Luce Notes

Hello Luce Families,

I am grateful for the Luce Community and in many ways the Luce has become part of my family. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the importance of family. No matter the holiday, It is important to take time to rest, replenish, and cherish the time you have with those you identify with as family.

As you know, I will be starting my maternity leave next week and spending time to welcome our son into our home. Dr. Green and Mr. Maresca will continue to develop and send out the weekly Smore. It will be sent out on Sunday by 5 pm. I will see you all in the new year and wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!

PJ & Slipper Day: November 22

Wednesday, November 22 will be PJ and slipper day. All students are invited to dress in their cozy PJs and hard bottom slippers appropriate for walking outside.

Early Release Day November 22

Wednesday, November 22 is an early release day. School hours are from 8:40-11:50 am. Please ensure to plan for pickup.

Fall Caregiver Survey

The Fall Caregiver Survey is open until December 22 at 5 pm. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.

Luce Caregiver Survey (English)

Luce Caregiver Survey (Portuguese)

Project 351 Food Drive at the Luce
Jasmine Findlen and Tara Geoghan will be hosting a food drive November 13-22 in support of the Canton Food Pantry. Please consider donating generously at any of the donation bin locations found in the flyer below. Our bin will be placed in the Main Entrance. Even one can will make a difference to all the families that use the pantry prior to Thanksgiving. You may also make monetary donations through PayPal on the pantry's website. Thank you!

Flyer Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z5RCiY5bwAx_L6bf6R4U3QedEnkjoUcx/view?usp=sharing

Dining for Dollars Not Your Average Joes (Every Wednesday in November 11:30 am to 10 pm)

Thank you to all the families who went to the Dining For Dollars event at Chipotle! Our next event is this Wednesday! Come join us at the Dining for Dollars event at Not Your Average Joes each Wednesday in November from 11:30 am-10 pm.

Building Safety (Repost)

Locked Doors -- As school employees we will continue to be vigilant about keeping exterior doors closed and locked at all times.

Buzz In -- When we buzz in a visitor, we will say, "Welcome to the Luce. What is your name and how can we help you?" If the office staff has any concerns about the visitor, they will not let them in.

School Grounds --School campuses are closed to the general public during school hours (including playgrounds, fields, basketball courts, walkways near and around our buildings). There are signs on the basketball and playground fences. If a non-school person is on the grounds during the school day they will be asked to leave.

We got this, Crew!

Principal Lamour

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Important Dates Worthy For Your Refrigerator!

• 11/1-11/30 Native American Heritage Month

• 11/20 GMS Community Forum at 7 pm @ CHS Cafe

• 11/22 Early Release Day 8:20-11:50 am

• 11/22 Dining For Dollars @Not Your Average Joes 11:30 am-10 pm

• 11/22 PJ & Slipper Day

• 11/23-24 No School: Thanksgiving Break

• 11/29 Dining For Dollars @Not Your Average Joes 11:30 am-10 pm

• 12/8 Early Release Day 8:40-11:50 am

• 12/11-12/15 Luce Circus Week (5th Grade)

• 12/15 Luce Circus Evening Show for 5th Grade Families @ 7 pm

• 12/22 Early Release Day 8:20-11:50 am

The MCAS assessments will be given in grades 3-8 in Reading/English Language Arts and Math and in grades 5 and 8 in Science. Each student will take two sessions of ELA and two sessions of Math. Grade 5 & 8 students will take two sessions of science.

Student attendance in school on testing dates will be important, as we have limited time available for make ups. Please make note of these dates for your child’s grade.

Michael joins us from the Brookline Public Schools, where he served as a 4th grade teacher, baseball coach, and basketball coach in the district for the past 6 years. Prior to Brookline, Michael spent two years as a 4th grade teacher in Stratford, CT after graduating from Quinnipiac University. He completed his administrative degree and licensure in 2021, and joins us as our assistant principal this school year.

Mrs. Petrus comes to us after working at the Chelsea Public Schools for 14 years in second and third grades. She graduated from Lesley University in 2009 with a M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Curriculum Instruction. She lives in Stoughton, Ma with her family and enjoys gardening, baking, and crafting in her free time. She is so excited to be a part of the Luce Crew and teaching third grade!

My name is Mogana Subramanian and I am currently an Educational Assistant at the Luce. Previously I was working as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) tutor at the Rodman Early Childhood Program in Canton. I am very excited to be a part of the Luce Crew this year!

Hello, I’m Michele Welch and I’m thrilled to be a part of Luce elementary. I currently live in Sharon with my husband, and our dog. I have two college age daughters. I love spending time and making memories with my friends and family whether taking a walk or quiet time at home.

My name is Kendra Greene and I’m from Brockton, MA and currently live in Stoughton. I’m a mom of 3, one daughter and two sons ages 15, 14, and 11. I love spending time with my kids, family and friends. I’ve previously worked with kids and teens through mentoring and leadership for a number of years and I’m excited to be a part of CPS!

Hi everyone I am Naomi Fernandez. I am the educational assistant for Ms.Widberg’s kindergarten class and I am super excited to work with her and the kiddos. I graduated from UMass Boston and attended Canton public schools. Glad to be joining this team!

Hello Canton community! My name is Nickolas McNamee, and I began my position as Educational Assistant at Luce Elementary this Fall. I recently graduated from Stonehill College, majoring in history and Arabic. I also coach cross country at Stonehill, after competing on the team for the last four years. I look forward to a great academic year and to meeting you all!

