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SECC ~ Learning & Growing Together

10/2/26

SECC ~ Learning &Growing Together10/2/26

๐Ÿ‚ From the Principal ๐Ÿ‚ From the Principal

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Hello, SECC Families!


September, you were a whirlwind! And somehow, here we are, already saying goodbye to the first month of school. As I walked through SECC this week, I found myself noticing something that made me smile: our school is starting to feel like a school.


There is a rhythm developing in our classrooms. Our kiddos are settling into routines, getting to know their teachers and classmates, finding their confidence, and beginning to feel more and more at home in their classrooms. We are seeing more independence, more friendships forming, more confident voices, and plenty of those wonderfully imperfect moments that come with learning and growing together.


I also know that the start of a school year is a big transition for families. New schedules, new routines, new faces, backpacks to remember, and all of the little details that come with getting everyone out the door each morning! Thank you for your patience and partnership as we have worked through those adjustments together. Your support at home makes such a difference in helping our kiddos feel successful at school.


As we turn the calendar to October, I hope you take a moment to celebrate your child and all of the little ways they have grown this month. Whether they are coming home excited to share about their day, proudly showing you something they learned, or simply feeling a little more comfortable walking through our doors each morning. Those are the moments that matter.


We are looking forward to a wonderful October filled with learning, laughter, friendship, and plenty of opportunities for our kiddos to shine. ๐Ÿ


Happy October, SECC families!

Lisa

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Calendar Heads-Up ๐Ÿ—“ Calendar Heads-Up ๐Ÿ—“

๐Ÿ“… Save the Dates!

District Calendar LINK


  • 10/8 - PTO Fundraiser @Sophia's Pizza in Townsend
  • 10/9 - Early Release Day (Professional Development Day), NO PM PreK
  • 10/16 - Boo Gram Orders Due
  • 10/26 - 10/30 - SECC Spirit Week (details to come)

Early Release Schedule Update Early Release Schedule Update

Our first Early Release day is next Friday, October 9th!

Just a quick note regarding our upcoming Early Release schedule. There has been a slight change to our dismissal times to ensure that all of our LEAP, PreK, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 kiddos can be dismissed safely and in a timely manner.


Please note the following dismissal information:

  • LEAP: 11:00 AM
  • AM PreK: 11:15 AM (regular dismissal is 11:45 AM)
  • Kindergarten & Grade 1: 11:35 AM
  • PM PreK: There will be no PM PreK session on Early Release days.


Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work to make dismissal as smooth and safe as possible for all of our students and families. We appreciate your continued partnership!

PTO News & Upcoming Events PTO News & Upcoming Events

Our SECC PTO held its first virtual meeting of the year this week, and weโ€™re excited about all the fun things they have planned for our school community! Here are two upcoming opportunities to support our PTO and bring a little extra fun to SECC:


๐Ÿ• Sophiaโ€™s Pizza Fundraiser: Thursday, October 8th
Stop by Sophia's Pizza, in Townsend, anytime between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 8th. 10% of your purchase will be donated to the SECC PTO! Simply show the fundraiser flyer when you order, and youโ€™ll be helping support our kiddos and school community.


๐ŸŽƒ SECC BooGrams!
Send a little Halloween surprise to your favorite SECC kiddo! Families can order a BooGram to be delivered to their child at school during Halloween week. Orders are due by October 16th (there's a slight error in the flyer) and BooGrams will be passed out that week.


๐Ÿ”— Click here to order your BooGram!


Weโ€™re so grateful to our PTO for all they do to bring our families together and support our school. Weโ€™re looking forward to a fun year ahead! ๐Ÿ’›

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๐Ÿ“ž A BIG Thank You from Mrs. Webb! ๐Ÿ“ž A BIG Thank You from Mrs. Webb!

Mrs. Webb, our school secretary, is so excited to share that our SECC families have been doing an amazing job calling the absence line to let us know when your kiddos will be absent from school!


She wants to send a HUGE thank you for your collaboration and support. When you let us know that your child will be absent, it helps us make sure all of our kiddos are accounted for and safe.


Thank you for helping us keep our SECC community safe! ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ—๏ธPreK Building, Playing & Learning Together! ๐Ÿ—๏ธPreK Building, Playing & Learning Together!

Our PreK littles have been busy building, creating, and learning how to play together! Through hands-on play, our kiddos are practicing important skills like sharing materials, taking turns, communicating their ideas, and working together to create something new.


