Shaw March Community Update
2023-2024
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,
We hope everyone had a wonderful February break and is looking forward to the fast-approaching spring. Over the next few months, there will be an increased focus on our work to achieve academic excellence and personal growth for all students. We ask for continued support for your child's education by staying involved and engaged in their learning. Regular communication with the school can help ensure your child is on track and getting the support they need.
As always, your input and support is essential to us. Please know our doors are always open to you; don't hesitate to contact us anytime.
Regards,
Andrew Tuccio & Erin Rosenkranz
Raymond E. Shaw Leadership Team
Spirit Week Starts March 11th
6th-Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
April 22-24
The 6th-grade class will again have the opportunity to go to Nature's Classroom in Charlton, MA, this spring. There will be overnight, day trip, and extended day trip options.
Informational meeting will be held in the Shaw cafeteria on Tuesday, March 5th, at 7 pm
Please do not hesitate to reach to Mrs. Vigneau at bvigneau@millburyschools.org with any questions you may have.
Nature's Classroom Informational Packet
- All 4 forms must be completed and turned in to the school office prior to March 13th
- Final Payment is due March 29th, 2024
Nature's Classroom Chaperone Questionnaire
No student will be denied participation based on financial hardship
#wooliebooklove
We celebrated Read Across Shaw Month in our #wooliebooklove era and it was EPIC! We kicked off the month with special guest, Lindsey Stoddard, joining us virtually for World Read Aloud Day and the fun carried on from there. Teachers and students went all out decorating their doors with insanely creative reading themes and we brought in guest judges from the community...stay tuned for the announcement of the winners. We hosted our second #wooliebooklove Bookmark Decorating Contest and are blown away by the talent of our student body...the winners will be announced on Monday! The coolest roll out this month was #wooliebooklove swag for our staff which made its debut during spirit week. We look forward to continuing to spread the #wooliebooklove in new and exciting ways!
After-School Enrichment Session 4
Click Below to Register!
Art Club Grades 3 & 4: Wednesdays at 2:45-3:45, April 3 - May 29
Lego Club: Tuesdays at 2:45-3:45 April 2 - May 28
Chess Club: Tuesdays at 2:45-3:45, April 2 - May 28
Volleyball Club Grades 5th Grade: Tuesdays at 2:45-3:45, April 2 - May 28
Pick-up begins promptly at 3:45.
Transportation is not provided.
Students may only register for 1 club at a time.
Space is limited in each club.
Please return signed by Tuesday, March 26th.
Millbury Public Library Events
3rd Grade
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, at our February community meeting, we read A Little Spot of Love. Students learned lots of ways to grow their own “love spot”, and the “love spot” of others!
4th Grade
The fourth-grade class had an exciting and educational field trip to Gillette Stadium. They participated in a STEM module, engaging in hands-on activities that brought science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life through sports. Afterward, they toured the Hall of Fame museum, exploring football history and admiring iconic memorabilia. This blend of STEM education, sports history, and a tasty lunch at Red Robin created an unforgettable experience that inspired the students and left them eager to learn more.
5th Grade
5th-grade students spreading the #wooliebooklove with books they enjoy reading!
6th Grade
Nature's Classroom Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 5th, 7 pm Shaw Cafeteria
Cost: $290 Overnight / Ext. Day $200 / $50 Days Only and Includes:
○ Overnight: Depart 8:30 Monday April 22nd & Return 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 24th
○ Day: Depart at 8:30 am and return at 1:30 pm. Daily
○ Ext. Day: Depart at 8:30 am and return at approximately 9:15 pm. Daily (Depart Charlton at 8:45pm)
Students will be able to take a bus to and from school and have breakfast at Shaw
➢ Lodging and all meals (Overnight / Sleep Away)
➢ Lunch (Day)
➢ Lunch & Dinner (Ext. Day)
Limited financial assistance is available for students. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Mr. Tuccio
➢ Final Payment is due March 29th, 2024
○ Payment plans can be arranged if needed
○ Additional arrangements can be made if needed
○ Full balance payments are accepted at anytime
○ If you have questions, please contact Mr. Tuccio directly at (508) 865-3541 or atuccio@millburyschools.org
➢ The Millbury Parents' Club fully funds transportation
➢ Check to be made payable to: Millbury Public Schools
Unified Arts
Spring Band Concert
Our annual spring band concert is Thursday, May 30 @ 7:00 PM. Both the beginner band and concert band will be performing. The concert will be on our new stage at Shaw Elementary. It is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars!
The Worcester Center for Crafts is offering a variety of summer art programs! Please refer to the flyer below for more information :)
Lost & Found
The lost and found is piling up at Shaw. Please remind your child to look for any items they may be missing there. The lost and found will be on display during Student-Led Conferences, be sure to take a peak. Items left in lost and found at the end of the month will be bagged and donated to a good cause.
Save the Date: Shaw Night at the WooSox 2024: May 16th
Millbury Parents Club
The Millbury Parents Club is excited to get started on a new school year and continue our work with our members, the community, and the MPS faculty to provide additional enrichment programs for the students of Millbury. If you want to learn more about the MPC, who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved, MPC invites you to our next meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Shaw. If you want more information, please follow Millbury Parents Club on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all events, meetings, and activities. We look forward to another incredible year!
Choose Love💖
We are thrilled to continue offering lessons from the Choose Love curriculum to all students at Shaw. This curriculum teaches foundational concepts and skills of social-emotional learning through lessons on courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion in action. Click the following link for an introduction to Choose Love.
Birthday Book Cart
Do you want to help promote the love of reading for students at Shaw? This year at Shaw we will once again have The Birthday Book Cart. Every day after a student has their birthday recognized during morning announcements they will get to choose a book they WANT to read and keep from The Birthday Book Cart. If you would like to support The Birthday Book Cart you can purchase a book from our Amazon Wish List or please feel free to drop off new books or donations to purchase new books at the main office at any time.
Want to know what’s happening in your child’s classroom?
Curriculum information can be found on the District's Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment website.
🥪What's for Lunch?🍽️
School Nutrition is looking forward to a great year! We are mainly going digital. Please fill out the following information if you would like to sign your children up for half-day lunches or to sign off on sharing information with other departments in the district.
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School
Email: shawadmin@millburyschools.org
Website: https://shaw.millburyschools.org/
Location: 58 Elmwood Street, Millbury, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 865-3541
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymond.shaw.3150
Twitter: @ShawMillbury