Chace Street News

We’re thrilled to share that Tucker Royds had the incredible opportunity to play at TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins! What an amazing experience and a proud moment for our Chace Street community. Way to go, Tucker — you represented us well!

Congratulations to Selena Jimenez for her outstanding performance as "Molly" in the production of Annie! Selena did a fantastic job, and we couldn’t be more proud of the way she represented Chace Street with her talent and dedication.

Way to go, Selena!

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!

We’re excited to welcome The NED Show to our school! NED is a lovable cartoon character whose name stands for:

🎉 Never give up
💙 Encourage others
⭐ Do your best

Join Us for the Next PTO Meeting!

Mark your calendars! Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00 pm. We’ll be discussing exciting upcoming events like field trips, Grade 5 Fun Day, the Fun Run, Field Day, and more!

If you’re planning to volunteer for any of these activities, please be sure you have an updated CORI form on file with the school. CORI checks are valid for three years, so if you’re unsure of your status, feel free to reach out to the main office for confirmation.

We’d love to see new faces — come join the PTO and help make these events amazing for our students!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for organizing a wonderful Bingo Night! The students had a fantastic time, and the event was a great success. A special shoutout to our famous Bingo announcer, Jay Goncalo, for bringing the excitement and energy to the evening. Thank you, Jay! We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make this event so enjoyable.

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.

We had a fantastic time celebrating Spirit Day in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! Students and staff showed off their festive spirit by wearing green and spreading luck and cheer throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day extra special!

April 3 & 4 Grade 3 ELA MCAS Testing

April 4 Red Sox Home Opener-wear Red Sox attire or your favorite baseball team or sport!

April 7 & 8 Grade 4 ELA MCAS Testing

April 9 PTO Meeting 6:00pm

April 9 & 10 Grade 5 ELA MCAS Testing

April 16 FUN RUN Kickoff

April 18 NO School Good Friday

April 21-25 NO School Spring Break

April 29 Hat Day-donations to the Earth Day Network

April 30 Spring Pictures

Join us for a special presentation on ASD Services, Supports, and Resources with Kara Wilkinson. Gain valuable insights and information to better understand and support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Join us in supporting our community by donating to the Spring Clothing Drive, proudly sponsored by Project 351! We are collecting new and gently used clothing for children, teens, and adults in need.

📅 Dates: March 25-April 10
📍 Drop-off Location: Chace Elementary School
🎯 Items Needed: Clean, gently used or new clothing for all ages

Your donations will make a meaningful impact on local families. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Earth Day Network

a nonprofit organization that organizes and promotes Earth Day, a global environmental event celebrated annually on April 22nd, aiming to mobilize people to protect the planet.

This program was presented to the kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2.

Chace Street students recently had an electrifying experience as Mad Science paid a special visit to bring science to life! Known for their exciting, hands-on STEM programs, Mad Science captivated students with engaging experiments, interactive demonstrations, and a whole lot of fun.

From making objects levitate with static electricity to witnessing thrilling chemical reactions, students explored the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that sparked their curiosity and imagination. The program, designed to make learning fun, left students eager to discover more about the world around them.

Mad Science has been inspiring young minds for years, and their visit to Chace Street was no exception. Their belief that hands-on experiences create a foundation for a lifelong love of STEM was on full display. We can’t wait to have them back for more scientific adventures! Thank you PTO!!

We had an outstanding and well-attended Music In Our Schools Month concert series at the high school, showcasing the incredible talents of our young musicians!

🎼 Tina Rausch led the 4th and 5th grade bands in a fantastic performance.
🎻 Audra Gifford conducted the 4th and 5th grade strings, highlighting their hard work and dedication.
🎤 Mr. Miragliotta directed the 4th and 5th grade chorus, filling the auditorium with beautiful harmonies.

Attached are four photos capturing these memorable moments. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for supporting music education in our schools!

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!!

BEE Kind program pictures

MAD Science comes to Grade 1!!

Mrs. Green's Class Learning Math!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

MAD Science in Grade 3!!

The fourth graders have been creating a lap book on the West Region of the United States. They have continued to work on reading comprehension skills as well as responding to their reading. We have spent a couple of weeks analyzing poems. The fourth graders read with the first graders during Read Across America week.

The fifth graders have been learning about the westward movement of the 1800’s. They have continued to work on reading comprehension skills as well as responding to their reading. They have also been analyzing poetry.

GRADE 5C SCIENCE

5th grade finished the last space science unit and is working on chemical reactions and properties of matter.

5C MATH

We have been working with fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, patterns, and some geometry.

has been studying Earth’s features and processes in science. We did several activities to model volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, weathering, erosion & deposition. Students also had the opportunity to examine several rocks, determining the difference between sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. In math we have been working with fractions and learning strategies for multiplying multi digit numbers, classifying shapes and angles, and measuring angles with a protractor.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick's Class having a lot of fun on our spirit days!!

Mr. D's Class enjoying the MAD Science presentation

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!