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Dates to Remember | |
Thursday, October 4 - 6th Grade Canoe Trip - DeOreo
Friday, October 5 - MCAS Parent Coffee 8:30 Proctor Library
Monday, October 8 - No School - Columbus Day |
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Message From Principal, Sarah O'Leary | Creating a sense of community where all feel safe and respected is the responsibility of all of the members of the Proctor School. Monthly, the entire school comes together, in an All School Assembly that celebrates student success and achievement and helps to create a positive school culture for our students to grow academically and socially.
On Thursday, we had our first All School Assembly. Our sixth grade students design and lead the assembly. During our assembly, our sixth grade students shared the characteristics of being a great student.
Mrs. Steinberg challenged us with a math problem and reminded us about how to get involved with Math Olympiad.
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The students in Mrs. Kelleher's class helped us to celebrate Constitution Day, sharing facts about the creation of the Constitution and reciting the Preamble. Mrs.O'Leary challenged us to use the new assessment system to evaluate the cleanliness of a bedroom. Ask your child if their room meets the standard for a neat and clean bedroom. Congratulations to all the students that shared during the assembly. They were amazing!  | | Grade 6 students who led assembly |
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Help Needed!
| Lunch Monitor
Proctor School has an immediate opening for a lunch monitor. The position runs through the end of November. Please contact the office with any questions.
Part Time Evening Custodian
Proctor School is looking for a part time evening custodian. Working from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday, he/she will be responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of Proctor School. Please contact Helen or Susan at 978-887-1530 if interested. |
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Many Thanks! | The TESPTO hospitality basket monthly winner for September is Mrs. Lapatovich. Thank you to the Green family for their generous donations.
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From the Health Office | |
From the Proctor School Health Office:
State mandated screening for vision, height and weight will start in the next few weeks.
A Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a measure that is used to show a person's "weight for height for age." It is calculated using an individual's height and weight. Just like a blood pressure reading or an eye screening test, a BMI can be a useful tool in identifying possible health risks.
Massachusetts schools have taken heights and weights of students each year since the 1950's. According to the state's new BMI screening regulation which passed in April 2009, schools must now collect the heights and weights of students in grades 1,4,7 and 10. Each child's height and weight will then be used to calculate their BMI. The results will be mailed home.
Like all screening tools, BMI can produce some false positives or negatives. For example, a student may have an artificially high BMI due to a high level of lean body tissue or muscle, as may be found in a well-conditioned athlete. That's why it's so important to follow up with your doctor if your child's BMI is high or low. All medical information is kept strictly confidential.
Parents and legal guardians may request, in writing, that their child not participate in the program. If you have any questions, concerns please contact the school nurse. |
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CLIC News | |
Calling All Writers!Join us for Writer's Club on Tuesdays (beginning October 2)from3:10 - 4:15. Writer's Club is a no-pressure environment where Proctor students can explore their creativity and imagination. We will do short writing exercises at the beginning of class and then work independently on short stories, poems, comic strips, etc. We will publish a "class magazine" in the fall and produce Paw Print, the Proctor School literary magazine, in the Spring. Writer's Club is located in the CLIC Room, 3rd Floor of Proctor School. For more information, please contact: Edith Goltra, Writer's Club
Coordinator,at edith_pepper@yahoo.com or(978) 887-6767;Jen La Russa, CLIC Coordinator at jlarussa@topsfieldps.org.
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TESPTO News | |
Thank you to all those who joined TESPTO! Our organization is dependent on your participation and generosity.
TESPTO's Fall fundraiser is coming on Monday, look for your catalogs in your children's backpacks.
Stop & Shop - Corporate Giveback
Welcome to the start of a new school year and another year of A+ School Rewards. Starting October 5, 2012 through March 28, 2013, TESPTO will have the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program.
All you have to do is:
Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online
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Dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone
After you register your card, each shopping trip at any Stop & Shop using your STOP & SHOP CARD earns CASH for our school! Please be sure to register your card to benefit Steward using ID #10229 and Proctor using ID# 10228.
Also, don't forget to encourage your friends and relatives to do the same.
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Katie's Corner | |
Welcome to KATIE'S CORNER!
KATIE'S CORNER! is my new weekly column detailing tips, recipes, and interesting facts about packing a healthy lunchbox! My name is Katie Chiffer, and I'm currently a sophomore at Masco and am also a proud graduate of Steward and Proctor Schools. I've been a Topsfield Girl Scout since I was in kindergarten and am currently working on my Gold Award. From now until June, 2013, my goal with "Project Lunchbox: Let's Eat!" is to introduce families to the vast array of lunchbox options available to them and help students see the correlation between healthy eating and positive school performance.
In addition to this column, I'll be teaching a series of nutrition/cooking education classes this year. These monthly classes, which are open to all Proctor students and their parents/guardians, will be held in the CLIC Lab and each class will focus on a different type of food. The first class, BEVERAGES, will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Click here for a permission slip.
