February Updates
As we move into February, we have some exciting events planned this month that I’m thrilled to share with you! These activities will not only enrich our students’ learning experiences but also bring us together as a Roderick School community.
One highlight I’d like to invite you to is a special parent presentation featuring Lynn Lyons, renowned author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents. Lynn is a leading expert on helping families navigate stress and anxiety, particularly in children. Her practical, engaging approach has helped countless parents and educators better understand and address these important topics.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 26th at the King Philip Middle School. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insights and strategies that can support your children as they face the challenges of growing up in today’s world.
We are proud to offer this session as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering both academic and emotional success for every student. Please click here to register for this important event as I hope to see many of you there for this valuable conversation!
Thank you for your partnership in making the Roderick School a truly special place for our students to learn and grow. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or ideas to share.
All the best,
Dr. Kevin Martes
Principal
February Events
Monday February 3rd
PTO Meeting- Roderick Library, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 5th
Early Dismissal- Professional Development
Beginning Band Concert- Gibbons Gym, 7:00 PM
Friday, February 7th
Term 1 Report Cards
Monday, February 10th
School Committee Meeting- Roderick Library, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 11th
School Council Meeting- Roderick Library, 3:15 PM
Monday, February 17th- Friday, February 21st
Winter Break
Monday, February 24th- Friday, February 27th
Scholastic Book Fair and WPS Literacy Week
Tuesday, February 25th
Grade 5 Field Trip to Boston Museum of Science
Thursday, February 27th
Literacy Night- Roderick School, 5:30-7:00
Term 1 Report Cards
We are distributing Term 1 report cards via the Aspen Family Portal on Friday, February 7, after 4:00 p.m. Please click here to watch a video of how to access the report card. Prior to the report card being posted, it would be helpful if logged into the Portal to ensure you remember your login credentials. Your Login ID is your email address. If you have forgotten your password, you can set a new one by clicking the "I forgot my password" link on the Aspen Family Portal homepage. If you need support with this, please submit a request through the Aspen Family Portal Help Form.
PTO Updates
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.
Funding update:
We are SO excited to announce our biggest commitment to students and families this year……we are paying for all field trips! You read that right…all field trip admissions and transportation will be paid for. We could not do this without your support in our fundraising efforts! Here is a quick breakdown for this year so far:
● $2550 - Curriculum (Johnny K presentation & bookflix subscription)
● $400 - nurse supplies (snacks & clothing)
● $800 - Playground equipment
● $4600 - Staff appreciation (appreciation days and Roderick Staff lounge renovation)
● $7600 - Student supplies (lanyards, datebooks, folders, recorders)
● @$24,000 - field trip admissions and bussing!!
Stay tuned for more funding news!
Upcoming Events
2/3 - Cut Ups - 6:00pm Delaney Teacher’s Lounge. Help our staff by taking on some of their busy work laminating, copying and cutting! Bring your own scissors, snacks will be provided! (See flyer)
2/3 - February PTO Meeting 7:00 pm Roderick Library
2/6 - Cher Show - The PTO is once again securing group discount tickets at Providence Performing Arts Center to see The Cher Show, the musical about her life.
2/7 - Phys Ed Frenzy For Grades 2 & 3 - 6:00- 7:30 pm Gibbons Gym $10/student (see flyer)
2/24-2/28 - Scholastic Book Fair - This year the PTO has a great week planned for the annual Book Fair. The PTO will be selling raffle tickets all week for a chance to win some amazing baskets at Literacy Night to help raise money for our school’s libraries to purchase more books and supplies. We have several volunteers who have helped to put together some amazing baskets that you won’t want to miss out on!!!
2/15 - SRO Appreciation Day
2/22 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
2/21 - Red Sox tickets due! This is our BIGGEST outside social event of the year! It truly is amazing to look into the crowd and see almost 200 students and families together at Fenway. Grab your dirty water and your favorite Red Sox shirt! (See flyer)
Upcoming March Events
● 3/3 - PTO Meeting 7:00 pm Roderick Library
● 3/4 - Pizzeria Uno Restaurant Fundraiser
● 3/23 - Bowling - Grades 4-6
Future Events - Save The Date
● 4/11 - 4-6th Grade Dance
● 5/6 - Wrentham PTO Night @ Fenway Park
● 5/30 - Kindergarten & First Grade Event
● 6/9 - Pre-K Event
Ongoing Fundraisers
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/
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!!!
