Today was the 121st day of school and the last day of the second trimester! That means there are only 59 days left in this school year, and we have so much planned for those days! There are many upcoming dates for events listed below. Please be sure to mark your calendars. Report cards will be available next Friday in Aspen.
We've had a great week at Cole School and kicked it off with a Connections meeting where every group read the book The I in Integrity by Julia Cook. Then we heard some Irish music performed by Cole School parent, Mr. Kaszuba and his friend Dave. The students absolutely loved it! We ended the week with the 5th grade students learning more about Norwell Middle School from the principal, Mr. Dupille. There was a lot of learning happening around the building. Be sure to check out the classroom newsletters for grade level updates!
Next week we'll be celebrating Neurodiversity Week! We'll start each day off with a quote during announcements and then each class will read a book, watch a short video, or complete an activity to help them learn about the importance of neurodiversity.
What is neurodiversity?
Everyone’s brain works differently - they think, learn and process information differently
Everyone has a differently-wired brain and their own unique way of thinking and experiencing the world
Respecting differences
Neurodiversity is about recognizing and respecting that we don’t all learn the same way
Differences in the way our brains are wired means that you may find some things challenging that others find easy. You may also find things easy that others find challenging
We each have our own strengths and challenges
Why We Celebrate Neurodiversity Week
To remind us that no matter what our differences or challenges, everyone has their own strengths and talents
To recognize that many people who have struggled in school are now very successful in life
To understand that many believe their success is because of their unique way of thinking and perceiving the world around them
School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is Wednesday, March 20th! Thanks to generous donations, we'll be showering Mrs. Wood with a basket of thanks! Feel free to drop off any cards or notes your children make for her.
Check out this week's Magnificent Meerkats! These students were nominated by staff and students for their consistent positive behavior and for being excellent role models for others. Some examples in this week's nominations include:
- She shines brightly by treating all her classmates with respect. She is an enthusiastic student who always tries her best! She leads through example and always follows CARES.
- He shows expected behaviors consistently across settings. He always gives 100% effort and is considerate and kind to others in our classroom.
- She is consistently kind and thoughtful of others. She is always the first to volunteer to help out! She wants to make everyone feel happy and tries to make everyone feel special and included!
- She is really funny and she knows when to be funny. She always includes people and has a lot of confidence in herself.
- He has been consistently showing expected behaviors in our classroom and throughout Cole. He is responsible and a hard worker who always tries his best!
March
March 18-22 - Neurodiversity Week - more info to come soon!
March 20 - School Crossing Guard Day - Say thank you to our crossing guard, Mary Wood!
March 22 - Original Artworks art sent home for ordering
March 22 - Report Cards Available in Aspen
March 25 - Grade 5 Parent Information Night for Puberty Lessons 6:30-7:30pm
March 28 - District Band Concert at NHS - 7pm
March 29 - No School
April - Mark Your Calendar
April 1-5 - National Assistant Principal Week - let's shower Mrs. Benner with appreciation!
April 1 - Parent Information for Placement Google Form Shared via Email
April 1 - 15 - Cole School Spring Family Survey - link sent via email from Panorama Ed
April 1 - Variety Show Practice for Grades 3-5 3:20-5:00pm
April 3 - Cole School Spirit Day - wear rainbows or as many colors as you can for National Rainbow Day as selected by raffle winner and kindergarten student, Thea
April 3 - National Aide Appreciation Day
April 5 - Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 1
April 8 - Grade 4 MCAS ELA Session 2
April 9 - Grade 3 MCAS ELA Session 1
April 10 - Early Release - All students dismissed at 12:20pm - Parent Conferences
April 10 - Variety Show Practice for Grades K-2 12:20-3pm
April 11 - Grade 3 MCAS ELA Session 2
April 11 - Evening Parent Conferences
April 15 - 19 - April Vacation Week
April 23 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 23 - Grade 5 MCAS ELA Session 1
April 24 - Grade 5 MCAS ELA Session 2
April 24 - National Secretary Appreciation Day
April 26 - Parent Information for Placement Google Form Due
April 26 - Community Meeting 9:00am
Upcoming Mark Your Calendar
May 9 - Cole School Variety Show at NHS
May 29 - Art Show
May 30 - Grade 4 Concert
June 7 - Field Day
June 10 - Grade 5 Band Concert
June 13 - Grade 5 Celebration 6-8pm (Grade 5 Students and Parents only, no siblings or other family please)
June 17 - Tentative Last Day of School
