Issue 10
September 9, 2023
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Welcome to Sharon Elementary School 2023-2024 |
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Second Graders Preparing for the Annual Back to School Parade! |
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Saturday, 9/9- The Sprouty (more info. below)
Friday, 9/15- Early Release
Wednesday, 9/13- Information Session for Building Expansion, 5-6:30 PM
Tuesday, 9/19- School Board Meeting, see Website for agenda
Thursday, 9/21- Information Session for Building Expansion,
7-8:30 PM, (Free Childcare only on 21st)
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Letter from Principal Haley |
Families and Community Members,
It’s safe to say that we are warming up to the fact that we are back in school! We will be sending out a biweekly newsletter this year. Please take the time to read through them because this is the primary way that we will share important information. Our website will have an archive of these newsletters as well, so feel free to check those out as the school year moves ahead. As we begin our school year, it is important to remind/educate folks on a few things. This week we will focus on the nuts and bolts of our drop-off and pick-up process.
SES Drop Off and Pick Up
Students can be dropped off in the morning as early as 7:30 a.m. Please drive slowly into the school area as there are folks walking around at the Sharon Academy Middle School and at the elementary school. Once your student is dropped off, they will either go to breakfast or head out to the playground for morning recess. Our school day starts at 8:00 a.m., so if your child arrives at 8:00 a.m., they will go directly to their classroom, unless they need to grab some breakfast.
The afternoon dismissal happens in stages. Our bus riders are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. If you arrive in a car before this time, please park behind the bus. Once the bus leaves, we dismiss our car pick-up students. Cars should proceed around the circle and teachers will direct students to their car. This process generally takes about 10-15 minutes. Please practice patience during this process. Safety is our top priority. Do not pass other cars. Some parents need to take a moment to put their child(ren) in car seats. You may be asked to move around a car by a staff member if it is deemed safe, but please wait to be signaled to do so. If the bus has not left the circle and you happen to have your child in your car, you need to wait to leave. The bus will have its stop sign out. If you pass a bus with the sign-out, you can be fined as it is against the law to pass a bus at that point in time.
One of our more active times during pick-up is when One Planet is not in session. We often have a large line of cars waiting to pick up their students. Again, please remain in your car and be patient. We will get folks out as soon as we can.
Finally, when in the car pick-up line, please refrain from having conversations with teachers. A quick hello is fine, but we need to keep our line moving so if you need to have a larger conversation with a teacher, please make arrangements to do so at a later time.
Thank you for all of your patience and understanding surrounding our drop-off and pick-up time. If I could sum this up in a few words it would be: Take it slow, keep your head up, and be patient :)
Respectfully,
Keenan Haley
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Class Highlights!
In each newsletter, we will highlight some of the learning happening around our school.
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The school community welcomed first-time students in preschool this past week! The two preschool classes, the Chipmunks and Woodchucks, are learning new routines, making friends, and meeting teachers. Ms. Blaise's students are learning about the life cycle by raising Monarch butterflies. Ms. Lindsey's class has been decorating the classroom, reading books, singing, and dancing. Everyone enjoyed nibbling on roasted corn with Mr. Paul, seeing each other daily in the play yard, and walking in the Sharon Elementary School parade on September 5th! We're excited to spend our future Fridays in the woods for "Forest Fridays". We're also excited to participate in singalongs with Brooke, and learn about animals through a variety of VINS courses, and a (possible) apple-picking adventure! |
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The Kindergarten classroom is buzzing! Mrs. Piper's students are talking about math being everywhere. They looked at a tub drain picture and found so much math!! They counted and saw shapes within shapes just to name a few things! They were surprised at how much math is everywhere! Mrs. Piper asked them to look around at home and report back to the class about what they find!
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Proposed School Expansion Project
For the past year, a Building Task Force has been meeting monthly to discuss the need for a possible expansion and renovation of our school. The building Task Force will have two information sessions in September on the 13th and 21st. These serve as both information sessions and an opportunity to gather comments and feedback from you, the community.
We need your feedback as we move forward with this important project for our town. Please attend the meetings and share your ideas for the future of the school.
Wednesday, September 13th, 5-7 PM at SES
Thursday, September 21st, 7-9 PM at SES (Free Childcare on-site only on the 21st)
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Back by popular demand, The Sharon PTO is partnering with Grandstand Apparel to offer Sharon Elementary Cyclones gear! See the attached flyer for the items available. You may place orders through September 17th at our online store:
A portion of every sale will go towards helping the PTO support teachers, students, and our school community throughout the year.
Your items may be shipped (for a fee), picked up at the Grandstand store (in White River Junction), or will be distributed by the PTO.
Questions? Contact
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The Sprouty is happening tomorrow!
Join us for a celebration of community, health, and education. Run, Walk, or just cheer on your neighbors!
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