We love watching our youngest learners discover that play is not only funโ€”itโ€™s also a wonderful way to build friendships, problem-solve, and learn together! ๐Ÿ’›

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๐Ÿ”Ž Kindergarteners Are Learning About Attributes! ๐Ÿ”Ž Kindergarteners Are Learning About Attributes!

Our kindergarteners are busy learning about attributes through our EL Education ELA curriculum! They are exploring how objects can be described and compared by noticing characteristics such as shape, size, color, texture, and other observable features.


Through hands-on exploration, conversation, and lots of noticing and wondering, our students are building vocabulary and learning how to use specific details to describe the world around them. We love seeing our youngest learners put their thinking into words and make connections as they explore!

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News from SEPAC News from SEPAC

NM SEPAC will be hosting our 2nd annual transition fair on October 20th from 5:30-7:30pm. While it is typically geared towards high school students, we will have community services there such as DDS and recreation options that are available to all ages.

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๐Ÿคฒ Weโ€™d Love Your Help! ๐Ÿคฒ ๐Ÿคฒ Weโ€™d Love Your Help! ๐Ÿคฒ

Weโ€™re looking for families who may be interested in volunteering at SECC throughout the school year! There are lots of ways families can get involved, and opportunities may look different throughout the yearโ€”from helping with a special event or classroom activity to supporting a school-wide project.


You donโ€™t need to commit to volunteering regularly. If youโ€™re interested in being part of our family volunteer list, please complete the form below. When opportunities come up, weโ€™ll reach out with more information.


Weโ€™d love to have you be part of our school community in whatever way works for your family!


Interested in volunteering? Complete our Family Volunteer Form

๐Ÿš— Arrival & Dismissal Reminder ๐Ÿš— Arrival & Dismissal Reminder

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Thank you, families, for helping us establish smooth and safe arrival and dismissal routines! As we continue to fine-tune our procedures, we want to highlight a few important reminders:


  • Please remain in your vehicle during parent pick-up and drop-off. This helps keep the line moving safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
  • Students should enter and exit vehicles on the passenger side only, where staff can safely assist them.
  • Please have your car placard clearly visible so we can quickly identify your child.
  • If your child needs assistance getting in or out of the car, please park in the parking lot and meet your child at the Main Entrance. You are welcome to walk your child to/from the entrance alongside our other families.
  • Please follow staff directions and avoid pulling around or passing other vehicles, buses, or vans.


These routines help us keep everyone safe while making the parent pick-up line as efficient as possible. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping SECC safe! ๐Ÿ’›

Bullying Awareness & Prevention Bullying Awareness & Prevention

At SECC, one of our goals is to help our littles learn how to learn, how to play, how to problem-solve, how to make friends, and how to navigate relationships with others. These are important skills that take time, practice, and lots of adult support!


Weโ€™re sharing the districtโ€™s Bullying Awareness & Prevention presentation as a resource for families. It provides helpful information about recognizing bullying, responding to concerns, and supporting children as they develop positive relationships and social-emotional skills.


We appreciate your partnership as we work together to help every child feel safe, valued, connected, and ready to learn. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ’ฌ A Helpful Resource from Our SLP Team ๐Ÿ’ฌ A Helpful Resource from Our SLP Team

Our amazing Speech & Language Team has put together a wonderful resource for families! It includes helpful tips and ideas to support communication and language development at home.


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We hope youโ€™ll take a few minutes to check it out and find some simple ways to support your childโ€™s communication skills as you learn and grow together this year. ๐Ÿ’›


As always, please feel free to reach out to us by email if you have any questions or concerns. We are just an email away! ๐Ÿ“งsrotella@nmrsd.org, jfleming@nmrsd.org and avelasquezermatinger@nmrsd.org


๐Ÿ“ž Student Absences ๐Ÿ“ž ๐Ÿ“ž Student Absences ๐Ÿ“ž

If your child will be absent/tardy from school, please be sure to call our absence line at 978-597-5254 to let us know. Please call each day your child will be absent.


Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate and, most importantly, ensuring that we know where our students are each day.

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๐ŸŽ Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for all students through the USDA food program. Monthly menus are available here.

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October Breakfast Menu

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October Lunch Menu

Be in touch! Be in touch!

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Email: secc@nmrsd.org
Website: https://secc.nmrsd.org/
Location: 66 Brookline Street, Townsend, Ma 01469
Phone: 978-597-3085

โ€œEvery child deserves a championโ€”an adult who will never give up on them, understands the power of connection, and insists they can be the best they can be.โ€ ~ Rita Pierson
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