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Sumner School News                                   June 2014

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THE CHARLES SUMNER SCHOOL IS HEALTHY, ACTIVE SCHOOL!

So much is happening around Wellness at the Sumner!  In terms of Physical Education and Physical Activity, Coach Maddie and Playworks has increased the amount of safe and fun physical activity, both during recess and Classroom Game Time, and it has been a great addition to our Physical Education program, run by Mr. C. (Mr. Carrizosa) and Mr. Graham!  This year in Phys Ed, the 2nd through 5th graders were able to participate in the Boston Bikes Program, where they got bicycle education and training.  

 

The school promotes Health Education through using the Second Step anti-bullying curriculum school-wide, as well as offering dental and nutrition education. There are also vision and dental screenings provided and the full-time school nurse, Luciann McMullen, provides injury and illness care, as well as medication as needed, to our school population. The Sumner also partners with the Home for Little Wanderers and Children's Hospital to provide individual and group mental health support and crisis intervention services (see Partnerships pages).  

 

We are working toward having only healthy treats for birthdays and celebrations, and having more non-food-based rewards. You can help us by exploring fruit-based or healthier treats when you have birthday celebrations in school for your child. In addition, there are no vending machines (for staff or children), and there are no longer candy-based fundraisers.  

 

The Sumner also is working on becoming an environmentally healthy, green school, as well!  We participate in the BPS Recycling program, in which several fifth graders volunteer. We also are implementing a strict green-cleaners only policy. Our gardening club supports a more educational, safe, and beautiful schoolyard.

 

We also have been working towards improving staff wellness. Nurse Lucy and Trina Heinisch, the Wellness Coordinator, send out Wellness Wednesday tips that include fitness ideas, nutrition and recipes, and safety info. Mr. C. also runs very intense staff fitness classes weekly, and an incredible staff yoga class was held this year at the local Akasha Yoga Studio in Roslindale Village (some parents joined in, too!)

 

The Wellness Team has also been asked to present at the upcoming Boston Public Schools Wellness Summit!  We will be presenting on Ms Jeannette's INCREDIBLE Before and After School Program!  She has embraced the spirit of physical activity and building a life-long love of being active! Students in her program are able to take advantage of Kung Fu, Zumba, Salsa, BOKS (exercise through games), and Yogamath!
Ms. Molina's class went on a field trip to Garden In The Woods to learn more about plant life and nature. Students had an in depth learning experience with nature. They had a hands on opportunity to explore and make connection to our plant life unit.
 

ONLINE AUCTION FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT NEW TECHNOLOGY

The Parent Council's on-line auction to raise $5,000 so the school can purchase LCD projectors and document cameras has started. The items being auctioned off were collected by Sumner families and are from local, national, and international businesses. Items are of varying dollar amounts and include a wide range of products and services.  Check it out and send it to your family, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues or anyone! https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=bidforourkids&aalias=bidforourkids2014. If you have any questions about the auction or would like to help with other fundraising efforts, please contact Fundraising Committee Chair Lauren Corduck at 617-823-3630 or

SUMMER LEARNING

Summer vacation is now just a few short weeks away. All families should begin to prepare for their child's summer learning! Many of our students regress 2-3 months during the summer break and many cannot afford to lose even a week's worth of learning because they are already so far behind.  Look for information in student packages given out on Step-Up Day and check out these links for hints on how you can continue your child's learning though the summer:

http://www.naesp.org/sites/default/files/RtP_SummerLearning_0.pdf  

http://www.greatschools.org/students/summer-activities/slideshows/4167-summer-learning-first-second-third-grade.gs 

REMINDERS & EVENTS (also see www.charlessumnerschool.org)

Youth Arts Festival June 7th at the Roslindale Community Center

Featuring students artists from:  Bates, Conley, Haley, Mozart, Philbrick, and Sumner Elementary Schools, Irving Middle School, Brooke Charter School, BCYF Roslindale Community Center, Boys & Girls Club @ Sumner, Making Music Matters and MusiConnects.  The Roslindale Arts Initiative brings visual arts into the core education of all elementary and middle school students in Roslindale.  It is a collaboration among Boston Public Schools, the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, and community organizations including Boys & Girls Club at Sumner.  For more information contact Nicole Murray, Director of School Partnerships, Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts 617-524-3313 or nmurray@eliotschool.org.  

 

End of Year Assessments Week of June 2nd

End of year assessments are happening for all grades the week of June 2nd. Students should get a good night sleep, eat a healthy breakfast and come to school on time. If you have any questions please see your teachers.

 

Come to the next Site Council Meeting June 19th from 5-7 PM

Help create the best learning environment for our students and the best school community for everyone by participating in the Sumner School Site Council. Parents are welcome to attend. Note: No childcare is provided. For more information contact Principal MacCuish.

 

T-Shirt Fundraiser

Support fellow students and raise money for the Sumner! T-shirts designed by our very own Aldo and Edwenly (grade 5) and Adrian (grade 3) are available for purchase at www.rightsideshirts.org .  Rightside Shirts is a t-shirt company, whose designers are students in elementary and middle schools. All profits go back to the school and help fund supplies for art. We hope families, the community and friends/family around the globe will consider purchasing t-shirtsto help support Sumner arts.

 

Dates to Remember (also see www.charlessumnerschool.org)

Week of June 2nd         End of Year Assessments

June 4th                        Field Day for K & 1st Grades/Fruit Flavor Icicles for $1 at lunchtime

June 5th                        Field Day for 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grades/ Fruit Flavor Icicles for $1 at lunchtime

June 11th                      Step Up Day

June 16th                      5th Grade Trip to Canobie Lake

June 17th                      No School-Bunker Hill Day

June 18th                      5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Irving Middle School 10:30am

June 24th                      Early Release 1:30

June 25th                      Last Day of School & Early Release at 1:30

Kindergarten Promotion Ceremonies

June 18th                      K1 Ms. Lisa and Ms. Joseph 10:30am at Roslindale Community Center

June 19th                      K2 Ms. Joseph and Ms. Alexander 10am at Roslindale Community Center

June 19th                      K2 Ms. Snow 1:00pm @ Roslindale Library

June 20th                      K2 & PTC Ms. Reid and Ms. Guerrios 11am at Roslindale House

June 20th                      K2 Ms. Molina 10am at Roslindale Library
Charles Sumner Elementary School
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