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Wednesday, November 21 - 12:00 Dismissal |
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From the Principal, Sarah O'Leary
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 Veteran's Day Celebration
On Wednesday, November 7, the fourth and fifth graders honored our Topsfield veterans. The students learned a number of songs and poems that highlighted the contribution and sacrifice of our service men and women. We met a number of veterans on the green to honor and celebrate their service to our country. The veterans shared their experiences with us allowing us to deepen our understanding of their service to our country. Upon return to Proctor, the students created cards of thanks that we will send to the men and women currently in the military.
Food Drive For Topsfield Elderly
Proctor School will be collecting non-perishable foods for the elderly in Topsfield. Proctor School students are asked to bring in canned foods and non-perishable items (no glass, please) to school. Some suggested items are soup, tuna, peanut butter, canned fruit, canned tomatoes, canned luncheon meats, pasta, coffee, macaroni and cheese and rice. Food will be collected until Monday, November 19th. On the 19th, Proctor School fifth graders will deliver the goods to those in need.
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From The Health Office |
Simple Steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from Flu
From the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
· Wash hands with soap and warm water or use an alcohol based hand rub or gel frequently, especially after visiting public places or being in contact with anyone with a cold or the flu. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
· Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing. Turn your head (never cough in the direction of someone else) and cough or sneeze into a tissue. If tissues are not available, cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow.
· Do not take young children, those with immune system problems or the chronically ill into large crowds unnecessarily when flu is in your community.
· Avoid close contact (holding, hugging, and kissing) with anyone who has a cold or the flu. Be very careful with children, as they are most likely to become sick with the flu.
· Stay home from work or school and avoid public activities for 24 hours after fever has returned to normal without fever reducing medicationsuch as Tylenol or motrin.
· Do not share items that can spread germs and viruses, like drinking cups, straws or other items that you put in your mouth.
· Clean things that are touched often in the household, classroom and child care settings: door or refrigerator handles, phones, water faucets, light switches etc. |
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Fifth Grade News
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Fifth graders have been working hard to perfect their poetic voice with distinguished poet, Judith Steinberg. Using figurative language and imagery techniques our students have written beautiful works of art. Look for their finished work soon as we complete our poems.
The fifth grade class is grateful for the DASH volunteers who helped us understand how individuals with physical limitations are impacted in our world. We learned the importance of empathy and look forward to demonstrating compassion to others who have been impacted by physical limitations.
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From the Music Department - Concert Information
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Proctor Concert Dates
Grade 6 Holiday Walk: Featuring Proctor Band, 6th Grade Chorus, and Proctor Chorus Saturday, December 1, 2012 (3:00-3:45 pm)
Proctor Chorus Winter Concert Thursday, December 13, 2012 (6:30-7:30 pm)
Grades 4 & 5 Spring Concert Thursday, April 11, 2013 (6:00-7:00 pm)
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Steward Preschool |
Open House for Steward PreSchool Registration:
Steward School's Preschool will be holding open registration from Dec 5-19 for the 2013-14 school year. Applications will be available in the school office at 261 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA or online at http://www.topsfieldschools.org/steward/.
An Open House is being held Wednesday, December 12th, 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Families will have the opportunity to meet the teachers and therapists, receive an application, and have children participate in the classroom learning centers. A presentation about the preschool will be held at 1:45 pm.
There are 2, 3, 4 & 5 day programs & Extended Day program options (7:00 am - 4:30 pm). A $60 non-refundable registration fee is required at registration. Children must be 2.9 years old by Sept 1, 2013 and a resident of Topsfield. Registration closes December 19, 2012. A lottery will be held to determine program placements. Call Katie Lyons, PS Coordinator, 978-887-1538 ext. 156 for add'l information |
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Topsfield Town Library Happenings
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It is Gingerbread House time again at the Topsfield Town Library!! This event will take place on Saturday, December 1. There are three sessions to chose from, and the decorated houses will be on display during the Holiday Walk. The cost is $5.00 per child or $10.00 per family. This event fills up quickly so please come down to the library and register soon. Sign-up forms will be in the Children's Room starting November 10th.
