There are so many inspiring activities that occur daily at Glenwood. I include photos of students engaging in these activities and share them. Names of students are not posted in the newsletter. If you do not want your child's picture included in my newsletter, please send me an email at karen_cappucci@wrsd.net.

If I do not hear from you, it will count as permission to include students in the weekly newsletter.

A bear visited Glenwood right before the end of school. He looks sad to see school end!

Help is needed to design, build, assemble, decorate and generally prepare the float that will represent Rutland Schools in the 2024 Rutland 4th of July Parade. If you are able to put in a bit of grunt work and commitment, we want you! Participating students will have the opportunity to sit/ride on the float but will also walk and pass out candy during the parade itself.

There will be a preliminary planning meeting next Wednesday, June 5th at 6-6:30pm in the Naquag School Library for all those who can attend. The theme of the parade this year is Disney so start brainstorming. If you have any resources you would like to offer/contribute we will likely take you up on them!!

Thank you for supporting Rutland Schools and for your assistance in making this unique experience happen for our students!! Email NaquagPTO285@gmail.com with any questions.

We ask that you please refrain from calling the office between 3:15 and 3:45 unless it is an emergency. It is very difficult to get all students on buses, cars, and vans while the phone is continually ringing.

We appreciate your help with this.

If your child will regularly get on or off the bus at a stop that is not the one assigned to them, please fill out this form.

This is usually used for childcare.

This must be approved by the bus company and your child will need a signed note from the office for all first time trips on a new bus. Approval may take 1-2 weeks.

On half days or for child care purposes, students are allowed to ride another bus, except for buses 19 and 11. Theses buses are completely full and no other children will be able to take these buses. Thank you for understanding.

18-Report Card Portal Opens on Powerschool

August

23- School Tours at 10:00 and 1:00

27- First Day of school

September

2 and 3-No School

12- Curriculum Night

25th and 26th Vision and Hearing- Students should bring their glasses or hearing aids if they wear them.

October

7- Parent Conferences evening

October 10 and 11- 1/2 days

October 10 1/2 day- Parent Conferences

14- No School

November

5th-No School- Professional Development

11th- No School

27-29 Thanksgiving Break

Fundraisers- these are not official dates

Meadowbrook Farms-

Magazine Drive Oct. 12

Brilla Coffee Nov. 1-14

Fact-thon January/February

Penny Wars

Square 1 Art Holiday Extravaganza November 1-15

Book Fair March 11-18

Monthly Movies

Spirit Wear

Amazon Smile

In an effort to allow children to be children and give them time to explore their interests and spend time with their families, we will continue with our unstructured homework. It is expected that students read (20 -40 minutes a night depending on their grade levels) and practice math facts nightly. It’s just expected that both will be done. Students will be held accountable for knowing their math facts as well as reading for enjoyment each night. The only time homework will be formally assigned is when students need to study for a test/quiz or complete a project. Here is a list of things you can do with your child at home in the absence of formal homework. I know it is tempting for children to use a device or watch TV in the absence of formalized homework, but the following list will provide a more fun and enriching experience for your child.

A true makerspace is defined not by what's in it, but rather by what comes out of it: projects, experiences, artifacts, and learning. At Glenwood we are looking to have a makerspace that opens opportunities for children to design, create and explore. We are looking for donations of materials we can use in our makerspace. We are in desperate need of materials for our makerspace. Some things that we can not get enough of are:

small pieces of wood and nails for building

Cereal and cardboard boxes

masking and duct tape,

toilet paper and paper towel rolls,

craft supplies,

cereal boxes,

cardboard,

fabric, yarn,

streamers

plastic containers,

or anything that may end up in the recycling bin

We appreciate these and other materials that are in a clean and usable condition.

Rutland Fire Department kicks off Field Day in style.

Mr. Lague organizers the entire event.

The PTO organizers our volunteers and pays for supplies.

Thank you all for your help!

Officer Deschamps joined us!

Congratulations to the winners of the Kindest Student and Role Model awards. Fifth graders themselves voted on the kindest students, and the teachers picked the role model award winners. We are very proud of these kids- and they are ready for middle school!!!!

Central Tree Middle School

2024 6th Grade Music Class Sign-up Form

PLEASE COMPLETE BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

2024 Central Tree Music Course Selection Form

Central Tree Middle School offers a choice of Band, Chorus, and General Music plus an option of also joining Strings/Orchestra. Each class meets once a week and offers the opportunity for students to learn how to read music, sing/play a musical instrument, or learn about other topics in music. If students wish to participate in the string program, they MUST also choose chorus, band or general music.

Band, Chorus, and Strings/Orchestra are performing groups. Students in these classes will be required to perform in two evening concerts, one in the winter and one in the spring.

General Music does not focus on playing instruments or singing, but students will instead learn about a variety of topics in music including: world music, music history, music in media, etc.

What you need to get started in String Program/Orchestra

You will need a good quality new or used instrument. String instruments are rented through David French Music company. All repairs and size switches are covered under the rental agreement, whereas if a student owns their own instrument they have to pay for any repairs, string replacements etc. Here's the David French rental webpage for more info: https://www.davidfrenchmusic.com/aerntschoolselect.aspx

Students may choose violin, viola, cello or string bass. If the rental cost is a hardship there are things we can do about that. Please email Mrs. Will with any string related questions. We don't turn away any interested students!!

