The Roderick Review

March 2025

March Announcements

As we step into March, we have an exciting lineup of events ahead at Roderick School! Be sure to check the Roderick School Events Calendar for important dates and details. This month, we look forward to the WEST Spelling Bee, Art Show, and our Advanced Band & Chorus Concert—wonderful opportunities to celebrate our students’ hard work and creativity.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.

All the best,

Dr. Kevin Martes

Principal

Roderick School Events

Tuesday, March 4th

No School- Professional Development

Thursday, March 6th

Grade 4- Sound Waves Presentation

WEST Spelling Bee, Gibbons Gym, 5:30-8:00

Monday, March 10th

PTO Meeting, Roderick Library, 7:00

Wednesday, March 12th

WEST Meeting, Roderick Library, 7:30

Thursday, March 13th

Art Show, Roderick Cafeteria, 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, March 18th

School Council Meeting, Roderick Library, 3:15

School Committee Meeting, Roderick Library, 7:00

Thursday, March 20th

Advanced Band and Chorus Concert, Gibbons Gym, 7:00

Thursday, March 27th

Early Release Day- Professional Development

Monday, March 31st

Camp Bournedale Parent Night (Grade 5), Roderick Cafeteria, 6:00

Roderick School Students Who Are “On a Roll”!

At the Roderick Elementary School, we are proud to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding personal development. Instead of a traditional Honor Roll, we celebrate those who have earned all 3’s and 4’s in personal development on their Term 1 Report Card with our “On a Roll” recognition. These students have consistently shown respect for others, taken responsibility for their choices and actions, and successfully completed assignments both at home and in school.

Students achieving this distinction received an “On a Roll” certificate, and their names are currently displayed in the Roderick Elementary School Lobby as a testament to their dedication and effort. Additionally, students who maintain all 3’s and 4’s in personal development for Term 2 will be recognized with another certificate at the end of the school year.

We are thrilled to celebrate our students’ commitment to personal growth and responsibility—congratulations to all who are “On a Roll” for Term 1!

WPS School Needs Survey

The Wrentham School Council invites you to share your valuable feedback on our strengths and areas for growth to help enhance the Wrentham Public Schools experience for all students.

The survey is anonymous unless you choose to provide your name and phone number for follow-up.

We recommend completing one survey per child, which takes about 10 minutes. Families with students in both Delaney and Roderick Schools are welcome to complete a separate survey for each school or use the comments section to note differences in experiences.

Please complete the WPS School Needs Survey by Tuesday, March 11th:

Survey Link: Roderick Family Survey 2025

Roderick School Building Committee

Join us for the Roderick School Building Project Community Forum on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM! This is a valuable opportunity for community members to provide feedback and learn about potential options for either a new build or renovation of the Roderick School. Your input is crucial as we shape the future of the Roderick Elementary School. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this important conversation!

Please access the Zoom link: Roderick School Community Forum- 3/19 at 7:00 PM

PTO Updates

We are excited to share with you the upcoming events organized by the PTO! We have planned a variety of activities for our students and families throughout the school year to support their learning, growth, and well-being.

Upcoming Events

3/3 - Cut Ups - 6:00pm Delaney Teacher’s Lounge. Help our staff by taking on some of their busy work laminating, copying and cutting! Bring your own scissors, snacks will be provided! (See flyer)

3/5 - Red Sox tickets due! This is our BIGGEST outside social event of the year! It truly is amazing to look into the crowd and see almost 200 students and families together at Fenway. Grab your dirty water and your favorite Red Sox shirt! (See flyer)

3/10 - March PTO Meeting 7:00 pm Roderick Library

3/23 - Bowling Night for Grades 4-6. Join us for an evening of bowling, delicious food & drinks and great company. See flyer below.

3/25 - Hot Table Fundraiser. Stop by for dinner and they will donate 35% back to the PTO! If you have not tried this amazing restaurant in Franklin yet, it is delicious. Pressed sourdough sandwiches all freshly made to order.

Upcoming April/May Events

4/11 - 4-6th Grade Dance

5/6 - Wrentham PTO Night @ Fenway Park

5/30 - Kindergarten & First Grade Event

Ongoing Fundraisers

Box Tops

Help us earn money for our schools each month by downloading the Box Tops app, select Wrentham Public Schools as your school and scan your digital or paper receipts after shopping. It’s that easy! Please see the link below for more on this and to scan the QR code and download the app to start using today!

https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ats78z1R96V1gV5r43IjAmhVCVML

Baystate Textile Bin

Do you have any old clothing, towels, linens or other textiles laying around your house that you are looking to donate? Drop them at our 2 bins located in the Delaney parking lot. Wrentham PTO receives a rebate each month from Bay State Textiles based on the amount of textiles donated. So far this year the PTO has raised over $800 to help our schools! See link below for more information and what items are accepted. No books should be placed in the bins. https://www.baystatetextiles.com/what-we-do-dont-accept/

Minted

Purchase your holiday cards at minted and use the promo code FUNDRAISEWRENTHAM and receive 20% off your minted items (excluding fine art prints). Minted will then donate 15% of net sales associated with the promo code back to the Wrentham PTO!!!

Committee Sign up

Please consider joining any of our available committees please see our sign up sheet for all of our events. Your help in planning these events are crucial to their success!

PTO Commitment:

Our organization is committed to supporting the education and development of our students by fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the community. The PTO is run by dedicated volunteers who organize events, fundraisers, and programs that benefit our students and staff. We are proud to be part of a community that values education and invests in the success of our children.

We encourage all parents and guardians to get involved with the PTO, whether by attending meetings, volunteering at events, or sharing ideas for how we can improve our school. Your support and participation are essential to the success of our organization and to the success of our students.

NEW MEETING UPDATE: Please join us at our next PTO meetings on March 10th at 7pm in the Roderick School library. All are welcome with no commitment to help!

Wrentham Elementary PTO Board

Heather Townsend & Laurel Smith - Co-Presidents

Charesse Blood - Corresponding Secretary

Andrea Murphy - Secretary

Mandi Kesmetis - Treasurer

wrenthampto@gmail.com

Roderick Health Office Update

Classroom Birthday Celebrations-Birthdays are special when it is celebrated at school. Per the Student Handbook, no food or candy is allowed in classrooms other than students’ individual snacks and lunches. Parents/guardians are encouraged to choose non-food items for celebrations.
Flu A and Norovirus have been on the rise throughout the school! Please keep your child home if they are not feeling well and contact the office at 781-847-5316, or email montic@wrenthamschools.org.
Students must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
Physicals-Please send in an updated physical for your student for the 2024-2025 school year.
Clothing Donations-The nurses’ office is in need of boys pants, medium and large, and sneakers. Any gently used items are greatly appreciated!

2025 MCAS Dates

Please see the following spring 2025 MCAS dates:

Grade 4

ELA: Thursday, April 3rd & Friday, April 4th

Math: Tuesday, May 6th & Wednesday, May 7th

Grade 5

ELA : Monday, April 7th & Tuesday, April 8th

Math: Thursday, May 8th & Friday, May 9th

Science: Thursday, May 15th & Friday, May 16th

Grade 6

ELA: Tuesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 2nd

Math: Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th