We are seeing Nosebleeds this time of year. Help prevent it before they begin!

How to help prevent a nosebleed:

• Run a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom. Make sure to clean it weekly to prevent any bacteria from growing
• Keep the nails short to prevent injuries from nose-picking and remind kids to blow their nose gently
• Keep the inside of the nose moist. You can use a saline nasal spray or put a dab of petroleum jelly around the opening of the nose daily
• Protect the nose especially during sports and other activities with athletic equipment to prevent injury to the nose
• Don't smoke in the home or around your child

How to treat a nosebleed?

• Stay calm
• Have the child sit up and lean forward. You want to avoid leaning the head backwards so that they do not swallow any blood
• Gently pinch the nostrils and apply pressure toward the back of the nose for 5-10 min. Do not stuff tissues in the nose
• You can apply a cold compress to the bridge of the nose or the back of the neck to help constrict the blood vessels

Join the Luce CAPT to celebrate the giving season with this year’s Holiday Shop. The shop will be held in the School Cafeteria after the half-day on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Luce CAPT has been busy finding great items for the children to buy for their loved ones (parents, siblings, pets, and friends) this holiday season. Prices range from $1 - $8 and there is something for everyone! Luce Spirit Wear will also be available to purchase. Some Spirit Wear will be on clearance for the first time, matching the Holiday Shop price range! In addition to great gifts for everyone, there will be a free wrapping station for the kids to wrap their presents.

We are also looking for adult volunteers to help during the event. Please consider signing up if you are able. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAFA628A5FDC70-45858824-luce

All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

The next CAPT meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 6 pm. The Canton Public Schools Superintendent, Derek Folan, will join us to discuss the Galvin Middle School Building project.

Please use the Zoom information below:

Repeating Zoom Meeting Link

Topic: Luce CAPT/ Tuesday Tea Meeting

Time: 6-7 pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://cantonma-org.zoom.us/j/82400263164?pwd=SDVUYStucVUvS3l2WHpqVDl1Qms5QT09

Meeting ID: 824 0026 3164

Passcode: 650232

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Dining for Dollars Not Your Average Joes (Every Wednesday in November from 11:30 am to 10 pm)

Come join us at the Dining for Dollars event at Not Your Average Joes each Wednesday in November from 11:30 am-10 pm.

Around Town Events!

Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.

At a Glance - New Event(s)

• Holiday Helpers
• CDEI Event - Transgender Day of Remembrance - 11/19/23 @ 5:30 pm in the CHS Cafeteria

This webpage will be updated periodically.

Each week, two students from each class will be selected as the SHINE ticket winners. Students receive SHINE tickets from staff members daily when they are observed practicing our SHINE core values. The SHINE core values are, Safety, Helping Others, Including All, Never Giving Up, and Exceeding Excellence & Equity.

Please join me in celebrating the first SHINE All-Stars for the year! Don't worry every child will get their chance to SHINE!

We are so thrilled to announce the first of four Galvin Middle School Building Project Community Forums. These forums are part of the community engagement element that help inform the design and direction of the GMS Building Project, which is currently in the Feasibility Phase of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process.

The first GMS Building Project Community Forum will be held on Wednesday, September 27, from 7-8 p.m., in the CHS Library. Our Design Firm Ai3, in collaboration with our Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) LeftField, will facilitate the forum

All are welcome, and all stakeholders in the Canton Community -- even those who may not have students in the school system currently -- are encouraged to attend. The more voices and perspectives, the better.

The September 27 Community Forum will focus on an overview of the project, including timelines, scope and milestones. The second half of the forum will involve an engaging activity that involves looking at an oversized site map of the GMS building and land space and making suggestions for use by schools and the community.

I have suggested that this is a “hopes and dreams” meeting, and really a great gathering of input on how the building and the site can enhance our educational and overall community. Leaders of youth programming -- from sports to the arts to the extracurriculars -- are encouraged to attend.

There is no need to RSVP. Please just arrive with your curiosity and your ideas. We will start promptly at 7 p.m., so please try to arrive by 6:45 p.m. in the CHS Library.

Click on the following LINK for an overview of the Galvin Middle School Project. This project website will be continually updated and serve as a repository for resources. I would encourage everyone to bookmark this link.

There will be three additional forums in October, November and December. Here are the “save the dates” and the themes for each one.

Wednesday October 25 -- The entire focus of this forum will be grade configuration (Grades 5-8 or 6-8). Location TBD.

Monday, November 20 -- The focus will be continued follow up on grade configuration and the consideration of a middle school auditorium. Location TBD.

Wednesday, December 20 -- The focus of the fourth forum will be an opportunity for a review of input and emerging themes from the process. Location TBD.

We are embarking on a great journey, and we want every member of the Canton community to be informed and have opportunities for input and engagement. We hope you can attend!

Sincerely,

Derek Folan

Superintendent

Curriculum Overviews

The Elementary Curriculum Overviews help share important information about grade level learning this year in each of the core subjects.

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Translations of these guides can be found on our website: here

Email: lamoury@cantonma.org
Website: https://www.cantonma.org/luce/index
Location: 45 Independence Street, Canton, MA, USA
Phone: 1(781)821-5075
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