Sheffield Spotlight
April 5, 2024
Solar Eclipse Plans for your Learner
Please complete the Google Form survey IF you are planning to dismissal your student early so that we can prepare in advance. Thank you.
Solar Eclipse Safety Information
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety: Protect Your Eyes from the Sun!
As many of you know, on Monday April 8th we will experience a solar eclipse. The event will take place from 2PM until about 4PM. It is most important to emphasize that we must never look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse. Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes.
Every student and staff member will be given a pair of special eclipse glasses on Monday April 8th to use when viewing the solar eclipse. Wear your solar eclipse glasses at all times when watching the eclipse. If you wear eyeglasses, put your eclipse glasses on over your eyeglasses. Have the eclipse glasses ready and with you even if you are on the bus or in the car.
Do not view the solar eclipse without your glasses on, even if looking through a window. It is not safe to watch the eclipse with just binoculars, a camera or a telescope, as these do not provide protection from possible eye damage. Be sure to check the fit of your solar glasses before using them. Also check the lenses for cracks or scratches. If they appear at all damaged, they are not safe to use.
It is never safe to look at a solar eclipse without proper safety equipment or techniques. Exposing your eyes to the sun without eye protection can cause damage or even destroy cells in the retina, or the back of the eye. This damage can be temporary or permanent and occurs with no pain. It can take a few hours to a few days after viewing the solar eclipse to realize the damage that has occurred. If you notice symptoms after viewing a solar eclipse, seek treatment from an eye care professional.
Por favor comparta esta información de seguridad del eclipse con sus estudiantes. El personal de la escuela también compartirá esto con los estudiantes el lunes.
Seguridad Ocular En El Eclipse Solar: ¡Proteja Sus Ojos Del Sol!
Como muchos de ustedes saben, el Lunes 8 de Abril experimentaremos un eclipse solar. El evento tendrá lugar desde las 2PM hasta aproximadamente las 4PM. Es muy importante recalcar que nunca debemos mirar directamente al sol durante un eclipse solar. Mirar directamente al sol puede causar daños permanentes en los ojos.
Cada estudiante y miembro del personal recibirá un par de gafas especiales para el eclipse el Lunes 8 de Abril. Utilice sus gafas de eclipse solar en todo momento cuando vea el eclipse. Si utiliza gafas, póngase las gafas del eclipse sobre las gafas. Tenga las gafas de eclipse preparadas y con usted aunque esté en el autobús o en el coche.
No vea el eclipse solar sin las gafas puestas, aunque mire a través de una ventana. No es seguro ver el eclipse sólo con binoculares, una cámara o un telescopio, ya que no protegen de posibles daños oculares. Asegúrese de comprobar el ajuste de sus gafas solares antes de utilizarlas. Compruebe también si las lentes presentan grietas o arañazos. Si parecen dañadas, no es seguro utilizarlas.
Nunca es seguro mirar un eclipse solar sin el equipo o las técnicas de seguridad adecuados. Exponer los ojos al sol sin protección ocular puede dañar o incluso destruir las células de la retina, o parte posterior del ojo. Este daño puede ser temporal o permanente y se produce sin dolor. Pueden pasar de unas horas a unos días después de ver el eclipse solar para darse cuenta del
And the winner is...
Thank you to Ms. Latronica for putting on an exciting March Madness book challenge event. Sheffield students read 16 books from around the world! At the All School Meeting on Friday, March 29, the winning book "Penguins Don't Wear Sweaters!" was announced to the loud cheers of all of our students!
April Fools Joke
On April 1, all students practiced for a "flood". 🤪
GMRSD Elementary Family Science Night - Bus Sign-Up
We are hosting a family Science Night on Thursday, May 16th (rain date: Thursday, May 23rd) at Gill Elementary School. There is very limited parking at Gill; therefore, we are offering transportation on a school bus. In order to know how many busses we will need, please complete this registration form by Friday, April 12th.
Pick-up and drop-off locations include Food City, Millers Center, and Sheffield Elementary School. Parents or caregivers must ride the bus with their student(s).
Your sign-up will be confirmed with an email and we will supply you and your student(s) with Science Night bus tickets.
Friends of Sheffield (FOS)
Teacher Appreciation During Conferences
Many thanks to all the families who donated to our teacher breakfast during conference time. We were able to put out a very nice spread due to your generosity, and we hope all the teachers and staff were able to enjoy it!