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Band Boosters
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Proctor School Band Boosters
Winter Fundraiser
Orders Are Due November 19th!
Please order your winter decorations from the Band Boosters. All decorations come from Nunan's Florist in Georgetown and proceeds from the sale benefit the Proctor School Band. You may select from poinsettias in a variety of colors, balsam roping, kissing balls, swags, and wreaths. Order forms went home in your child's backpack. You will find additional forms on the table in front of the school office. Orders will be available for pick up on December 3rd at Proctor School.
Thank you for supporting the Proctor School Band!
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TESPTO News
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Enrichment News: Judith Steinbergh, a poet extraordinaire will take students on a journey through imagination, critical thinking, and the writing process. She will visit fifth graders in their classrooms.
Fundraisers/Community Events:
1) Boxtops: We earn cash for our schools by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products. Students at Proctor can redeem them for various school supplies at the Box Top Exchange. The next opening of the Box Top Exchange will be in February. Turn in box tops to the office at any time. Include the student's name and he/she will receive credit to use in February.
2) Online BoxTops: Go online to www.btfe.com to instantly earn cash for TESPTO. After registering, go to the "Earn" tab and choose "Click & Earn" and/or "Bonus Boxtops"/Hero to earn box tops in just a few minutes. Please take a few minutes to explore the site for other ways to earn.
3) Breakfast with Santa: will be held on Saturday, December 1, at the Proctor School, 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. We need donations for our Toy Raffle and/or our Silent Auction. Please drop off all donations to the home of Kierin Caldwell, 4 Wilmor Rd, Topsfield, MA 978-887-8415 by: Nov. 21st. Please stay tuned for more specifics regarding the classic event! Our Sincere Gratitude, Rosario Barbosa rosariob@verizon.net, Sue Licata suerain1@hotmail.com, Jen Randall double.trouble2@verizon.net
4) Sports Equipment Sale: Looking for a bargain on new or gently used Sports Equipment? The Annual Sports Equipment Sale will be held on Saturday November 17, at Proctor School : 9-11:30 a.m.Consignments and Donations will be accepted Friday November 16, in the Proctor Cafeteria from 4:30-7:30 pm. You will find various sports equipment including; ski's & snowboards, bikes, skates, tennis, golf, hockey, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, football equipment, winter clothing/boots and more! Shop, consign or donate to benefit TESPTO and Friends of the Boxford Library. All donations are tax deductible!
5) Join the Fun at Bradford Ski Area: TESPTO offers afternoon fun from 3:30-6:00 on Friday afternoons! Children in grades 3-6 are eligible to enroll in Ski, Snowboard lessons and/or Ski/Snowboard on your own! Enrollment forms can be picked up in the school office and need to be completed by November 30th. Interested in helping? We can use your help on Friday's at Bradford! Contact Lynne Schueler with any questions at 978-887-3469 or outside.services@att.net
6) Collecting ALL ink and toner cartridges: ALL ink and toner cartridges can be recycled, INCLUDING GENERIC and re-manufactured cartridges. Drop them off at the Proctor office. Credits received are used towards supplies for TESPTO, classrooms and the Box Top Exchange store. Thank you for being "green" and helping out the schools!
TESPTO News: The next Board meeting will be held on December 3, at 9 a.m. The location is TBD. Please join us to learn more about volunteering, to provide feedback or observe.
TESPTO is searching for committee coordinators for the Sports Equipment sale and for Breakfast with Santa for the 2013-2014 school year. Anyone interested in learning more can observe how the events run this year to learn more in order to be ready for next year. If interested please contact us via email at: Tospfieldelementaryschoolpto@gmail.com; or Barb Crowley for Sports Equipment (barbcrowley@verizon.net.) or Rosario Barbosa for Breakfast with Santa. (rosariob@verizon.net).
