SPRING READ-A-THON - 'Raise A Reader'
Heritage School
Heritage School has enrolled the school in the "Raise a Reader School Challenge," cosponsored by the International Reading Association and Parents magazine. It’s a national competition among schools to instill in our students a lifelong love of books and language. The school that reads the most...
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Charlton Middle School Show Choir Visited CES
Charlton Elementary School
On Friday, March 5th, the Charlton Middle School Show Choir came to Charlton Elementary School to perform for our students. The choir is under the direction of Mrs. Potter. Mrs. Potter told our students about this group and how to become a member. Our teachers loved seeing their former students...
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All-Star Lunch For March 5th
Charlton Elementary School
As always, I enjoyed having lunches with this weeks' all-stars. I had an added treat during the third lunch when my daughter joined the group. She was home from college for Spring Break and was subbing at Charlton Elementary School. She offered to take the picture so that is why I am with one of...
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SOFTBALL & BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Charlton Middle School
Charlton Middle School will be having Softball & Baseball Tryouts week of March 22nd.
Tryouts are opened to all 7th and 8th grade students of Charlton Middle School. Sign-up sheets are available in the Main Office until March 12th.
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MCAS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH
Charlton Middle School
Please take note of the following schedule for MCAS:
March 23rd = ELA Composition for 7th grade
March 30th = ELA Reading for ALL grades
March 31st = ELA Reading for ALL grades
Please refer to the Charlton Middle School Newsletter to review the MCAS Schedule for April and May.
Staff Members of the Month - February
Dudley Middle School
Mr. Ashton with his enthusiastic students
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Congratulations to Mr. Ashton and Mrs. Galante, who have been voted Staff Members of the Month for February under the character theme of self-discipline.
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Dr. Seuss Day at CES
Charlton Elementary School
Mrs. Pacheco and Mrs. Bissell's First Grade
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On March 2nd, Charlton Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday. Reading Specialist, Mrs. Kirouac, read a Dr. Seuss classic to every class. Cafeteria Manager, Mrs. Thoren, made special birthday cakes and we sang Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss at each lunch. Art Teacher, Mrs. Paquette, made...
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CES Celebrates the Olympics
Charlton Elementary School
Team Germany Waiting to Enter the Olympic Stadium
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On Friday, February 26th, CES celebrated the Winter Olympics. The school was divided into three countries; Japan, Germany and Ireland. Each student had a country flag. Each country had 6 staff members participating in the events. The three events were Germany's Big Foot Race, Ireland's Potato...
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5th Grader Wins Geography Bee
Dudley Middle School
Dudley Middle School hosted its annual National Geographic Geography Bee on January 14th 2010. Mr. Desto served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The contestants were compiled as a result of a written test taken by all students. The highest scorers from each team were the representative from...
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All-Star Lunch for February 12th
Charlton Elementary School
Having lunch with the all-stars the Friday before vacation was a treat! I enjoyed hearing about their plans for the week.
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Winter Carnival Fun
Charlton Elementary School
On Friday, January 29th, we celebrated our Winter Carnival Spirit Day. There were 14 snowmen around the school with signs. Part of our assembly was a "Snowman Test". I asked the children questions about the snowmen. They all received an A+. Mrs. Hollocher and I led a song that we sung in a...
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Kite Flying Fun
Charlton Elementary School
Mrs. Duszlak's first grade class read a story, The Kite, in their Houghton Mifflin Reading Series. On a chilly Friday afternoon in January they went outside to fly kites they made in class. They looked like they were having a ball!
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Children's Closet
Charlton Elementary School
As you are aware, this year has been difficult for many families in our community due to the failing economy. Some CES families have expressed an interest in passing down clothing that their children have outgrown. This is a wonderful idea.
If you have any gently worn clothing, we would love...
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Stop and Shop A+ Bonus Bucks
Charlton Elementary School
Charlton Elementary School is officially registered in the Stop and Shop A+ Bonus Bucks program. If you shop at Stop and Shop and would like to register your card, this is what you need to do. Go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus. Register your card number there. The card number is the 13 numbers on...
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Music Concerts
Dudley Elementary School
March is Music in Our Schools Month. Our concert schedule will be:
Grade 2: Friday, March 5 (snow date Monday 3/8)
Grade 3: Friday, March 12 (snow date Monday 3/15)
Grade 4: Friday March 19 (snow date Monday 3/22)
Memorial Day Concert - Friday May 28 [for Senior Citizens and...
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Banking Days at Charlton Elementary
Charlton Elementary School
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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Healthy Snacks at DES
Dudley Elementary School
We are participating in The Healthy Snack Program for students in grades K-4. which offers the opportunity to learn and experience different food groups, as well as learning about portion size, and food label contents.
The program will begin on March 22 and end on April 16, 2010. As in the past,...
