A Time to Give Thanks
Dear Delaney Families,
I hope that you and your families are doing well. I can’t believe we are wrapping up another month in school.
November is a time for reflection and giving thanks. I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful school district with such a caring, dedicated and supportive staff and parent community. I am thankful for the opportunity to work each day with students who are respectful, responsible, and always ready to learn.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you at school later this month for parent-teacher conferences.
I hope that you and your families have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Miss Kathleen Maloney
Important Upcoming Dates
November 5
No School
Professional Development
November 11
No School
Veterans Day
November 20
SEPAC Meeting
7:00 PM~Delaney Conference Room
November 20 and 21
11:30 Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 22
Preschool Playground Grand Opening
3:30 PM
November 27
11:30 Dismissal
November 28-29
No School
Happy Thanksgiving
Fall parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child's progress are scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, November 20 and evening of Thursday, November 21. Your child’s teacher will contact you directly about setting up your conference.
Your child’s teacher will discuss the Learning Focus Areas that have been taught in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies since September.
Conferences will focus on the following topics:
Strengths of your child in school.
Areas for growth over the next few months.
Focus areas taught this fall in ELA, math, science and social studies.
Preview of new skills and concepts that will be taught in the near future.
Since a successful parent-teacher conference is a joint enterprise, we ask that you are prepared to discuss the following information at the conference:
Your child's behavior at home.
Your child’s feelings about school.
Your child’s health habits, including eating, sleeping and general disposition.
Use of time out of school, including play, reading, study habits, screen time, hobbies and interests.
Relationship with parents, other members of the family, friends, and neighbors.
Questions you may want to ask about your child and his/her progress.
Suggestions which would help the teacher work more effectively with your child.
Nurse’s Corner
We would like to send out a a huge THANK YOU to those who have donated clothing to the Delaney Health Office. We’d also like to give a SHOUTOUT to the amazing PTO for keeping the Health Offices stocked with snacks for our kiddos!
If you need to speak to the nurse, please call the main school number and then hit extension #4.
As a reminder: Now that colder weather is coming, please provide extra layers as we have outdoor recess every day weather permitting. Please be sure to label all jackets and sweatshirts.
Milk at Lunch
Per DESE regulations, while school lunch is free to all students, milk is not. Students will be charged $0.50 for milk. Please click here for additional information regarding food services.
Lost and Found
The Delaney School Lost and Found is located in the Delaney Main Office vestibule. There are several jackets, sweatshirts, etc. in the lost and found. All lost and found items will be donated at the end of each month.
Please be sure to label all sweatshirts, jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc.
World Kindness Day will be celebrated around the world on November 13, 2024. First introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day offers an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and the common thread of kindness. On this day, the Wrentham Public Schools will celebrate by wearing green and celebrating kindness. Green encourages generosity, kindness, and sympathy.
Kindergarten and Grade 1
The Kindergarten and first grade students are learning how expected behavior makes us feel happy and proud of ourselves. We will also be exploring how expected behavior is a positive way to gain attention from both peers and adults at school!
Grade 2 and Grade 3
During the month of November our second and third grade students will have a follow up lesson to their grade k and 1 lesson regarding neuron connections. They will learn how neurons connect and make pathways in the brain! We will have discussions about positive self-talk and noticing our thinking.
Our organization is committed to supporting the education and development of our students by fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and the community. The PTO is run by dedicated volunteers who organize events, fundraisers, and programs that benefit our students and staff. We are proud to be part of a community that values education and invests in the success of our children.
We encourage all parents and guardians to get involved with the PTO, whether by attending meetings, volunteering at events, or sharing ideas for how we can improve our school. Your support and participation are essential to the success of our organization and to the success of our students.
We are excited to share with you the upcoming events organized by the PTO! We have planned a variety of activities for our students and families throughout the school year to support their learning, growth, and well-being.
Fun Run Update:
We are absolutely overwhelmed with the amazing generosity and far reaching impact of this community. With your help, we were able to surpass our fundraising goal and bring in just over $70,000 IN PROFIT following the Fun Run!!!! This money goes directly back to our schools and we are so anxious for the amazing contributions we will be able to make this upcoming year. On behalf of the entire PTO Board, we wish to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for all those who helped, donated, and promoted this amazing event!!!!
Upcoming November Events:
Entire Month of November - Stop & Shop Reusable Bags- Mention the PTO and a $1 of every purchase goes back to the PTO!
Entire Month of November - Grab a homemade Wrentham Sign for you or a gift for someone else. See Flyer Attached.
11/8 - Hoedown Dance- All Roderick students-November 8th - 6:30-8:00 pm. Grab your partner – the famous Hoedown Dance for Roderick students is soon! We are in need of volunteers. See link below to find out more about ways you can help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044CA4A72FA5F58-45418075-hoedown?useFullSite=true#/
11/14 - BJs Brewery Fundraiser. Take your family out to eat and support the Wrentham PTO. See attached flyer for more information.
