Anne T. Dunphy Newsletter

Sciene Night is NEXT WEEK.... Thursday, May 29th 5-7.

Looking forward to Science Night? You didn't forget, did you? This is one you won't want to miss! Why? Well, here's an impressive list of what to expect:

• Seeing what students have been up to in class
• Home projects on display
• Astrollama's pop-up planetarium (timed entry)
• Mad Science demonstration of Dry Ice and Bubbling Potions

PLUS the traditions of...

• Egg Drop Challenge (help courtesy the Fire Department and their engine)
• Check your fastball speed (with the Police Department's radar)

This is a FREE EVENT. The whole family is invited. There will be FREE PIZZA.

Please remember to bring a water bottle.

How can you help?

1. Gather unwanted packing type supplies and recycling that could be used to make egg drop protection packaging (cardboard, bubble wrap, grocery bags, paper towel rolls, string, fabric, etc. Be creative, so the egg droppers can be imaginative and innovative.) Starting tomorrow, there will be a box set up for donations in the school office or front entryway. Please bring in, or send your student in, with whatever you've got.

2. Sign up to volunteer a shift, setting up or lending a hand during Science Night. LINK BELOW

3. Make sure if you, or your student has a project in mind, to fill out the form sent home so we have table space ready to go for your display.

See you there, Scientists!

Thanks to Karen Legace from the United States Attorney's Office, and Massachusetts State Trooper Brown for meeting with our upper grade students last week to talk about internet safety! It was an engaging and informative presentation. Check in with them at home about something they learned today!

The Williamsburg School Committee is looking for two new school committee members to help support the wonderful teaching and learning that happens at ATD. The school committee is mainly responsible for oversight of the budget, policies, and the hiring and evaluation of the superintendent. We generally meet every third Wednesday of the month. Any member of the public is welcome at our meetings, and the next one will be on Wed. 5/21 at 5:30pm.

The Planning Board wants to hear from you! As part of our continuing efforts to develop a comprehensive plan for the future of our town we are inviting you to a drop-in/open house on Thursday, June 26 between 3P and 7P at the Dunphy School. The goal is to build upon the work that's been done to date and hear from as many residents as possible in moving forward. State grant monies have provided for the consulting firm of JM Goldson to aid us in this endeavor.

Last week, our 3rd grade students visited Old Sturbridge Village as part of their study of early America and the Industrial Revolution. They had a fantastic trip! Thanks to the Williamsburg Trust and the Williamsburg PTO for financially supporting this experience for them!

Our school community will gather to celebrate our 6th graders on the evening on June 17th. A long-time tradition at ATD is that the 5th grade families organize the small, informal reception following the ceremony. This also gives our 5th graders a sneak peek at what they can expect next year!

The reception is typically some simple finger-food snacks and some cold drinks. Most often one or two 5th grade families offer to organize the reception, and they then reach out to the other families for possible contributions and setup/breakdown help. Please let me know if you are interested in organizing this year’s reception! You can email me at sjenkins@hr-k12.org or Mrs. Wright at kwright@hr-k12.org .

Thanks in advance!

Hard copies will be sent home prior to the end of this school year, and again at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

Last day of preschool/ Preschool Picnic: June 17th

Last day of school K-6: June 18th (1/2 day)

First day of school K-6: August 27

First day of Preschool: September 3

The Williamsburg Recreation Commission is offering three free T-ball clinics this spring.. They are open to children who will be four by 9/1/25 through those entering third grade in the fall. Clinics will take place at Ames Field from 6:00 until 7:30 and are scheduled for:

Wednesday, April 30th

Wednesday, May 14th

Wednesday, May 28th

Parents/guardians will have a participation form to complete and must stay at the field for the events. Get those dates on your calendars!

For more information and/or to sign up for any of these events, contact burgyrec@gmail.com

May

May 22-23 ~ 5th grade overnight to Nature's Classroom

May 23 ~ 1/2 day for students, 11:45 dismissal

May 26 ~ Memorial Day, No School

May 28 ~ 4th Grade American Changers Wax Museum, 1:00-3:00

May 29 ~ Family Science Night

May 29 ~ Hilltown 6th Grade Outing @ NHRES

May 30 ~ 5th grade Mill River Walking Field Trip

June

June 2 ~ Annual Town Meeting @ Anne T. Dunphy School

June 2 ~ 1st grade to Porter Family Farm

June 2 ~ 5th grade Mill River Walking Field Trip

June 3 ~ Art/Music Show 1:45

June 5 ~ HRHS/SVAHS Senior Walk Through

June 6 ~ Tanglewood Marionette Performance, Grades K-2, 10:15

June 10~ 4th Grade State Fair

June 10 ~ Community Reception for Mary Ellen Woods' Retirement, 2:30-4:00

June 11 ~ Field Day

June 12 ~ Duck Boats

June 13 ~ Kindergarten Family Day at Look Park

June 16 ~ All School Meeting, 6th grade Send Off, 8:45

June 17 ~ 6th grade Graduation, 5:30

June 17 ~ Last day of Preschool

June 18 ~ Last day for students K-6, 11:45 dismissal K-5

June 18 ~ 6th grade to Brownstone Park

June 18 ~ School Committee, 5:30

Friday CFCE Playgroup

Caregivers and children ages 0-5 are welcome!

Fridays ~10:00-11:30

Email: sjenkins@hr-k12.org
Website: www.burgyschool.org
Location: 1 Petticoat Hill Road, Williamsburg, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 268-8421
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