Spring Street School

October 7th~School Committee Meeting 6pm MSHS Learning Commons

October 10th~SSS Curriculum Night (6:00-6:30 PreK)(6:30-7:00 K)

October 14th~Columbus Day- No School

October 15th~PTO Sponsored Boosterthon Fun Run (Kindergarten)

October 16th~PTO Sponsored Boosterthon Fun Run (PreK)

October 23rd~1/2 Day of School, Dismissal at 11:30

October 24th~Principal Coffee Hour @ 1:30 (details below)

October 30th~ School Council Meeting @ 2:45

Check out the NEW Mud Kitchen at the Spring Street School - Preschool had so much fun playing and exploring in the new mud kitchen! Thank you to Mr. Keeley for building it!!!

One amazing feature of the mud kitchen is the 2 working spouts! Teachers can fill the white buckets with water and the children can turn the spout on and off to get water!

What will my child be learning about this year? What does a typical day look like? These are some of the questions that will be answered at curriculum night. Parents and guardians (not students) are invited to attend this event. Important topics of curriculum and expectations for the year will be addressed. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

6:00-6:30 Pre-K

6:30-7:00 Kindergarten

• Please enter through the Spring Street School Entrance and head directly to your child's classroom.

What is ST Math?

ST Math is an interactive, computer-based math program that helps students learn math in a fun and engaging way. Instead of relying on traditional math problems, ST Math uses visual puzzles to teach important math concepts.

The program follows a character named JiJi, a friendly penguin, as students solve puzzles to help JiJi move forward. These puzzles encourage students to think critically, problem-solve, and understand the "why" behind math concepts, rather than just memorizing formulas. ST Math is designed to build a deeper understanding of math, helping students gain confidence and improve their math skills step by step.

Since it’s self-paced, students can work at their own speed and teachers can monitor their progress to provide support where needed.

The 1st Principal Coffee Hour with Mrs. Goulet will be on Thursday October 24 @ 1:30 pm. Participants will need to check into the Main Office, so please bring a picture ID. We hope to see you there but if you are not able to attend you can attend virtually through a Google Meet. The Link will be shared before the meeting.

We are looking for parent volunteers to be part of our Spring Street School Improvement Council. Monthly meetings will be held after school. Please reach out to Mrs. Ellis at mellis@wbridgewater.com if interested.

Preschool Information for the 2024-2025 School year is available. Please reach out to Mrs. Ellis at mellis@wbridgeater.com for more information!

Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and self-expression. Inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, it encourages children to "make their mark" and celebrate their unique talents. On Dot Day, students participate in activities that inspire them to be brave, try new things, and express themselves through art, music, writing, and more. It's a fun way for kids to build confidence in their creative abilities and understand that even the smallest "dot" can lead to something wonderful!

Recognizing National School Lunch Week, October 14-18.

Learning is tough work—and kids need fuel if they’re going to learn! That’s why a healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW), this annual observance has promoted the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has both in and out of the classroom. Today, the National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. Not only does it reduce childhood hunger, but it also supports American agriculture. We hope your student chooses to participate!

Look for special activities in the cafeteria that week!

Farm to School! We are partnering again this year with C.N. Smith Farm, Langwater Farm, and Vineyard Farm to provide fresh and local fruits and vegetables for our school meals and at test testing events in the cafeteria. The list includes local corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, potatoes, red and yellow beets, lettuce, carrots, and of course several varieties of apples! The RLM school garden harvested butternut squash to be served district-wide!

Monthly Menus - Click on WB Food Services to find October's lunch and breakfast menus. Both meals are free to all students!

Field Trip Lunches- Interested in saving time and money? Let your student's School Nutrition Staff pack a lunch for any upcoming field trips. It's free! Order forms (or links to a Google Form) are typically sent to parents/guardians.

Food Assistance- Project Bread Food Source Hotline , West Bridgewater Food Pantry.

Positions available- Great at social media and interested in food photography? There is a stipend available for an individual to promote our School Nutrition program on social media. Hours are very flexible and variable but the applicant will need to be available during the day.

We are also looking for cafeteria substitutes!

Questions, concerns, suggestions? Contact Ann Marie Grinder, Food Service Director at agrinder@wbridgewater.com or (508)894-1220.

NEW BUILDING USE ONLINE PORTAL

We are pleased to announce that we have a new online portal for building and athletic space use requests. For more information, visit https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/page/building-use-requests

Join us on October 8th at 7:00 PM for our PTO meeting at RLM

Save the dates: Upcoming Boosterthon Fun Run

Key Dates to Remember:

💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/03/2024

👟 Event Day – 10/15/2024 @ 10:00 ( Kindergarten ) 10/16/2024 @ 10:00 ( Preschool )

Stay connected on facebook @WBridgewaterPTO

West Bridgewater PTO Families,

We are excited to announce the kickoff of our West Bridgewater Fun Run fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $45,000 to enhance our school’s resources and provide our students with the best possible educational experience.

This year we are raising funds for classroom enrichment and programming.

We encourage all families to…

1️⃣ Sign up TODAY at MyBooster.com.

2️⃣ Share about our fundraiser with friends and family.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - Please scan your shopping receipts! Every little bit helps our school! The program transitioned to a new digital format. You can now scan your shopping receipts from any store (like Market Basket, Trucchi’s, Target, Walmart, CVS, etc.) to earn money for our school. Download the app today or send your receipts to school. We are happy to scan them for you!

Keitha Goulet

Principal

Email: kgoulet@wbridgewater.com
Website: https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/spring-street
Location: 2 Spring St, West Bridgewater, MA, USA
Phone: 508-894-1233
Facebook: facebook.com/SpringStreetSchool
Twitter: @SpringStreet_WB