4-11-2025 Newsletter

11 April, 2025

Dear Page School Community,

What do you get when you mix a cartoon favorite, a stage full of talented kids, and a school community that goes all in? You get The SpongeBob Musical—a production brought to life by the students of Dr. John C. Page School!

Staff got a sneak peek at the dress rehearsal on April 4, and the full performances on April 5 and 6 at Triton High were fantastic. Our students worked hard and it showed. Well done!

Productions like this don’t happen without teamwork. Huge thanks to our amazing parent and staff volunteers, and a special shout-out to the “Big 3” — Ms. Conway, Ms. Garbec, and Devon Frieswyk — for their incredible leadership and commitment. Bravo to all involved!

MCAS Update
Well done to our students in Grades 3–6 on the ELA MCAS! Testing went smoothly, and we’re proud of their effort and focus. See below for upcoming dates.

Important Upcoming Dates

Grades 3 - 6 Math MCAS - May 13 & May 14

Grade 5 Science MCAS - May 7 & May 8

Grades 3 - 6 Math MCAS Makeup Day - May 15

Grade 5 Science MCAS Makeup Day - May 9

Kindergarten Info Night - April 17 6:30-7:30

April Vacation - April 21- April 25

You can now view the 2025–2026 School Committee Approved Calendar below for important dates and planning purposes.

• 25-26 Calendar

Thank you for your continued support of the Dr. John C. Page School.

Respectfully- Dr. G

Get Involved – Make a Difference with WNPTO!

The PTO is seeking individuals to join our Executive Board and Special Committees for the upcoming school year. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just getting started, there’s a place for you on our team! Your voice matters, and your involvement can truly make a positive impact.

Explore the opportunities below and submit your nomination today. Thank you for helping make our school community stronger!

• West Newbury PTO ( WNPTO) Executive Board & Leadership Opportunities

• WNPTO Officer Nomination Form
• WNPTO Leadership & Special Committee Nomination Form
• WNPTO Pride

Pentucket High School has officially launched its first-ever Unified Basketball team, and the debut was a slam dunk! Unified Sports—an initiative supported by the MIAA and Special Olympics—brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team to compete, build friendships, and promote inclusion through athletics.

The team’s first game took place this week against Beverly High School, and it was full of great moments—including one from a familiar face. As shared by @ThePageSchool on Twitter:

A huge congratulations to all the coaches, players, and especially Athletic Director Amico for bringing this vision to life!

PRSD Summer Programs for 2025

Check out the links below for program details and registration!

Pentucket Summer 2025 Website / Registration

Brief Video - Summer Programs Overview

Community Garden Clean-Up 🌱
It’s a great time to visit the Page Community Garden and help with spring clean-up! Tools like gloves, rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows are in the shed, and compost bins are ready for weeds. Thanks to last year’s hard work, the garden’s in great shape! Early signs of mint, oregano, thyme, chives, and strawberries are already popping up. The space is open to all Page School families—come get your hands in the dirt!

Tasting Tuesday – New Date!
This month’s Tasting Tuesday has been moved to April 15. We’re looking for 1–2 parent volunteers to help serve samples of a special off-the-menu item: Curried Carrot Soup, made by our very own Kitchen Manager, Katrin James.

If you’re interested in helping, please make sure you have a CORI on file and sign up using the link below. Questions? Reach out to Nurse Courtney—thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4AABA72EA5F85-55820328-april#/

Courtney Boudrow, BSN, RN, NCSN (she, her, hers)

School Nurse

Dr. John C. Page Elementary School

Phone: 978-363-2671 ext 14

PK & K Registration

f you or someone you know has young children not yet in school, this is for you! Find details about PreK/K programs for the 2025-2026 school year HERE—please share with friends and neighbors.