Hello Elm Street School Families and Friends,
We definitely were feeling the time change here at the Nest this week! By the end of the week it seemed that most of our Eagles were adjusted to the Daylight Savings change and back on regular sleeping routines showing up rested and ready for a day full of engagement and learning.
We were so fortunate today to have a special performance from the Harney Academy of Irish Dance this afternoon. We even had a few current and alumni Eagles up on the stage performing and showcasing their talents!
In this week's News from the Nest you will find additional information about:
- Upcoming Dates/Events: March
- March Counseling Connection
- Essentialist Weekly Newsletter: STEM
- Elm Street School Gear Sale
- MCAS Dates
- Elm Street School PAC Parent's Night Out
- Intergenerational Craft Event at Elm
- April Vacation Week Camp
- Walpole's First Holi Festival
- Elm 180 Fundraiser
- Egg My Yard Fundraiser
The Elm PAC Parent's Night Out is coming up next Saturday March 23rd at the Walpole Country Club. We hope that the event has a large turnout as the funds raised during this event are critical to supporting Elm Street School events, activities, and programming such as Battle of the Books, March Mathness, March Book Madness, our lobby refresh project, cultural arts performances such as the Harney Academy of Irish Dance, and so much more! Please consider spending some time connecting with other Elm families and helping raise funds for our Nest.
I hope you have a wonderful almost Spring weekend and we will see everyone back at the Nest on Monday!
Jen
Upcoming Dates in March
- Women's History Month
- 3/1 Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day
- 3/1 8:45a/2:00p March Assembly
- 3/6 Family/Educator Evening Conferences
- 3/8 Early Release Day: Family/Educator Conferences
- 3/8 Mahashivaratri
- 3/10 - 4/9 Ramadan
- 3/10 Daylight Savings Starts (turn clocks ahead one hour)
- 3/14 Pi Day, Family/Educator Evening Conferences, 6:45p School Committee Meeting
- 3/15 2:00p Harney Irish Dance Performance
- 3/17 St. Patrick's Day
- 3/19 Nowruz
- 3/20 First Day of Spring
- 3/21 World Down Syndrome Day
- 3/22 Early Release Day
- 3/23 Purim, Parents' Night Out
- 3/25 Holi
- 3/26 and 3/27 Grade 5 ELA MCAS Sessions 1 and 2
- 3/28 Grade 4 ELA MCAS Session 1
- 3/29 School Closed, Good Friday
- 3/31 Easter, International Transgender Day of Visibility
Spring Concerts: SAVE THE DATE
Be sure to mark your calendars for our Spring Grade Level Concerts!
In the spring, students in grades K-5 will have an opportunity to share what they have been learning throughout the year with their families! Performances will feature the culmination of their work demonstrating skills and concepts learned throughout the academic school year.
The concerts will be held during the school day, on the following dates:
Thursday, May 16th
Grade K - 9:00 am
Grade 1 - 9:40 am
Thursday, May 23rd
Grade 2 - 9:00 am
Grade 3 - 9:40 am
Thursday, May 30th
Grade 4 - 9:00 am
Grade 5 - 9:40 am
Elm Street School Gear Store
Our Student Council has partnered with the Run House here in Walpole to sell Elm Street School and Walpole gear. 10% of sales from our online shop will be donated to the Walpole Council on Aging. Visit our online shop here: https://therunhouse.com/collections/elm-street-school
MCAS Testing Dates
Please note these dates for our upcoming Spring MCAS
March 26 and 27: Grade 5 ELA Sessions 1 and 2
March 28 and April 2: Grade 4 ELA Sessions 1 and 2
April 3 and 4: Grade 3 ELA Sessions 1 and 2
April 30 and May 1: Grade 5 Math Sessions 1 and 2
May 2 and 3: Grade 4 Math Sessions 1 and 2
May 7 and 8: Grade 3 Math Sessions 1 and 2
May 9 and 10: Grade 5 STE Sessions 1 and 2
Elm Street School PAC Parent's Night Out March 23rd
Join us for the Elm Street PAC 2024 Parents Night Out on March 23, 2024, at the Walpole Country Club from 7 to 11 pm.
This will be THE most fun event of the school year! Prepare to get up, dance and get interactive! Our Hosts, NUBINGO, will ensure you have the best night out! Get those babysitters booked and plan for an amazing event that will help the Elm Street PAC reach all of our goals!
Please see here for info including an overview of Nubingo, ticket prices and more. You can order tickets through this site as well - tickets are limited so get yours today!
April Vacation Camp
Extended Day is offering an April Vacation Camp.
- Hours of camp are 9-4.
- Drop off is 8-9am.
- Pick up from 3-4pm.
- Camp will take place at Boyden April 16-18.
Register here: https://forms.gle/ythtVbAZseMrGP548
Walpole's First Holi Festival
Be Inclusive and Walpole Cultural Council invite you to Walpole's first Holi Festival, which will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Please see the flyer for details!
The event promises to be colorful, complete with performances, organic color play, an array of vendors, Indian cuisine, and much more!
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-aUllILM5ynpUJ2ILe4dCHn4gzE1iGeP_KN-0xgVmYtzkSA/viewform
We are grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating Holi together with you.
Nest Connections
Email: jbuller@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/ess
Location: 415 Elm Street, Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: 508.660.7374