We are approaching the end of the school year and the subject of class placement is a task that we will begin this spring. Class-building is something to which we devote a great deal of time and thought. The responsibility for the placement process at North Pembroke is shared among the grade-level teachers, Mrs. Pearson, our school psychologist, Mrs. Martin, our social worker, and the North Pembroke administration. Your child's present classroom teacher has current information and helpful insights as to how each youngster works best in school, and this input will be invaluable in creating the class lists for next year. This information, combined with data from specialists, provides the basis for placement.

Our goal is to build balanced and compatible classes of similar sizes to create classrooms that foster learning and community. We balance classes with respect to gender, social maturity, special learning considerations, and achievement levels. We also try to ensure that each child has a friend in the new class. The classroom teachers often talk with each child about some friends with whom they work well. Good in-school friends are children who work well together and support one another in a school setting. Friendships that are productive and rewarding outside of school are not always conducive to school learning. Sometimes children have formed exclusive friendships with one or two children, and it may be in the best interests of both children to be separated so they can broaden their social horizons.

The school placement team makes the decisions in this process. If you have additional information about your child that might be helpful to the team, please share it with us utilizing the attached Google Form no later than Thursday, April 17. We do not accept requests for specific teachers. Please don’t put your child’s teacher in an awkward position by making such a request.

Our primary objectives are to ensure that all children will be assigned to classrooms in which they can learn and grow academically and socially and to build classes that will function as lively, heterogeneous groups.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this process.

Placement Consideration Form

Sincerely,

Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Charpentier

Our Lost & Found is piling up! Please have your child stop by if you see something that might belong to them.

A reminder when sending in payments, please do not post date checks.

Attendance is important – but your child should not come to school when too sick to learn or there is a risk of making others ill.

When you are questioning whether to send your child to school or not, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• Fever ~ A temperature greater than 100.0 is considered a fever. Your child should be fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Vomiting and Diarrhea ~ Your child should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

• Rash ~ A rash is usually a sign of a viral illness. It may also be a reaction to a medication or chemical (plant, detergent). If your child has an unusual rash or it is associated with a fever, contact your doctor. Keep your child home until you have discussed the rash with your doctor.

• Cold, sore throat, cough ~ Children average six to eight colds per year. Your child may attend school if there is no fever. If cold and cough symptoms are associated with a fever or they do not readily improve, call your doctor.

If your child has anything contagious (i.e. chickenpox, Fifth disease, strep throat, conjunctivitis, impetigo, MRSA, measles, pertussis, etc.), I need to know so we can take the necessary steps to prevent an outbreak.

If your child is being treated for an illness (pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, asthma), even if they don’t need medication at school, it is helpful for me to know, so I can provide the best care for them at school.

If your child has sustained an injury ask your healthcare provider when it is safe to return to school and physical activities (physical education and recess). Inform me so we can make the appropriate accommodations at school.

Children with allergies or asthma are often affected more seriously by respiratory infections and may need to see a healthcare provider.

The Protecting All Smiles team of public health dental hygienists will be visiting your child’s school this Spring. If you already completed the consent form this Fall you do not need to complete another one!

The following dental services may be provided:

● Screenings and Oral Health Education Fluoride Varnish treatments ● Dental Cleanings (as needed)

● Sealants (as needed)

● Toothbrush and toothpaste

● Referrals to local dentists (if needed)

● A Report Card will be sent home with our screening results

● Please return the signed consent to school

These services are provided by public health dental hygienists. This dental hygiene screening is not a replacement for a dental exam by a licensed dentist. For more information about our public health dental hygiene program and scheduled dates, please speak with your school nurse or call: Elizabeth Chouinard, RDH, Public Health Dental Hygienist (774) 930-2052, or Carol Gilmore, RDH, Public Health Dental Hygienist @ (508)326-1864

Dates of service:

Tuesday, 3/4/25: Bryantville Elementary School

Thursday, 3/13/25: Hobomock Elementary School

Thursday, 3/20/25 North Pembroke Elementary School

Form Link Attached Below. Please complete ASAP and return to your school. https://www.pembrokek12.org/departments/health-services/dental-program

March is “Music In Our Schools Month”! The Pembroke Music Department will be presenting their annual All-Town concerts to help celebrate “Music In Our Schools Month”.