What you need to get started in Concert Band

You will need a good quality new or used instrument and the method book Essential Elements 2000. Clarinet and saxophone students will need 10 #2 Rico Reeds. I highly recommend renting a high quality instrument over an inexpensive purchase. Please contact Mrs. Will if you have any questions. You can purchase a new or used band instrument from any music store. Gerry’s Music Shop comes to CTMS every week to service instruments in their rental program. You can rent-to-own an instrument online from Gerry’s Music. Your instrument and book will be delivered to CTMS. Visit Gerry’s online at: Gerry's Music Shop

If you have a financial problem with renting or purchasing an instrument please contact

Mrs. Will at Megan_Will@wrsd.net

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new MPY Parenting Solutions Library. The MPY Parenting Solutions Library is offered at no charge, in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. The trainings are presented by experts with advanced degrees and the trainings focus on child and adolescent development, including difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, racism, and grief. These trainings present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

FREE 24 HOME PARENTING VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

• Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle and High School Students
• Parenting Principles for Progress Not Perfection
• Mental Health Knowledge and Skills
• Support Your Anxious Child Library
• ADHD and Autism: How to Help Your Child Thrive

• The Home Parenting Solutions Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (mpyinc.org) or by clicking the button below. No log in or passcode is needed. We request your assistance sharing this valuable and free resource with parents in your district.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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All meetings begin at 6:30.

Monday, June 3rd

Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up.

Meadowbrook Farms- September

Brilla Coffee- November

Penny Wars- April 1-5

Do you have a Glenwood graduate?

Cleaning out drawers to make room for Winter and finding some of those cool blue Tie-Dye MCAS shirts..??

DO NOT THROW AWAY!!
Recycle and REUSE

The MCAS Rally is Coming March 2024!!

Glenwood is looking for extra MCAS shirts to have on hand for those hard working students that forget or may have financial challenges

Please consider donating your gently used MCAS shirts by dropping them off with Dr Cappucci or contacting

glenwoodpto1@gmail.com for pick up

Thank you

"Wachusett Flag Football Families,

Hope your summer has been going well! Can't believe it is now June - which means it's almost Football Season!!

This is a reminder to register for the upcoming season ASAP if you haven't already at www.wachusettflagfootball.com

During the Month of June 2024, we are holding a 10% off all registrations. Also we want to welcome kids interested in playing in different leagues, tackle and other flag programs. Sign up and submit your receipt with other program and we will refund you an extra 15% off. We will accommodate missed practices and games to have your child play with their friends! Any questions, feel free to email league.

The deadline for grades 4-8 is Sunday August 19th or sooner, if roster capacities are hit. Registrations will not be accepted after 8/19 due to the player drafts taking place at that point.
Parents and players will be notified of team placement sometime between 8/23 and 8/25.

Practices will begin the week of 8/26 and first games are on 9/7.

The deadline for grades K-3 is Saturday September 7th or sooner if roster capacities are hit. Also, after August 19th, we will not be able to accommodate any special roster placement requests that we normally have for these younger grades due to roster formation timing.

Please refer to our FAQ page on our website for other important information.

Thank you and enjoy your summer!!

Kevin Rota
Kevin.rota57@gmail.com"

It is important to make sure your CORI is up to date. Please contact Mrs. Johnstone if you are unsure of the status of your CORI.

If you have been CORI'd at one of the three Rutland schools, then your CORI will carry over to the next school, however, they are only active for three years. There are times when we can get the results of a CORI check back quickly, but there are also times when we wait weeks for the results.

Avoid the rush by checking in with Mrs. Johnstone prior to any school activity.

mailto:jeanine_johnstone@wrsd.net

School Hours: Doors open at Glenwood at 8:55am. Please do not drop off students unattended prior to 8:55am as we do not have staff in place to monitor students until the doors are open. Our dismissal begins around 3:30 (a bit earlier even in the beginning of the year).

Dismissal: If you need to dismiss your child early for any reason, please send in a note to their homeroom teacher the morning of the dismissal or send an email to their teacher and Mrs. Johnstone that morning. Please include your child’s first and last name as well as their homeroom teacher on all notes. Please refrain from dismissals after 3:15pm as the office gets busy with dismissal preparation.

Absent: If your child will be absent, please call the school in the morning to notify us. If you know in advance that your child will not be in school, please send an email to their homeroom teacher and our school secretary, Mrs. Johnstone (jeanine_johnstone@wrsd.net) in advance notifying us. Please include their first and last name, homeroom teacher, reason for absence and duration of absence.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not email staff/ teachers regarding dismissal changes during the school day. We can not guarantee that staff will read the email and/or there is always a chance that our technology has a disruption. Please call the office with any dismissal changes during the day. Thank you!
Tardy: If your child will be tardy to school, please walk them to the front office upon arrival to check in. Your child is tardy if they arrive after 9:08.
PowerSchool: The Parent Portal in PowerSchool is the key tool for accessing important information (Student Handbook/ Report Cards). Please let us know in the office if you are having trouble accessing the Parent Portal.

Volunteering: You will need to complete a Cori Form that can be found online in order to volunteer at school. Approvals generally take 4 weeks. At times, opportunities to volunteer may be available. The link to the CORI FORM is also located below. Please don't wait until spring (i.e. Field Day) to get your CORI. Please take the time to get this done early in the school year. Thank you!

This is the weekly schedule. Students are able to take a bagged breakfast from the cafeteria and bring it to their classrooms to be eaten during snack time. Both breakfast and lunch are free this year.

Breakfast choices will change daily except for Tuesday, which will always be a bagel day-either French toast or plain. On the other days we will offer the following:

Chocolate chip muffin, glazed mini bites ( donut holes), blueberry, banana or lemon bread, large powdered donut, cinnamon buns, or a breakfast bar (donut stick)

Students will get a juice or a piece of fruit along with the breakfast item.

Cereal will be the alternate everyday.

Email: karen_cappucci@wrsd.net
Website: http://www.wrsd.net/glenwood/
Location: 65 Glenwood Road, Rutland, MA, United States
Phone: (508)886-0399
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