Happy Holidays!
Dear Delaney Families,
I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I was able to take time to reflect upon the things for which I am thankful. I am thankful to be a part of such a supportive and engaged school community. I truly appreciate your ongoing partnership in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students this year.
I hope that you and your families have a wonderful holiday season. The holiday break will be from Monday, December 23, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Please be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Maloney
Delaney School Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
December 4th
School Picture Retakes
December 13th
Kindergarten Winter Concert
December 16-20
December 17th
School Committee Meeting
Roderick Library @ 7:00 PM
December 23-January 1
No School~Vacation
Happy Holidays!
January 2
Welcome Back!
Important Information from the Nurses
When your child is going to be out sick, please be sure to email the teacher and the school nurses to let them know. You will still receive an automated call from the school to report your child is absent.
Winter Weather
Please remember that the weather changes daily in New England. We make every effort to take the kids outside when the weather allows us to do so. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately and ready for the unpredictable New England weather.
Please be sure to label jackets, sweatshirts, hats, etc. as many winter items end up in our school lost and found.
Lost and Found
During this time of the year, students often forget sweatshirts, jackets, gloves, etc. Please remember to label all clothing so that it can be returned to your child. Please stop by the Lost and Found if your child is missing something. The Delaney School Lost and Found is located in the lobby at the Delaney School main entrance. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month.
CSEdWeek is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (Dec. 9, 1906). Admiral Hopper is known for popularizing the idea of machine-independent programming languages, which led to the development of the programming languages we have today. A programming language is what a computer reads to execute all of its functions. Coding is the process of writing that language out in organized patterns for computers to read. Think of English as a programming language and writing a recipe as coding. Humans are the computer that reads the code in the English language and makes the recipe.
CSEd Week is designed to promote and introduce computer science education to students. The part of CSEd Week we participate in is an Hour of Code, which challenges students to complete an hour of coding related activities during the week. Coding and computer science continue to be important skills for an increasing number of career paths. We think it is important to provide students a foundational knowledge of coding and computer science so they are prepared for the ever changing workplace. When students leave the Wrentham Public Schools and head to their next educational opportunity we want them to have a favorable impression of computer science.
The characteristics that make someone successful at coding and computer science are ones that will serve students well in all aspects of their lives. Resilience, problem solving, creativity, brainstorming, and innovation are all skills that coding and computer science develop that have real connections to almost every area of learning.
Among the ways we'll be participating in CSEd Week this year are:
Technology Classes - Mrs. Moon and Mrs. Fox will be taking their Technology Classes through the Hour of Code with age appropriate challenges.
Bingo Challenge - Students and their families will be receiving a bingo card with different coding activities they can complete and return to Mrs. Moon in the Delaney School or Mrs. Fox in the Roderick School.
Code an Administrator - 3rd through 6th grade students will display their coding practice through an interactive assembly where they'll code an administrator to complete a task.
We hope this week of activities will engage and inspire our students. Take a moment at home to ask your student about what they are learning and explore the Bingo Challenge together.
All of our students are familiar with this poster and the 3 parts of the brain we target throughout our lessons across grade levels (MindUp Curriculum).
This month in kindergarten and grade 1 we will be focusing on whole body listening and active vs. passive learning (self-regulation).
In second and third grade we will continue our focus on noticing our thinking/metacognition and self-perception. We will be using the angler fish as a wonderful example of adapting and persevering (creating healthy neuron connections), when we are faced with challenges and uncomfortable feelings (coping skills). Universal Visuals (Parent link)
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.
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
12/8 - Providence Bruins Group Outing at 3:05pm - Tickets are $25/person (See Flyer Attached)
12/11 - Chipotle Fundraiser - Grab a meal at Chipotle with a special promo code and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Wrentham PTO. Stay tuned for details on the promo code on our social media channels.
Debevino Winery - Parent’s night out. Stay tuned for more information.
Staff Holiday Breakfast - Date TBD. Every year the PTO hosts a Holiday Breakfast for the staff at WPS to send them off on a well deserved Holiday break with full hearts and bellies as a thank them for their hard work and dedication to our amazing school community. We love hosting this event and we know they appreciate it as well.
THE CHER SHOW! - The PTO is once again securing group discount tickets at Providence Performing Arts Center to see The Cher Show, the musical about her life. The show is Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $41.00 all fees included and you can choose seating in side Orchestra or First Dress Balcony. Join us for a fun night out - friends and family are welcome. Reserve tickets here.
Committee Sign up
If you were unable to attend our first meeting and would like to join 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!
Upcoming January Events
1/2 - Cupcake Charlie’s Fundraiser. Details will be posted on our social media channels.
1/13 - Papa Gino’s Fundraiser - Purchase any meal from Papa Ginos with a promotion code and a portion of the sales will be donated back to the Wrentham PTO. Promotion code and flyer will be posted to our social media channels.
1/16 - Chuck E Cheese Social - Beat the cold and take the kids for some indoor fun at Chuck E Cheese.
1/20 - Goldfish Swim Social - 1:30 - 3:30pm grab a friend and spend the afternoon swimming. Stay tuned for more details and pricing in the coming weeks.
There will be NO PTO Meeting in January - see you again in February.
Ongoing Fundraisers
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!!!
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/
Please join us at our next PTO meeting on December 9th 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
