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IREAD Testing

We are very proud of our students with their hardwork on IREAD last week! As we await the results we want to send a SHOUT OUT to our families and staff for their work and encouragement!

NextPath Sign Up!

NextPath is a way for you to view your child's progress in school. It includes test scores, including IREAD and ILEARN, as well as much more. In order to "claim" your child, you need to log onto NextPath. Below is a detail of how to do this. Every child that has at least one adult sign up, will recieve a Shark bracelet!

Also, anyone who has an active NextPath account will be eligible for a drawing for an autographed book from our Resident Author, Mr. Bauer. His books are about the adventures of Millie and Mae! The drawing will be held Monday afternoon!

This is one more way that we are making sure you are part of the conversation and have information at your fingertips! Please reach out with any questions!

Community Conversations - March 24

Please join us on March 24 at Pine Elementary. This is a chance for you to be part of the conversation about grade configurations and building usage for the future! Come be part of the discussion!

Breakfast is Served!

We are excited to announce we will have breakfast available for 2 hour delays! Students will have the opportunity to have a grab and go breakfast when they arrive at school at 10:30 on 2 hour delay days! Full stomachs make learning easier!

Reminders about Chromebooks

Please make sure you are monitoring your child's technology usage.

Please remember that students are expected to be on Google Meets during eLearning Days. Students should not be on Google Meets unless their teachers assign them to it.

Thank you for ensuring our students are appropriately using their school issued devices.

Drop Off Safety Reminder!

We are seeing an increase in students being dropped off before school. Please make sure students remain in your car or you are with them until school staff is outside ready to welcome students.

Thank you for your patience!

We are committed to working with you!

If you would like to talk to your child's teacher, counselor, the principal, please either call or email the person to set up a time. We value your time and want you to have our full attention.

Please understand that there are many things that we do during the school day and may not be able to meet with you without an appointment. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Important Dates

Monday, March 9

IREAD make ups

Tuesday, March 10

RSVP for Math and Literacy Night

Mrs. Clemons' class trip to the Courthouse

Thursday, March 12

Smencil Sale - $1 per smencil

5:30-6:45 Math and Literacy Night

Friday, March 13

End of the 3rd Grading Period

Volunteer Procedures

All volunteers must be screened prior to helping in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or other activities. In order to be approved, you must have your license scanned in the office first and then turn in a volunteer form. Approval can take a few weeks so please turn in your volunteer form in early! Once approved, you are approved for 3 years.

More information can be found at: MCAS Volunteers Information

Aren't sure if you have already been approved? Please reach out to Mrs. Bevitori in the office!

Safety Reminders

We are committed to ensuring our students are safe at school. With this in mind, please remember the following:

Please enter and exit through the front door only.
Please push the button at give your name and purpose of visit when asked.
Once entering the building, please go immediately to the office.

Absences & Dismissal Plans

If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 AM. If you do not reach someone, please leave a message.

Please remember to call by 1:30 if you have a change in dismissal plans - i.e. riding the bus instead of being picked up. After 1:30, we cannot guarantee that the student and teacher will be able to get the information.

NEW - Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu - Spring 2026