Movie Fundraiser
We appreciate everyone who purchased tickets to support us, and those who braved weather to join us! We apologize for the unexpected intermission with the fire alarm and hope the kids had fun despite it.
Scholastic Book Fair
It felt like everyone was as excited about the book fair as we were! A huge thank you goes out to Ms. Latronica for lending us her library space for well over a week. We hope to be able to return the favor soon by purchasing books for the library. Thanks for supporting the school!
If you or your student didn't find what you were looking for at the book fair, feel free to shop the online portion of our fair through April 7th. The online fair can be found here: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html/?fairId=5590327
Seeking Business Sponsors for Bingo for Books Bingo for Books is a free family event we are hoping to hold in April. Sheffield students and their siblings get to play bingo for free brand-new books and other family friendly prizes. We are seeking Business Sponsors for this event and are looking to raise a total of $625 ($500 for books and $125 for items like bookmarks, pencils, fidgets etc). If you own a business or know one that would be willing to contribute, please reach out to us via email provided below. We can send you a letter with all the details along with our flier. We still need $175, and no contribution is too small. We want to thank the following local business sponsors for their generous contributions: C and C Hillside Farms - $150, Greenfield Savings Bank - $100, Lively Builders - $50, Montague Village Store $50, and Shumway Painting Company - $100. Please be sure to support these wonderful local businesses! ♥️
If you have questions or comments about any of the above, we can be reached via email: friendsofsheffield@gmail.com
Friends of Sheffield
Update from the Health Office
GMEF is excited to welcome on Saturday, April 27, 2024@ 7:00pm to the TFHS Theater, the Piano Men: Double Bill --"Billy & Elton!
“All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way” – George Evans
“The GMEF is excited to welcome on Saturday, April 27, 2024@ 7:00pm to the TFHS Theater, the Piano Men: Double Bill --"Billy & Elton!” Anton Doran and The Tampa Bay All Stars will re-create the music of Billy Joel &Elton John with material from all eras of each artist's career, presenting their biggest hits along with new generations of fan favorites, including: Benny & the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Movin' Out, You May Be Right, I'm Still Standing, Piano Man and many more.
Advance tickets are$30 – At the Door $35
Advance Tickets are available at these locations
· Bernardston - Hillside Pizza
· Erving – Weatherheads Convenience Store
· Greenfield - World Eye Bookshop
· Northfield –Bobby’s Hair & Nail Salon
· Turners Falls – Freedom Credit Union, Greenfield Savings Bank & Scotty’s Convenience Store
· At the GMEF website – www.thegmef.org.
Our Annual Gala has made it possible for the GMEF to award over $126,840 of grants throughout the District in science, music, art, athletics, language, math, technology, and reading.
“The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
The GMEF Board of Directors
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Upcoming Programs at Montague Public Libraries
Save the Date!
IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:
Tuesday, April 9 - ELA for grades 3-5
Wednesday, April 10 - ELA for grades 3-5
Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19 - April Vacation - No school
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, April 26 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
Wednesday, May 1at 11:30 am - All School Sing
Wednesday, May 1 - Walk, Bike & Roll to School
Thursday, May 16 - GMRSD Elementary Family Science Night at Gill
Friday, May 24 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
Friday, May 31 from 9 am - 2 pm -Grade 3 field trip to Historic Deerfield
Friday, May 31 time TBD -Grade 5 step up day at GFMS
Friday, May 31 from 9 am - 2 pm -Grade 3 field trip to Historic Deerfield
Wednesday, June 5 from 9:15 - 1:15 pm - Grade 2 field trip to Fish Ladder/GF Discovery Center/Unity Park
Thursday, June 6 from 8:45 am - 2 pm - Grade 4 field trip to Springfield Museums
Thursday, June 6 from 10:40 am - 1:20 pm - Grade 5 field trip to the French King Bowling
Friday, June 7 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Grade 5 Step Up Day Celebration
MCAS TESTING DATES:
Tuesday, April 9 - ELA for grades 3-5
Wednesday, April 10 - ELA for grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 7 - Math for grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 8 - Math for grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 14 - STE for grade 5
Wednesday, May 15 - STE for grade 5