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Parent Teacher Conferences April 8
Heritage School
Heritage School Parent Conferences are April 8 @ 1-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.
Over 550 pairs of shoes donated to Souls for Soles
Dudley Elementary School
The Dudley Elementary School Community raised over 550 pairs of shoes for the Souls for Soles program. We celebrated our success with Slipper Day!
Kids Care Club members with some of the donated shoes.
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Boys and Girls Club
Dudley Elementary School
Many Dudley Elementary students spend their after-school time at The Webster-Dudley Boys and Girls Club. Looks like fun!
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100th day
Dudley Elementary School
Mrs. Zegarra's and Mrs. Taylor's students celebrated the 100th day of school.
Mrs. Caffelle with Mrs. Taylor's student
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Gr. 3 Musical - Destination Imagination: In the Pages of a Book
Heritage School
Grade 3 Spring Musical
Heritage School Auditorium on:
Friday, April 16th
10:30 a.m. – for guests of the following classes:
Mrs. Davison, Mrs. Parmley, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Courtemanche
1:30 p.m. – for guests of the following classes:
Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. LeBlanc, Mrs. O’Donnell, Mrs....
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The Dudley Elementary School Community raises over $3,000 for the people of Haiti!
Dudley Elementary School
In just four days we have had an amazing outpouring of support for Haiti. Grade 4 teacher Mrs. Davey's parents, Deacon Peter and Linda Faford, have long volunteered at the Pwoje Espwa Sud orphanage in Haiti. They were there when the earthquake struck. Here's what they had to say:
To the Students...
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Deacon Peter and Linda Faford and Children from Pwoje Espwa Sud Orphanage
Annual Healthy Snack Pack Program Begins March 8
Heritage School
Starting on Monday, March 8th the Healthy Snack Pack Program will begin. In order to promote student interest and motivation for this activity, each classroom will calculate the number of children who have a healthy snack. If 80% or more children have a healthy snack, they will earn a sticker for...
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Double Jeopardy: Prescription Drugs & Alcohol
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
Thursday, April 1, 2010
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Marilyn G. Belmonte, Substance Abuse Specialist (Burlington Drug & Alcohol Task Force)
Do You Know:
How Alcohol Affects the Adolescent Brain vs. the Adult Brain?
How Underage Drinking Affects Grades, MCAS & SAT's?
Which Common Medicines are...
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DES students dress for success.
Dudley Elementary School
Some DES students are dressing for success these days. Fourth grade students Hunter and Andrew were asked what "dressing for success" meant to them.
Hunter: "If you want to accomplish something and you don't know how to do it, putting your best clothes on might make you feel a little better. Then...
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Nolan, Andrew and Ethan
Dragons are legendary creatures...
Heritage School
This month Grade 3 Students are busy making dragons in art class.
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Jamison Demonstrates His Compound Machine: The Lazy Dog
Heritage School
Students in Mrs. Roach's 3rd grade class were asked to build compound machines using household materials. Here's one of the finished projects. Way to go Jamison!
Written by: Jamison Bugbee
Name of my Compound Machine: The Lazy Dog
Materials used to build: Popsicle sticks, paper towel...
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Spotlight on Skills Runs February 23 - April 27
Heritage School
S.O.S.
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Spotlight on Skills, runs for 11 sessions, on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for eligible third and fourth graders. It began on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. (No School March 11th.) Each class begins at 3:30pm with a 4:45 pick-up time. Specific dates...
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Soles 4 Souls
Dudley Elementary School
The DES Kids Care Club strikes again and leads the DES community in helping others. We are currently participating in the Soles 4 Souls program which takes donations of new and used shoes to help needy people worldwide. Our donation boxes are filling up quickly!
The DES Kids Care was started by...
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Reader's Reach February 23 - April 27
Heritage School
The Reader’s Reach Program serves as a means by which to motivate, inspire, and support struggling readers at grade three who are not receiving support through any other venue. The program seeks to boost the reading levels of the target population by offering students an opportunity to work with...
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Students take charge in grade level meetings!
Dudley Elementary School
Students have been leaders during some grade level meeting activities.
Grade 2 student Hailie reads The Mitten
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Lowell Mills comes to third grade!
Dudley Elementary School
Third grade students participated in the interactive presentation "From Farm to Factory" presented by Lowell Mills. The hands-on presentation about the birth of the Industrial Revolution interested all classrooms. Peyton from Mrs. Miglionico's class said she learned how people lived in 1810. She...
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Michael, Katrina and Natalie work the loom.
Wally the Green Monster helps kick-off Team Up for Reading!
Dudley Elementary School
Team Up for Reading has started at Dudley Elementary School. Students and staff have set a school-wide goal of reading 1,000 books per week, 10,000 books by March 26! Team Up for Reading will culminate with our family reading celebration on March 31.
