Delaney School Monthly Newsletter
November 2026 Issue
Dear Delaney Families,
I hope that you and your families are doing well. I can’t believe we are wrapping up another month in school.
November is a time for reflection and giving thanks. I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful school district with such a caring, dedicated and supportive staff and parent community. I am thankful for the opportunity to work each day with students who are respectful, responsible, and always ready to learn.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you at school in a few weeks for parent-teacher conferences.
I hope that you and your families have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Maloney
Mark Your Calendar
November 2
PTO Meeting
7:00 PM- Roderick Library
November 3
No School
Professional Development
November 11
No School
Veterans Day
November 13
World Kindness Day
November 17
School Committee Meeting
7:00 PM- Roderick Library
November 18 and 19
11:30 Dismissal
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 19
School Picture Retake Day
November 19
WEST Meeting
7:00 PM- Roderick Library
November 25
11:30 Dismissal
November 26-27
No School
Happy Thanksgiving
Vacations During School
We ask parents to make every effort to plan family vacations according to the school schedule. Vacations taken during school time will be counted as unexcused absences.
Parents should notify the school in writing prior to any vacation. Students are responsible for any make-up work which will be provided by the teacher when the student returns to school. Teachers will not be expected to provide work ahead of time.
Health Office Updates
The health office is in need of gently used size 8 sweat/jogger/leggings for girls and boys as well as winter hats, gloves, and mittens. Any donations would be very much appreciated.
We would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to the amazing PTO for keeping the Health Offices stocked with snacks for our kiddos!
As a reminder: Now that colder weather is coming, please provide extra layers as we have outdoor recess every day weather permitting. Please be sure to label all jackets and sweatshirts.
Fall parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child's progress are scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, November 18 and evening of Thursday, November 19. Your child’s teacher will contact you directly about setting up your conference.
We believe that educational objectives are best achieved when there is a strong home-school relationship. This relationship is dependent upon effective communication. It is essential that the teacher have a clear knowledge and understanding of what happens to the child in the home; likewise, it is necessary that the parent be aware of the role of the school and its influence on the child's development. One of the best means of establishing effective home-school relationships is the parent-teacher conference.
Your child’s teacher will discuss the Learning Focus Areas that have been taught in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies since September.
Conferences will focus on the following topics:
Strengths of your child in school.
Areas for growth over the next few months.
Focus areas taught this fall in ELA, math, science and social studies.
Preview of new skills and concepts that will be taught in the near future.
Since a successful parent-teacher conference is a joint enterprise, we ask that you are prepared to discuss the following information at the conference:
Your child's behavior at home.
Your child’s feelings about school.
Your child’s health habits, including eating, sleeping and general disposition.
Use of time out of school, including play, reading, study habits, screen time, and interests.
Relationship with parents, other members of the family, friends, and neighbors.
Questions you may want to ask about your child and his/her progress.
Suggestions which would help the teacher work more effectively with your child.
Term 1 Report Card
This school year, families will notice a few updates to the Delaney School report card. The Personal Development section now uses a clear four-level scale of Consistently, Often, Sometimes and Rarely. We have also refined the wording of our standards-based rubric to better describe where your child is in their learning, from beginning to progress with support to consistently and independently demonstrating proficiency.
World Kindness Day will be celebrated around the world on Friday, November 13, 2026. First introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, World Kindness Day offers an opportunity to highlight good deeds in the community and the common thread of kindness. On this day, the Wrentham Public Schools will celebrate by wearing green and celebrating kindness. Green encourages generosity, kindness, and sympathy.
We will be collecting donations for the Wrentham Food Pantry during the month of November. Donation bins will be located in the lobby of each school. Items currently needed include: jarred applesauce, tomato soup, boxes of pasta and jarred sauce, grape and strawberry jelly, canned fruit, canned tomatoes, ground coffee, and plain white rice. Boxes of cereal are always a need at the food pantry, but all donations are welcomed and appreciated.
Kindergarten & Grade 1 Students
Our kindergarten and first grade students will continue learning how making healthy neuron connections can help us feel happy, confident, and proud of ourselves!
Students will also learn how expected behaviors help create positive experiences and build meaningful connections with others. We will explore how making positive choices, following classroom expectations, and being thoughtful friends are wonderful ways to gain positive attention from both peers and adults at school.
*Ask your child about the “bubble challenge!”
