Center School Newsletter

December 1, 2024

This week:

December 3 - Grade 1 Walking Field Trip to Mattapoisett Public Library

December 4 - PTA @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm via Zoom

December 6 - Grade 3 walking field trip to the Mattapoisett Historical Museum

December 6 - Grades 1-3 Report Cards go home with students

Second-grade engineers test and modify their designs to build seed dispersal mechanisms with long flight times.

Gordon's design had the longest 10-second flight time from the staircase balcony!

Collaborative butter-making in Kindergarten.

Kindergarteners learn about solids and liquids in science.

Shaking the cream causes the fat molecules to separate from the liquid. The more the cream is shaken, the more these fat molecules clump together, forming a solid, which is the butter.

Report Cards

First-trimester report cards for students in grades 1, 2, and 3 will be sent home in backpacks on December 6th.

Kindergarten students receive report cards by semester. First-semester report cards will be sent home with kindergartners on January 24th.

Thank you PTA for providing snacks for staff the week before Thanksgiving!

Health Office Update:

It’s that time of year when we are seeing an increase in illnesses at school. As a reminder, here are common reasons when a student should stay home from school:

Fever greater than 100 degrees (must be fever-free for at least 24 hrs without using fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen before returning to school)
Respiratory virus symptoms such as a cough or nasal congestion that are worsening or not improving and not better explained by another cause such as seasonal allergies
Vomiting and/or diarrhea within 24 hours of coming to school
Rash or skin sores of unknown origin
Lingering sore throat with or without fever
For illnesses such as strep throat, impetigo, or conjunctivitis, a student must be treated for 24 hours before returning to school.

In general, a child returning to school should be well enough to participate in school with improving symptoms. They should also be able to manage cough and congestion on their own, and be able to tolerate food and liquids. Parents and caregivers should consult their child’s healthcare providers with specific questions about their child’s condition or illness.

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District Calendar

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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Community Flyers

Please click here to view Community Flyers. All flyers are posted online on the linked community page

PTA Events and Information

Educational Field Trips: The PTA funded tickets for the 3rd grade to visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums! We hope they enjoyed this field trip.
Arts & Humanities in the Schools: The PTA provided funding for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra to perform for the 2nd Grade. They heard 3 performances that integrated ecosystems and music!
These are fantastic opportunities that enrich learning beyond the classroom and the PTA is proud to be able to provide funding for these activities. Your continued support allows us to provide these and so much more!
Minted Fundraising: use the code FUNDRAISEMATTAPOISETT atMinted.com; saves you 20% while giving the PTA 15% back. A win-win for everyone!
Amazon Wishlist: The PTA has a wishlist on Amazon that helps them support hospitality events and fulfill teacher requests. You can check it out through the provided link (http://bit.ly/mattapoisettpta)
Giving Tuesday: With giving Tuesday around the corner, consider a donation to the Mattapoisett PTA. We are a registered non-profit, money raised goes back to the schools providing educational enrichment programs. Please feel free to share this link with family and friends. Visit our donation form at ($0 processing fees) https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/giving-tuesday-64
Happy Thanksgiving - from the PTA