Cole Miners' Dig

So many wonderful things took place at Cole School this week including Assistant Principal Appreciation Day on Monday where Mrs. Benner was showered with love and appreciation for her work. Third graders enjoyed a fantastic field trip to the Boston Tea Party Museum on Monday while fourth graders enjoyed a science enrichment program from High Tech High Touch here at school. Maverick and Wylie, two second grade students, helped the entire school celebrate National Schwa Day on Tuesday - such fun! Two fifth grade classes traveled to the South Shore Arts Center to learn from their watercolor artist in residence. On Thursday, the NMS Spotlighters came to Cole School to perform the Lion King preview for the students. Third and fourth grade students also took the ELA MCAS test this week. Testing will continue next week as well. Conferences took place this week as well. Thank you to the families for participating in those conferences to hear all about how their children are doing in school. We appreciate your partnership! Lastly, the PTO held the Book Fair with books from Buttonwood Books. The book choices were excellent! Thank you to all who purchased books and to those that volunteered to run it! It looked like successful event!

We'll be celebrating School Secretary's Day on Wednesday, April 15th. It typically falls over April vacation week so we're celebrating a week early. Let's make Mrs. Tracey's and Mrs. Higgins' last appreciation day a special one with lots of notes, emails, and phone calls expressing thanks and gratitude for their work here at Cole School.

The Lost and Found is overflowing! Please take a moment to look over the lost and found items that will be on display in the hallway outside the health room when you come in for conferences. Any unclaimed items will be donated on Monday, April 13th.

We had two weeks worth of Magnificent Meerkats to celebrate today! These Meerkats were nominated for the ability to persevere through challenging tasks, being kind to others when they needed a good friend, taking on leadership roles, and for having respectful and responsible attitudes at school. Mrs. Higgins and I were tickled pink to be nominated this week as well! Many thanks to these Magnificent Meerkats for making Cole School shine!

All grades had numerous chances to practice their throwing, catching, punting, kicking and teamwork skills in a cooperative game of Guard the Pin. K-2 warmed up with Dance Noodle Tag and grades 3-5 with Four Corners. Jamison, who is a senior from Norwell High School and a former Cole School student, began working his internship in all PE/Gym classes. Welcome back Jamison!

April

April 13 - MCAS Grade 3 ELA Session 2

April 14 - MCAS Grade 5 ELA Session 1

April 15 - MCAS Grade 5 ELA Session 2

April 15 - School Secretary's Day

April 15 - School Secretary Appreciation Day

April 17 - Neon Pink and Forest Green Day in honor of Macy

April 20-24 - Vacation Week

April 27 - Last Day for Parent Placement Information - no exceptions

April 27 - Grade 3 Arbor Day

May

May 1 - School Lunch Heroes Day

May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4 - Grade 4 High Tech High Touch Enrichment (Thank you, PTO!)

May 6 - Grade 3 American Revolution Projects

May 6 - School Nurse Appreciation Day

May 6 - Grade 5 Only Car Parade

May 7 - MCAS Grade 3 Math 1

May 8 - MCAS Grade 3 Math 2

May 11 - Grade 1 Field Trip (Thank you, PTO!)

May 11 - MCAS Grade 4 Math 1

May 12 - MCAS Grade 4 Math 2

May 13 - MCAS Grade 5 Math 1

May 13 - School Council Meeting 3:30-4:15pm

May 14 - MCAS Grade 5 Math 2

May 15 - Early Release Day (all students dismissed at 12:20pm)

Looking Ahead:

May 27 - Art Show 5-7pm

June 5 - Field Day

June 11 - Grade 5 Celebration (for grade 5 parents and grade 5 students only) 6-8pm

June 22 - Last Day of School - Early Release (tentative)

1. Don't Miss: MUSICAL BINGO TONIGHT @ 6pm!

Sullivan's @ Hanover Crossing

Come on down for good food, music and BIG prizes (like Red Sox Tickets!)

Be sure to mention you are there FOR COLE SCHOOL so that 10% of proceeds come back to the PTO!

2. LAST CALL for SQUARE 1 ART!

Today is the LAST DAY to place orders for Square 1 Art! Don't miss out on these adorable keepsakes and great presents!

2. Steering Committee Voting is OPEN!

The PTO Steering Committee acts as the governing body of the PTO guiding fundraising decisions, community engagement and how funds are utilized to carry out our mission of supporting our school community. Voting is open through Monday, April 27 at 11:59 PM.

Everyone subscribed to PTO mailings, including teachers and administrators, should have received a personalized voting link by email from [noreply@tapvoter.com] Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see it.

If you did not receive a link or are eligible to vote but not on the PTO distribution list, email coleptovote@gmail.com and we will get you set up.

Norwell Youth Football

Are you ready for some football? Registration is now open for Norwell Youth Football, grades 3-8. Visit norwellyouthfootball.com for more information on this fun, team-building game that encourages players of all abilities. We hope to see you on the turf! Register by June 20 to be included in our drawing for $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates that are good for anything in the store!

If there are any questions, please contact us at norwellyouthfootball@gmail.com

Thanks again for all of your help, and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Kristen Cabral

Norwell Youth Football Board

LEAFFIE B. CURTIS MILLER SCHOLARSHIP

The Leaffie B. Curtis Miller Scholarship is given annually to two Norwell High School graduates who are currently attending college. The selections are made on the basis of superior scholarship, co-curricular involvement, and financial need.