Sheffield Spotlight
March 17, 2024
iReady Math Challenge
Since the beginning of February, students have been completing iReady math lessons focused in Geometry. For each lesson they completed, they earned one strip of duct tape to try to get Henderson and Heathwaite to stick to the wall. More than 1400 lessons were completed! Despite the amount, they were unable to get us to stick on the wall (they were more interested in covering our clothes and shoes). Congratulations to Ducharme's class for completing the most iReady math lessons. They each earned a book vending machine coin to purchase a book. A huge shout out to Henderson for their hard work on this event!
Thank you Friends of Sheffield!
During Caregiver Conferences, Friends of Sheffield treated the staff to a delicious brunch! We are so grateful for all you do to support the staff and students of Sheffield!
3rd Grade Art at the Carnegie Library
Third grade art students have spent the last few weeks learning about what architects and interior designers do and then have drawn several different floor plans in preparation for this project. They are currently working on their library designs and I hope to have them all completed for display within the next week.
Angela Rovatti-Leonard the children's librarian and Ms. Castro-Santos, Sheffield's art teacher, will be hanging work in the Discovery Center in downtown Turners Falls. Attached is a flyer for the event. Please note that there is a reception and refreshments on Saturday, March 23 for everyone to attend!
Friends of Sheffield (FOS)
FOS Movie Fundraiser
We hope you'll join us at Greenfield Garden Cinemas for a special showing of Kung Fu Panda 4 on Saturday, March 23rd at 10 AM. Pre-sale tickets are only $5 each and FOS receives 100% of ticket proceeds! This is a great opportunity to do something fun while supporting our school. We had a pretty packed theater last year, and it was a lot of fun. Be sure to invite your friends and family as this event is open to the public! Fliers and order forms should have already gone home, but if you haven't received yours, the order form can be found here.
Scholastic Book Fair
We're excited to bring you the Scholastic Book Fair! Students will be allowed to shop during their library time starting Monday, March 25th-March 29th. This event is new to us, and we are still working all the details out. Please be on the lookout for more information soon!
Seeking Business Sponsors for Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books is a free family event we are hoping to hold in April. Sheffield students and their siblings get to play bingo for free brand-new books and other family friendly prizes. We are seeking Business Sponsors for this event and are looking to raise $625 ($500 for books and $125 for items like bookmarks, pencils, fidgets etc). If you own a business or know one that would be willing to contribute, please reach out to us so we can send you a letter with all the details along with our flier. No contribution is too small, and every little bit helps. We currently have one sponsor.
If you have questions or comments about any of the above, we can be reached via email: friendsofsheffield@gmail.com
Friends of Sheffield
GMEF is excited to welcome on Saturday, April 27, 2024@ 7:00pm to the TFHS Theater, the Piano Men: Double Bill --"Billy & Elton!
“All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way” – George Evans
“The GMEF is excited to welcome on Saturday, April 27, 2024@ 7:00pm to the TFHS Theater, the Piano Men: Double Bill --"Billy & Elton!” Anton Doran and The Tampa Bay All Stars will re-create the music of Billy Joel &Elton John with material from all eras of each artist's career, presenting their biggest hits along with new generations of fan favorites, including: Benny & the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Movin' Out, You May Be Right, I'm Still Standing, Piano Man and many more.
Advance tickets are$30 – At the Door $35
Advance Tickets are available at these locations
· Bernardston - Hillside Pizza
· Erving – Weatherheads Convenience Store
· Greenfield - World Eye Bookshop
· Northfield –Bobby’s Hair & Nail Salon
· Turners Falls – Freedom Credit Union, Greenfield Savings Bank & Scotty’s Convenience Store
· At the GMEF website – www.thegmef.org.
Our Annual Gala has made it possible for the GMEF to award over $126,840 of grants throughout the District in science, music, art, athletics, language, math, technology, and reading.
“The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.”
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
The GMEF Board of Directors
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Upcoming Programs at Montague Public Libraries
Save the Date!
IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:
Wednesday, March 20 - Early dismissal at noon
Wednesday, March 20 - All School Sing
Thursday, March 21 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm - GMRSD Math Night at Sheffield (see above flier)
Saturday, March 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Grade 3 Artist Reception at the Great Falls Discovery Center (see above flier)
Saturday, March 23 at 10 am - Movie Fundraiser at the Garden: Kung Fu Panda 4
Scholastic Book Fair! Students will also be allowed to shop during their library time starting Monday, March 25th-March 29th
Friday, March 29 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, April 26 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
Wednesday, May 1at 11:30 am - All School Sing
Wednesday, May 1 - Walk, Bike & Roll to School
Friday, May 24 at 2:15 pm - All School Meeting
Friday, May 31 from 9 am - 2 pm -Grade 3 field trip to Historic Deerfield
Friday, May 31 time TBD -Grade 5 step up day at GFMS
Friday, May 31 from 9 am - 2 pm -Grade 3 field trip to Historic Deerfield
Wednesday, June 5 time TBD - Grade 2 field trip to Fish Ladder/GF Discovery Center/Unity Park
Thursday, June 6 from 8:45 am - 2 pm - Grade 4 field trip to Springfield Museums
Thursday, June 6 from 10:40 am - 1:20 pm - Grade 5 field trip to the French King Bowling
Friday, June 7 from 9:30 - 11:00 am - Grade 5 Step Up Day Celebration
MCAS TESTING DATES:
Tuesday, April 9 - ELA for grades 3-5
Wednesday, April 10 - ELA for grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 7 - Math for grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 8 - Math for grades 3-5
Tuesday, May 14 - STE for grade 5
Wednesday, May 15 - STE for grade 5