Until Next Week...Plan well, Pack well, Live well!
Katie
Project Lunchbox Permission Form
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Community News | |
The Toy Fair Needs You!
Community Giving Tree is in need of volunteers for this year's Toy Fair. Help is needed on the following dates:
- Saturday, Oct. 27, 9am-noon Toy Collection at both the Giving Center, 572B Main St. in West Boxford, and at Coolidge Hall at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
- Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-4pm Toy Collection at Coolidge Hall only.
- Tues, Wed and Thurs, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 9am-noon. Sort, price and display toys at Coolidge Hall.
- Thursday Nov. 1 3-6pm (perfect for high school students to help after school) Sort, price and display toys at Coolidge Hall.
- Saturday, Nov. 2, 8-12 or 12-4 pm. Help needed to assist shoppers during the sale, or to assist social workers after the sale, or to help clean up.
If you would like to help, please go to cgt.involunteer.com to sign up. As always, you can find all information about the Toy Fair at www.communitygivingtree.org. |
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Community News |
Appliance & Electronic Recycling Event at Masco on Saturday, October 20
Do you have old computers, electronic toys, televisions, VCRs, snowblowers, exercise equipment and appliances cluttering up your garage, attic or basement? Here is the opportunity to safely, easily and responsibly dispose of them and help support the Music programs and Music Parents scholarship fund at the Masconomet Middle and High School. For a small fee anyone can bring old and broken items ranging from computer monitors and lawnmowers to hot water heaters to the Masco parking lot, 20 Endicott Rd.,Topsfield on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The recycling fees range from $5 for a shoebox of odds and ends to $ $20 for dishwashers and stoves and up to $30 for wood-cased televisions or those larger than 32 inches. No propane tanks can be accepted and lawnmowers and snowblowers must be emptied of gasoline.
Masco parents and students will be available to pick up items for a fee prior to the event by calling 978-352-7315 and volunteers will help people unload cars at the event.
The event supports Masconomet Regional School District's "green" initiative to become more environmentally responsible and all proceeds benefit the music scholarship program. |
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Community News | |
Some Horizon spots still available!
Limited Horizons After-School Enrichment Classes still available. View complete course schedule for openings at www.tritowncouncil.org and call Tri-Town Council office to register (978) 887-6512.
Parents of Teens/Tweens - SAVE THE DATE!
Sue Blaney, an award winning author, speaker, and publisher dedicated to supporting parents in successfully raising teens, is coming to Masco! Don't miss this Tri-Town Council sponsored program to be held on Thursday, October 4th in the Masco Auditorium at 7:00pm. Join us for a lively program titled "Secrets to Success in Parenting Your Teen." A nationally recognized speaker and Certified Professional Behavior Analyst, Sue brings her wisdom and wit to discuss for keeping life on an even-keel with teens.
Path of the Courageous Parent Series is Back!
Parents, grandparents and educators are invited to join informal discussions of BIG ideas as Path of the Courageous Parent kicks-off its second year. We are exploring ideas from: Mindset, Nurture Shock, and Sparks. We'll examine ways to answer: "What makes young people resilient and how we can help them realize their potential?" Stephanie Meegan and Meredith Shaw will facilitate. Wednesdays: Oct. 17th, Nov. 14th, Jan. 9th, Feb. 6th, March 20th, and April 24th. Midmorning or evening sessions will be held. More info for the 10/17 meeting and readings/resources coming soon. Watch school news, TTC e-news, and www.tritowncouncil.com for more info soon.
AAPLUDD Series for Parents of students grades 5-12
A Prevention Program About Underage Drinking & Drugs
Tuesdays: Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov 13 - 7:00-9:00pm @ the Masco High School Library
Presented By: Marilyn Belmonte, Nationally Recognized Substance Abuse Prevention & Drug Abuse Recognition Specialist. This program is designed to empower parents of students grades 5 through 12 with proven, yet simple strategies that reduce risk of underage drinking and drug experimentation. Each session will focus on different aspects of substance abuse, drug education, underage drinking, adolescent brain development, and more, including proven prevention parenting strategies. This program is intended for parents/guardians, educators, coaches, youth leaders and concerned adults of students in grades 5-12. Go to www.tritowncouncil.org for more information.
Asset Tip of the Week! Keep a shared family calendar that includes everyone's commitments and daily schedules, including school, work, and activities as well as chores, family times, and other events. Each week, review the coming days together so everyone knows what's coming. "Assets" represent the building blocks for thriving youth, families, and community - everyday things that everyone can do to support our youth...and everyone can be an 'Asset Builder'. Each week Tri-Town Council will bring you an Asset Tip of the Week - a reminder of how small actions can make a big difference for our kids!
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| Contact Us |
Sarah O'Leary
Proctor Elementary School Principal
60 Main Street Topsfield, MA 01983 978-887-1530 soleary@topsfieldps.org |
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