All-Choral Night, Monday, March 10th at 6:30 PM in the PHS Gym.

All-Band Night, Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM in the PHS Gym. * Ticketed Event*

All-String Night, Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 in the PHS Auditorium

The concerts feature students in grades 3-12 who sing in school chorus or play an instrument in the band or orchestra to perform on the same concert program together. It is a wonderful opportunity for the students and their caregivers to see and hear the breadth of the music program.

*SPECIAL NOTE: Due to audience size capacity in the PHS gym and the number of band students in the district, the All-Band Night concert is a ticketed event. Each band student in grades 5-12 will be given 2 free tickets to the concert for their caregivers. Only audience members presenting these free tickets will be allowed in to view the concert. Band students will be receiving their tickets from their band teacher in class next week to bring home. We apologize in advance that seating is limited for the All-Band Concert.

Tickets are not necessary for the All-Choral Concert or the All-String concert.

SEPAC Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025 Announced

We’re excited to share the schedule for the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Parent & Caregiver Support Group Meetings for 2025. Thank you to all the families who provided feedback on preferred meeting times—your input helped shape this schedule.

All meetings will take place at the Pembroke Community Center

Here’s the schedule for the upcoming year:
March: Monday, March 10 | 9:00–10:30 AM
April: Wednesday, April 2 | 6:30–8:00 PM
May: Monday, May 12 | 9:00–10:30 AM
June: Wednesday, June 11 | 6:30–8:00 PM

We hope to see you at one or more of these meetings!

The Elementary Lunch Menu is now available on the MealViewer app!
https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/PembrokePublicSchoolsElementary

We’re thrilled to bring the world-famous Harlem Wizards to Pembroke for a FUN fundraiser in support of North Pembroke Elementary students! Join us for an exciting game full of jaw-dropping dunks, hilarious tricks, and laughs as our teachers and staff take on the Wizards.

It’s an amazing opportunity to boost your business visibility while supporting a great cause!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Half-Court Shot Contest Sponsor

3-Point Sponsor

Your support helps fund educational programs and events for our students all year long! Plus, your sponsorship is 100% tax-deductible!

DM us or click the link in the comments to get involved!

Thank you for your support!

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Join Us for a Night of Shamrocks and Shenanigans!

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Mark your calendars for March 15 and get ready to support a great cause for our Pembroke Elementary Schools! Thats right- a night out for the town!

What’s in store:

• Live music from Bad Decisions

• Exciting raffles

• Silent auctions with amazing prizes

All proceeds will directly benefit Pembroke Elementary Schools, helping to enrich the educational experience for our students and enhance their learning environment.

April 19, 2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Secure your spot for the 2025 Titans Football & Cheer season by registering today! Click here to sign up: https://www.titansfootballandcheer.com/register

Football: Register by May 1st to avoid a late fee!
Cheer: Registration closes May 15th. A brief re-opening will follow tryouts for sideline-only (Grades K-2).

SAVE THE DATES!
OPEN HOUSE: April 26th | 5:30-7 PM | Pembroke High School
CHEER TRYOUTS: May 21st & 22nd | Pembroke Middle School

Flexible Payment Plans & Scholarships Available
We believe finances should never be a barrier to participation. Payment plans are available, and scholarships are offered to families experiencing financial hardship. To apply, please email ptfc02359@gmail.com.

Family Discount: Families registering 3+ athletes, please contact us before registering for a special discount code!

Our messenger is open! Reach out with any questions—we’re happy to help!

The Pembroke Farmers Market is seeking new vendors!

Email: michael.murphy@pembrokek12.org
Website: pembrokek12.org
Location: 72 Pilgrim Road, Pembroke, MA, USA
Phone: 781-826-5115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthPembrokeElementarySchool/