Preschool News

October 6, 2024

School Days

Hello Rodman Families,

We are FALL-ing in love with our new themes this month - Fall and Forest. Students are immersing themselves in the magic of the changing foliage, crisp air, and woodland creatures. 🦌 Through hands-on activities and nature walks, the children are developing a deep appreciation for the beauty and wonders of the autumn season. 🍁

Friendly reminder top floor parents, please ONLY use the entrance door near the Rodman gym for both arrival and dismissal. The safety of our school is paramount and we appreciate your cooperation!

Update from Nurse Bailey: We are in need of extra clothes in sizes 6 & 7 for our nurse's office. If you have any extra clothes you are willing to donate, we would appreciate it! Also, we are no longer using the SNAP Parent Health Portal for those that previously participated.

Have a wonderful week!

Warm regards,

Shelley Needle, MS, BCBA, LABA

Early Childhood Director

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Canton Public Schools

needles@cantonma.org

781-821-5060 X 1505

Calendar Reminders

10/14/24: No School - Indigenous People's Day

10/23/24: Early Release, Dismissal 11:35

11/5/24: No School, Staff Professional Development

11/11/24: No School, Veteran’s Day

11/19/24: Evening Parent Conferences

11/20/24: Early Release (Conferences), 11:35 Dismissal

11/27/24: Early Release (Thanksgiving Break), 11:35 Dismissal

11/28 & 29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break

AAC Awareness Month

October is AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of communication opportunities for individuals with speech and language challenges. AAC provides a way for people who have difficulty speaking to express themselves effectively, enhancing their social interactions, independence, and overall quality of life. This month serves as a reminder to support and promote inclusive communication methods and technologies for all individuals, ensuring that everyone has a voice and can be heard.

Thematic Curriculum - Fall & Forest

Preschoolers are having a fun and educational time learning about apples! Students are learning to count apples and also sort them by color. This hands-on activity helps them develop their math skills, color recognition, and fine motor skills. It's a great way for young children to explore the world around them while having a blast!

Book Highlight of the Week

"We're Going On A Leaf Hunt"

"We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" is a delightful picture book that follows a group of adventurous children as they embark on a leaf-hunting expedition. Through playful rhymes and colorful illustrations, the book captures the excitement and wonder of exploring nature, as the children eagerly search for different types of leaves. Young readers will be enchanted by the joy and curiosity of the characters, while also learning about the various shapes, colors, and textures of leaves in the process. It's a charming and engaging read that celebrates the beauty of the great outdoors.

Rodman CAPT

Stay tuned for several upcoming CAPT events!

Fall Family Playground Meetup
Saturday, October 19, 2 - 4pm
Devoll Playground
Meet other Rodman families and enjoy the fall weather at the Devoll Playground. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

Pajama Storytime
Thursday, October 24, 4 - 5pm
Rodman Building
Wear your favorite PJs and join for a group story and craft.

Virtual CAPT Meeting
Thursday, October 17, 12 - 12:30pm
https://meet.google.com/yrm-zvah-xsp
Superintendent Folan will be joining to share details about the Galvin Middle School Building Project.

Contact us at rodman.prek.capt@gmail.com.

SEPAC

What is the purpose of SEPAC?

Promote a network of parents of children with disabilities and provide the forum to share information
Promote better understanding and communication between parents/guardians and school officials

Advise the Special Education Administrator and School Committee on operations and development of special education programs, parent and teacher training needs, and help to develop policy Promote communication between SEPAC members, local, State and National organizations, councils, and groups
Promote communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Provide informational forums to parents, educators, students, and professionals

2024 meetings and workshops:

- Basic Rights: Transition Planning 10/9/2024 6:00-8:00PM (virtual)

- Monthly SEPAC meeting for families:

10/01/2024 at 10am Room 33A at Rodman

11/05/2024 at 7pm Virtual

12/03/2024 at 10am Room 33A at Rodman

01/07/2025 at 7pm Virtual

02/11/2025 at 10am Room 33A at Rodman

03/04/2025 at 7pm Virtual

04/01/2025 at 10am Room 33A at Rodman

05/06/2025 at 7pm Virtual

06/03/2025 at 10am Room 33A at Rodman

How can you participate?

Please share your thoughts for workshops, information sessions, newsletter articles or any ideas you would like to see SEPAC

undertake. We will do our best to meet your needs.

Please do your best to get involved! Membership is open to all parents, educators, and other interested citizens of Canton.

Contact us: cpacss@gmail.com

Visit our website: https://cpacss.org

Follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/CPACSS/ and https://twitter.com/CPACSS

Rodman School Council - Important Volunteer Opportunity!

Preschool Families, we are looking for volunteers for the Rodman School Council. Members will meet once a month to discuss progress and program goals for the Rodman Early Childhood Program. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering for this VERY important role. We look forward to hearing from you! Shelley Needle needles@cantonma.org

Snapshots of the Week

PowerSchool

We're excited to enhance our communication with you through Powerschool, our new portal for student information. To access your child's academic progress, attendance records, and more, please visit the PowerSchool Parent/Guardian sign in page. If you need to request your credentials to set up an account for the Powerschool Parent Portal, please submit a request here.

In addition to the portal, we're introducing a convenient text messaging feature to keep you updated on important school announcements. To opt in, simply text Y or yes to 67587.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!

Absence/Tardy Reminder

To report your child absent, tardy, or leaving school early, please include the following three people in your email:

Susan Crespi, Administrative Assistant, at crespis@cantonma.org
Nurse Bailey at hewitb@cantonma.org and
Your child’s classroom teacher

Please email by 9:15am and also include a reason for your child’s absence.

To reach Susan Crespi, please call 781-821-5060 X1503

GMS Project

The Galvin Middle School Project is heading toward two key town votes. Save the Dates: November 18 Special Town Meeting and an Anticipated Ballot Vote on December 10.

Want to learn more about the GMS Building Project, see design renderings, or review timelines, please click on this LINK. If you have any questions, please email info@galvinmsproject.com.

The Galvin Middle School Project Team will be at the Sunday, October 20 Fall Fest at the Canton Farmers Market, and there will be a Community Forum at GMS on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m.

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):

Canton Board of Health - Health Fair - CHS Cafeteria

10/19/2024 Canton Farmers Market Young Entrepreneurs Day

10/13/24 South Shore Children's Chorus

Boy Scouts of America

Canton Community Calendar

Registration Information: Canton Youth Sports & Other Activities

This webpage will be updated periodically.