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 Spofford Times Newsletter |
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! I hope that you and your families had a lovely holiday break!
The New Year brings a sense of rebirth and renewal for many. The New Year is a gift every year that we can all receive and give to one another. It can be a wonderful time to reflect on personal or family goals that are important, but may be neglected or forgotten in the midst of what daily life asks of each one of us. However, this is an opportunity that you and children can embrace as a time of reflection and a time to give another 'gift' to yourself and to those loved ones.
With this, time of year, it truly is a wonderful opportunity for children to make a commitment to changing a habit or two! A New Years Resolution is a promise someone would make to reform or change an individual habit. Children of all ages can easily learn to work on something that they identify with you as important. January brings a sense of renewal with the New Year and at school, it is a time when students academic progress is at its peak. We work hard all year, but it is at the mid-year point when students adapt to pace in the curriculum that is a bit quicker. With this in mind, children can be encouraged to reflect on homework, reading, or math practice that could be changed or improved as a New Year's Resolution to help them with their
in-school learning.
This is the time of year that we can celebrate our families, students and colleagues, a time to forgive hurts, to assume positive intentions and to start a new. A time to learn from our children how we can continue to give one another the most treasured gifts that do not have a price tag, but are invaluable. I wish you all a Happy New Year and I look forward to what the new year will bring for all of the students in our school.
Have a lovely week!
Sincerely,
Kathryn Nikas, Principal
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Extended Studies Pilot Information
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Extended Studies for Advanced Learners Pilot Program at Spofford Pond School
Important Dates!
- Parent Nominations for students in Gr. 3 and 4 are now being accepted. Parents should click on the online form link below to nominate their child for the program. Nominations should be completed by Monday, January 16th (If you have already nominated your 3rd or 4th grader, you do not need to do so again)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZMeUtqOWVvNXREY05VVG85Yk9TWFE6MQ
- Teacher Nominations for students in Gr. 3 and 4 are now being accepted. Teachers should click on the online form link below to nominate a student for the program. Nominations should be completed by Monday, January 16th. (If you have already nominated a 3rd or 4th grade student, you do not need to do so again)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExsdk5YVVU4TmRRcGl2OE9rTWlGQlE6MQ
- Grade 5 ESP students will begin classes the week of January 23rd.
Classes will run for (6) weeks, ending March 9th. Parents and students will be receiving an email with more information.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have about the program.
Thank you,
Barbara Boulay
Teacher Liaison
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 Preschool Screening | |
PRESCHOOL SCREENING
Boxford Public Schools
Cole Preschool
1/25/12 9:00-11:30 am
If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5
and will not be attending kindergarten in
Sept. 2012, and you have concerns about
his/her development, please contact
Cole School (978)887-2856 to
set up an appointment.
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Help Wanted!
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A minutes secretary is needed to attend the Topsfield Conservation Commission meetings held twice a month on Wednesday evenings typically lasting 2 to 3 hours and prepare written minutes. The applicant should be computer literate, reliable, and able to work well with the public. Good writing skills and attention to detail are essential. It is very helpful for the Minutes Secretary to know shorthand or have a personal laptop computer to use during the meetings. Experience with preparation of minutes for a permitting board, and especially with a Conservation Commission, would be particularly valuable. Approximately 7-9 hours per month, $13.60 to $18.60/hour.
Please send resume to: Lana Spillman, Conservation Administrator lspilman@topsfield-ma.gov or 8 West Common Street Topsfield, MA 01983 (978) 887-1510 |
Child Centered Family Care
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What is Family Centered Care? Family-centered care recognizes the central role of families as decision-makers, caregivers and supporters of children and youth with special health care needs. Family-centered care is driven first and foremost by family needs, preferences and values and is an approach to developing and delivering services and service systems that is coordinated, comprehensive, culturally aware and appropriate. For information on services for children and youth with special health needs, call the statewide Community Support Line Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bilingual Resource Specialist (Spanish) available. 1-800-882-1435 TTY: 617-624-5992
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