Parent Update
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you to all of the families that helped me with the top secret surprise for Clough staff! We collected all kinds of gift cards to give to staff. They all got to select a mini rubber duckie and then got the gift card that matched their number. Lots of lucky ducks who went home with a gift card to use to treat themselves! And a big thank you to the PTO for the special treat during Teacher Appreciation Week...the Shishkaberry Truck. Staff loved snacking on the delicious chocolate covered strawberries and bananas!
It's important for us to collect feedback from families and hear from you what we are doing well and what we need to improve upon. The school council developed a survey for families to complete and help us as we strive to continually improve. Please take some time to complete this survey: Caregiver Feedback Survey. We would like to have these completed before the end the school year.
Here are a few quick updates:
- Math MCAS will take place for 3rd and 4th grade students on May 16 and 17 this week. Thank you PTO for providing positive messages and a little gift for each student taking MCAS.
- MURSD is hosting a Multicultural Night-Passport to Global Citizenship on May 18 from 5:30-7:30. See the flyer below. We can't wait to celebrate the rich diversity of Mendon-Upton!
- 3rd graders will be going on Trolley Tours this Friday, May 19!
- The EPI School Supply Kits form came home. You can order a kit online and then it will be delivered to your child's classroom when school starts next year.
- Kindergarten Screening was rescheduled to May 24th and 25th. For our PM Preschool families who have kindergarteners coming next year, you do not need to have a separate screening appointment; we have already taken care of screening your child.
- It's time to place your order for the Clough Yearbook! The cost is $20 and the form and payment needs to be submitted by May 19.
- The Miscoe Principals will be coming to Clough on May 24 to do a question and answer session with our 4th graders.
- 4th Grade Student Council Community Service Project. Please see the video below recorded by some of our student council members, as well as a flyer created by one of the student council members. The student council decided that they wanted to help other kids so they decided that doing a collection drive to help kids in foster care would be their community service project. Thank you for sending in any donations that you are able to contribute.
- More information coming, but we are going to plan for an end of the year book swap! Do you need to clear out some of your bookshelves at home? We will be collecting gently used books and recycling them into new homes to help everyone go home with "new to them" books for summer reading.
Thank to everyone who came to Specialist Night last week! The gym was popping with so many families exploring all of the different activities and displays for each special.
Sincerely,
Liz Garden
Clough Principal
Community Service Project
-Baby formula (reg and sensitive)
-toothpaste but NOT toothbrushes
-size 4, 5 & 6 diapers
-training pull ups
-wipes
-items for teen girls & boys—could be clothing, accessories, electronic accessories (chargers, portable chargers), pajamas, jewelry, magazines etc.
- conditioner
-hats/gloves/mittens
-bathing suits/towels/beach stuff
-fidgets
Special Read Aloud for Clough Teachers
New State Behavioral Health Help Line:
The Department of Mental Health has launched a new Behavioral Health Help Line that people can call or text at 833-773-2445. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in more than 200 languages. The help line can help individuals and families navigate the behavioral health system and access treatment, including mobile crisis services. District and school leaders are asked to please share this resource with staff, families, and students, where helpful. For more information, please see the FAQ. Anyone with questions or concerns about the help line can email the help line director at Mio.Tamanaha@mass.gov.
Important Dates to Remember
May
May 16/17 - Math MCAS
May 18 - MURSD Multicultural Night 5:30-7:30
May 19 - 3rd Grade Trolley Ride, Yearbook Orders due
May 24/25 - Kindergarten Screening
May 24 - Miscoe Principal Q and A with 4th graders
Connect with Us!
Email: lgarden@mursd.org
Website: https://www.mursd.org/o/henry-p-clough-elementary
Location: 10 North Avenue, Mendon, MA, USA
Phone: 508-634-1580
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HPClough-Elementary-School-102887309160164
Twitter: @HPClough