February Parent Newsletter

This year we are excited to participate in Global School Play Day! The first Wednesday of February each year is dedicated to letting children "explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment." from globalschoolplayday.com/about

On February 7th, we invite each student to bring in one play item from home. Please note that items must fit in the backpack and be non-electronic (no batteries!). Examples of great items include stuffed animals or dolls, board games, or building toys. We ask that you please not send in any item that may be irreplaceable or hold sentimental value. Students (and teachers) will spend the day engaged in creative and collaborative play schemes.

Kindergarten students will be celebrating our 100th day of school on Thursday, February 8th (if there are no snow days!) We will be doing many different activities around the number 100.

Please help your child decorate a T-shirt to wear to school. Use your imagination (or Pinterest) to come up with ideas! The t-shirt should contain 100 “items” or represent 100 in some form (no food items or latex balloons please). It is good practice for your child to help count out 100 things.

Some items to decorate with: permanent (or washable) markers, buttons, feathers, stickers, beads, ribbon, letters, numbers, pom-poms, handprints, etc. We cannot wait to see your creative t-shirts!

Many classrooms will be participating in fun Valentine's Day activities. If your child brings in valentine cards to share with their class, please be sure candy or food are NOT attached to the valentine cards. Candy and food are not permitted. Thank you!

The Boutwell School will be celebrating Read Across America the week of February 26th. We will have spirit days and activities each day. These days are meant to be a fun celebration of books and reading. Please do not purchase anything for these days.

Monday, February 26th - Pajama Day!

Wear some cozy pajamas to school! We'll read some bedtime stories!

Tuesday, February 27th - Super Reader Day!

Be like your favorite superhero and wear your superhero gear!

Wednesday, February 28th - Career Day!

Dress up to match your future career.

Thursday, February 29th - Hat Day!

Choose any hat to wear all day!

Friday, March 1st - Silly Sock Day!

Wear your silly socks!

Come join us for our annual Boutwell Night at the Wilmington Memorial Library on Wednesday, February 28th from 6-7 pm. A fun filled night of activities are planned! There will be a scavenger hunt, a visit from a mystery reader and a chance to win raffle baskets! We hope to see you there!

LGBTQIA+ Discussion Group

The District Social Emotional Learning and Family Engagement Specialists invite you to a facilitated discussion to support LGBTIA + students and families. We will provide an introduction and overview of terms and definitions related to gender identity. In addition, there will open Q&A and sharing of resources. We hope you can join us on February 13, 2024 from 6-7 pm (Simultaneously in person at WHS Large Group Instruction Room and Via Zoom: HTTPS://WPSK12.ZOOM.US/J/81771493904? PWD=BTDPUU92STVXT1DCCVJLD2JMD0CYDZ09).

The New IEP with Allan Blume - Parent Information Night

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department)

recently made updates to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) form. These

changes are intended to strengthen the IEP process and improve the educational outcomes and experiences of students with disabilities in the Commonwealth. The Wilmington Public Schools we will be offering a virtual parent orientation to the New IEP facilitated by Allan Blume on February 1, 2024 and February 29, 2024. We encourage families to attend one of the dates listed. Please see the attachment below for additional information.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Boutwell School community next year? Our 2024-2025 online registration for new families will take place from March 1 - 31, 2024. Please visit the district website registration page at https://www.wpsk12.com/families_and_community/registration for more information.

If your child is currently enrolled in our preschool program and transitioning to kindergarten or moving onto first grade, there is no additional paperwork needed. If your child is remaining in our preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year, Mrs. Atwater will contact you with additional information.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions at 978-694-6070.

February 7th - Global Play Day & School Advisory Council Meeting at 9:15 a.m.

February 14th - Valentine's Day

February 19th - 23rd - No School - February Vacation

February 28th - Boutwell Night at Wilmington Memorial Library

Email: kristen.walsh@wpsk12.com
Website: www.wpsk12.com
Location: 17 Boutwell Street, Wilmington, MA, USA
Phone: 978-694-6070
Twitter: @Boutwell36