Sippican Weekly Overview!

We're excited to share that our school year is off to a great start! Our students are thriving in a positive and supportive learning environment. Our teachers are doing an incredible job creating engaging and inspiring learning experiences for our students. Their dedication and passion are evident in every classroom. We're grateful for their hard work and commitment to our school community.

Here's to a wonderful year ahead.

Sincerely,

Principal Dessert & Assistant Principal Thomas 🙂

Our Mission Statement:

The Sippican School community will be responsible, respectful and kind to ensure a nurturing learning and safe environment.

Our School-Wide Expectations:

"Sippican 3 to Be"

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

Annual forms are now available in PowerSchool for all families to complete for each student(s), including the nurse’s emergency information. The information in these forms is populated from information you have previously provided, so in most cases it’s a quick review and update as needed. Please login to PowerSchool using your parent account and click on Forms in the left menu. The ‘General’ tab should open with the annual forms for you to review and update as needed.

*After reviewing and/or updating, please be sure to submit the form so we know everything is up-to-date!

*Forms are mobile friendly, but for the best experience, please utilize a computer.

*Annual forms are required by all families, even those that may have recently registered and completed enrollment forms.

Click here to login to PowerSchool.

If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school.

Join us for an opportunity to meet Ms. Curley, our new Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. This event is specifically designed for parents of special needs students.

Date: October 2, 2024

Time: 2:00- 3:00PM

Location: Sippican Community Room

Come learn more about Ms. Curley's background, her vision for student services, and how she plans to support our special needs students and their families.

This year Sippican School is in need of two parent members to serve on the Sippican Council Board for the next two years. Please see attached letter if you are interested in serving.

This meeting is mandatory for those wishing to attend the field trip in May. We will provide an overview of the field trip and discuss fundraising efforts required to make the trip possible.

If you wish to sign up for 6th Grade Fundraisers you may do so here.

Trip Location: Camp Burgess Outdoor Education & Retreat Center

75 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA 02563

Purpose of Field Trip: to expose students to the enjoyment of learning outdoors; to forge new and strengthen existing relationships with peers; and to inspire a concern for the continual preservation of the environment for future generations.

Any questions? Contact VASE at vase@oldrochester.org.

Our after school program is back! Check out our course options and register by September 25. These classes fill up quickly so don't wait!

https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/ace-program-fall-2024

Interested in volunteering?

Click here to sign up for this year's VASE events.

We will rehearse every Monday and Thursday at 8AM in the music room. Drop off at the bus loop, enter through the band room door. Come and sing with us! If you are also in Monday Jazz Band, that's great. Don't worry about the rehearsal conflict. We can still make it work.

Festival Band starts on Wednesday, September 18th at 8AM. Come join us and help us win more trophies!

This song is often played by jazz bands. One of the most famous jazz recordings of "The Saints" was made on May 13, 1938, by Louis Arrmstrong and his orchestra.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to ensure that our school community remains informed and connected. To help us maintain accurate attendance records and provide the best possible support to your child, we kindly ask that you notify the school office or the nurse 508-748-0100 x 6306 if your child is absent for the day due to illness.

Please leave a message with the following information:

• Student's Name:
• Teacher's Name:
• Reason for Absence: (e.g., illness, doctor's appointment)
• Expected Return Date:

Thank you for your cooperation!

Arrival Routine:

• Breakfast: Available from 8:30 AM to 8:40 AM in the cafeteria.
• For the safety of all students, please ensure that dropped-off students and independent walkers enter the building through the main office doors in the morning.
• Arrival Time: Please ensure your child arrives between 8:40 AM and 8:49 AM. Students should be in their class by 8:50 AM.
• Tardy: Tardy will be recorded at 8:51 AM.

Dismissal Routines:

• Kindergarten: Students are dismissed at 2:50 PM.
• Grades 1-6: Students are called and dismissed at 2:55 PM.
• For the safety of our dismissal routines, please notify us by 2:00 PM if you need to make any changes to your child's dismissal plans. This includes situations like needing to pick up your child early from the bus. Please try to make these changes as early as possible to ensure a smooth dismissal process.

