Winthrop Weekly

Dear Winthrop Families,

As we build for the excitement of tomorrow night's Comic-Con event, I am resharing information below from last week's newsletter for your planning purposes. A few reminders... we’ll be celebrating with a Comic Con Spirit Day at school tomorrow- Thursday, April 17th! Students are encouraged to dress up—costumes, pajamas, handmade creations, or even just a superhero T-shirt are all welcome! We’ll also have materials available for students to craft their own superhero badges at school, ensuring inclusive participation for everyone. Here is a Comic Con Slide Show of sample ideas that we reviewed with students during school.

Included in the attachments below are some coloring shield templates if your child would like to design one at home in preparation for next Thursday. Additional templates will also be available at school tomorrow. Dressing up is entirely optional.

Comic Con Evening Event- 4/17 from 6-8 PM at Doyon School.

We encourage families to carpool as parking will be limited. This is not a dro-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult.

We’re thrilled to announce that on Thursday, April 17th from 6-8 PM, Doyon School will host its inaugural Elementary Comic Con—an event promising unforgettable experiences for students and families from both elementary schools! This event is made possible by a local Feoffees Grant authored by our talented library media specialists, Allison Vitale (Winthrop) and Teresa Hohenstein (Doyon), with additional support from the Ipswich Public Library’s own Laurie Collins, showcasing the strength of our community collaboration and creativity.

What can you expect at Comic Con?
An array of engaging activities awaits! From live music by the Clemenzi Crusaders Band to interactive art activities and tutorials, students will have numerous opportunities to immerse themselves in fun and imaginative learning. Highlights include:

• Cape making

• Flip book creation

• Superhero stop motion animation

• Gaming with Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart

• A photo booth

• A visit from acclaimed author Victoria Jamieson

• A robotics demonstration by the IHS Robotics Team

This event is open to all elementary students and their families—we hope you’ll join us in celebrating our students’ creativity and the power of community!

FRIES- Sponsored! Special Author Visit at Winthrop School
We’re delighted to share that on Friday, April 18th, the day following Comic Con, author Victoria Jamieson will visit Winthrop School to engage with our students. Victoria Jamieson is a renowned author and illustrator of children's books, best known for her graphic novels. Her notable works include Roller Girl, a graphic novel about middle school and roller derby that received a Newbery Honor, and When Stars Are Scattered, co-authored with Omar Mohamed, which was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Her other works include All's Faire in Middle School, The Great Pet Escape, and Olympig!. Victoria's engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations have captivated young readers, and we are excited for our students to have the opportunity to learn from her firsthand.

MARVEL-ously Yours,
Amy

Thursday, 4/17: Grade 5 Workout, 8 AM in the Gym

Thursday, 4/17: Early Release, PK @ 1:30; K-5 @ 1:50; Free Mobile Mart @ Dismissal

Thursday, 4/17: Elementary Comic-Con Event, 6 PM @ Doyon Library

Thursday, 4/17: In-School Special Event: Origami Studio Visit

Friday, 4/18: In-School Special Event: Author Visit- Victoria Jamieson

Friday, 4/18: April Harvest of the Month at Lunch: Cabbage

Monday, 4/21-Friday, 4/25: No School - April Vacation

Monday, 4/28: In-School Special Event: Origami Studio Visit

Tuesday, 4/29: FRIES-Sponsored In-School Special Event: Brazilian Beats

Wednesday, 4/30: In-School Special Event- Origami Studio Visit

Wednesday, 4/30: Grade 5 Human Growth and Development Parent Night, 6-7 PM in Room 17

Winthrop MCAS Dates 2025

Please make every effort to ensure your child is present and on time for school during MCAS testing dates, as scheduling make-ups impacts teaching and learning by requiring teachers to be pulled from their regular duties. Thank you for your support!

