Rose L. MacDonald School

November 4th~School Committee Meeting 6pm MSHS Learning Commons

November 11th~Veterans Day- No School

November 13th~All Grades-Storyteller Muriel Johnson Folktales From Around The World And Back (PTO Sponsored) More Details Below

November 20th~Grade 3 Rotary Club Dictionary Distribution

November 22nd, 25th, 26th & 27th-Half Days of School Dismissal at 12pm

November 28th~Thanksgiving-No School

November 29th-No School

December 6th-Rock Your Socks

Your student's teacher will reach out to families to set up a Parent Teacher Conference.

They will be held on the following dates:

Friday, November 22 1:00-3:00

Monday, November 25 4:30-6:30

Tuesday, November 26 1:00-3:00

Please consider being part of the continuous effort to improve our school. Community input is needed in determining the direction of education for our young people. We are in need of parent volunteers for our RLM School Council this year. If you have a child at the school and would like to serve as a representative on the council, please contact us at mchmielinski@wbridgewater.com. Meetings generally last an hour or less and take place after school. It is a good way to be involved in the improvement of our school.

Thank you to all the volunteers that made this day great!

Storyteller Muriel Johnson entrances audiences with a plethora of age appropriate multicultural and African Diasporic fables, folktales and songs. All stories have interactive components with movement, singalongs, claps or chants. Each tale is crafted to suit the audience age level and the desired theme. Tales embody themes of friendship, how things came to be, overcoming obstacles, diversity, cultural norms of “others, etc. Stories range from West African Anansi stories embedded with moral lessons to clever native American Trickster tales and everything in between.

We are excited to have our Diversity Leaders in classrooms the past two weeks. They spent time in classrooms getting to know the students.

At RLM School, we believe that developing students' social-emotional skills is just as important as their academic growth. This October, we’ve focused on the theme of RESPECT to help students connect with what excites them and motivates their learning. Through classroom discussions, students explored the meaning of passion, reflecting on how their unique interests can drive them to achieve their goals.

Each day during morning announcements, several students shared their personal definitions of respect, spoke about what they are passionate about, or explained how their passions help them in their daily lives. These conversations have fostered a sense of belonging and excitement in our community as students learn more about themselves and each other.

By focusing on SEL, we are equipping students with the tools they need to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and set meaningful goals—skills that will serve them well both inside and outside the classroom. Stay tuned for more updates on our ongoing SEL initiatives, as we continue to nurture our students' emotional and social well-being.

Grade 3 had a great field trip when they visited the mayflower and Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Thank you to all the chaperones who helped make the trip successful!

First and second grade classes were excited to welcome back Christine from Little Bee Yoga, who visited last spring. Each class participated in a thirty minute, engaging journey to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Each lesson blended playful yoga poses, breathing exercises, and interactive games to help children develop focus, coordination, and self-awareness. learning how to focus their brains and bodies in a calm but fun manner. Thank you PTO for supporting our little yogis!

November's school schedule will include 3 early release days to facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences. To accommodate parents schedules, we offer the opportunity for your child to remain at school after dismissal as part of our Surround Care program at the Spring Street School for Kindergarten, at the Rose L. MacDonald School for grades 1-3, and at the Howard School for grades 4-6. The fee is $9/hr. You may pick up your child at any time before the closing time of 6 pm. A snack/drink will be provided later in the day as well.

To be sure there is adequate staff available, we ask that you complete the registration below no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, November 19th.

The early release days are: Friday, November 22nd

Monday, November 25th

Tuesday, November 26th

There will be no Surround Care on Wednesday, November 27th

***Please complete this registration form even if your child is a regular attendee in the program so that we know your plans for the day. A separate registration is required for each day you plan to have your child attend.

Surround Care Page

Join us on November 12th for our next PTO meeting at RLM 7pm

The Middle School Unified Bocce team is selling short-sleeve, bleached dyed t-shirts to raise money for the unified sports program! Our unified teams provide inclusive athletic programming for students of all ability levels. The proceeds from this fundraiser will help us to buy new equipment, fund our end of season celebrations, and buy team apparel for our athletes.

T-shirts are $25 and come in both youth and adult sizes! If interested in purchasing a shirt, please fill out the google form here or email Ms. Maloney at nmaloney@wbridgewater.com. We hope that you will wear your shirt and come support our team when we host our Unified Bocce Tournament at the Middle-Senior High School gym on Monday, November 4 from 3:30-5:00!

Principal

Email: kgoulet@wbridgewater.com
Website: https://www.wbridgewaterschools.org/o/rose-l-macdonald
Location: 1 Steppingstone Drive, West Bridgewater, MA, USA
Phone: (508)894-1240
Facebook: facebook.com/RoseLMacDonaldSchool
Twitter: @rlmschool