Dismissal Locations:

• Independent Walkers and Parent Pick-Ups: Students will be dismissed to their grade level doors.
• Grades K & 6: First door on the left side of the building (pink sign)
• Grades 1 & 2: Last door on the right at the front of the building (nearest to the playground) (blue sign)
• Grades 3 & 4: Main entrance at the front of the building (yellow sign)
• Grade 5: Middle door at the front of the building (near the bird feeder) (orange sign)

• Buses will leave the building at 3:08 PM.

9/18 V.A.S.E - Grade 6 Parent Informational Night for Camp Burgess 6:00-7:00PM (Multi-Purpose Room)

9/19 Marion School Committee at 6:30PM (Sippican School - Community Room)

9/25 Early Dismissal - Professional Development

9/26 Joint School Committee at 6:30PM (Junior High School Media Room)

9/28 V.A.S.E Grade 6 Car Wash 9:00-12:00PM (Sippican School - Back Bus Loop)

9/25 Early Release for students at 12:20 PM

*Buses depart at approximately 12:30 PM

Calling all students in grades 4-12!

Are you ready to make a difference in our community and beyond?

Become a student leader through our Project 35 & Playbook Initiative Workshops.

Project 351 & the Boston Celtics Playbook Initiative is a unique program that empowers students to become leaders and change-makers. You"ll collaborate with other passionate young people to tackle important issues including creating a culture of respect for all and participating in community service. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow as a leader and make a positive change. Be on the lookout for our family letter and student application this September. Sign up to be part of something bigger than yourself!

Dear School Community,

This school year parents and caregivers will have the option to secure an insurance policy through School Device Coverage (SDC) to protect their student's school issued Chromebook for $25. The decision to enroll in the program is voluntary and at your discretion.

If enrolled, this insurance program can protect your student's Chromebook in the event that it is lost, stolen, or damaged accidentally. This policy allows you to file a claim against any number of incidents that may take place with no deductibles, no added fees, and no claims limits.

To obtain coverage, please apply online here or print the attached form and return it to the school.

If you have any questions or require additional information - please contact SDC at 888-978-3515.

Sincerely,

Howard G. Barber, CPA, SFO, MCPPO

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Chief Procurement Officer

All of our schools continue to use Raptor Technology for all visitors entering our buildings.

All visitors and volunteers are required to have a valid driver’s license or Massachusetts issued identification card to be scanned-in upon entering the building for any reason. CORI checks are required for any parent/guardian volunteers and are available in the main office of your student's school.

Check out the Mobile App Info Sheet for details on the information within our app. If you have questions, please email weareor@oldrochester.org.

Search ORRconnect in the app store or use the links from your mobile device.

From your Apple Mobile Device

From your Android Mobile Device

Although one lunch each day and one breakfast each day are free this year, we still need families to complete the free and reduced lunch application forms. These forms need to be completed every year. The online forms can be found by using this link: orrschoolmeals.com

• Breakfast is served each day starting at 8:30 AM

• One breakfast and one lunch are free for all students this year.

• Additional milk, drinks or snacks can be purchased for a fee.

• Snacks range from $1.00 to a $1.50

• Milk costs .65 cents (Please note that students will need to pay for milk if they bring their own lunch.)

• Assorted Drinks range from $1.00 to a $1.75

• 2nd Breakfast: $1.75

• 2nd Lunch: $3.50

Just a reminder that students do have a snack each day. The snacks need to be packed separately from their lunch and need to be free from peanuts/tree nuts. All school lunches are peanut free and we do have an allergy table in the cafeteria. If you have any questions regarding allergies, please reach out to our school nurse, Mrs. Bertram.

District Policy Manual

District Bullying and Harassment Prevention and Intervention Plan

Bullying Reporting Form