Math:

Grade 3: Tuesday 5/13, Thursday 5/15

Grade 4: Wednesday 5/14, Friday 5/16

Grade 5: Wednesday 5/7, Friday 5/9

Science:

Grade 5: Monday 5/19, Wednesday 5/21

WINTHROP CONCERT DATES

• Grade 4 Band, Orchestra, Chorus CONCERT Monday, May 5

• Grade 1 Concert Tuesday, May 20

• Grade 5 SHOW Thursday, May 22

• Grade 5 Band & Orchestra Wednesday, June 4

Please Save the Date!

Winthrop/Doyon 5th Grade Mixer

When: Friday, May 9th from 5:30-7:30

Where: Ipswich Middle School

Saddle Up For Schools FRIES Fundraiser

Dust off those cowboy boots and get ready for a night of laughter, games and giving back! Join us May 16th at True North to support Winthrop and Doyon FRIES. We’ll have BBQ, beverages, and a bull that won’t stop bucking until you do! Tickets are $65 - let’s raise some funds for our future leaders. Get your tickets today and let’s kick up some dust! Click HERE or scan the QR code below to buy tickets and for additional event information

Saddle Up For Schools would not be possible without our amazing sponsors! Thank you to these incredibly generous businesses:

Sponsorships are still available! Click HERE for sponsorship opportunities.

Harvest of the Month - Sweet Potatoes were very well received last Friday by Winthrop students and staff! Roasted in the oven with olive oil and sea salt - delish! Thank you to the local farmers and parent volunteers for bringing this treat to our school.

April 26 - Meet at the Riverwalk by the mural at Ebsco starting at 8:45 am for sign-in and assignments, bags, and gloves. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable gloves. Or, feel free to walk around your own neighborhoods and pick up trash - the goal is to beautify Ipswich and reduce trash in our public spaces!

April 27 - Meet at Winthrop Playground to help spread mulch!

April School Vacation Week Programs at the Ipswich Public Library

Tuesday morning 4/22 LEGO Engineering

For students in Kindergarten and Grade 1! Enjoy LEGO instruction with Jo-Ann Gorrell from

Engineering Action Hands-on Education. Jo-Ann is a popular and frequent presenter for the

library (and all around Ipswich.) She brings along a smorgasbord of more than 100,000 LEGO

blocks. The program allows for some instruction and for free play. Registration is required. Go

to: www.ipswichlibrary.org and choose the right program for the child in your care.

For Kindergarten and grade 1 students from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

For Kindergarten and Grade 1 students from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For students in grades 2 to 5 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

For students in grades 2 to 5 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Please contact Laurie Collins at lcollins@ipswichlibrary.org if your family spans the two age

choices and we can work something out.

No registration is required for the rest of the week!

Wednesday morning 4/23 10 a.m. to noon. Giant games and other fun things.

Just drop by and plan to meet friends for this family activity and play with our collection of

oversized games! Including: Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Giant Spoons, Giant Tic Tac

Toe, Jumbo Bananagrams, Giant Uno, and even Corn Hole

Also have fun with Bee Bots and other coding devices.

Thursday morning 4/24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Crafternoon in the morning!

Stop by the library to make a craft intended for school-age children with intricate and

challenging crafts. Each child under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to

actively assist with the craft. This project will require some patience and assistance from an adult

caregiver may be helpful.

This month make 3-D bunny portrait working in different mediums! So cute.

Friday afternoon 4/25 from 1 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. Dog Man Movie 2025

See the Dog Man Movie 2025 in the Collins Room with a great projection and sound system.

The 1 hour and 34-minute movie is rated PG. Common Sense Media recommends it for ages 6

and up. It is an animated movie based on Dav Pilkey's Graphic Novel - silly with slapstick

humor!

One bag of popcorn and a bottled water is provided for each guest. Children under 8 must be

accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Email: winthrop@ipsk12.net
Website: https://www.ipsk12.net/Domain/185
Location: 65 Central Street, Ipswich, MA, USA
Phone: 9783562976