


Cole Miners' Dig
January 12, 2024
Principal's Notes
As we head into this three day weekend, please be sure to remember Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with your children. They should be able to share what they've learned about him and his life's work fighting for equal rights for all. "The time is always right to do what is right." ~ Dr. MLK Jr.
Did you know that Grade 5 students are now leading school wide morning announcements each morning? Every grade 5 student will have the chance before the year is done. The students have loved hearing other students make the announcements.
A few students have recently asked about the rules on wearing smart watches. The Parent/Student Handbook states:
Electronic Devices
Using personal electronic devices including smartphones and smartwatches is not permissible during the school day (including bus rides to and from school). If brought to school, all personal electronic devices including smartphones and smartwatches must be turned off and kept inside their backpack. The school will not be responsible in the event that the device is lost, stolen, or damaged while on school property.
Unauthorized student use of electronic devices during the school day will result in the device being confiscated. The device will be returned to the student and/or the parent after a conference with an administrator. In the event that a parent deems it necessary to contact their child during the school day, they may do so by contacting the main office directly.
Upcoming Dates and Events
January
January 15 - No School - MLK Day
February
week of February 5-9 - National School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 5 - Connections Meeting
February 7 - Early Release Day - 12:20 dismissal for all students
February 12 - Community Meeting - Grade 3 Students Hosting/Families Welcome 9am
February 14 - School Council Meeting 3:30-4:30pm
February 15 - School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
February 19-23 - February Vacation Week
February 26 - Sheryl Faye presents Queen Elizabeth - PTO Sponsored Enrichment for all grades
Mark Your Calendar
March 7 - Literacy Night 5:30-6:30pm
June 7 - Field Day
June 13 - Grade 5 Celebration 6-8pm (Grade 5 Students and Parents only)
June 14 - Tentative Last Day of School
School Counseling Corner
This week, we talked about inclusiveness in SEL. Lessons covered celebrating our own "specialness" so we can see it in others, to making agreements about ways to be inclusive at school, to making friends who may not speak the same language or have the same background as us. You can always check out more at https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindergarten-grade-5-lesson-plans.
Specialists' Scoop
In PE/Gym all grades were asked to use teamwork, cooperation, and communication to reach different levels of Cross the River. By using rocks and a tree stump, teams were able to experience self-discovery, creative thinking, and problem solving to reach the island and the other side of the river.
Cole School PTO News
- Jan 15th - Martin Luther King Day - No School
Cole School PTO
The role of the PTO is to support the teachers and students of the Cole Elementary School. Support shall be provided by (but not limited to) encouraging volunteerism, fund of teacher grants and stipends, funding cultural programs and field trips and otherwise enriching the elementary school experience.
Membership
All parents and guardians of students attending the Cole School will be considered members of the Cole School PTO. All part-time and full-time teachers will be considered members as well.
Steering Committee
The governing body of the Cole School PTO, known as the Steering Committee, will include up to 12 members (one of whom will be Treasurer). All members will participate in a Steering Committee meeting prior to general PTO meetings. Each Steering Committee member will have the opportunity to lead one or more monthly general PTO meetings during the school year.
Each member of the Steering Committee will chair or co-chair one of five Main PTO committees: Public Relations, Fundraising, Library Enhancement, Hospitality & Enrichment. Also, one member shall be designated as Treasurer.
2023 Cole School Directories Available for Purchase
2023 Cole School Directories are available for purchase!: Please fill out the google form
Payment can be made:
- Via Venmo @coleschool-pto (please note directory / child's name/ teachers name on the "what's this for?" line)
- Via check sent into school or dropped off at the front desk (please note directory / child's name/ teachers name on the memo line)
Please complete by the 15th - purchased directories will be sent home in your child's backpacks shortly after!
PTO Dues Reminder
We're super excited that we were able to take advantage of the full anonymous $2500 PTO match! Thank you to everyone that got their dues paid during our October drive - If you haven't already, please consider paying your dues so we can be sure to invest in enrichment activities for the kids during the 2023 - 2024 school year!
Community News
Norwell's Recycling and Sustainability Committee will continue with its crayon collection. In addition, they will also be collecting used pens, markers, and mechanical pencils to recycle. There will be collection bins in the main entrance at Cole School.