Sippican Weekly Overview!

Dear Sippican School Families,

Can you believe it's already May? The weeks are certainly flying by! We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible effort and focus our students demonstrated this past week as they tackled the Math MCAS. It was inspiring to witness their dedication and perseverance during these important assessments. We are so proud of the hard work they put in, and we appreciate your support in preparing them for this challenge.

Looking forward, this coming week holds a special adventure for our sixth-grade students. They will be heading off for their much-anticipated trip to Camp Burgess. We know this will be a fantastic opportunity for them to bond, learn in a new environment, and create some unforgettable memories. We are confident it will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Your partnership in your children's education is invaluable to us. We deeply appreciate your continued support, which plays such a crucial role in the positive learning environment we strive to create at Sippican School. As we move further into this lovely spring season, we are excited about the many more opportunities for growth and discovery that lie ahead for our students.

Thank you once again for your dedication and involvement. We hope you all have a restful and enjoyable weekend.

Sincerely,

Principal Dessert and

Assistant Principal Thomas

Our Mission Statement:

The mission of our school district is to inspire all students to think, learn, and care. Sippican School is committed to fostering a respectful, responsible, and kind learning environment. We've launched the "3 to Be" initiative to remind our community of these important values.

"Sippican 3 to Be"

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Thank you to all who have signed up or donated to help with this Tuesday's event! Please drop off any perishable food items by 9 am on Tuesday, May 6.

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Camp Burgess - Grade 6

All medications must be dropped off with the Nurse on Tuesday, May 6 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm.

All students must be dropped off with gear at 8:30 am on Wednesday May 7 at the Spring Street entrance. All students must bring a lunch and backpack for the first day.

Please find the packing list attached.

Sign-Up for Upcoming Field Trips

See your Boosterthon dollars at work with these upcoming field trips!! All chaperones must have a CORI on-file. Please visit the front office with your license to complete an application.

Grade 1 - Buttonwood Park Zoo

Students: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-1st-grade-field-trip-to-buttonwood-park-zoo

Chaperones: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-chaperone-for-buttonwood-park-zoo

Grade 2: Lloyd Center

Students: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-grade-2-field-trip-to-the-lloyd-center-for-the-environment

Chaperone: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-chaperone-for-the-lloyd-center-for-the-environment

Grade 3: Plimoth/Patuxet

Students: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-3rd-grade-field-trip-to-plimoth-patuxet-the-mayflower-ii

Chaperones: Closed

Grade 4: Cape Cod Natural History Museum

Students: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-4th-grade-field-trip-to-cape-cod-museum-of-natural-history

Chaperones: https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/2025-chaperone-for-cape-cod-museum-of-natural-history

We are looking for volunteers from our school community to serve on the District Wellness Committee. Please complete this form by May 9th if you are interested!

We are happy to announce our continued partnership with the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative (SMEC) in offering another Community Talks presentation. Please join us for a FREE virtual training with nationally recognized speaker Sarah Ward. This workshop is perfect for parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

"Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills"
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)

Don't miss this opportunity to learn simple tools that make a big difference! Click here to register!

A steering committee through the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) was formed to develop a Digital Equity Plan in order to enable Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester an opportunity to leverage regional resources. Take the Digital Equity Survey here: https://mbicx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxTlMGFVF8KjigC

Johann Sebastian Bach

Brandenburg Concerto #2, third movement

Brandenburg concerto #2

To ensure the safety and smooth operation of our dismissal and absent procedures, please take note of the following:

Changes to Dismissal:

• For any changes to your child's dismissal routine, please contact Sippican Secretary, Shari Pacheco via email at sharipacheco@oldrochester.org or by phone at 508-748-0100 ext 6302.
• Please notify us of any dismissal changes no later than 2:30 PM. We understand that unexpected situations can arise, but this timeframe helps us manage the dismissal process efficiently.

• To report an absence, particularly due to illness, please contact Sippican School Nurse, Karen Bertram via email at karenbertram@oldrochester.org or by phone at 508-748-0100 ext 6306.

Important Note: Please do not send emails to Mrs. Rego as she no longer works at Sippican School.

Your cooperation and adherence to these procedures are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support in keeping our students safe and accounted for.

Project GROW was established to provide high-quality pre-schooling to children in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester.

The program aims to provide children with a part-day, high-quality preschool experience in a public school setting and an inclusive learning environment for children with special needs.

