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Delaney Elementary School

Monthly Newsletter - November Issue

DelaneyElementary SchoolMonthly Newsletter - November Issue

A Time to Be Thankful

Dear Delaney Families,


It's hard to believe that it's already November. This has always been one of my favorite times of the year. The students are settled into the daily classroom routines and are actively engaged in their learning each day. The weather reminds us how lovely the fall can be in New England. Most importantly, we are are able to take the time to reflect on the things for which we are thankful.


I am thankful to work in a school system with such a caring, dedicated and supportive school staff and parent community. I am thankful for the opportunity to work each day with students who are respecful, responsible, and always ready to learn.


I hope that you and your families have a very Happy Thanksgiving.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.


Sincerely,

Miss Kathleen Maloney

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Mark Your Calendar

November 1-7

Candy Collection for the Troops


November 5-15

Fun Run Fundraiser


November 11

No School- Veterans' Day


November 12

School Picture Retakes


November 27

Early Release- Thanksgiving Break


November 28-29

No School-Thanksgiving Break


December 3

Report Cards Sent Home


December 4 & 5

Early Release

Parent/Teacher Conferences

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Nurse's Corner


  • If you have any gently used clothing that you would like to donate to the health office, the nurses would gladly accept them. We are in need of pants, both boys & girls: sizes 6-8, 8-10, 12-14.
  • With the onset of cooler weather please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.
  • Hats, scarves and gloves will soon be necessary. Please remind your child not to share or wear anyone else’s clothing, especially hats and scarves.
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Reminders

Please remember:
  • Morning drop-off is from 8:10-8:20 in the drop-off lane.
  • Students should not be dropped off at the Annex.
  • Parents should remain in their cars.
  • All students arriving after 8:20 should be walked into the building and signed in by a parent.
  • All changes to a student's dismissal routine should be written and sent to the classroom teacher in the morning.

Roderick School Playground Fundraiser

The Roderick and Delaney Schools will be participating in the Boosterthon fundraiser starting with the Fun Run Pep Rally on Tuesday, November 5th. Students will be collecting pledges from Tuesday, November 5th to Friday, November 15th. This exciting event culminates with the Fun Run on Friday, November 15th. All pledges during the Boosterthon fundraiser go to the Roderick Playground Fund. Thank you to the Wrentham PTO for organizing this fantastic event!


Parents are invited to watch their child participate in the Fun Run on Friday, November 15th.


Outdoor: Sweat Field behind the Roderick School (weather permitting)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Grades 5th and 6th

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Grades K and 1st

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Grade 4th

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Grades 2nd and 3rd



Indoor: Albert E. Gibbons Gym Delaney School (in case of rain)

9:00 AM Grade 6

9:30 AM Grade 5

10:00 AM Grade 4

10:30 AM Kindergarten

11:00 AM Grade 1

1:00 PM Grade 2

1:30 PM Grade 3


Did You Know?

The Importance of Punctuality

As parents and educators, it is vital that we teach children the value of punctuality. Not only is it polite and respectful of others, but it is a critical life lesson for children to understand how much time they need to successfully meet their responsibilities.

Arriving to school on time is an important way that we can teach our children the importance of timeliness.

  • Late arrivals disrupt the rhythm of a class that is already in progress. Teachers invariably must stop class to welcome the new student and catch her/him up on the lesson in progress.
  • Late students are typically rushed, thus their entry to school is accompanied with anxiety and stress – not a great way to begin anyone’s day.
  • Students benefit from social time before school which does not exist when they are late. As other students develop morning routines and relationships, chronically tardy students miss out on those opportunities.
  • Habits established in elementary persist through high school and into adulthood.
  • Increased levels of tardiness may be associated with school difficulties throughout students’ academic and professional lives.
  • Being part of a community requires mutual respect, including respecting others’ time. Habitual tardiness undermines crucial working relationships between students and teachers.


This information was taken from the article Teaching Timeliness…and the Benefits of Arriving to School Early.