Grade 2 & Grade 3 Students
Our second and third grade students will continue exploring the power of their brains and the importance of making healthy neuron connections throughout the school day. The goal is to help students understand that every opportunity to practice kindness, flexibility, perseverance, positive thinking, and self-regulation is an opportunity to strengthen their brains.
All Students
All students in grades pre-k-grade 3 will be learning about their brain (amygdala and prefrontal cortex) and their physiological response!
Delaney School Universal Visuals
Is your child experiencing a heightened level of stress when coming to school?
Here are some helpful tips!
Want to hear more about your child’s school day?
Here are some helpful questions!
Family Wellness News- November 2026
This edition includes:
- Information for families with EBT cards
- Home Energy Assistance Program
- Mass Partnerships for Youth's Poster Contest for Students
- Parent learning opportunities
- What to Know About Cyberbullying
- Hockomock YMCA Supports
- Care Solace- connecting students and families to outside providers
Who are we?
The PTO is a volunteer group made up of parents, teachers, administrators, and staff who are all dedicated to the successful education and experience of our students. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference!
The Fun Run Was a HUGE success!!
We EXCEEDED our goal this year and raised over $93,000!!! We are so thankful to live in such a supportive community and could not have done it without all of you.
• 87% of students registered…and earned their day pass to Great Wolf Lodge
• 75% of students pledged, and 75% of that pledging was from non-parents.
• 28 States and 8 Countries donated
Here is the link for the virtual swag bag that contains 40% off for Great Wolf Lodge. https://promo.sparksponsor.com/wrentham-pto-roderick-delaney-2026-2-fall
Upcoming Events
Please check Facebook for the most up-to-date information and flyers for our events!
- 11/2 - PTO Meeting
- 11/5 - Restaurant fundraiser – BJs in North Attleboro
- 11/6 – Hoedown dance (Grades 4, 5, 6)~ The Committee is looking for help! Please see the SUG for more information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044CA4A72FA5F58-66911493-hoedown/59188478#/Please see the flyer for more information on attending:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1545011237660756&set=a.549272973901259
- 11/19 - Chuck E Cheese
Committee Sign-ups:
We are always looking for volunteers to help lead our fun events. Volunteers for the day of events will be communicated by the event planning committee.
https://wrentham-pto-committee-sign-ups-2026-2027.cheddarup.com
Contact Us: wrenthampto@gmail.com
Facebook: @wrenthampto
Next meeting:Monday, November 2nd at 7:00pm in the Roderick Library Please join us at our next meeting. NO commitment to volunteer, NO commitment to be involved…just come to hear what we have planned and meet everyone!
What is WEST?
WEST offers teachers an avenue to build new and enriching educational programs. By supporting the best possible education for Wrentham's children, we are helping to secure a bright future. At WEST, we believe that great schools build strong communities and we are proud to work together with parents, teachers and local businesses to achieve that goal. We do this through corporate sponsorships, as well as fundraising events throughout the year.
Upcoming Events:
• Wrentham Mercantile Parent night out - Join us at the Wrentham Mercantile for a special Holiday Preview Night! Support WEST and shop local this holiday! Sip and Shop Wrentham Mercantile’s unique selection of vintage, handmade holiday gifts and decor. Lake Street Loaves is collaborating and will make sourdough bread and cookies for the event to be sold with the proceeds going to WEST.
• https://www.facebook.com/events/3027896210878857/?rdid=7lWuICFUb7vs4LBU&share_url=ht tps%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1CCTJCSRC9%2F#
o Thursday, November 5th from 5:30–8 PM
o 30 Franklin St, Wrentham
o 10% of all sales benefiting WEST!
Grants Link:
We are so pleased to be able to fund grants throughout the year. Please visit the following link to see the full list!
• https://www.wrenthamwest.org/west-grants
• We will be reviewing our first cycle grant requests at our November meeting,
Corporate Sponsorship Link:
We depend on our amazing community to help sponsor our initiatives throughout the year. Visit this link to see our sponsors, and ways that you can become one:
• Corporate Sponsorship | Wrentham WEST
Contact Us:
We would love to hear from you! Whether you have questions on how to get involved, how you can become a sponsor, or to find out more information…we are here to help. The fundraising committee is working on events for the year. If anyone is interested in participating, email info@wrenthamwest.org for details on the upcoming Nov 12th meeting.
Website: https://www.wrenthamwest.org/
Facebook: WEST - Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust
