May 14, 2014 Principal's Report
Post date: May 14, 2014 1:44:10 PM
School Council – May 14th Principal’s Report
Since April Vacation….
· MCAS testing - Grades 3-8 Mathematics and Science/Technology – on-going
· The MCAS breakfast tradition continues – Thank you PAC
· PARCC testing – Grades 7 – on-going
· PAC sponsored The Whale-Mobile last week
· The PMC Family Trivia night was a huge success – Thank you for all who supported the event in some way
· The BBQ dance last Friday was well-attended and a lot of fun
· The Children’s Fair was also well attended by the community and they had terrific weather
· Second Grade is headed to Mechanic’s Hall to see a show
· The Kindergarten Parent Meeting is upcoming – Numerous staff will be on hand to be part of the informational meet and greet
· First Grade journeys to the Zoo soon
· Staff Appreciation Week was wonderful last week – We feel very appreciated – Thank you to all the parents and community for your support
· Student-led/involved conferences (3-8) took place last month – Great job students
· We had a Red Sox drawing for free tickets based upon the parents who participated in the parent survey during the conference sessions
· Field Days take place in early June
· We passed the budget at town meeting (all three towns passed) – Final staffing and budgeting are underway as we speak
· Our district Coordinated Program Review is underway
· The NAEYC accreditors have come and gone – Preschool and Kindergarten
· Final Evaluations for our staff are continuing and being released in three waves – Developing, Year 1, and Year 2
· SWAT AW Testing was scheduled for last and for the next two weeks
· We have a Golden Eagle Assembly next week
· Friday, May 23rd is an ER Day and Monday, May 26th there will be no school
· PLUS classes are winding down during this difficult-to-schedule month of May/June
· Kindergarten will have their annual Art Show at the end of the month
· Chorus and Band Concerts take place in early June
Note: Some activities and events may have been missed – We are incredibly busy from PK through 8!
Submitted: Steven Grant J