The program is be offered at three district schools:

• Sippican Elementary School, Marion (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

• Center School, Mattapoisett (8:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.)

• Rochester Memorial School, Rochester (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

The program consists of two section of classes:

• Tuesday and Thursday ($2,520/year)

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday ($3,780/year)

All classes follow the ORR public school calendar.

This four-hour program is open to all children residing in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester who will be 3 years of age before Sept. 1, 2025.

Parents and guardians are reminded that they are responsible for providing transportation to and from the program each day.

Each preschool class is staffed by a certified teacher and assistant. The program aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and follows the High/Scope curriculum.

For more information or to register your child for the program, click here.

May 6th- Staff Appreciation sponsored by VASE

May 7th - May 9 - Grade 6 Camp Burgess

May 8th - Marion School Committee Meeting

May 9th Grade 2 Field Trip - Lloyd Center

May 12th & 13th - Crocodile River Music Workshops -All grades sponsored by VASE

May 14th - Grade 4 Field Trip - Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

May 14th - School Concert

May 15th & May 16th - 5th Grade MCAS STE

May 16th - Grade 3 Field Trip - Mayflower /Plimouth Patuxet

May 19th & 22nd - Kindergarten Screening

May 20th - Grade 1 Buttonwood Park Zoo

May 26th - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)

May 30th - ORRHS Graduates visit Sippican

June 3rd - Grade 6 - Silvershell Beach

June 5th & 6th - PK-6 Field Day

June 10th - Band Blast

June 11th - Grade 6 Graduation and Breakfast starting at 9:30

June 11th - Last day of school

The 2025-2026 School Calendar was approved by the Joint School Committee earlier this month. We are grateful for the feedback received from stakeholders and the school committees' collaboration to approve next year's calendar. View the calendar here.

Tuesday, April 29th - Grades 3 & 4 - MATH

Wednesday, April 30th - Grades 3 & 4 - MATH

Thursday, May 1st - Grades 5 & 6 - MATH

Friday, May 2nd - Grades 5 & 6 - MATH

Thursday, May 15th - Grade 5 - STE

Friday, May 16th - Grade 5 - STE

A student may carry or keep a cell phone or Smartwatch in his/her backpack if authorized by the school office. The phone or Smartwatch must be shut off and kept in the child’s locker/backpack and may be used only for emergency or unusual circumstances as agreed by parents and administration. The phone or Smartwatch may not be used to receive or send messages anytime during school hours or on school buses. Student phones or Smartwatches used to make, or receive, unauthorized calls during school hours, or on a bus, will be confiscated by the school administration or the bus driver.

Jr. Scholar Card Spotlight: Providence Children’s Museum

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to ensure that our school community remains informed and connected. To help us maintain accurate attendance records and provide the best possible support to your child, we kindly ask that you notify the school office or the nurse 508-748-0100 x 6306 if your child is absent for the day due to illness.

Please leave a message with the following information:

• Student's Name:
• Teacher's Name:
• Reason for Absence: (e.g., illness, doctor's appointment)
• Expected Return Date:

Thank you for your cooperation!

All of our schools continue to use Raptor Technology for all visitors entering our buildings.

All visitors and volunteers are required to have a valid driver’s license or Massachusetts issued identification card to be scanned-in upon entering the building for any reason. CORI checks are required for any parent/guardian volunteers and are available in the main office of your student's school.

Although one lunch each day and one breakfast each day are free this year, we still need families to complete the free and reduced lunch application forms. These forms need to be completed every year. The online forms can be found by using this link: orrschoolmeals.com

• Breakfast is served each day starting at 8:30 AM

• One breakfast and one lunch are free for all students this year.

• Additional milk, drinks or snacks can be purchased for a fee.

• Snacks range from $1.00 to a $1.50

• Milk costs .65 cents (Please note that students will need to pay for milk if they bring their own lunch.)

• Assorted Drinks range from $1.00 to a $1.75

• 2nd Breakfast: $1.75

• 2nd Lunch: $3.50

Just a reminder that students do have a snack each day. The snacks need to be packed separately from their lunch and need to be free from peanuts/tree nuts. All school lunches are peanut free and we do have an allergy table in the cafeteria. If you have any questions regarding allergies, please reach out to our school nurse, Mrs. Bertram.

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