Sheffield Spotlight
May 17, 2024
GMRSD Elementary Science Night at Gill Elementary School
Thank you to Jeanne Powers, Jenay Haskins, Zoe Neeley and all the staff volunteers for making a first annual science night a success! I should out to Rocky from Kuzmeskus for getting our families to the event safely!
Hillcrest Spring Festival
All Hillcrest and Sheffield students are invited to the HES spring festival this Sunday, May 19 fro 11 - 2. We hope to see you there!
Piti Theater Company Returns to Sheffield
Thank you to Ms. Pelis for bringing the Piti Theater Company to Sheffield Elementary School for the fourth year in a row! Ms. Pelis applied for and received the STARS grant and a Mass. Cultural Council grant which allowed them to return again this spring.
Director Jonathan Mirin is working with all 2nd and 3rd graders on improv. Students are engaged with Jonathan's clever 'in-the-present-moment' style while at the same time learned some basic theater skills.
Thank you Piti Theater and Ms. Pelis for this incredible opportunity! We can't wait to see your final performances later this month!
Green Team projects - Thank you Nurse Billie and Mr. Gammell
A huge thank you Nurse Billie and her husband Mr. Gammell. Nurse Billie secured a grant, which allowed the Green Team to build and install some garden beds. Grade 5 student, Brenna, donated some fruit and vegetable seeds which were planted and placed in a sunny spot in the cafeteria for all Sheffield student to watch them grow before they are transplanted in the new garden beds. Nurse Billie plans to acquire addional grants which will allow us to continue to create a beautful outdoor learning classroom.
Grade 5 Student Council Members work on Shoe Tying with Grade 2 students
During morning meetings this week, the 5th grade student council members worked on shoe tying with the Grade 2 students. All had fun demonstrating how they tie their "shoes" (with their egg carton). Grade 2 students will continue practicing for the remainder of the school year in hopes that all students will know how by the end of the school year!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to the Friends of Sheffield for your special treats. We loved our donuts and coffee from Stout Pigeon Coffee and our delicious lunch from Great Falls Harvest! We appreciate all that you have done for the staff and students this school year!
Friends of Sheffield (FOS)
Field Day
📢 Calling all Sheffield caregivers! 📢
PE teacher, Liz Tyler, is gearing up for an amazing Field Day on Tuesday, June 4th, and needs your help to make it unforgettable! 🎉 If you can spare some time to be part of the fun, please sign up as a volunteer: https://forms.gle/zPcXL4W36tVLdL9A6 All volunteers will need a CORI check which is good for 3 years in the district. If you need a CORI form, you can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwoL2BRG2KY37iCrgdXbneCm9dRvWztx/ You will also need to provide a copy of your driver's license. That information can be dropped off at the main office, or it can be emailed to Tara McCarthy: Tara.McCarthy@gmrsd.org. The cut off date to have your CORI check performed is Friday, May 31st. If you do not get a CORI check, you will not be allowed to volunteer.
Additionally, Liz has plans to create a backyard dunk tank! 💦 The project costs a total of $202.85. FOS has secured a partial donation of $100 from Home Depot, but we need your help to make the rest of it a reality. If you're able to contribute, cash and check donations can be dropped off at the main office or you can donate via Venmo: https://tinyurl.com/yc5k9krn Let's make this Field Day one to remember!
Bingo for Books
We hope everyone who attended Bingo for Books had a great time! Many thanks to Susan King for loaning us her stage and equipment. We appreciate Stephanie Lofland for running the bingo board and Hendo for being an awesome bingo caller. Our event would not have run smoothly without you! We also need to thank the following local businesses for donating gift cards to our final bonus round: Cinemark, Arizona Pizza, FunHub, Interskate 91 and Pinz Bowl! Bingo for Books would not have been possible without the support of the following local business sponsors: Judd Wire, C and C Hillside Farms, Shumway Painting Company, The Imaginary Bookshop, Greenfield Savings Bank, Montague Village Store, and Lively Builders.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Many thanks to all the families who donated money to help provide Stout Pigeon's coffee service and donuts to the teachers and staff Monday, May 6th. We were also able to provide a well deserved catered lunch from Great Falls Harvest on Thursday, May 9th. The teachers and staff work so hard, and we truly hope they feel treated. They deserve it!
Friends of Sheffield
Upcoming Programs at Montague Public Libraries
Save the Date!
IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:
Sunday, May 19 from 11- 2 pm - Hillcrest Spring Festival (SES students are welcome too!)
Wednesday, May 22 during lunches - Annual Picnic BBQ by the cafe team (Students can bring a towel or blanket to sit on - weather permitting)
Friday, May 24 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
Monday, May 27 - No School
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, May 31 from 9 am - 2 pm -Grade 3 field trip to Historic Deerfield
Friday, May 31 time TBD -Grade 5 step up day at GFMS
Monday, June 3 -Grade 5 Old Deerfield History Labs
Tuesday, June 4 - Sheffield Field Day
Wednesday, June 5 from 9:15 - 1:15 pm - Grade 2 field trip to Fish Ladder/GF Discovery Center/Unity Park
Thursday, June 6 from 8:45 am - 2 pm - Grade 4 field trip to Springfield Museums
Thursday, June 6 from 10:40 am - 1:20 pm - Grade 5 field trip to the French King Bowling
Friday, June 7 from 9:30 am - Grade 5 Step Up Day Celebration