Doyon News

I hope that you all enjoyed the long weekend! While the weather was mostly rainy, my hope is that you were able to rest and enjoy time as families. Students returned to school on Wednesday eager to participate in all the learning activities that awaited them. Learners quickly returned to routines and reconnected with teachers and peers. While our week was short, it was certainly full of fun!

Students in grade two participated in Mini-Movement Workshops coordinated by our wonderful third grade teacher, Mrs. Welch. A big thank you to our community partners for joining us here at school to lead our students in movement. Our monthly School Council meeting was held on Wednesday evening. We discussed our School Improvement Plan and areas of focus for the 2024-2025 school year. That same evening, our FRIES team joined us at school to discuss the good work that can be done to offer resources and support to students and teachers. Thank you to the many who choose to participate in growing our community.

A group of students participating in a public speaking class at the Ipswich High School joined us at the Doyon school on Friday. A big thank you to the High School for being present at school to collaborate with our elementary learners. I am grateful that we learn within a collaborative PreK to 12 structure, so that connections can be fostered amongst all learners in our school community.

Please be sure to review updates in this edition of the Doyon News and, as always, reach out if you need anything.

Warmly,

Mr. Whitehouse-Mullen

Our C.A.R.E.S. (Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, and Self-Control) work continues. The focus of October is Cooperation. Students are working collaboratively to explore ways in which they can work together to problem-solve and grow. If you are interested in learning more about C.A.R.E.S., here is a great resource. Thank you for taking a moment to learn about this important part of our curriculum work!

Harvest Day at the Doyon School will be celebrated on October 31st! Many fall holidays are for treats and fun, but ou focus will also include a C.A.R.E.S. component. We will be collecting non-perishable food items in support of our community food pantry, Open Door. Please send in with your child(ren) if you can, items for our Harvest Basket located in the front lobby. Our students will donate to the Open Door on 10/31 our "harvest!" Thank you in advance!

I am happy to announce that the library will be open to students on Friday mornings from 8:00-8:40! Students can come to the library before school to read, draw, play with Legos, code, or work on a STEAM project. If your child would like to attend, please sign up here. Space is limited to 15 students per week. The Sign-Up Genius will be updated weekly in the Doyon News for the upcoming Friday. If you are signing up siblings, please sign up one child per slot.

Reach out to me at thohenstein@ipsk12.net with any questions. Thank you!

Mrs. Bendezu is offering open hours in the art room from 8:00 am-8:40 am on Thursday mornings. Students can come to the art room before school to work on unfinished projects. If your child would like to attend please sign up here. Space is limited to 10 students. If you are signing up siblings, please sign up one child per slot. Please email hbendezu@ipsk12.net with any questions

Hello Doyon Families!

Well, the upset stomachs continue here at Doyon-mostly in the younger grades. I am seeing this as very quick (less than 24 hours) with vomiting only a few times, recovering fairly quickly, but persistent tiredness.

Treatment is supportive care: offering very small amounts of fluids and advancing diet as tolerated, but keeping their diet bland. The biggest thing to watch for is signs of dehydration.

Students can return to school when they are fever free for 24 hours and when they are generally feeling better, which in this case means they can keep down fluids/foods and have enough energy.

Please let me know as I try to track illnesses we are seeing at school.

Stay healthy!

Mary

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Mary Sforza, RN, MSN, NCSN

Doyon School Nurse

(ph) 978-356-5506 ext 111

FRIES’ wrapping paper fundraiser, which will help fund school programming in the second half of the school year, began Wednesday, October 16. and runs through Wednesday, October 30. FRIES has partnered with Meadow Farms, a Massachusetts-based fundraising company that sells holiday needs, Kringle Candles and Gertrude Hawk Chocolates (the smidgens are amazing.) Participation is completely optional. You may register to sell here: https://portal.meadowfarms.com/?page=authSignup&groupid=1032672

On Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. children's author, Lori Haskins Houran, will read from her book (co-authored with Donna Gephart). She will be sharing the second book from the Welcome to the Woofmore series,The Woofmore is not Haunted. This is a great program for caregivers with Kindergarteners through grade 3.

Lori Haskins Houran recently met with Winthrop second graders at the library and it was delightful! She answered lots of questions and asked for some ideas from them for future books in the series.

The library will provide refreshments and Halloween crafts.

Registration is recommended. Click here to register for Lori Haskins Houran The Woofmore is Not Haunted event: register for author visit

Woofmore books will be available for purchase and for the author to sign!

• Tuesday, October 29: DEEP Classes Begin
  

• Tuesday, November 5th: Photo Retake Day

• Monday, November 11: No School – Veterans Day

• Wednesday, November 20: Student Leadership Team Kick-Off (3:00 to 4:00 PM)

• Wednesday, November 20: Kindergarten Conferences, No School for Kindergarten Students