October Weekly Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Don't forget to pre-order your school pictures as Hayward Photography will be at Point Webster on Tuesday, October 17th for school picture day! School pictures will be taken outside, weather permitting. Please note that information about school pictures has been shared with all of you, can also be found in this newsletter and a hard copy of information will be going home with students on Tuesday.

The Point Webster Health Office began vision and hearing screenings with our students in grades 5-8 on October 5th and will begin in Pre-K on October 13th. The majority of postural screenings will be conducted on November 1st. All students will be screened unless a written document has been submitted for the current school year by a parent. Screenings are done respectfully and discreetly. Parents will be notified if their child deviates from the normal. These screenings are important since they can reveal an issue that was not evident in the past.

Lastly, if you haven't filled out your child's contact card please be sure to do so. Also, please be sure to sign and date the contact card and have your child return it to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Ms. Christine Barrett

Principal

CARES:

Ms. Courtney & Ms. Hannah -

Our classes are settling into school. We will continue to work on school rules and classroom expectations. We worked with Letter Bb this week and will continue to focus on a letter each week. A favorite story we read this week was Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! for letters Pp and Bb! We are excited to work with fall-themed activities to guide our learning in October including apple, leaves and pumpkins. Please check and empty your child's folder for their hard work and updates from the teacher.

Integrated:

Ms. Aileen and Ms. Kerry -

The integrated preschool students have been learning about signs of fall and apples. Teachers recently sent out their Scholastic Book class codes. If you want to make a purchase and earn free books for your child’s classroom, orders are due October 11th.

Pre-K Office Telephone Number: 617 984-8795

Please call 617 984-6600 to report your child's absence.

Guidance

Danielle Parry danielleparry@quincypublicschools.com

School Psychologist

Jessica Sikora jessicasikora@quincypublicschools.com

Integrated Teachers

Aileen Quilty aileenquilty@quincypublicschools.com

Kerry Kelly kerrykelly@quincypublicschools.com

Cares Teachers

Hannah Donovanhannnahdonovan@quincypublicschools.com

Courtney Byrne courtneybyrne@quincypublicschools.com

Speech Language Pathologist

Kristin Jaros kristinjaros@quincypublicschools.com

Michelle Houser michellehouser@quincypublicschools.com

Occupational Therapist

Emily Voigt emilyvoigt@quincypublicschools.com

Physical Therapist

ChristineToler christinetoler@quincypublicschools.com

School begins promptly at 7:35 am and 11:10 am. It is very important to be on time in order to ease transition into the start of the day. Pre-K parents and guardians are reminded to use Edwards St. when dropping off your child. Pre-K students who are late to school are asked to report to the Front Office to enter.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday, October 10th- Grade 5 will students attend the DEAEF Dance Assembly in the Auditorium. More information on how grade 5 students can sign-up for this after school dance program can be found below.

Wednesday, October 11th- Wednesday is an Early Release Day for all grades with a 12:15 pm dismissal.

Thursday, October 12th- September Students of the Month will have their awards luncheon; There will be a meeting for all students in grades 6-8 who would like to play volleyball for Point Webster at 2:30 pm in the cafeteria; The Cross Country Team will have a meet at Pageant Field beginning at 3:30 pm.

Friday, October 13th- Grade 6 will be attending a field trip to the Museum of Science.

For the past two years we've been partnering with The Arbella Foundation to sponsor Point Webster Students of the Month. Each month two students in each grade are nominated by their teachers for "Being on Point"-Respectful, Responsible, Ready and Safe as well as being leaders in the Point Webster school community through working hard in school and doing their best in all aspects of school. These students are recognized each month and receive lunch with the principal as well as receive a Point Webster lanyard, water bottle and certificate for their efforts.

Hayward Photography will be at Point Webster on Tuesday, October 17th for school pictures. Please see attached information for ordering pictures.

Point Webster Middle School will host its annual Cultural Fair on Friday, November 17th from 1-2:30 pm at Point Webster Middle School. Please see attached flyer.

Attached you will find a list of before and after school activities that students in grades 5-8 may sign-up for. Sign-up forms are also attached. Please note that BOKS sign-ups must be done on the BOKS registration form. In addition, we added an Extended Day Activities quick glance calendar for your convenience.

Students in grades 6-8 will have the opportunity to sign-up for Point Webster's Volleyball teams on Thursday, October 12th at 2:30 pm in the cafeteria. More information will be shared at the meeting and via the school website.

Grade 5 students will have the opportunity to sign-up for the DEAEF Dance Program. DEAEF Dancers will be at Point Webster on Tuesday, October 10th. Students may sign-up to participate in this weekly after school program. The program will be held on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 pm with a beginning date to be determined. Please use this link in order to sign-up:

https://deaef.wufoo.com/forms/qbae8hw0immqvh/

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to share with you that Point Webster will be partnering with The Arbella Foundation and the Boston Celtics for the 2023-2024 All-Star Program. We will be sharing more information over the next few weeks in regards to the monthly attendance contest that will begin in November. Please see the calendar of events for the All-Star Program sponsored by The Arbella Foundation and the Boston Celtics.

The Arbella Foundation and the Boston Celtics All-Star Program Information

October 20- Launch

November 1- Perfect Attendance Tracking begins

January 15- Writing and Art Contest Begins

February 29- Deadline for Writing and Art Contest

March 18- Writing and Art Contest Winners announced

May 10- End of the Year Party at Veterans Memorial Stadium

October

9 Columbus Day-No school

11 Pre-K, Gr. 5-8 Early Release Day

12 Cross Country Meet 3:30 pm at Pageant Field

13 Gr. 6 Field Trip to Museum of Science

17 School Pictures/PTO Meeting 6:30 pm

18 Pre-K, Gr. 5 Early Release Day

19 Cross Country City Championship Meet 3:30 pm at Pageant Field

25 Pre-K, Gr. 5-8 Early Release Day

27 Gr. 6-8 Interim Report Cards posted

28 Tennis City Championship 9 am @ QHS

November

1 Pre-K, Gr. 5 Early Release Day

6 Gr. 5 Field Trip to Holly Hill Farms

7 Election Day-No School

8 Pre-K, Gr. 5-8 Early Release Day

9 Gr. 5 Field Trip to Holly Hill Farms

10 Veteran’s Day-No School

14 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm

15 Pre-K, Gr. 5 Early Release Day

17 Cultural Fair

22 Early Release Day-No lunch served all grades

23-24 Thanksgiving Recess– No School

29 Pre-K, Gr. 5 Early Release Day

Please note that the QPS Calendar was revised as of the September 13, 2023 School Committee Meeting.