Bulldog Bulletin

I can’t believe we’re already coming to the end of September—it has gone by so quickly!

We have several events coming up next week:

• Most of our Explorations will begin, so please check the chart below to see when your child’s Exploration starts.
• On Tuesday, we will have an All-School Meeting where we will begin rolling out RULER with students. RULER is our social-emotional learning approach that helps students develop emotional intelligence by Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions. We’ll start by introducing the Mood Meter and begin touching upon the Charter as part of this work.
• Wednesday is an early release day, with dismissal at 12:15 p.m.
• On Friday at 8:15 a.m., we will hold our first Cultural Climate Committee (C-3) meeting, and all caregivers are welcome to attend.
• This week, Student Council will be selecting our next Friday Dance song! I am excited to share it in the next bulletin.

Additionally, Leah, the founder of Aaron's Presents, met with our 4th and 5th-grade students during lunch and recess this week to explain how they can participate in this wonderful program. She also presented at the PTO meeting. If you would like more information, please reach out to hello@aaronspresents.org.

We look forward to another great week ahead!

We are slowly building our library of names. We need about 400 and we are at 62.

Thank you for your help!

Steps to Create and Upload Your Child's Name Video on Padlet

Step 1: Open the Padlet Link
Click the link: Padlet Link. This is where you’ll upload the video of your child under their grade level.

Step 2: Record or Upload Your Video
On the Padlet board under your child's grade, click the “+” button to create a new post.

• In the title, write your child's name.
• You can either record the video directly in Padlet or use your phone, tablet, or computer to record a 10-second video. Ask your child to:
  • Say their name slowly and clearly.
  • Provide a rhyme to help others remember the correct pronunciation (e.g., “My name is Rae, it rhymes with day”).
  • Mention common mispronunciations (e.g., “It’s not Re-ah or Ry”).
    Tip: Practice a few times to get comfortable before recording!

Step 3: Organize Your Post
After uploading:

• Ensure your video plays correctly.
• In the post description, you can also type the rhyme or add any extra pronunciation tips.

Step 4: Watch and Learn
Take time to watch classmates’ videos. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll be in pronouncing everyone’s names correctly.

Important Notes:

• Be Respectful: This activity is about creating a welcoming environment. Please be respectful and supportive of everyone’s names and pronunciations.
• Need Help? If you’re having trouble recording or uploading your video, ask your teacher or a classmate for assistance.

Thank you for participating and helping us create a community where everyone feels like they belong!

Please continue to use Pickup Patrol if you have a change of dismissal

For Example:

● Your child has a doctor's appointment and will be leaving early.

● Your child normally rides the bus but is getting picked up today.

● Your child will be arriving late.

● Your child is getting picked up by someone other than yourself.

When the change is submitted, the school will be notified and we’ll relay the change to

your child.

If you have any questions, please first check the PUP Parent Guide. If you still need help,

contact us here in the office.

The clinic is in need of gently used elastic waist pants for all. Sometimes children have mishaps requiring a change of clothing at school. I do keep some spare clothing; however, space is limited and often clothing is that is borrowed is not returned. Please send a spare set of clothes for your student to keep in their locker as the children are most comfortable when they can change into their own things. Additionally if your child has borrowed something from the clinic please wash and return it so that it is available for your student or another who may need it. Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Aaron's Presents will be starting at Sanborn in the next few weeks on Tuesdays during lunch and recess.

Also, as a reminder, CORI Forms need to be filled out every school year to volunteer and participate in school activities, such as chaperoning a field trip. If you would like to fill it out at home before coming over, here is the link to print the form: CORI FORM

This ensemble gives our students the opportunity to play many different instruments including soprano recorder, drum and xylophone and be creative through movement. Orff ensemble practices will be held before school on THURSDAYS from 8-8:45am in the music room. If you have any questions please contact Diane Waddell - diane.waddell@andoverma.us

To read more about Orff and sign up please follow this link:

Or QR code

Cultural Climate Committee (C-3): The C-3 focuses on ensuring that our school culture is welcoming, inclusive, and representative of our diverse community. Together, we’ll work on practices that highlight our collective commitment to belonging and respect. Our first meeting is this Friday at 8:15. We will be meeting near the front office. Drop ins are welcome!

Tuesday, October 1st Bruins Spirit day

Wednesday, October 2nd Early Release at 12:15

Wednesday, October 9th Walk, Bike Roll to school day

• • Join us for part 1 of our 2-part series. A live webinar on smartphones, social media, and reasons to wait on Tuesday, October 8th at 7pm sponsored by the Sanborn PTO and the Andover Education Association. Brooke Shannon, the founder of Wait Until 8th, will be talking about the importance of delaying smartphones, delaying social media and will help parents already in the middle of smartphone battles with some strategic advice to rein in smartphone use. Register here!
    
  • Calling all 5th grade parents! In preparation for the 5th grade Haunted House at Spooky Fun fair, please join us at Sanborn on Friday, October 18th from 5:30-7:30pm for 5th Grade Haunted House Creative Night! Note: Parents must remain present at the event with their child - No drop-offs. Sign up to help here!
  • A few ways to stay up to date on the latest news and offerings from the PTO:
  • The Bulldog Spirit is the monthly newsletter from the Sanborn PTO where they communicate about our school events, fundraisers, enrichment activities, etc. Sign up here.
  • Bookmark the PTO website!
  • For real-time updates during the school year, follow the Sanborn Community on social media: Facebook, Instagram
  • Join your child's grade-level Facebook group - this group is just for kids in your child’s grade. Here you can connect, ask grade-specific questions, etc.