The Spofford Times
 
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MIDWEEK MAILING
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Wednesday is backpack mail day!
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| Student Drop-off Notes
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It is very important that you do not enter the bus lane during either drop-off or pick-up.
No student should be dropped-off before 8:25 am (unless attending band,
chorus, or a scheduled extra-help session). There is no supervision
available before 8:30 am.
If you arrive at school before 8:25 am, please have your child wait in the car with you until 8:25 am.
Students who enter the building early will have to wait in the lobby, but will not be supervised until 8:25 am.
From Handbook, page 20:
Telephone calls to the school during the day regarding a dismissal change should be reserved for emergencies only and cannot be accommodated after 2:15 p.m.
each day due to difficulty reaching students in a timely manner. |
Boxford Elementary Schools
2008-2009 Calendar (Updated)
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Please download an updated calendar for the 2008-2009 school year. |
| NCLB Report Cards
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Please check out our 2007-2008 NCLB Report Cards:
Boxford
Cole School
Spofford Pond
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| Volume II, Issue: 8
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October 27, 2008
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Dear Spofford Pond Community,
Halloween Guidelines: all school rules still apply
No Masks, no implements of destruction or violence, no inappropriate messages or clothes that would not be approved as part of the regular dress code, no blood or guts. If your teachers says it is inappropriate, then it's inappropriate. Students may wear costumes to school and if they want to bring a change of clothes they can.
You have likely heard about the Willow Street/Rt. 133 Detour. Please see the map for detour information.
Have a great week.
Sincerely,
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Larry Fliegelman
Principal
lfliegelman@boxfordschools.org |
Some reminders...
Deliveries to School
For lunches that are delivered, we will set up a table next to the main
office. Students who forget their lunch will be taught to check at that
table on their way to the cafeteria. Likewise for other items brought
to the office. We will get a message to the teacher (who can then let
the child know about the delivery). We will only interrupt classes at
the end of the day for items left unclaimed.
Spofford Pond Calendar Online.
Just click here (also in the Quick Links box on the left).
Boxford Elementary Schools Calendar Changed!
In
June, the Boxford School Committee voted to cancel school on Tuesday,
November 4, so that the National Election will not interfere with the
safe operation of the school day. We will instead hold a full day on
October 31. There is an updated calendar available at the link in the
sidebar.
Publication Notes
The
Spofford Times will be published each Monday for the entire school
year. There may be special editions as warranted. If you would like
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From the Special Education Office
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Coordinated Program Review
Please read our report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinated Program Review by clicking here.
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| Upcoming Events |
Mon. & Tue. 10/27 & 28 - 6th Grade Project Adventure
Mon. 10/27, 3:30 pm - Site Council
Mon. 11/3 - Photo Retake Day
Tue. 11/4 - No School, Election Day
Tue. 11/11 - No School, Veteran's Day
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Check out the complete Online Spofford Calendar - http://tinyurl.com/294h36
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News from Parent-led Organizations |
| PTO |
Parent Seminar on Organization
Have you been trying to get organized? How about trying to get your kids organized? Come to our parent seminar on Wednesday, November 5, at 7pm at Cole Cafeteria. Expert Rebekah Elmore will give us tips, strategies and hands-on solutions to help you organize your children, family and home. The seminar is free; just show up! For more information about Rebekah Elmore, visit www.everydaysolutionsforyou.com.
Save the Dates!
Our annual Spaghetti Supper is coming up Thursday November 20 at Spofford. Plans are already underway to make this a delicious and entertaining family night, so mark your calendars now.
The Simon Evening of Giving will take place Sunday November 23 at any local Simon Mall (North Shore, Burlington, etc). For a $10 ticket, you can enter the mall after it has closed to the public, and get all your holiday shopping done in one night. $7 of every ticket goes to the PTO; the other $3 supports the Simon Youth Foundation, so you can kick off the season feeling good about helping two worthy causes. And you will more than make up your investment in the deals offered by all of the mall stores that night! Tickets will be sold at pickup starting November 3, or contact Susan Dwyer (sdwyer@chairlooms.com) or Virg Baker (virgbaker@verizon.net), or any PTO Board member.
High School Musical 2 Cast Visit!
If you're thinking of buying tickets to High School Musical 2 at the North Shore Music Theatre, now is the time to do so! The school which purchases the most tickets can win a visit from the cast! They'll come to our school and teach us some dance moves! High School Musical 2 is coming to the North Shore Music Theatre Dec. 18 - Jan. 11. Tickets are on sale now, and for every ticket you buy, your PTO can earn $10. All you have to do is use the Boxford PTO code, FBE1, when ordering. You can purchase tickets online at www.nsmt.org, or call 978-232-7200. Don't forget to use our code, FBE1.
Sox Tops/Box Tops
If you have any Sox Tops from Hood Milk at home, please send them in now as the deadline is the end of October! We continue to collect BoxTops for Education, Tyson's Project A+ Labels, and Campbell's Labels for Education (which are also on Pepperidge Farm, Swansons, Prego and V8 labels). You can drop any of these box tops or labels in the BoxTops bins at the entrances of both schools. Remember, every clipping means money for our school - last year we made over $1000 on BoxTops alone!
Genevieve's
It isn't too late to help your school by ordering from Genevieve's on line. Simply go to www.genevieves.com. At checkout, enter our school account number: Cole #10490, Spofford #4470, student's name, teacher and grade. Remember, Boxford PTO gets 50% of everything you spend! Thank you!
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Community Giving Tree
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GOT TOYS? Annual Toy Fair November 8th!
