Cole Miners' Dig

We're excited to bring back the Volunteer Village at Cole School this year! Volunteers might play a reading or math game with a class, read aloud, work with a small group, or lend a hand in the copy room. Each volunteer signs up for a regular time slot and comes in at that time throughout the school year. Time slots will be determined later based on your availability and can be as short as 20 minutes. Parents, caregivers, grandparents, and community members are all welcome. Volunteers usually help outside their own child's classroom, elsewhere in the building. If you're interested, please fill out this brief survey. Thank you for partnering with us to build a strong school community!

Toys Stay Home, Learning Comes to School

We’re asking for your help in keeping personal toys at home. This includes squeeze toys, keychains, trading cards of all kinds, and similar items. While we know these things are special to our students, they can easily become a distraction during the school day and are sometimes lost or broken.

If your child benefits from a fidget to help them focus, please don’t worry. We have plenty here at school and will gladly provide one to any student who needs it.

When a class earns a special PJ and stuffy day, teachers will let families know ahead of time so students can bring in a favorite friend from home. Otherwise, we appreciate your partnership in helping our students keep their attention on the great learning happening in their classrooms each day. Thank you!

How do I report my child's absence? We have received several questions recently about how to report a child's absence (note, phone call, email, Pick Up Patrol). The number of options can be overwhelming. We have removed the absent option from Pick Up Patrol and would prefer if parents either email the teacher and cc the office (theresa.festa@norwellschools.org and maureen.coleman@norwellschools.org) or call 781-659-8823 if your child is going to be absent.

Norwell Food Services are in need of:

1. Food Service Manager: prior experience necessary, 180 days per year, good benefits and competitive compensation.

2. Food Service Substitute: No experience necessary, flexible schedule, follows school calendar may lead to a more permanent position.

Please apply here if interested.

We had a very successful parent book group two years ago when we read The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We have decided to host another parent book group this year. If you'd rather check out a video of Isabelle Hau's research and thoughts on the importance of relationships in the development of children, this video is a good place to get a preview. Please see the invitation below and RSVP if you'd like to join me in discussing Isabelle Hau's book, Love to Learn. We hope you'll join us!

A large number of students were nominated and recognized as Magnificent Meerkats this week. These students were observed shining brightly in so many ways including:

• She is a beacon of kindness. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and include others.
• He has been doing a great job this year channeling his energy in positive ways. He always gives 100%, and when he faces a challenge, uses appropriate strategies to rebound and push through. Great work!
• He is a kind and mature student who is friendly and polite to teachers and peers. He is a great role model as a fifth grade student.
• She shines brightly by being respectful, responsible, hardworking, and kindhearted. She is a model student who should feel very proud of herself!

Great to have a sunny Friday! Students continue to learn about growth mindset and goal setting, and also work on their academic and social-emotional fall screeners. We have also welcomed back Spider the reading therapy dog on Tuesday afternoons! I am hoping to rotate all interested students in to read with him this year, so please let me know if you think your child(ren) would enjoy this opportunity. I have also started hosting "lunch bunch," where kids can sign up to eat in my office with up to 3 other kids in their grade. If your child is interested and needs my help to find an open time, please let me know. I can be reached at anne.walsh@norwellschools.org, or by calling the school and entering ext 1111.

K-1 continued their toss and catch challenges with a choice of using a bean bag, fleece, or wiffle ball. They worked with partners tossing underhand (step, swing and point) and catching (thumbs together for a target). Grade 2 learned a new throwing, catching and fleeing game called Pickle/Run Down and were introduced to the lead pass. Third graders' played a throwing and catching game of Invaders/Defender. Fourth and fifth graders practiced their underhand, overhand, and lead passes in games of Dice Bonk. Collaborating, strategizing, defending, moving to open space and using their adding skills from the numerical dice. Lots of movement, teamwork and fun!

October

October 10-11 - No Homework Weekend

October 12 - No School - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 14 - School Council Meeting 3:30pm

October 16 - Big Ryan the Storyteller visits Kindergarten Classes

October 16 - Parent/Teacher Conference Letter with Sign Up Links Sent Home via Email

October 18 - PTO Cole vs. Vinal Moms' Kickball Game (rescheduled from 10/2)

October 19 - School Picture Day

October 21 - Early Release Day (all students dismissed at 12:20 pm)

October 26-30 - Halloween Safety Lessons with School Resource Officer Jake Campbell

October 29 - Early Release for Parent /Teacher Conferences (all students dismissed at 12:20 pm)

October 30 - PTO Monster Mash 6-8pm

Upcoming:

12/3 - Picture Retake Day

PTO SteerCo Opening

Do you love bringing Cole families together? We’re looking for a Co-VP of Community Events to join our SteerCo team!

Help plan the traditions, celebrations, and experiences that make our Cole community so special.

Interested in learning more, want to nominate yourself or someone else? We’d love to hear from you!
Email: coleptonews@gmail.com
Or: Reach out to a SteerCo member today!

Please express your interest by Monday, October 19.

*This is just for the remainder of this year with the position open to standard election come the spring.

• Tickets on sale now https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/monster-mash-13
• Volunteers needed

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• Amazon wishlist - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WF1MVPOYLAMG?ref_=wl_share

  
  

  
  

Moms Kickball: a few spots left

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Book Fair: volunteers needed

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Join us on Oct 21st from 2:30-4pm at the Norwell Middle School for a fall lacrosse clinic!

Norwell Girls Youth Lacrosse is running a fall clinic. Sign up link and payment information are below. This is a great opportunity for the girls to practice their skills and get together. All skill levels are welcomed for grades 1-8. Season registration will open soon; this clinic is a great way for girls to try lacrosse before registering. Details are included in the attached flyer.

Sign up link: Norwell Girls Lacrosse Fall Clinic

Suggested donation of $25 can be made through Venmo: Venmo | Norwell Girls Youth Lacrosse

Norwell Girls Lacrosse

#futurestatechampions

www.norwellgirlslacrosse.com