Chickering Weekly News

Our students will be allowed to bring their kindles and nooks to school on Friday, February 17 for Read Your Heart Our Day. The school is not responsible for any devices that are damaged or lost. 

 

Have a relaxing and happy winter break.  Enjoy your family time! 

There has been a large increase in the number of students coming down to the office in the morning who do not have a note for various activities after school (especially on the early-released Wednesdays). Please review the day ahead with your child and write your notes ahead of time. It causes interruptions to morning classroom routines.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

The SEPAC is made up of Dover and Sherborn parents who meet on a frequent basis, throughout the school year, to share experiences, listen to lectures, and plan for up-coming events. This is a group that supports one another through both the wonderful and challenging moments when raising a child with unique educational needs.  If you would like to get learn more or would simply like to be on our email list, please contact Page Kolligian at pkolligian@verizon.net.

Are invited to join Cynthia Shapiro, Chickering School’s Guidance Counselor for a book discussion of Roselind Wiseman's Queen Bees & Wannabes (chapters 1-4.) Wiseman discusses how girls are profoundly influenced by their interactions with each other and how girls’ experiences before adolescence impact their teen years, future relationships, and overall success.  Packed with insights on technology’s impact on Girl World and enlivened with the experiences of girls and boys; the book offers concrete strategies to help you empower your daughter to be socially competent and treat herself with dignity.

 

This session will be offered twice

Monday March 12^th from 8:45-10:15

OR

Friday March 16^th from 1:30-3:00

 

Please sign up for one session only. Size will be limited to 15 participants.

To register send an e-mail to shapiroc@doversherborn.org

Each week the bus drivers hand out “blue bus ticket awards” for best behavior on the school bus. The bus with the most awards this week was Bus #2 and BUS # 8. If your child rides bus 2 or 8… Congratulate them and tell them to keep up the good work.

Please remember to notify the health office if your child has strep throat or an injury that requires a cast, brace, ankle wrap, crutches, or wheel chair. You may leave a message on the voice mail 785-0480 x1042 or email bugajskim@doversherborn.org

Illness: We are seeing an increased amount of illness in the health office. Students with a temperature of 99 degrees or higher must not attend school until they are less than 99 for a full 24 hours (without the use of medication to lower it). If your child is having any diarrhea or vomiting, please keep them home until they are symptom free for a full 24 hours.

 

Have a restful & safe February Break!

Parents, the Lost and Found is accumulating very rapidly. When you have a chance, please take a look at the lost and found near the gym. Also remind your child to take a look at his/her recess time. The lost and found will all be given to charity during  February vacation week. It is a good idea to put your child’s name on all their outerwear.

Reminder that “Fit and Lit” will end on Friday, February 17, with “Read your Heart out Day”. All reading and exercise logs must be passed in by the end of the day. The Friday after vacation we will hold a “Fit and Lit assembly” to celebrate all our accomplishments.

 

On Thursday, February 9^th at 7pm we will be showing a movie called “Horse Boy” at 15 Old Meadow Road in Dover. While the movie is fantastic, I think this evening gives us an opportunity to get together relax and enjoy the company of others who share a common bond. Whether or not our children have autism, learning or intellectual disabilities, it is nice to know that we support each other and are interested in the joys and challenges of our children!  Please come by and have a relaxing night out!! All are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Page Kolligian HYPERLINK "mailto:pkolligian@verizon.net"pkolligian@verizon.net__

Students need snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves to play outside. If students do not have snow pants and boots, they will only be allowed on the paved area of the play area.

  

 

 

 

Can you win the "Golden Ladle"?  The Friends of the Library are hosting a family "fun"-draising night at the library with our first ever Chili/Soup-off on Sunday, March 4, from 5  to 7:30 p.m. Chefs of all ages are invited to submit their hearty soup to the contest and the people will decide by popular vote who is the "Golden Ladle" recipient! In addition to amateur chef and junior chef categories, we are also inviting local restaurants to submit entries for the professional catgeory. 

 

We'll have fun activites for the kids and the evening will also showcase what's new at the library, as well as celebrate the recent recognition awarded to our library and its director.

 

Tickets (at the door) will be $5 per person or $20 per family. Come for fun and help choose the winners in each category! Each person will get one vote.

 

If you'd like to submit a soup, please email info@friendsofdoverlibrary.com for an entry form. Soups must be brought warm to the library in a crock pot.

My name is Jason Fisch and I'm a 7th grader at DS Middle School.  I’m doing a project in honor of my upcoming Bar Mitzvah. My project is to benefit the MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston*. I will be collecting: blankets, sheets, toys (preferably washable), towels, and unopened pet food to help the cats and dogs that use the shelter/hospital. I will be placing collection boxes outside the office. I am going to start collecting Tuesday, January 24^ththrough Thursday, March 1^st.  Any donations are very much appreciated!

 

Sincerely, Jason FischEmail: fischj@doversherborn.org Home Phone: 508-785-9894

 

*The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.

Registration for the 2012 Spring Dover Sherborn Youth Baseball and Softball season is now underway.  All interested boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 are invited to participate.   Parents can go to www.dsybs.org to register and find out more information about the baseball and softball programs.   Registration closes on February 24, 2012 (with late fees going into effect on February 17th).   Additional baseball inquiries should be made to Jay Gately (jgately@financialpc.com) or for softball to Curtis Bragdon (curtisbragdon@gmail.com) for softball.  Registration questions can be directed to Sara Muckstadt (sara.muckstadt@gmail.com).