Clean off your toy shelves and donate those long forgotten toys to the annual Used Toy Fair! Gently used toys and books will be collected in the parking lot at Spofford School on Sat Nov 1st from 9-2 pm. Toys should be clean, have all parts attached, and be in condition for re-sale. Proceeds to benefit Community Giving Tree, a non profit organization sponsored by the Tri-Town Council. SAVE THE DATE for the Toy Fair Sat. Nov 8th from 9-2 in the 4H building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. Email Sue Rubin atsusanrubin@comcast.net to volunteer to help with the toy collection on 11/1or the Toy Fair on 11/8!
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Sponsor A Child
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Sponsor A Child this Holiday Season!
Gold Flyers were sent home last week via backpack with information about the child your child's class is sponsoring and how students and their families can help out. Please fill out the bottom of the flyer and return it as soon as possible. You will be contacted by a volunteer with information about your sponsored child's wish list.
Collection dates for Sponsor A Child this year are November 3 to 26. Thank you for your participation in this very special program! This is a wonderful opportunity to include our young children in a charitable, community service project. |
Tri-Town SEPAC
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Understanding Special Education Laws and Parent's Rights
Thursday, November 13th, 7:00-9:00pm
Topsfield Public Library
This two hour Basic Rights Workshop created and led by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, provides families from Boxford, Topsfield and Middleton with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The workshop will help parents learn how to be effective partners with the school, advocate for their child, understand eligibility for special education and to plan, make decisions and to monitor the educational progress of their child. Time will be allowed for a question/answer period at the conclusion of the workshop. This seminar is sponsored by the Tri-Town Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Call Linda at 978.887.4119 to register.
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News from Around Town
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Tri-Town Council
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Programs & Events
www.tritowncouncil.org
* Secrets to Your Success in Parenting Teens. Do you feel as though you're on an emotional rollercoaster? Often parents of teenagers feel the ups and downs of this stage as much as their teens do. Join communications expert Sue Blaney on October 29th for a lively discussion about what you can do to successfully guide your teen through these challenging years. This program will be held in the Masconomet Cafe. Please visit the TTC website for details or contact Lisa Teichner lteichner@tritowncouncil.org for more information.
* Organization Starts at Home: How to organize our children so they will be better prepared for their future. Rebekah Elmore of Everyday Solutions will present tips, strategies and hands-on solutions to help you organize your children, family and home. This program is jointly spondored by the TTC and the Boxford, Topsfield & Middleton PTO's. Please visit the TTC website for details or contact Lisa Teichner lteichner@tritowncouncil.org for more information.
* Self-esteem in Tweens: How Parents & Educators Can Make a Difference. Every child deserves the benefits of high self-esteem including resiliency, emotional well-being and a sense of self-worth. Yet the prevalence of low self-esteem in adolescents and pre-adolescents is unsettling. In this program on November 12th, 2008, Boxford resident Deb Dunham will provide practical insights and simple, yet powerful recommendations that parents/guardians & educators of students ages9-12 can implement at home and in the classroom. Please visit the TTC website for details or contact Lisa Teichner lteichner@tritowncouncil.org.
* Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) Facilitator Joan Wing, LICSW will help you become a more effective parent in this 4-part workshop. These classes will help you communicate better with your child/ren, foster cooperation and mutual respect, build your child's self-esteem and sense of responsibility and maintain a calm family atmosphere. Classes begin October 30th. Please see website for program details or contact Joan Wing joanwi@gmail.com.
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Boxford Historical Society
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Buy some great gifts and help a great cause!
The Boxford Historical Society is selling its popular Boxford logo merchandise on line for the next two weeks. These attractive long sleeve tees, hoodies, zip neck sweats, hats and more are available in new styles and colors for this event only. All sale proceeds will fund restoration of the Holyoke French Barn and the development of its agricultural history exhibit space. Visit www.bhsstuff.com before Nov. 7th. These are wonderful for Christmas gifts or care package surprises. After Nov. 7, merchandise will be available at West Boxford Provisions or by calling the Holyoke French House at 978-887-5078. |
Boxford Public Library
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"Living Green" with Dan Rubin
The Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries is pleased to present "Living Green" with Dan Rubin will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:00 am at the Boxford Village Library, 10 Elm Street, Boxford. You and your older children will find this interesting, enlightening and helpful!
Dan is Executive Director of Boston Green Tourism working to make Boston a green convention and tourism destination. He is also the Eastern MA Coordinator for the Global Action Plan's Household EcoTeam Program. Dan speaks and writes extensively on the subjects of environmentally-friendly business practices and environmentally sustainable lifestyles.
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Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries
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Sports Equipment Sale
November 15, 9-11:30 am, Proctor School
The and the Topsfield Elementary School PTO host this popular annual fundraising event which enables interested participants to consign goods or purchase items at bargain prices, while helping raise funds in support of educational programs. The consignor receives 70% of the purchase and a tax-deduction for the remaining 30%.
Sale items include ski, hockey, soccer, baseball, tennis and fitness equipment, camping and fishing gear, bikes, sleds, snowshoes, water skis, roller blades, helmets, golf clubs, apparel... and the list goes on! Wenham Sports Stop and Western Cycles will join the sale to sell new and used inventory including skis, snow boards, bikes, helmets, accessories and more.
To consign, simply bring your items in good condition to the Proctor School, 60 Main Street in Topsfield, on Friday, November 14th, the night before the sale, between 4 and 7 pm (pricing assistance will be available and donated goods are welcome). The next day, Saturday, November 15th, arrive between 9am and 11:30am to shop. Items unsold and not retrieved at the end of the sale will be donated to charity.
Contact Martha Roberts (Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries) at 978-887-4227 with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteers have the opportunity to shop before the sale opens to the public. |
| Notice of Non-Discrimination
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| All programs, activities, and employment opportunities engaged in by
the Boxford Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation and disability. |
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