Dear Winthrop Families,
As the adage says, March has come in like a lion regarding the flurry of happenings at Winthrop. Spring Ace programs began on Monday with a whopping 19 offerings ranging from game clubs to art activities and gardening opportunities. We are so very thankful to all the parents and community members for volunteering their time to continue our tradition of offering after-school enrichment to students free of charge. A special thank you to Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Keenan for organizing our Spring ACE program. Their extra efforts and dedication to recruiting and organizing these programs are deeply appreciated.
Grade 2 performed their show, Cookies The Musical, under the direction of Miss Fab! We loved the special guest appearance by Mrs. Murray as a piece of bacon chased by the puppies in Ms. Shea's Class.
Today, we are honored to have author Susan Verde present to our students about her career spanning kindergarten teacher, yoga instructor, and author. Her message to the students was one of positivity and believing in yourself which aligned beautifully with our theme of the year- BELIEVE. Ask your children to tell you how her first story was inspired by her son visiting a museum. She also explained her writing process to the students which begins with an idea that turns into a rough draft and goes through many revisions. Thank you to the Winthrop FRIES for partnering with Ms. Vitale and Mrs. Maher to make today's visit possible. More information about Susan Verde can be found on her website at www.susanverde.com.
Good luck to our fourth and fifth graders tonight at Choral Fest at the Dolan Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. Please see the link to the live stream below.
Until next week,
Amy B. Sullivan, Principal
Nicki Ammison, Assistant Principal
- Wednesday, March 6th: ChoralFest, 7 PM @ Ipswich MS/HS Dolan Performing Arts Center
- Wednesday, March 6th: Finn Comm Budget Presentations, 7:30 PM @ Town Hall
- Thursday, March 7th: Preschool Screening @ Doyon ~ individually scheduled appointments
- Thursday, March 7th: Early Release PK @ 1:30, K-5 @ 1:50
- Thursday, March 7th: Free Open Door Mobile Mart @ Dismissal
- Thursday, March 7th: Grade 5 SLC Meeting, 2 -2:30 PM
- Thursday, March 7th: School Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM @ Ipswich MS/HS Ensemble Room
- Friday, March 8th: Green Team Harvest of the Month @ Lunch
Harvest Of The Month Is Cabbage
Fun Facts:
A cabbage is a good source of:
● Vitamin K - aiding in bone and brain health
● Vitamin C - powerful antioxidant for your immune system
Did you know that:
★ One cup of cabbage has 96% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin K.
★ Germans call sour cabbage sauerkraut
Babe Ruth often wore a piece of cabbage under his hat in the playing field to keep his head cool!
The Green Team will be serving:
➔ Crunchy, Sweet Green Coleslaw
◆ from Appleton Farm
◆ HERE is the recipe.
We are sharing the dates of this year's spring MCAS testing for grades 3, 4, and 5. We strive for 100% attendance on the days of testing to avoid the need for many make-up sessions which pull teachers away from their regular schedules. Please mark your calendars.
Grade 3 ELA - April 3rd and 5th
Grade 4 ELA - April 9th and 11th
Grade 5 ELA - April 8th and 10th
Grade 3 Math - April 30th and May 2nd
Grade 4 Math - May 10th and14th
Grade 5 Math - May 1st and 3rd
Grade 5 STE - May 15 and 17th
Calling all families of incoming kindergarten students! Kindergarten Roundup is the first step in the kindergarten registration process. Each year at this time we try to determine the names of children who will enter kindergarten in the Ipswich Public Schools in September. It is essential that we have these names now so that we can begin the school registration process and plan for classes.
Families of students who are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2024 should take a moment to complete a Kindergarten Roundup Form.
Please click on the link below for more information and access to the Kindergarten Roundup Form:
https://www.ipsk12.net/Page/1113
March FRIES Meeting: Join us on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30pm in the Winthrop Cafeteria for our March FRIES meeting! We would love to see new faces - we will be discussing events, fundraising ideas and more.
Open FRIES Positions: There will be three positions opening up on the FRIES board next year! The great thing about FRIES is that you can get involved in whatever capacity works for you and your family - whether it's posting on social media, updating our website, tracking our budget, coordinating events - the opportunities are endless! For more information on how to get involved and help keep our initiatives alive, please join our March meeting or email winthropschoolfries@gmail.com and one of us will be in touch!
Volunteers Needed for Winthrop Book Fair! The Winthrop Book Fair is back, and we need your help! The Book Fair is an exciting event, and it takes many hands to keep things running smoothly. Check out our Sign Up Genius and sign up for a slot if you are available.
Registration for the Children's Room Annual Summer Book Camp begins Monday, March 11 at 9 a.m.
Summer Book Camp is for rising 3rd-5th graders and meets Monday, July 8-Thursday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Campers must be able to attend all four days.
Our theme this year is the Olympics to highlight the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Each day will include stories, crafts, a snack, and outdoor games, all of which will have an Olympics connection. There is no charge for the camp.
To register, go to the library's website at www.ipswichlibrary.org and then to the events calendar. Navigate to the July calendar and to the registration links for camp on July 8. There is a different link for each grade level. Please click on the appropriate link for the grade your child will be entering in September.
Due to the volume of interest, it is likely that some kids will end up on a waiting list, but please know that sometimes spaces do open up!
Ipswich High School Environmental Club will be hosting a Lorax Movie Night on Saturday March 9th at 6:30pm in the Ipswich High School PAC. All are welcome to come to this family friendly event!
Baked goods and popcorn will be sold as concessions. Attendance is free though a $5 suggested donation is appreciated. All proceeds will go to fund the Sustainability Scholarship given to a senior who is pursuing a degree in an environmental field.
Winthrop School
Email: winthrop@ipsk12.net
Website: https://www.ipsk12.net/Domain/185
Location: 65 Central Street, Ipswich, MA, USA
Phone: 9783562976