Dear Adams Families,

We are so fortunate to celebrate so many different cultures at the Adams School. Thank you for engaging in Culture Day! The outfits, the items and the representation of the various heritage from our community makes us all proud!  Next week’s Fun Friday will be Superhero Day! Students can come as their favorite superhero or they can even make up their own! 

MCAS Testing

Next week we will begin MCAS testing in grades 3-6. Students should go to bed early, eat a healthy breakfast and be ready to show off their skills. Students who are remote will take the assessment remotely. They MUST keep their cameras on at all times. Letters will be sent via mail and email regarding the regulations. Please reach out to Ms. Cruz if you have any questions. 

Equity Round Table

Our next Equity Round Table will be held on Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:00. During this time, we will discuss our plans for next year with the Department of Education Kaleidoscope Network as well as begin sharing information regarding the ESSR Funds (Elementary and Secondary School Relief) and how we can use these funds to create more opportunities for our students. Help us ensure that our focus will always be on equity!

Grade 6 Moving on Ceremony

Students in grade 6 will celebrate the end of their time at the Adams on Wednesday, June 16th at 10 am. (Rain date June 17th). The ceremony will be held OUTSIDE at Piers Park. More information to come. 

P-EBT Cards

Funds will be added to P-EBT cards for the summer months. If you have not received your card, please contact the school and we will assist you. If you would like to check your balance, you can log on to https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/pebt. If you lost your card, please fill out this form.

English: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/pebt

Spanish: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/pebt

Portuguese: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/pebt

Vietnamese: https://dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov/pebt

Summer Plans? 

We will begin making phone calls to families next week regarding Summer Programming. It is so important to keep students minds active so they do not fall behind over the summer. We have many options for free summer programming. Please check out the district website to learn about the many opportunities. 

• The Adams/Alighieri Summer Learning Academy for students entering Grades 3-6 next year. This program will provide academics, sailing and gardening.  The Adams and Alighieri Montessori Schools are partnering to offer a unique summer school opportunity for students from both schools.  The summer program offers a blend of academic and enrichment opportunities with support from East Boston partner organizations.

• If your child prefers sports and a more active Summer Program, you can choose the Umana Summer Program to participate in sports teams.

• If your child is in Kindergarten or first grade, the EEC will run a Summer Focus program. 

• For our ABA students please check your email for information about ESY. 

• We will send the registration links later today. 

• Please check all the free options at the BPS web Page: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/summerlearning

• If you need support registering your child for a summer program, please contact the school. 

Fun Friday Activities

May 28: Superhero Day

Come dressed as your favorite Superhero or make up your own!

June 4: Color Day

Each class will select a color to represent.

June 11: 6TH Grade Choice

Our rising 6th graders will decide on the theme for this day...stay tuned! 

Would you like to donate to the Adams School Parent Council? Funding goes towards teacher gifts, assembly supplies, books for classrooms, events and goods. You now can Venmo your donations to: @adamsschoolspc

Summer Camps and Programming 

Free summer programs through BPS: https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/summerlearning

Please take a look at the  list of many exciting summer opportunities. From summer camps, programs and summer jobs for older children, please take a look at the lists.

Camps and Jobs:

https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/8238 

BPS Summer Learning:

https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/Page/6667

Email reminders:

Join the School Parent Council List Serve 

Twitter: @AdamsSchoolSPC 

https://twitter.com/AdamsSchoolSPC 

Samuel Adams School SPC (School Parent Council) 

YouTube: Samuel Adams School SPC 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzckpAgNgLGdytXaXBskQGQQ 

Facebook: Samuel Adams School SPC (School Parent Council)- East Boston 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/302155770385021 

WhatsApp: The Adams SPC 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/HpdB8JKnQbg8u9qYgSQvgu 

Venmo: Want to donate to the SPC?@adamsschoolspc

Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy the weather!

Joanna McKeigue Cruz

Principal