Shaw Community Update

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,

As we come to the end of another school year, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the continued support of our school community. Your partnership with us is essential to the success of your children, and we are grateful to be a part of your community.

We would also like to thank our staff for their hard work and dedication. Our teachers are passionate about their work, and they are committed to providing our students with the best possible education. We are so grateful for their efforts, and we know that they are making a difference in the lives of our students.

Your input and support continue to be invaluable to us. Our doors are always open, and we encourage you to reach out to us at any time.

Warm regards,

Andrew Tuccio & Erin Rosenkranz
Raymond E. Shaw Leadership Team

Happy Summer, Shaw Readers! We hope you find time to enjoy a good book alongside all of your favorite summer activities. Detailed information will be coming home with your student on Step Up Day. In the meantime, follow this link or visit our website for more information. We can't wait to see what new books our Shawesome readers enjoy this summer!

• Girls Inc.

• START

• Millbury Youth Basketball

• Grafton Summer Enrichment

• Worcester Academy Summer Programs

• Worcester Family Resources / Worcester Community Connections of YOU Inc. Summer Program Listing 2025 (62 Pages)

We were blown away by the talent at our third annual “Shaw's Got Talent” shows! Congratulations to all of the performers. You should be very proud of yourself. We LOVED watching you SHINE! Thank you to everyone who helped make both shows so successful and to all of the families that came to support Shaw’s talented students. We’re already looking forward to next year!

You may have noticed a shiny new Little Free Library outside the school... SURPRISE! We were 1 of 200 schools in the country to be gifted a library along with 200 books from Penguin Random House Publishing to help the Little Free Library Organization celebrate their 200,000th book-sharing box. Check out this special announcement to learn the full details and see if you can spot Shaw on the map. A special thank you to Ms. Kelley's third grade class for helping fill the library. This little library is the next step in bringing the #wooliebooklove to the Millbury community and the hope is that all residents and anyone who finds themselves at our sweet school will enjoy this new treasure. The library is intended to be self-sustaining and relies on the honor system of people taking a book and leaving a book. While on school grounds, this library is not for Shaw library books. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Happy Reading!

Shaw Elementary is excited to continue to offer Girls on the Run in the Fall of 2025. We need parent volunteers to help coach this program. The program begins the week of September 22 and will run two days a week for 8 weeks. The celebratory 5k will be on November 16. If you are interested in coaching or would like more information, please contact Tonia Alger

The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited in school. Devices that are in school shall be turned off and placed in the student’s locker for the duration of the school day. This applies to all personal electronic devices including but not limited to cell phones and smartwatches. The expectation at Shaw is that students keep their devices turned off and kept in their bag while it is stored in their locker for the duration of the entire school day. Students are also not allowed to use such devices on school buses. We appreciate your support.

The following can be be found on page 98 of the Millbury Public School District Handbook:

Consequences:

• 1st offense
• Item will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
• Parents/Guardians will be notified of action and may be required to retrieve the confiscated item.
• Student may have a consequence deemed appropriate by administration.
• 2nd offense
• Item will be confiscated and given to an administrator.
• Parents/Guardians will be notified that the next infraction may result in an in school suspension.
• A parent/guardian must retrieve the confiscated item.
• Student will have a consequence deemed appropriate by administration.
• 3rd offense
• Item confiscated will be given to an administrator.
• Parents/Guardians will be notified.
• Student will have a consequence deemed appropriate by administration.
• Parent/Guardian must retrieve the confiscated item on the last day of school.

The Shaw Spirit School Store is open, and we need your help to keep it going. Shaw’s school store allows students to use their Woolie Bucks to purchase various fun and educational items. We're seeking your support to help start keeping it stocked. If you’d like to help enhance our selection, please consider donating items from our Amazon Wishlist. Your generosity will benefit our students, giving them more choices and encouraging DREAM behavior. Some more expensive items will be used for school-wide raffles as part of the school store. Thank you for supporting our school community!

We had an AMAZING time on our field trip to the Museum of Science in Boston this month. Check out a few pictures from our adventure!

The 4th grade field trip to Gillette Stadium on Friday, May 2nd was an unforgettable adventure from start to finish! Students were bursting with excitement as they explored the Hall of Fame museum, where they learned all about the rich history of the Patriots and the NFL. They were fascinated by the evolution of helmets over time and dove into a hands-on STEM challenge to design a SAFER helmet of theiown—creativity and collaboration were in full force! The excitement continued as students got to practice their field goal and spiking skills, and they were thrilled to get a first look at Will Campbell’s newly signed jersey—what a moment! After all that action, they enjoyed a delicious lunch at Red Robin, filled with laughter and full bellies. It was a day packed with learning, fun, and unforgettable memories—an extraordinary experience for ALL!

