ABS Newsletter: Week of January 29th, 2024
Next Tuesday, February 6th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. Staff will be attending inservice around the district.
Hello ABS families,
Just a couple of reminders....
Next Tuesday, February 6th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM. Staff will be attending inservice around the district.
Wednesday, February 14th is "Lunch with a Loved One". You will have the opportunity to come and have lunch with your loved one. If you would like to participate, please fill out the google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U608QY4l4YP5gBWHY86sEn-LDhmMGdrHr96_bZGHXJk/edit?ts=65b1a348. We welcome grandparents, family members, friends and community to this event.12:00 PM at ABS.
Just a reminder that Valentines Day is a great time to share that you care about others. Let's also show we care about others wellness by refraining from sending in sugary treats.
Bus Update
We have heard that there will be a new bus driver starting within the next few weeks. Our hope is that they will start by March 1st. In the meantime, If your child needs a ride in the morning, please email: jaldrich@wsesu.net or text Jenifer Aldrich to coordinate. 603-303-6337
FIrst grade working on ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia.
Global School Play Day
ABS is joining in on Global School Play Day 2024 on February 16th. Play is an essential part of learning and development. While play is incorporated into our daily routine at ABS, we feel it’s important to highlight the value by participating in the Global School Play Day.
On February 16th, students will arrive at ABS as normal, and will begin and end their day in their classrooms with their morning meeting and closing circles. During the day students will have the opportunity to visit a variety of classrooms and outdoor play spaces to participate in student-directed play as they choose. Students will be supervised at all times by ABS teachers and staff overseeing activities but staff will not be structuring or directing activities.
If you are interested in supporting this event here are some options.
If you want to donate craft materials please reach out to April Sykes.
If you want to donate craft materials please reach out to April Sykes.
small cardboard boxes
small cardboard boxes
masking tape
masking tape
loose parts: plastic shopping bag sized donation of small craft pieces, scraps, string, beads etc.
loose parts: plastic shopping bag sized donation of small craft pieces, scraps, string, beads etc.
If you’re interested in joining for some play, please contact Jenifer Aldrich to schedule your time to participate at jaldrich@wsesu.net .
If you’re interested in joining for some play, please contact Jenifer Aldrich to schedule your time to participate at jaldrich@wsesu.net .
Peter Gray, researcher and scholar has a Ted Talk titled The Decline of Play which highlights the value of play in child development.
If you’d like to learn more about Global School Play Day check out the website: https://www.globalschoolplayday.com/
Or learn more about the connection of play and learning check out these links:
The Evolutionary Importance of Self-Directed Play
The Serious Need for Play -Scientific American
Play is more than just fun - Ted Talk by Stuart Brown
Do Schools kill creativity? TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson
Things we encourage students to bring:
Appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor play.
Appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor play.
Towel, sheet or blanket for fort building.
Towel, sheet or blanket for fort building.
Games and toys students are willing to share with the community.
Games and toys students are willing to share with the community.
Things that can stay at home:
Favorite, sentimental items.
Favorite, sentimental items.
Electronics
Electronics
Nerf guns or anything resembling a weapon
Nerf guns or anything resembling a weapon
Morning gatherings allow students to be leaders and make connections.
Before school chats with friends
Welcome to Hollywood/ Weathersfield Dance for Students in Grade 6
Would you like to come to a Hollywood themed dance at Weathersfield?
This is the Weathersfield Leadership Team 2023/24 and we are planning to host a Supervisory Union dance for grades 6-8. We are hoping to gauge interest and find an estimate of people would like to attend so we can plan accordingly. The dance is planned for March 8th. Please answer each question seriously. Thank you.
Important Dates
2/2 - Winter Sports Day
2/6 - Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 12:00 PM
2/9 - Winter Sports Day
2/14 - Lunch with a Loved one 12:00 (Family & Community welcome)
Please fill out this form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U608QY4l4YP5gBWHY86sEn-LDhmMGdrHr96_bZGHXJk/edit
2/16 - Winter Sports Day
2/19-2/23 - Winter Break - No School
3/15 - Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 12:00 PM
3/28 - Early Release Day - Students released at 12:00 PM
3/29 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
4/8-4/12 - Spring Break - No School
5/1 - Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 12:00 PM.
5/23 - Kindergaarten Screening ( No school for current K students)
5/27 - Memorial Day - No School
Harvest of the Month - Carrots!
Recipes
Ascutney Outdoors Winter Nights
Soup & Ski, Movie Night, T-bar Lunch and Chili cookoff!
The Soup & Ski night scheduled for this Saturday (2/3) is being postponed to next Saturday, Feb 10th. Ascutney Outdoors is still hosting the Reading Tubing night this weekend, but the Rope Tow is still undergoing some repairs, so we won’t be able to ski under the lights just yet.