11/18 - Pea Poddery Fundraiser 5-7pm for students and adults. $35 per person. See flyer attached for more information. Sign Up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA5AC23A0FDC25-52241257-pottery?useFullSite=true#/
11/18 - INTRODUCING A NEW INITIATIVE…..THE WRENTHAM PTO CUT UPS where we will get together to assist the teachers and staff with cutting, laminating, copying, and anything else we can do to make their day a little easier. First meeting will be November 18th. See flyer attached for more info.
Upcoming Events
12/8 - Providence Bruins Group Outing at 3:05pm - Tickets are $25/person (See Flyer Attached)
Debevino Winery - Parent’s night out. Stay tuned for more information.
CHER! - The PTO is once again securing group discount tickets at Providence Performing Arts Center to see Cher, the musical about her life. The show is Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $41.00 all fees included and you can choose seating in Orchestra or First Dress Balcony. Join us for a fun night out - friends and family are welcome.
Committee Sign up
If you were unable to attend our first meeting and would like to join any of our available committees please see our sign up sheet for all of our events. Your help in planning these events are crucial to their success!
Ongoing Fundraisers
Minted
Purchase your holiday cards at minted and use the promo code FUNDRAISEWRENTHAM and receive 20% off your minted items (excluding fine art prints). Minted will then donate 15% of net sales associated with the promo code back to the Wrentham PTO!!!
Box Tops
Help us earn money for our schools each month by downloading the Box Tops app, select Wrentham Public Schools as your school and scan your digital or paper receipts after shopping. It’s that easy! Please see the link below for more on this and to scan the QR code and download the app to start using today!
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ats78z1R96V1gV5r43IjAmhVCVML
Baystate Textile Bin
Do you have any old clothing, towels, linens or other textiles laying around your house that you are looking to donate? Drop them at our 2 bins located in the Delaney parking lot. Wrentham PTO receives a rebate each month from Bay State Textiles based on the amount of textiles donated. So far this year the PTO has raised over $800 to help our schools! See link below for more information and what items are accepted. No books should be placed in the bins. https://www.baystatetextiles.com/what-we-do-dont-accept/
Please join us at our December meeting on December 9th at 7:00 pm in the Roderick School library. All are welcome with no commitment to help!
Wrentham Elementary PTO Board
Heather Townsend & Laurel Smith - Co-Presidents
Charesse Blood - Corresponding Secretary
Andrea Murphy - Secretary
Mandi Kesmetis - Treasurer
We are so excited to announce some amazing fundraisers and social events coming up!
Adult Musical Bingo
Tickets are 60% sold!! Get yours today. Are you ready to
name your favorite tunes, win some great bingo prizes, eat
amazing food donated by the The Gavel Public House
and Parker's Pub, and support the Wrentham Public
Schools? Come join us at musical bingo on 11/22. $40
per person includes professional musical bingo caller,
food, and fun! Cash bar available (cash only). Bingo runs
7:00-10:00. Come warm up with a drink and food at 6 and stay
from 10:00-11:00 for a dance party!
The WEST experience auction will be LIVE this night
(available in person and online)
21 plus event. You do NOT need to be a parent to attend.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Need labels??
Winter is coming...that means snow gear! It's a great time to
invest in Mabel's Labels for your kiddos! WEST has partnered
with Mabel’s Labels so if you place an order WEST will receive
20% back to go towards educational grants for the Wrentham
Elementary schools. The labels hold up well in the dishwasher
for water bottles and more too.
Follow the link and search for Wrentham Elementary Schools
Trust to order.
https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support
Holiday Shopping Experience – and LOCAL!
The new Wrentham Mercantile has generously offered to host
a sip and shop on Thursday, November 8th from 5:30-8:00 PM
and donate 10% of their proceeds to WEST! Start your
holiday shopping early and shop their unique selection of
decor, handmade gifts and vintage items! Grab a friend or two
and come along for a drink and some shopping fun, all while
benefiting the Wrentham Elementary Schools!
Coming soon!
- November - FUNDrive
- December – Shining Stars
- January – Adult Trivia night 1/31
- March – Spelling Bee 3/6
Contact us!
Email: info@wrenthamwest.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrentham.west/
Facebook: WEST - Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust
Website: www.wrenthamwest.org
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
National PTA 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar
Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust (WEST)
Wrentham Community Resources for New Families
Wrentham Youth Baseball & Softball
Wrentham & Plainville Girl Scouts
Wrentham & Plainville Religious Education
Hockomock YMCA: School’s Out Program (Before & After School Care)