Mindess School Weekly Update

Dear Mindess Families,

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for our wonderful school community. We are thankful for your continued partnership, support, and the many ways you help make our school a warm, welcoming, and joyful place for students to learn and grow.

We hope that the upcoming break provides time for rest, reflection, connection, and celebration with family and friends. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful long weekend!

We look forward to welcoming students back after the holiday, refreshed and ready for the exciting weeks ahead.

Warmly,

Kate Altman

Principal

NOVEMBER

Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 - No School - THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER

Thursday, December 4

• 5th Grade Band Concert - 7pm to 8:00pm - AHS

Wednesday, December 10

• Rise Students visit AMS for movie

Friday, December 12

• Report cards go home

Tuesday, December 16

• 4th Grade Band Concert - 7pm to 8:00pm - AHS

Tuesday, December 23 - Early Release - After Lunch 11:55

Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, January 2 - WINTER BREAK

Our annual Food Drive and Turkey Trot were a huge success!
Thank you to all of our families, students, and staff for your incredible participation and support. Your generosity and school spirit made this year’s events truly special! Let’s keep the momentum going as we head into the rest of the season.

This month's SEL theme is Gratitude. Lessons will focus on appreciating the people, places, and things in our lives. Studies show that people who show gratitude live longer, have healthier hearts, and are happier.

In addition, we continue to develop Restorative Justice in our schools. One SEL lesson each month is dedicated to holding a Restorative Circle which helps build community, teaches students how to listen to each other, and support one another. Ask your child about the circles they have taken part in their classroom!

The holidays can be a difficult time for families. If your family needs any support this holiday season, please contact your child's school counselor:

Grade 3 - Amanda Walker awalker@ashland.k12.ma.us, 508-881-0166x3

Grade 4 - Melissa Mespelli mmespelli@ashland.k12.ma.us, 508-881-0166x4

Grade 5 - Meghan McGuire mmcguire@ashland.k12.ma.us, 508-881-0166x5

Don’t forget to visit ashland.k12.ma.us/Flyers where we feature announcements and events offered by organizations, clubs and teams throughout our community that serve to enrich the lives of our students, families, faculty and staff.