Anne T. Dunphy Newsletter

Anne T. Dunphy students in grades K-6 have access to individual Google Workspace for Education accounts which provide learning tools for students to create, edit, store & share files, collaborate, and communicate with teachers. These are learning tools that are vetted to provide appropriate content to students and protect their personal data. Some tools, such as YouTube, have additional student safeguards in addition to a personal Google account.

Teachers have used these tools educationally and safely with students for some time. However, Google is now requiring caregiver permission for using these tools. Please read and complete the form below to grant permission for your child to use these Google learning tools.

˜Brian Gilman

It's time for our Spring Caregiver Conferences! Conferences will be held on March 26, 27, and 28th. These will be half days for students, with dismissal at 11:45.

Childcare is an issue with which many rural communities are struggling, due to the lack of childcare centers and the decrease of in-home daycare options in the community. While this is a community-wide and state-wide issue, our school would like to be part of exploring the needs and possible solutions within our community.

As we begin the process of collecting information about our community's need in this area, please take a few moments to complete the survey below. The survey will remain open until March 21st.

As we head toward late winter, our snow becomes wet and our field turns soggy! Even with snow pants and boots, students can often come in from recess quite wet! It may be helpful to put an additional set of clothes in your child's backpack to prevent uncomfortable afternoons for your student. Socks can be especially helpful!

So much fun at the Family Dance this weekend! Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

As spring approaches and families are planning calendars, please note the following MCAS testing dates. If possible, please avoid scheduling conflicts on the mornings of MCAS testing.

April 8th & 9th

English Language Arts , 3rd-6th grades

May 13th & 14th

Mathematics, 3rd-6th grades

May 20th & 21st

Science, Technology & Engineering, 5th grade only

A certain sign of spring... the annual PTO Seed Sale! Paper order forms were sent home on Friday, or you can order online below! Orders are due March 14th.

It's also time for the PTO's Hillside Pizza Fundraiser!

Orders are due March 21st.

Pick up is March 28th!

Sixth grade families, mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th for HRHS' Middle School Expo Night. More information to come soon!

The Williamsburg Recreation Commission seeks volunteer coaches to help with the upcoming spring T-ball program.

This program, which we hope to run on Saturday mornings from late April to the end of the school year, introduces children aged 4 to 6 to the fundamentals of baseball and softball. Coaching is provided by volunteer parents who receive training and support from members of the Recreation Commission.

If you are interested in coaching, please contact the Recreation Commission at burgyrec@gmail.com.

We need you!

In order of date!

March

March 1 ~ PTO Family Dance Party 6:00-8:00

March 6 ~ Preschool Information Session (incoming families) 9:30-10:30

March 6 ~All School Meeting presented by 3rd grade

March 7 ~ Planetarium visit from Stars Above, Inc.

March 10 ~ School Council, 4:30

March 14 ~ 1/2 day for students (11:45 dismissal)

March 18 ~ 3rd grade to Zononi Sugar House

March 19 ~ School Committee 5:30

March 21 ~ 5th grade to Historic Deerfield

March 26, 27, 28 - Caregiver Conferences

March 26, 27, 28 ~ 1/2 days for students 11:45 dismissal

March 28th & 29th ~ SpongeBob Square Pants, Jr. Musical

March 28 ~Report Cards home

March 28 ~Preschool Visitation 9:00-10:30

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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