OHS Weekly Wag 🐾
Woofin' it with Principal Wells Week #11, November 3, 2024
This Week at OHS...
Halloween Learning and Fun!
4th Grade
Practicing Math Facts with a Game of Halloween Blooket
Taking advantage of the beautiful weather...
5th Grade Halloween STEM Challenges
Students had to design and create a tool that would help them collect the most candy at the annual Halloween Pinata Game.
Students had to design and build a scale to measure the weights of different candies.
6th Grade
Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse in Science
ELA Halloween Challenges
Math
Mattapoisett Lion's Club 2024 Peace Poster Contest Winners
From left to right…1st place Marion Sivil, 2nd place Will Kanaly, 3rd place Yonathan Coffey, Honorable Mention Jillian Bonnell
All students received a Barnes and Noble gift card, and Marion Sivil's artwork, which won first place, will advance to the next round of the international competition.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Tuesday, November 5th:
No School- Professional Development Day for Teachers
Wednesday, November 6th:
Concert Band 7:45-8:40
Center Stage Kids 3:00-4:00
Math Olympiad 3:00-4:00
Sportfit 3:00-4:00
PTA Meeting via Zoom 7:00 pm (Zoom link emailed separately)
Thursday, November 7th:
4th Grade Instrument Lessons- Don't forget your instruments!
Concert Band 7:45-8:40
Robotics 3:00-4:00
Upcoming Dates
November 5 - No School - Professional Development Day
November 6 - PTA @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm via Zoom (link will be emailed to families)
November 11 - No School - Veterans' Day
November 14- Picture Retakes
November 22- Term 1 marking period closes
November 27- Early Release @ 12:20 pm, lunches served
November 28 and 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
December 6- Term 1 Report Cards Issued
December 19- Winter Chorus Concert 1:45 pm and 5:00 pm
April 3 and 4- Grade 6 ELA MCAS
April 8 and 9- Grade 5 ELA MCAS
April 10 and 11- Grade 4 ELA MCAS
May 6 and 7- Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 8 and 9- Grade 6 Math MCAS
May 13 and 14- Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 15 and 16- Grade 5 Science MCAS
PTA Corner
- We are running a fundraiser, and we need your help! We're working with Meadow Farms Fundraising, with products purchased from them directly supporting our fundraising efforts. Get started by registering here - https://portal.meadowfarms.com/?page=authSignup&groupid=1032668 Fundraiser ends 11/08 check backpacks for additional information.
- The PTA code - FUNDRAISEMATTAPOISETT is open year round with Minted.com; you save 20% off your purchase (some limitations see minted.com for details) and the PTA receives 15%.
- The PTA has an Amazon Wishlist that helps us provide for our hospitality events and teacher wish lists, check it out by visiting our website http://bit.ly/mattapoisettpta
- Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the OHS and Center book fairs. And thank you to all who supported the book fair with purchases.
- Thank you to families who attended the Family Literacy Night at Center School; it was wonderful to see so many families come and enjoy the book fair!
- Follow us on Facebook: Mattapoisett PTA
Still Collecting Donations!
Dear School Community,
The devastation in the wake of recent hurricanes is heartbreaking. Our schools’ Project 351 has partnered with the nurses in an effort to try to support families impacted from the storms. We would like to collect donations from our school families to be sent to areas in need from hurricane damage. Our hope is that helping one area allows us to make a small difference for those experiencing such unbelievably challenging times.
Donations can be dropped off at any of the schools or brought into school by your student. We will be collecting donations until November 15. Then we will be partnering with organizations driving to areas impacted by the hurricanes.
Possible Items for Donation:
Bandaids
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Antibiotic Cream
Flashlights
Poison Ivy Cream
Packs of Socks and Underwear (All sizes)
Canned soups
Pet Food (5# and 15# bags)
Chef Boyardee
Work Gloves
Can openers
Bug Spray
We appreciate you taking the time to help our students with this community service project.
Many thanks,
Project 351 Team and School Nurses
Important School Contact Information
Phone: 508-758-6241
Main Office / Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Jennifer Janicki
School Nurse: Mrs. Amy Ripley
School Adjustment Counselor: Mrs. Bethanie Grant
In addition to this newsletter, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OHSmattapoisett
You can also download the ORR Connect App to get the latest updates.
See the Mobile App Info Sheet for details on the information within our app. If you have questions, please email weareor@oldrochester.org.
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Finally, most communications to families will be emailed this year, as this is the most efficient and timely method. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive communication regarding your student via first-class mail.
Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Principal Wells
Think, Learn, Care
Email: stephaniewells@oldrochester.org
Website: https://ohs.oldrochester.org/
Location: 20 Shaw St.
Phone: 508-758-6241
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OHSmattapoisett