Committee Sign up
Please consider joining 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!
PTO commitment:
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.
Please join us at our next PTO meetings on February 3rd and March 3rd at 7pm 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
WEST Update
We are so fortunate that we have been able to raise a considerable amount of money so far this year……. and have a few more fundraising events coming up! All fundraising proceeds go to Wrentham Elementary School Trust (WEST) and will continue to fund innovative and educational programs for the Wrentham Elementary Schools. WEST has granted $35,000 to the WPS for the 2024-2025 school year! Our teachers and admin staff have been working hard to make these wonderful programs happen through WEST grants: So far $33,276 of grants have been approved. By the WEST Board. Thank you to our admin, teachers and staff for their hard work. We will be updating our website with the list of grants soon!
Spelling Bee:
WEST's 2nd Annual Spelling Bee Event - Mar 06, 2025, 5:30 PM Delaney School Gym. We are so excited to welcome back Dr. Allan Cameron, Superintendent of WPS, to host this fun event. The top op 3 teams of each grade will receive a medal, and the top team for that grade level will win $100 deposited into a Wrentham Cooperative Bank Account for each member of the winning team.
Buy a bee! : https://www.wrenthamwest.org/product-page/spelling-bee-messages
Do you have a loved one participating in the Annual WEST Sponsored Spelling Bee? For a small donation of $10, you can leave a personalized message for your speller! All messages will be printed out and displayed around the gym on the big night.
WEST Musical Bingo Fundraiser:
We had so much fun the last time….we are doing it again! Friday, 2/28 at 6 pm @ American Legion Wrentham. There will be a 50/50 Raffle and a Raffle for Playoff Celtics tickets generously donated by the Pierce Family of Wrentham!! Doors open at 6, Bingo starts at 7. 21+ Event w/ Cash Bar.
WEST Online Auction:
Our annual online auction will be happening in April. The auction will be full of summer camps, experiences and local attractions! More details to come soon.
Shining Stars:
Want to send that favorite teacher and staff member a note to tell that how much they mean to you? Shining Stars will be back in the spring - stay tuned!
Contact us!
Roderick School "On A Roll"
Instead of a traditional Honor Roll, we would like to recognize students with all 3’s and 4’s in personal development on their Term 1 Report Card. Roderick Elementary students who are "On A Roll" have shown respect to other members of the school community, were able to complete assignments both at home and in-school, and consistently accepts responsibility for choices and actions.
Roderick Students with all 3’s and 4’s in personal development on their Term 1 Report Card will receive an “On a Roll” certificate and their name will also be displayed in the Roderick Elementary School Lobby for all members of the school community to recognize their achievements and effort. Furthermore, students who are able to continue with all 3’s and 4’s in the personal development section of the report card in Term 2 will receive recognition with a certificate at the end of the school year.
Roderick Health Office Update
Students must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
Physicals-Please send in an updated physical for your student for the 2024-2025 school year.
Spring Homework Club
Homework is meant to serve as an extension of the hard work students do in school, allowing them the opportunity to further refine and build upon their knowledge. Recognizing the importance of homework completion, we have established an after school homework program here at Roderick.
Homework Club meets in the Roderick Library during the following Wednesday afternoons from 2:45—3:45 pm:
- February 26
- March 5, 12, 19, 26
- April 2, 9, 16, 30
- May 7
If you would like to sign your student up for Homework Club, please access the Roderick School Guidelines and Sign Up Form.
2025 MCAS Dates
Please see the following spring 2025 MCAS dates:
Grade 4
ELA: Thursday, April 3rd & Friday, April 4th
Math: Tuesday, May 6th & Wednesday, May 7th
Grade 5
ELA : Monday, April 7th & Tuesday, April 8th
Math: Thursday, May 8th & Friday, May 9th
Science: Thursday, May 15th & Friday, May 16th
Grade 6
ELA: Tuesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 2nd
Math: Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th
