FSS held an Open House for K-5 and attendance was very strong in comparison to the 6-8 Open House.
PAC held its first meeting of the year on the 27th
PAC sponsored two spectacular enrichment programs for our school.
Stunt Bicyclist, Mike Steidley, performed for grades 5-8
Author Illustrator Brian Lies spoke to grades 1-4
On September 30, FSS teachers completed several activities related to MCAS Action Planning and ISSP Development. Grade 1 & 2 teachers and specialists are continuing their work on district-wide report cards. Kindergarten and Preschool met with Early Childhood coordinator Cyndie Maxfield.
School pictures were held on October 3rd. Feedback was good overall. Kindergarten felt rushed.
8th Grade Race to the Presidency has begun. Students will research positions and meet with lobbyists for funding in an interactive multi-faceted civics unit.
The fourth graders are developing their pumpkin projects. The Pumpkins are representative of a character in a favorite book.
Seventh grade returned from Sargent Center on Friday.
The first dance of the year is next Friday, October 21.
October 28 will be an early release day for students. The goal for staff will be to work in self-selected areas of focused professional development.
Pick A Time Conference Scheduling will open on November 2 and close on November 8, with parent conferences on the 9th and 10th.
Our fall play “30 Reasons Not to Be In A Play” opens on November 4 and closes on November 5.
Our Cross Country team has had a very exciting and successful season. They have three meets to go and have won all but two of their meets.
Remember that due to conferences we agreed to move the date of our next meeting to November 2.