PHT Paws-itively News
Week of April 2nd, 2023
PRINCIPAL's THOUGHTS
Dear Page Hilltop Families:
As we head into the last trimester of school for the 2022-2023 school year, you will be seeing more and more information coming home regarding special school activities and events. Many of these events will allow parents an opportunity to participate as volunteer helpers.
- Please keep a close watch for our weekly newsletter going home for additional details. You don't want to miss out.
- Please stop by the school office to complete a CORI application if you haven't done so in the last three years.
- We hope you will all join us on Monday, April 10th (7:00 pm) for a very informative school safety presentation by our friends from the Ayer Police Department. I guarantee you will find the time well spent.
- Set your calendars also for Thursday, April 27th, and join us for a night of music and storytelling with Odds Bodkin.
Thanks, as always, for sharing your children with us!
Fred Deppe, Principal
Matt Lutinski, Assistant Principal
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, April 4th -- 4th/5th Grade ELA MCAS Session 1
Wednesday, April 5th -- 3rd Grade ELA MCAS Session 1
Thursday, April 6th -- PTO Meeting
Friday, April 7th -- Mrs. Reilly's Wax Museum & Project Earthview (2nd Grade)
Monday, April 10th -- 90 Minute Early Release (Dismissal @ 1:45)
Monday April 10th -- School Safety Forum (7:00 pm)
Tuesday, April 11th -- 4th/5th Grade ELA MCAS Session 2
Wednesday, April 12th -- 3rd Grade ELA MCAS Session 2
Wednesday, April 12th -- New Family Dinner (5:30 pm)
Thursday, April 13th -- 1st Grade Animal Habitat Night (6:00 pm)
Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st -- School Vacation Week
Monday, April 24th -- 4th Grade Nature's Classroom
Tuesday, April 25th -- 4th Grade Nature's Classroom
Tuesday, April 25th -- 5th Grade Postural Screening (Opt Out Click Here)
Thursday, April 27th -- Odd Bodkins Family Performance (6:30 pm)
APRIL LUNCH MENUS
MCAS TESTING REMINDERS
- Students need to arrive at school, on time, each day. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the classroom once the test has begun.
- Students should get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast in the morning.
- Please check your calendars and make sure you have not scheduled any appointments on testing days. The full MCAS schedule is listed in this newsletter.
- If students have headphones, they should bring them to school.
- Students should also bring their water bottles to school with them.
- If your child is exhibiting any test anxiety, please feel free to reach out to our school adjustment counselor, Ms. Cubero, at 978-772-8600 ext. 1424 OR ecubero@asrsd.org
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
5th Grade Postural Screening (Opt-Out)
Postural (scoliosis) screening is one of the State’s mandated health screenings for 5th-grade students. This screening is to check for deviation of the normal curve of the spine. We have scheduled this for all 5th-grade students on Tuesday, April 25th while in their Unified Arts class. If you would like to opt your student out of the screening please click this link.....
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
1st Grade: Avery A., Conor R., Hailey H., Carolyn A., Brooklynn D., Eden B.
2nd Grade: Julian G., Elijah M., Lucy P., Owen B.
3rd Grade: Bella B., Brody M., Lincoln R., Raphaella P., Aiden L.
4th Grade: Lexi L., Hagen E., John K., Sherlyn Ann C., Kendall P.
5th Grade: Isabella S., Harper J., Kaiden D., Jordan C., Hunter F.
GOTR
RED SOX DAY at PAGE HILLTOP
LUCKY TO HAVE YOU NIGHT
It was an AMAZING night to be part of and we have so many people to thank for their help in putting it on:
- Our wonderful PTO Board
- Parent Volunteers
- Page Hilltop School volunteers
- High School & Middle School volunteers
- Photographer Dawn Barr
- The Reeves-Harrington Family Concession team
- Our great DJ Don Davis
- All of the people who donated delicious treats for our bake sale
- All of the wonderful people and community businesses who donated gift baskets
SO MANY people came together to help make this event a success. This is why the Page Hilltop School community is the BEST! CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT!
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE
GOOD-BYE SNOW - HELLO SPRING!
Just send an email or note to Mr. Deppe with the student's name, homeroom, and day/date that they think the snow will all disappear.
You may win the special luncheon if you guess correctly!
SCHOOL & STUDENT SAFETY FORUM
We are fortunate to have the guidance and support of our amazing police department. We invite all of our PH parents to join us for a presentation and open discussion, on school safety, with the leadership of our Ayer Police Department. This will take place on Monday, April 10th @ 7:00 pm.
There will be free child care provided for all who may need it. Please join us for this valuable presentation.
2023 MCAS Testing Schedule
ELA MCAS DATES:
3rd Grade
- Session 1: Wednesday, April 5th
- Session 2: Wednesday, April 12th
4th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, April 4th
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 11th
5th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, April 4th
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 11th
MATH MCAS DATES:
3rd Grade
- Session 1: Wednesday, May 10th
- Sessions 2: Friday, May 12th
4th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, May 9th
- Session 2: Thursday, May 11th
5th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, May 9th
- Session 2: Thursday, May 11th
STE MCAS DATES:
5th Grade
- Session 1: Monday, May 15th
- Sessions 2: Wednesday, May 17th
Please check your family schedules to make sure you have not scheduled any appointments, for your child, during these times.
PTO UPDATES
SAVE THE DATE! Next Meeting - Thursday 6th @ 6:30 pm Virtual OR IN-PERSON
NOTE the change in start time - 6:30pm
All children will be treated to a fun movie experience during this time.
PTO Website -- LINK
PTO Facebook Page -- Link
BOX TOPS
YES, Page Hilltop can still earn with Box Tops! CLICK HERE to learn more about Box Tops for Education.
Janis Bresnahan Run for Education
Registration/Sign-In: 10:00 AM (located at the High School)
Tot Trot: (Postponed in 2022)
Kids Activities: 11:00 AM (activities run throughout the event)
2 Mile Walk: 11:00 AM
2K Fun Run: 11:00 AM
5K Run: 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Awards ceremony following the finish of the 5K Run.
Register Here: https://www.janisbresnahanforeducation.com/
$20 pre registration for the 2K Fun Run, 5K Run & Walk
$25 registration on race day for the run and fun run & walk
$15 registration for the tot trot