher at Day Middle School. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters in Education from Lesley University.
- Thursday April 29th - Jason DelPorto has been the assistant principal of the Middle School in Watertown, MA for the past five years. He was also an Assistant Principal in the New Bedford Public Schools and Dean of Students for the Carroll School in Lincoln, MA. Mr. DelPorto holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Masters in Education from Lesley University.
- Friday April 30th - Brian Turner is the current assistant principal for teaching and learning at the Randolph Community Middle School in Randolph, MA. He also served as a principal of the Excel Academy Charter School in East Boston and he was a founding teacher for the Boston Collegiate Charter School in Boston. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hamilton College and a Masters in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
After the question and answer session, you'll be asked to jot down your feedback and observations.
For background on the process and timeline of selecting a new principal for Day, please see the letter from Dr. Marini. |
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Raffle Update... |
Thank you very much to the 90 families who have already contributed $21 per child (or more!) to our spring fundraiser. As of Sunday night, we had raised $3,300! We're looking to raise money for teacher grants for physical education, music, technology, world languages, and more. For the full list and details about making your own contribution, see the Day PTO web page.
The sooner you send in your contribution, the more opportunities you have to win some of the fabulous prizes. Once a family has won an item, their name will be pulled from the drawings. So far we have had 2 drawings. The remaining prizes drawings are on Fridays: April 30, May 7, and May 14. Get your entries in by 10am to be eligible for this week's drawing..
Congratulations to our most recent prize winners:
In addtion, the grade-level team with the highest household participation (percentage of team) will win a homemade cookie party! The chart in the main office window shows how each team is doing. Have your kids check it out! Right now, Indigo is leading with a whopping 24.44%, Azure is in 2nd place with 18.68%, followed closely by Crimson with 18.18%! |
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NewtonServes at Day | |
Our school will be participating in Newton Serves on Saturday, May 2 since the city-wide volunteer day falls during our school vacation.
Please come and join other F.A. Day parents for a morning of community service at the school on Sunday, May 2 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We will be doing all outside work: raking leaves, picking up garbage, mulching and planting around F.A. Day. Come dressed for the weather!
Children welcome (middle schoolers and older, please). This is not a drop-off, we're looking for parents to stay and help!
To register:
For further information, contact Meryl Kessler by email or by phone at 617-964-0988.
Help beautify F.A. Day for our kids! |
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Tuesday May 4 - Thursday May 6
Day Library, 2nd floor
The Book Fair is coming May 4-6 and will feature something for everyone; fiction, nonfiction, new books, as well as all time favorites, so mark your calendars!
Opening Day is Tuesday, May 4 with a Parent Coffee beginning at 7:30 am. Librarian Randy Meyer will be on hand to make personal recommendations. On May 6 the fair will be open in the evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm for those of you who would like to shop before attending the 6th grade musical at 7:30 pm. Classes will visit the book fair during classroom periods. Students are also encouraged to come in before and after school. Parents are welcome any time. You can also purchase a gift certificate for your teacher to add to their classroom collection. This is a great opportunity to buy birthday presents and stock up on summer reading, while helping our school.
We hope to see you there!
- Tuesday May 4 7:30 am Parent Coffee. Book fair open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday May 5 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday May 6 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday May 6 Special evening hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Shopping at Modell's
sometime soon?
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If you are headed over to Modell's in the next few weeks to get some sports gear, please consider using this coupon to benefit FA Day. With the coupon you can: - Save 15% off all regular and sale merchandise!
- Receive 5% back of purchases made during your "Team Weeks" shopping period*.
- Earn MVP points while supporting your team!
The coupon is valid for multiple purchases during your Team Weeks shopping period at all stores listed. *In order for us to receive a donation, all FA Day friends and families must spend a minimum of $500 total (not apiece!) during the 28 day shopping period. Any questions? Contact Modell's. |
Warmly,
Archana, Phyllis, & Susan
Day PTO Co-presidents
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