Weekly Bulletin February 26, 2016

Upcoming Events

February 29 - Leap Day!  All school CARES assembly.  
Canned Good drive for Burlington Food Pantry

March 1 - No School, Presidential Primary Elections

March 2 - Read Across America Day

March 3 @ 7pm - All Town Band Concert at BHS

March 12 @ 10am - 2pm - FW Family Carnival

Mrs. Schnee's 2nd Grade Star Writers

Mrs. McDonald met with the 2nd grade students in Mrs. Schnee's class after they
wrote persuasive letters to the principal  arguing for and against the idea of "longer recess".
Their arguments were thoughtful, relevant, and convincing and the group consensus
was 13-4 in favor of more recess time! 

Friendship Club

Would you like to learn more about this after school club?  

Click here:  Pals Forever!

Students spent time this week finger painting together and

then enjoying some dance time showing off their

individual moves!  An opportunity to socialize, relax, and interact 

with peers across multiple grade levels while building 

age appropriate social skills is the goal of the program.

Celtics Game and Adopt-A-Class 2016 Fundraiser

The Adopt-A-Class Scholarship Foundation – Current Seniors have teamed up with the Boston Celtics for a unique and fun experience!

Friday, April 8th 7:30 Game Celtics vs. Milwaukee. Tickets are $30 each

For every ticket sold, ADAC 2016 will receive $10 to be added to the scholarships to be awarded this spring. Please contact Michelle at tigges@bpsk12.org if you would like to purchase tickets.

The Burlington Police School Resource Officer now has an official twitter account.  Follow @bpdschools for information on youth issues as well as upcoming BPD programs and classes for our Burlington students. The account will be updated frequently so check back often.

Weekly Bulletin - February 12, 2016

Upcoming Events

Feb. 15 - 19 - Winter Vacation, no school
Feb. 24-  Book Bingo grades K-2 (2:30-3:30) Sponsored by the PTO
Feb. 26 - PTO Fitness Night, 6pm
Mar. 1 - No School, Presidential Primary Elections
Mar, 3 - All Town Band Concert for ALL band students. BHS, 7pm
April 26 - May 5 - PARCC State Testing

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Students in all grades were excited to wear their pajamas to school for a day last week as part of the school wide reward for earning over 150 Purple Pirate coupons!  Even though they were quite comfortable, students continued to work hard in their reading groups, writing letters for Wee Deliver, and practicing their math skills while working with partners.  Our pajama day was a great way to celebrate all the hard work that happens every day here at Francis Wyman!

Students in 3rd grade delivered hundreds of letters
each day written by students, parents, and staff as part of the
Wee Deliver program.  The goal of the program focuses
on teaching letter writing skills as well as helping
 students understand how our postal system works.
Thank-you 3rd grade!!

Weekly Bulletin February 5, 2016

Upcoming Events

February 5 -12 - Wee Deliver  - Grade 3 Simulated Post Office

February 8 and 9 - Kindergarten Registration from 9am - 11am

February 15 - 19 - Winter Vacation, No School

Wee Deliver

If you'd like to write a letter to your child for the Wee Deliver, please find the addresses posted at the top of the blog.  Seal your letter in an envelope and make sure to attach a "pretend" stamp. There is a mailbox in the main lobby for you to deliver your mail. We know it's tempting, but please refrain from sending any food through our mail system!  If you have any questions, please call the office at 781-270-1701. Thanks!

Mrs. Casey's 5th grade Math class earned a Principal's Pride Award this week by completing over100,000 math facts on Reflex Math.  Congratulations!

Falcon Times - Latest edition has been released! Read it here.

Understanding Dyslexia

Presented by

Charlotte Lunde and Caroline Legor of the

Massachusetts Branch International Dyslexia Association

 

Tuesday, February 9th    

7:00pm

Marion Tavern

55 Center Street, Burlington Ma

Join us for a presentation about Dyslexia, a language-based learning disability.

Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading.

Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words.

This presentation will discuss the red flags, steps towards and after diagnosis and what to do when outside evaluations and school evaluations don't align.

*doors open at 6:30

Please email us at burlingtonspedpac@gmail.com with any questions

FRANCIS WYMAN SCHOOL 

~2/1/2016~

HOORAY!

The entire "crew" of the SS Francis Wyman reached their goal of earning 150 Purple Pirate Coupons for demonstrating positive classroom and school expectations.  Each coupon earned a piece of the puzzle which slowly revealed the school wide reward.  The students worked extremely hard to earn PAJAMA DAY and a special treat during lunch this Friday.  

All students & staff are invited to wear their comfy pajamas to school on Friday, 2/5/2016!