Chace Street News

I’m excited to announce the Chace Street School Principal’s Attendance Challenge! From March 24th through April 17th, I am challenging all students to prioritize coming to school each day.

The two homerooms with the highest attendance during this period will earn a special reward—a delicious school breakfast featuring French toast sticks, syrup, sausage, and milk! This celebration will take place on the Wednesday after vacation for our winning classes.

Attendance is a key factor in student success, and we appreciate your partnership in encouraging strong attendance habits. Stay tuned for updates on the challenge!

Round one of MCAS is complete, and we’re proud of how hard our students have worked! As we head into the next round of testing, please see the upcoming Math and Science MCAS schedule below:

Math MCAS

• Grade 5 – May 8 & May 9

• Grade 4 – May 12 & May 13

• Grade 3 – May 14 & May 16

Science MCAS (Grade 5 only)

• May 15 & May 19

We encourage all students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days to help them do their very best!

Thank you for your continued support at home!

Join Us for the Next PTO Meeting!

Please join us for our upcoming PTO meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00 PM. We’ll be reviewing the exciting activities planned for the remainder of the school year, including:

• A special visit from Mystic Aquarium

• Grade-level field trips

• Our much-anticipated Field Day

• Plans for our Summer Kick-Off Night

We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make these events a success!
Reminder: An updated CORI must be on file to volunteer. CORIs are valid for three years. If you're unsure of your CORI status, please call the main office at 508-324-3160 and ask for Paula Faria.

We hope to see you there!

If anyone is interested in being on the school council, please email me at timothy.plante@somersetschools.org. We are looking for 2 members. The meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm. We meet about 5-6 times throughout the school year.

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Here is the link to sign up:

https://givebutter.com/wUwHcM

Earth Day Network

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The "Good News Call" recognizes students who go out of their way to do something kind for others or show exceptional actions without being prompted. It's a way to celebrate those who go above and beyond. As J.C. Watts Jr. said, "Character is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching."

The Dolphin Diner has reopened!! We renamed it to the VIP Lounge. The students are chosen by their teacher and classmates. Sept./Oct. Perseverance, Nov/Dec.-Respectful, Jan./Feb.-Independent, March/Apr.-Inclusion, Diverse, May/June-Empathy

Each student selected will get to enjoy the VIP Lounge and invite a friend to join them for the entire week. The first week, teachers will choose a student who best represents the character trait, and for the next two weeks, students will vote for a peer who has demonstrated that quality.

Character Traits & Dates

⭐ Perseverance – Weeks of 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
⭐ Respect – Weeks of 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
⭐ Independence – Weeks of 3/24, 3/31, 4/7
⭐ Diversity, Inclusion, Equity – Weeks of 4/14, 4/28, 5/5
⭐ Empathy – Weeks of 5/12, 5/19, 5/27

For Kindergarten and 1st Grade, due to lunch schedules, students will have VIP Lounge privileges on the following days:
🟠 Grade 1: Monday & Tuesday
🟠 Kindergarten: Wednesday & Thursday

We encourage you to talk with your child about these important character traits and celebrate their efforts to embody them. We can’t wait to see our students shine!

We’re adding a new addition to our VIP Lounge—2 cozy couches! This special space continues to be a favorite among our students, and we’re excited to make it even more comfortable. the staff enjoy it too!!

Easter Bunny came to make a quick visit to Ms. Stellakis class

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