Delaney School Monthly Newsletter
October 2024 Issue
Dear Delaney School Families,
We have had a terrific start to the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you all for your cooperation in helping to make the start to our year safe and successful.
Students and teachers have settled into their daily routines, and the classes are invested in learning. We are all respectful, responsible, and ready to learn each and every day in the Delaney School.
The Delaney staff members were happy to see so many of you at Curriculum Night last month. Thank you for taking the time to meet the teachers and learn about curriculum expectations for your children. Children do best when parents and teachers work collaboratively to support them in their academic journey. If you were unable to attend, please be sure to follow up with your child’s classroom teacher.
In our ongoing efforts to improve family attendance at our annual curriculum night, we are seeking your feedback. Please take this brief annonymous survey to help us improve curriculum night in the future. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to read through this month's Delaney School Newsletter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Miss Kathleen Maloney
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 7
PTO Meeting
Roderick Library @ 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 9
Destination Imagination Information Meeting
Delaney Conference Room @ 7:00 PM
For more information email Mrs. DeVore at diwrentham@gmail.com.
Friday, October 11
11:30 Dismissal
Professional Development Day
Monday, October 14
No School
Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday, October 15
School Committee Meeting
Roderick Library @ 7:00 PM
Friday, October 18
Trunk or Treat
Delaney School Parking Lot
Wednesday, October 23
Delaney School Pictures
Friday, October 25
WPS Fun Run
Sweatt Field
Delaney Parking Lot Reminders
Please see the important safety information regarding the arrival and dismissal procedures at the Delaney School.
Cell phones should not be used while in the parking lot.
Window placards for afternoon dismissal can be requested by emailing Mrs. Goddard at goddardj@wrenthamschools.org.
Drop-off Locations
Students in K and grade 1 should be dropped off along the path behind the playground.
Students in grades 2 and 3 should be dropped off in front of the Janelli Annex.
Families with students at both ends of the building may drop off students in font of the Delaney; however, we encourage families to now drop off along the path behind the playground to help ensure student safety.
All students must enter and exit vehicles through the driver’s side of the vehicle.
If your child needs assistance with his/her seatbelt, this would be a great time to help them practice and build their independence. Parents may pull forward to the visitor spots if necessary in order to help students with seatbelts. Please contact me directly if you have any questions at maloneyk@wrenthamschools.org.
School Pictures Information
We are excited to announce that we will be using Coffee Pond Photography for school pictures this year. Delaney pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 23. Order forms and additional information will be sent home with students soon.
After School Enrichment
Fall Afterschool Enrichment Classes begin the week of October 7th and will run through the week of November 18th. Class information can be found on our WPS website under Families - School & Community Events. Please contact Mrs. McGuire at mcguirel@wrenthamschools.org with any questions or concerns.
Health Office Request
The Delaney Health Office is in need of girls gently used leggings (size 5-12) and boys sweats (size 5-12).
Bus Reminders
SEL Updates from the Counselors
Our second and third grade students will be receiving a review of the Zones of Regulation. This skill/concept has been extremely valuable in supporting students in all areas of the school building. It has been very exciting to see/hear our current grade 2 and 3 students use the language and make personal connections during our classroom lessons.
We have been spending time with many of our Delaney students at lunch and recess. We will be starting our lessons with Kindergarten the week of 10/15 and First grade will begin the week of 10/21. We are looking forward to getting started. We will be teaching SEL Lessons to our K and 1 students every other week until the end of May!
SEPAC Information
PTO Updates and Information
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.
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.
Upcoming October Events:
Custodial Workers’ Day- October 2
We will be celebrating our amazing custodians! In addition to a gift that we will be providing, please be sure to have your children write a note to our custodians to show your appreciation!
Glenn Gillespie, Rob Donnelly, Rick Wood, Mike Hickey, Luis Bevilacqua, Ben Morse, and Joe McGuire
Chateau Restaurant Fundraiser - 10/8
Take your family out to eat and a portion of your check will be donated to the PTO. No cooking for you and a donation to our amazing school community - sounds like a win/win! Check our facebook page for updates and details. The Chateau is located at 466 King Street, Franklin MA.
Rhode Island Football Club vs. London United - 10/13
Enjoy a night of Soccer with the Rhode Island FC at the Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, RI starting at 4:00pm. Buy tickets here!
Fun Run
This is our BIGGEST Fundraiser of the year! This year, our entire school is raising funds for field trips, teacher resources, and enrichment programs. Our goal is to raise $60,000 to help cover the cost of all the amazing things that we do for the schools over the year.
Registration opened
Event Kick off – October 16th - 25th
Main event – October 25th This event is the Wrentham Fun Run….families are welcome to attend at Sweatt Field. More details to follow.
Here’s how you can support this event:
Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
Share information about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
Give a donation, if you are able. All corporate matches we keep 100% profit!
Delaney School Trunk Or Treat – 10/18 (Delaney Students Only)
Trunks wanted! Be the first to join our annual tradition at the Delaney School. Decorate your trunk and help hand out candy and other fun items. Will you win the best tricked-out trunk? Let’s find out! More information on the event to follow.
Hoedown Dance- All Roderick students-November 8th
Grab your partner – the famous Hoedown Dance for Roderick students is soon! Help plan the event or volunteer that night. Watch for more info as the event is coordinated.
Committee Sign up
If you were unable to attend our first meeting and would like to join 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!
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/
Please join us at our October meeting on October 7th 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 Updates and Information
We are so excited to announce some of the amazing events that we have planned throughout the year! Our raised funds go directly towards curriculum-based school needs, as well as saving for the future requests of our schools. Thank you so much for your continued support! We have allocated $35k to be spent this year for our amazing schools.
Musical Bingo: Come join us for a fun night of musical bingo to support WEST and the Wrentham Public Schools. Our professional bingo caller will get you grooving and singing! Food, Auction, Prizes and Cash Bar. 21 plus event. You do NOT need to be a parent to attend. Tickets will go on sale in early October. Event date is November 22nd and located at the American Legion.
Fall Online Auction: Our fall auction will include amazing prizes such as lunch with the Principals, a car ride to school with Cruiser, a DJ lunch with the Principals and MORE! This will run in conjunction with our musical bingo event.
Adult Trivia Night: Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at our exciting Trivia Night Fundraiser! Gather your friends for a lively evening filled with brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and a chance to win fabulous prizes—all while supporting a great cause. Event date is January 31st and located at the American Legion.
Future Events: In addition to the above, we will be highlighting our staff once again with Shining Stars, hosting the 2nd annual Spelling Bee in the Spring, along with other announcements to come!
Contact us!!
Email: info@wrenthamwest.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrentham.west/
Facebook: WEST - Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust
Website: www.wrenthamwest.org