Bulldog Bulletin

What a great week. We have only a short one ahead of us.

The book fair was such a success last week, and the turnout for Bingo night on Wednesday was incredible. It was wonderful to see so many families join in.

As we head into this week, I am feeling thankful for our students, staff, and families who make our school such a warm and supportive place.

Our Harvest Festival will take place on Tuesday morning. Due to limited space in the cafe, we are not able to invite families to attend in person. Andover TV will record the event, and we will share the link as soon as it becomes available.

This Wednesday, November 26, will be a 12:15 early dismissal for all students, and there is no school on Thursday or Friday.

Dear Parents:

Harvest Festival is next Tuesday, November 25th. Our 4th and 5th graders have worked very hard on this performance. We are so sorry that there is not room for parents to come to the performance but we will be recording the show and sending the entire school the link when it is ready to view.

4th and 5th graders: WHAT TO WEAR: Please send your 4th or 5th grade child to school on Harvest Festival day wearing a plain blue top (no writing please - they can wear a shirt inside out or backwards if needed) and black pants/leggings/sweatpants. NO HATS AND NO SHORTS ABSENCE: If you know your child will be absent due to family obligations and Thanksgiving please email me ASAP so we can make adjustments to parts and partners, etc.

Kdg -3rd graders: WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear blue on Harvest Festival day!

If you have any questions please email me at diane.waddell@andoverma.us

Wednesday, November 26 Early Release (12:15 dismissal) for Thanksgiving Recess

Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Recess

Wednesday, December 3: Early Release Day 12:15

It’s hard to believe that we are wrapping up November! As we reflect on the past month, we are thankful for all the support from parents and caregivers in our Bulldog Community. The PTO wouldn’t be able to be nearly as successful without you! Here is what the PTO wants you to know this week…

• The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success! It was great to see so many faces at the Shopping & Bingo Night this past Wednesday. Thank you to Kait Sheehy for calling Bingo!

• Thank you to all that stopped by Habit Burger and Grill on Thursday! A special shoutout to Ms. Hart for surprising our friends dressed as the Bulldog! This event was one of many fundraising initiatives we’ve been working on behind the scenes; check out how else you can support the PTO as we raise money for a new playground!

• Winter Exploration planning has begun! If you’ve got a special skill set that you’d like to showcase, send your idea to Mrs. Diodati at molly.diodati@andoverma.us

• The Colleen Ritzer Foundation is partnering with Sanborn this year in their Christmas Cactus sale- and ALL PROCEEDS will go towards our new playground! For more information, click here

• On December 12th, we’ll be hosting our first ever “Winter Wonderland Fun Fest” from 3:30-6:30. Sign your child(ren) up for an afternoon/evening of fun with Sanborn teachers!

Important Dates

• 11/29 Pick up your Christmas Cactus at Konjoian's Holiday Open House during the hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m

• 12/2 Learning Express Shopping Night

• 12/3 Early Release Day 12:15, Need childcare until 3:30? Check out Andover Rec’s half day program.

• 12/3 Parent Social Wreath Making Class

• 12/12 Winter Wonderland Fun Fest 3:30-6:30