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Savings Makes Sense Banking Days
Dudley Elementary School
Banking Wednesdays are: November 18
December 2 and 16
January 6 and 20
February 3 and 24
March 10 and 24
April 7 and and 28
May 12 and 26
June 9 - final banking day
Dudley Elementary art student excels
Dudley Elementary School
Congratulations to Tyler Tella, a fourth grade student, whose Christmas card design was chosen as the winner of this year's Dudley Police Department Art Contest. Art teacher Mrs. Dube presented him with a frame containing his art work and award information.
Tyler and Mrs. Dube
Letters to Ana
Dudley Elementary School
On December 2, 2009 the Boston Globe’s front page headlines read “Obama to add 30,000 troops” and ‘Briefed on their mission, NE soldiers answer the call.”
Reading specialist Mrs. Haggerty heard the news and responded with Mrs. Dion's second graders sending heartfelt wishes for Lt. Anna Monteiro...
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Mrs. Dion and her second grade class
DES has a local hero!
Dudley Elementary School
Grade 2 student Joshua Lundquist received a local hero award from the fire department. The award is for "early notification into the 911 system and giving vital information that reduced property loss and protected life safety." He received the award for recognizing that his neighbor's house had...
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Barnes and Noble PTO Fundraiser
Dudley Elementary School
Thank you to the many teachers who volunteered at the PTO fundraiser at Barnes and Noble. It was a fun time for all. Stories were read, crafts made and an exciting Connect-4 tournament took place.
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Author/Illustrator John Steven Gurney Visits
Dudley Elementary School
Mr. John Steven Gurney is an illustrator of many children's books, such as The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series and the author/illustrator of Dinosaur Train. He spent the day at Dudley Elementary School meeting and working with students. He involved them in the process of illustrating a...
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Native American Presentation
Dudley Elementary School
Students at Dudley Elementary had the chance to learn about the Native Americans who lived in this area. Mr. Ray LaChance presented a highly interactive presentation where students learned of their traditions, songs, and dances. Students could also explore an array of artifacts.
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Senator Moore Visits
Dudley Elementary School
In honor of American veterans, Senator Moore donated books to elementary and middle school libraries in his district. The books focus on the history of the American government.
Senator Moore with students and staff
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Character Development Assembly
Dudley Elementary School
Thanks to Mr. Jason Patterson of Guardian Self Defense for presenting a wonderful assembly for fourth graders. Students were treated to a demonstration that delivered a positive message of character development through martial arts and self defense. The program began with a discussion of “the power...
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Autumn Appreciation
Dudley Elementary School
On October 30th, we held our annual Autumn Appreciation event at Dudley Elementary School. This special event encourages our students to enjoy autumn by participating in literature, art, math, and writing activities that revolve around the season. Each grade level has chosen a piece of literature...
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Pumpkin Smile
Dudley Elementary School
Mrs. Caffelle read second graders the book "Pumpkin Smile" and discovered we had some pumpkin smiles!
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Walking Club
Dudley Elementary School
The Dudley Elementary School Walking Club is in full swing for another season. Thanks to parent volunteers, Dudley Elementary students can choose to walk laps and earn foot charms during their recess.
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ASPIRE After School Program
Dudley Elementary School
Many Dudley Elementary Students have been enjoying a wide variety of enrichment activities in our after school program. Activities include Paper Mache, Dancing, ipod recording, book making and poetry.
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Family Math Night
Dudley Elementary School
Over 600 people were at Dudley Elementary on October 15 "Catching the Math Bug".
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Bucket Filling Friends Lunch Club
Dudley Elementary School
Congratulations to the DES students who were invited to attend the BFF Lunch Club this week. They were chosen because they always do their homework, take pride in their work, show kindness, help others, and give their best effort!
In Grade 2: Brooke Bowes, Evan Fasolo, Konrad Sudyka, Rhylan...
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Grade 2 BFFs
BFF Lunch Club
Dudley Elementary School
Congratulations to the DES students who were invited to attend the BFF Lunch Club on Monday, December 14. They were chosen because they always do their homework, take pride in their work, show kindness, help others, and give their best effort!
In Grade 2: Kate Rose, Jason Nowak, Emily McNeilly,...
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Grade 2 BFFs
Bucket Filling Lunch Club
Dudley Elementary School
The BBF (Bucket Filling Friends) Lunch Club has begun! Congratulations to the DES students who were invited to attend the BFF Lunch Club. They were chosen because they always do their homework, take pride in their work, show kindness, help others, and give their best effort!
The very first BBF...
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Tyler Tella wins art contest
Dudley Elementary School
Congratulations to Tyler Tella, a fourth grade student, whose Christmas card design was chosen as the winner of this year's Dudley Police Department Art Contest.
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