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Katie's Corner
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FROZEN FRUIT SMOOTHIES:
Sometimes fruit smoothies have a breakfast connotation, when really they are great for lunch too. Simply make the smoothie in the evening and freeze it overnight. In the morning, put it in your child's lunchbox and by the time it's lunch, it will be the perfect temperature and consistency. Furthermore, the frozen smoothie will not only be a part of a healthful lunch, it will also keep the other perishables in your child's lunch cold...it's a win win situation! Add some veggies and dip or perhaps some cubes of cheese and whole grain crackers, and lunch is done! Here's the recipe for my wild berry fruit smoothies:
Wild Berry Fruit Smoothies: Ingredients: 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup of milk 1/2 cup of frozen wild berries 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed (optional) Method: 1. Pour all ingredients into the blender. 2. Blend until smooth and put into the freezer overnight. Enjoy at lunch the next day! Note: Any fruit combinations can be used when making these smoothies...another one of my favorites is a Totally Tropical Smoothie with frozen bananas, mango, and strawberries. Until Next Week...Plan Well, Pack Well, Live Well, :) Katie
P.S. Don't forget to sign up for the YOGURT nutrition/cooking education class on November 26, 2012!
:) Katie
Yogurt Class Permission Slip
P.S. Don't forget to check my website: www.projectlunchboxletseat.com
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Community News | | Silver Streaks Skating Club is offering Learn to Skate Classes for the community, classes are open to all children ages 3 to 10 and will be held at the Hat Trick Training Center in Middleton. For more information, please call Marcy Hahnen at 781-710-0964 or email at marcyvw@aol.com. Pre-registration is preferred, class dates, times and descriptions of the program can be found at www.hattricktrainingcenter.com. Come and join us for some fun and "learn to skate |
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Community News
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Troop 60912, a 5th grade Jr, troop is collecting gently used childrens' books, they are working on their bronze award. All the books will be brought to the In Between Shelter in Peabody. This Shelter is for families in transition to a new home. There is a box in the lobby for the books. All donations are appreciated. for questions, contact Patti Mullen patricia_mullen@msn.com
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Community News
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Tri-Town Council wishes all our Tri-Town families warm wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Everyday Parenting Ideas!
Give back to people and places that matter to you.
·Thank family and friends for being there for you in good and in challenging times.
·Send a note of appreciation to organizations that have made you feel welcome or made a difference in your life.
·As a family, consider volunteering together in programs and organizations that matter to you.
By doing this, you give back to others and you'll also benefit by strengthening the bonds within your family and community.
Everyday Parenting Ideas
are based on "Assets" - which represent the building blocks for thriving youth, families, and community - everyday things that everyone can do to support our youth.
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Community News
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Register Now for Tribal 2013 Spring Lacrosse
Tribal Lacrosse for Boys (grades 1 - 8) and Girls (grades K - 8)
Lacrosse is often referred to as the "fastest game on two feet" and is the fastest growing youth sport in the U.S. Since the inception of our youth lacrosse program in 1994, we have continued to focus on skill development, sportsmanship and encouraging a love for the game. These efforts have provided a platform for many of our alumni to go on to compete in high school and college.
2013 Fees*:
* U8 Girls: $70
* U9 Boys: $155
* U11 - U15 Girls: $195
* U11 - U15 Boys: $200
* U13/U15 Goalies (Boys & Girls): 50% discount
* 3 +children: 50% discount for the 3rd+ player (not applicable to goalie fees)
* Scholarships - Tribal grants scholarships to families with income hardship or other extenuating circumstances, such as temporary unemployment, number of students participating in athletics or co-curricular activities, or other situations. To apply, please contact Bonni Theriault at bonnit@comcast.net or another Tribal Board member before December 1, 2012.
Click here to Register: https://triballax.ngin.com/register/form/541707054 And don't forget our Spring 2013 launch meeting on Wednesday, November 14th from 7 - 9 pm in the Masco cafeteria for players and parents. Hear about all the exciting changes to the program this year!
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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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