Recently, 5th-grade students had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the significance of keeping our freshwater resources clean during a visit from the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA). The BRWA has been instrumental in restoring the Blackstone River, which was once considered one of the most polluted rivers in the United States. Through their educational programs, they aim to instill a sense of responsibility in young minds regarding water conservation and pollution prevention.

During the visit, students engaged in interactive lessons that demonstrated how everyday actions can impact water quality. They learned about various pollutants, such as fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste, and how these contaminants can enter storm drains and ultimately affect rivers and streams. The BRWA emphasized the importance of simple actions like picking up after pets, reducing fertilizer use, and maintaining vegetated buffers along waterways to prevent pollution. Students left with an understanding of the importance of clean water and motivation to be a part of the solution.

Sixth graders traveled to Millbury High School on Monday, May 19th for a special Field Day organized by the Peer Ed program. The high schoolers set up a variety of games and activities and supervised our Shaw students for a morning of fun and exercise. There was face painting, tug of war, volleyball, soccer, and kickball, with a delicious ice cream treat at the end.

Peer Ed students from the high school visited Shaw several times this year to conduct lessons and talk with our students about how to navigate junior high and high school, with an emphasis on avoiding negative peer pressure. A sincere thank you to Ms. Morin and Ms. Henry along with all the high school students who participated in Peer Ed this year. An enormous twice over thank you to Millbury Parents Club for both providing the buses from Shaw to the high school and purchasing the ice cream treats at the end. Our sixth graders truly felt appreciated.

The Grade 5 beginner band gave a fantastic performance at their Spring Band Concert on Thursday, May 29, showcasing their hard work and enthusiasm. Dressed for the occasion, students showcased their musical growth through solos, small group performances, and full band pieces. Congratulations to all of our talented band members and Mr. Rollins on a job well done!

Looking ahead, Grade 5 is excited for their upcoming field trip to Old Sturbridge Village on June 12. During the visit, students will explore historic buildings and take part in an authentic, hands-on 19th century workshop. This experience will be a meaningful culmination to a year spent learning about U.S. history.

Do you have a band instrument that is no longer being used?

The band program at Shaw Elementary would like to provide the opportunity for every student, regardless of financial need, to learn how to play an instrument.

What type of donations are needed?

We are interested in brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments that are typically used in the elementary school band setting such as flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and snare drum.

Does the age and condition of the instrument matter?

Yes! Trying to learn how to play an instrument that does not work properly can be frustrating for a student. For this reason, we need to limit instrument donations that are of brand name (not purchased online or through a box store), in good to excellent condition, and no more than 15 -20 years old.

How do I make my donation?

Instrument donations may be dropped off with the Shaw Elementary office staff to be forwarded to Mr. Rollins.

Do you want to help promote the love of reading for students at Shaw? This year at Shaw we will once again have The Birthday Book Cart. Every day after a student has their birthday recognized during morning announcements they will get to choose a book they WANT to read and keep from The Birthday Book Cart. If you would like to support The Birthday Book Cart you can purchase a book from our Amazon Wish List or please feel free to drop off new books or donations to purchase new books at the main office at any time.

We are thrilled to continue offering lessons from the Choose Love curriculum to all students at Shaw. This curriculum teaches foundational concepts and skills of social-emotional learning through lessons on courage, gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion in action. Click the following link for an introduction to Choose Love.

Curriculum information can be found on the District's Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment website.

• District Curriculum Resources

• MA Curriculum Frameworks

School Nutrition Services is looking forward to a great year! We are mainly going digital. Please fill out the following information if you would like to sign your children up for half-day lunches or to sign off on sharing information with other departments in the district.

• Half-Day Lunch Order Form
• Millbury Nutrition Services Website
• Millbury Nutrition Services Facebook

Email: shawadmin@millburyschools.org

Website: https://shaw.millburyschools.org/
Location: 58 Elmwood Street, Millbury, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 865-3541
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymond.shaw.3150

The Millbury Public Schools ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity (M.G.L. c. 151B and 151C, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX), or on the basis of disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/ADA) or homelessness. In addition, the Millbury Public Schools does not discriminate against its employees on the basis of age (M.G.L. 151B/ADEA) on the basis of veteran's status, or genetic information.