Completion Ceremony

Just a reminder that tomorrow - June 16th -  is the fourth grade Completion Ceremony.  The ceremony begins at 9:30 and should be over by 11:00ish.  Parents are invited. A few main points to review:

1.  Students are to wear appropriate clothing.  We shared it should be like "going out to a nice restaurant or a special family occasion."  They may bring a change of clothes for later in the day.

2.  We do ask that the girls we flat shoes - no heals or beach flip flops as we will be in the gym and the floor can be slippery.

3.  After the ceremony, we will have time for pictures. 

4.  When you leave, please take home your child's All About Me poster, Completion Certificate and their reading medal.  The posters can be taken down off the blue boards in the gym.  Just leave the thumb tack behind on the board.

5.  Students should plan on staying for the entire day.  We have other student / staff events (ice cream social) planned for them later in the day.


Our last day of school is Wednesday June 17.  We will begin dismissal at 12:15 pm.  There is no breakfast or lunch served on the last day of school.  If your child attends the after school program they will be dismissed there.  The after school program runs a full day as usual.  If you provided medication to the school nurse you must pick it up by Wednesday June 17 before 12:00 pm or it will be discarded.  

I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.

Kelly Finneran

Field Day / Tracks for Technology / SELCO COMMERCIALS

FIELD DAY

Just a reminder that tomorrow - Friday, June 5th, is field day.  Please make sure your child:
~  Wears sneakers
~  Applies sunscreen at home
~  Brings their lunch if they did not purchase lunch in advance.

Looking forward to a great day!


TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY

Tracks for Technology will take place tomorrow afternoon after field day.  Thanks to those families whom have helped by making a donation!!!  Money can still be turned in tomorrow.


SELCO Commercials

Here is the link to the SELCO adds / commercials the Coolidge fourth grades helped to make.  The adds will begin running on SELCO stations this summer.  Thanks to SELCO for making this happen!

https://youtu.be/5lZHdAqER8k

TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY

     TRACKS for TECHNOLOGY

     Friday, June 5th

          Please consider joining us field day Friday afternoon June 5th as we walk the Jordan Pond Trail and complete various fitness events to raise funds for Coolidge School's technology initiative.   The funds raised in past years have helped purchase various technology pieces for our building including several interactive whiteboards.  Your pledge or donation is greatly appreciated.

June 1st Update / Field Day lunch

This time of year can be very hectic for fourth grade.  Just a few reminders:

Field Day Lunch:  Field day is schedule for Friday June 5th (rain date: June 12th).  A notice went home on Friday regarding lunches.  If your child wants to purchase a lunch on Field Day,you need to send in money or a ticket on MONDAY, JUNE 1st.  If they do not pay by this day, they have to bring their lunch on field day.  The notice should be in their homework folder.

Spirit Week:  The memo went home on Friday in their homework folder.  Please refer to memo for the theme of the day.

Chorus Concert: Please refer to Ms. Fallis's recent email about the upcoming concert Thursday June 4th.  I look forward to seeing everyone!

Sherwood Tour: Sherwood Middle has invited all Coolidge 4th grade students to tour the building Wednesday June 3rd from 4:30 - 5:45.  I recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity with your child.
 
Completion Ceremony:  Tuesday, June 16th at 9:30.  Please join us at celebrate with all the 4th graders and their families.  Children may bring cloths to change into after the ceremony.

Last day of school - Wednesday, June 17th.  Dismissal will be at 12:15.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Field Trip - Thursday, May 28th

LOWELL MILLS FIELD TRIP 

Thursday, May 28^th 

Students must be dropped off at school at 7:45 A.M.

The buses will be leaving at 8:00 A.M.

•   The students and chaperones need to report directly to their classrooms when they arrive.  

•  Chaperones are to check in at the office.  The buses will be leaving at 8:00 AM sharp!  We will return to Coolidge for the usual dismissal time.

•  Pack a bag lunch that can be completely thrown away when finished.   Lunches need to be in a plastic bag  with a name and teacher’s name clearly printed on it BEFORE arriving at school.  NO GLASS containers please!!  Backpacks are NOT allowed in the museums. Students should only bring what is reasonable for them to carry and eat in a limited time. 

•  We will NOT be stopping at the gift store so there is NO need for money.

•  Cameras are allowed.  Rules of the museum regarding photography will have to be followed.

•  Electronic devices (smartphones, DSI’s, iPods, etc.) are okay to bring.   The following rules

        will be strictly enforced.

         ~  All music MUST be appropriate

         ~  The device may be used ONLY as a camera in the museum. 

         ~  No taking pictures while the tour guide is speaking.

         ~  No texting or phone calling in the museum or on the bus.

         ~  No videotaping

         ~  Students will be responsible for all items brought.  Remember, we are not 

              allowed to have backpacks in the museum.

         ~  If your electronic device does not have a camera, it will be left on the bus – at 

              your own risk!

•  Wear comfortable shoes / sneakers as there will be a lot of walking!!

•  We will return to school in time for usual dismissal.

  

SELCO / PARCC

SELCO - Just a reminder that tomorrow the students will be heading to SELCO during the school day.  We will be there for about 2 hours.  We will leave close to 10:15 and return around 12:30.  If you child is not going to have the snack SELCO provides, please make sure you send them to school with a snack in a disposable container / bag.

PARCC - The final testing dates for PARCC are Monday, May 18th and Tuesday the 19th.  The focus of the tests these days will be math.  Please make sure the students have a good night's rest on Sunday, a healthy breakfast on Monday morning and that they come to school on time with a water bottle.

Thanks for your support!!

Kelly Finneran

PARCC reminder

PARCC REMINDER

Tuesday May 12th, our fourth grade students will be taking the ELA portion of the PARCC performance based assessments.  The students are well prepared and have certainly progressed in their reading and writing skills throughout the year.  It is time for their talents to shine!

Here are a few reminders that we’ve discussed with the students:

1.  ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ON TIME! 

This is key for those students that do not take the bus.  PARCC  testing is scheduled to begin shortly after 9:15 on each of the days.  It is important that we have time to talk with the students prior to beginning the day’s assessment, so arriving on time is essential.

2.  Get a good night’s sleep!

3.  Eat a healthy breakfast.

4.  Bring a WATER BOTTLE to school!

5.  Wear comfortable, appropriate layered clothing.

6.  Remember to use all the strategies that they have learned and practiced.

Next scheduled PARCC –  MATH

~  Monday, May 18^th and Tuesday, May 19^th