Florence Sawyer School Happenings

Dear Families,

Happy New Year! As we embark on this exciting journey into 2024, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. I hope the holiday season brought joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones.

As we dive into the new calendar year, we find ourselves reflecting on and reaffirming our commitments to you;

• to provide an engaging learning environment where all students succeed at high levels.
• to communicate timely and effectively.
• to ensure that Florence Sawyer School is a physically and emotionally safe learning environment where all students feel a strong sense of belonging.
• to continuous improvement and the collective growth of our learning community.
  
  

As we strive for excellence, we remain dedicated to cultivating an environment where curiosity is nurtured, challenges are embraced, differences are celebrated, and growth is not only encouraged but expected. Together, as a learning organization, we will ensure a bright future for each and every student at Florence Sawyer School.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours in partnership,

Joel Bates, Principal

If you have found that your child may be missing a sweatshirt, jacket, mitten and other various pieces of apparel, we may have it. Please have your child visit the Lost and Found in the Sawyer or Emerson wing lobby. You are welcome to visit as well.

We're excited to share the new NRSD App with you. The app posts the daily lunch as well as the school calendar and a feed where we will share pictures and other information about the goings on at school.

NRSD App for Google Play

NRSD APP for IPhone

Gardening / Nature Club

Gardening/Nature Club will be starting on Monday, January 22nd and is open to students in grades 3-8. Club will be meeting in Miss Richards’ room #243 after school on Mondays until 4:30 pm through June 3rd.

Interested students should return permission slips by Friday, January 19th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jrichards@nrsd.net .

Information and permission slip link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j1swrNz_tKqsM1KwIcafQFqURuJjKSwE/view?usp=sharing

Dear parents/guardians of FSS’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders!

My name is Jennifer Hubacz and I am the head coach of Girls on The Run for Florence Sawyer School. Girls on the Run is an after-school program for girls in grades 3-5, aimed at helping students make positive social connections, increase physical activity, & learn life skills. Physical activity & social-emotional curriculum are woven into two sessions per week, culminating in a celebratory non-competitive 5k run/walk event. Curriculum themes include: turning negative self-talk into positive self-talk, understanding emotions, standing up for self and others, making and maintaining healthy relationships, and making an impact on the community. No prior running experience is necessary – the program is accessible to all girls regardless of fitness level or physical ability. Stretching & running activities are woven into lessons by trained staff coaches. The program runs on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at FSS from dismissal until 4:30pm, beginning the week of March 19th through the 5k at Polar Park on June 2nd. FSS staff members Jennifer (Rogers) Hubacz, Stacey Southard, Evelyn Cubero, and Megan Gurley will be leading the program this year. Registration, which includes all fees for the season, is $195. This year, Girls On The Run are running a lottery registration and it will be open starting January 1, 2024 and run until the end of day on February 2, 2024. “Winners” will be announced by the end of day on Monday, February 5, 2024. Participants will be notified by email that they have secured a spot on a team. If there were more than 18 girls registered for the lottery and they did not "win", they will receive an email from Girls On The Run notifying them that they are on the waitlist. You will not be charged until you “win” a spot on February 5, 2024. Please see the attached PDF and links below for more information.

More Information:

https://www.gotr-worc.org/programs

https://www.gotr-worc.org/Our-Organization

Please reach out to Jennifer (Rogers) Hubacz at jhubacz@nrsd.net with any questions or concerns.

Our middle school schedules are located on ArbiterLive. These schedules are subject to change, but this will always be the site with the most up to date schedule.

Florence Sawyer School Clubs and Activities

NRSD Before and After School Program (Extended Learning)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in education? Are you interested in supplementing your income, but would like a work schedule that is within your control? Are you interested in a position that matches your child's school day schedule? Florence Sawyer School is thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic team of substitute teachers!

📚 Why Choose Florence Sawyer School?

🌟 A Welcoming Community: Join a warm and welcoming community of educators and staff dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for all students.

🌟 Varied Opportunities: Experience teaching in diverse grade levels and subjects, gaining valuable insights into different teaching styles and classroom dynamics.

🌟 Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your assignments and schedule, allowing you to balance work with your other commitments.

🌟 Professional Growth: Build your teaching portfolio and expand your skill set as you collaborate with experienced educators and staff.

🌟 Make a Difference: Have a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners and contribute to their educational journey.

Qualifications:

• 2 Years of College are required for Substitute Teachers.

• Certified Teachers for assignments of eight weeks or more.

For more information, click here.

We have created the Virtual Backpack as a convenience for our families to capture forms, flyers, calendars, and other information that might have traditionally come home in a backpack.

Included on the Virtual Backpack page is a Community Events and Activities page where you can find non-school sponsored activities such community events, youth sports, community information for families, and other activities for children. We do our best to keep the CAEP updated.

FSS Family Directory is now available!

You can sign up to access the School Directory on the Bolton PTO Website. Directory memberships are $5 and you will be able to customize your directory listing and connect with other FSS Families. Visit https://boltonpto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory to update or create your directory listing!

PTO's School Store

This coming Friday as with all first Fridays of the month, The PTO will open the School Store during student lunch times for Grades 2 through 8. As a reminder, students are only allowed to purchase items for themselves. They are not allowed to purchase items for friends.

Registration for Bolton Youth Baseball and Softball (BYBS) is now open! Early Bird pricing is available up until 12/31/2023. Open Registration open through 1/31/24. 2024 Spring Baseball & Softball Our program is designed to give all children ages 4-12 the opportunity to have fun learning and playing the great American pastime of baseball and softball. Please sign up below at: https://www.boltonyouthbaseball.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2592871 Any questions please feel free to reach out to: Boltonyouthbaseballpresident@gmail.com

Chess Club is open to any child in grades K-12 who has a love for playing chess and to those who want to learn.

Time: 5:30-7:00pm.

Where: Nashoba Regional High School-Cafeteria

When:

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Instruction with Chess Master, Dr. Toth starts at 5:30pm and peer games begin at 6pm.

We kindly request the presence of a parent or caregiver at all times if your child is under 11 years old.

Admission is $2 to cover snacks.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa at landerson5@hotmail.com.

This Month

January 2024

January 1 - No School - Holiday

January 3 - MS Basketball @ home vs Hale

January 9 - MS Basketball @ home vs Tyngsborough

January 11 - MS Basketball @ Littleton

January 12 - Early Release - Professional Development

January 15 - No School - Holiday

January 16 - MS Basketball @ Luther Burbank

January 18 - MS Basketball @ Lunenberg

January 23 - MS Basketball @ home vs Clinton

January 25 - MS Basketball @ Hale

January 30 - MS Basketball @ home vs Maynard

Looking Ahead

February 5 - MS Basketball @ Tyngsborough

February 6 - MS Basketball @ home vs Littleton

February 8 - MS Basketball @ Maynard

Be your best self.

Pave your path.

Impact the world.

Website: https://sawyer.nrsd.net/
Location: 100 Mechanic Street, Bolton, MA, USA
Phone: (978) 779-2821

You can download the App by going to NRSD.net, scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click on the App Store or Google Play links.