We had a wonderful community meeting yesterday! Our students who were nominated by a teacher for showing respect were recognized, our 4th & 5th grade choir made their debut, and our 4th graders kicked off our trait for November, thankfulness. I always enjoy getting the school community together for some fun!
Wednesday was an eventful day. A tree fell in front of the school that took down the power lines and blocked the road. When our generators kicked on, we smelled smoke so evacuated the building. While we waited for the building to be cleared by the fire department and for power to be restored, we went over to the middle school where we made sure that all students had lunch. Before dismissal, we were given the all clear to re-enter the building so were able to conduct dismissal like normal. I want to recognize our amazing staff for how they kept all of our students calm and safe through it all.
Parent-Teacher conferences are two weeks away. If you have not already scheduled a time with your child's teacher, please make sure to do so. These are a great opportunity to connect with the classroom teacher about how the year is going and we hope you are able to attend. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Bell
jbell@douglasps.net
508-476-4200
UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 11 - Veteran's Day...No School
November 12 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 in the Library
- DPAC Meeting, 7:00 in the Conference Room
November 13 - PTO Breads & Crisps Fundraiser Order Pickup, 4:00-6:00 in the Lobby
November 14 - World Diabetes Day...Wear Blue Spirit Day in Support
November 18-22 - Book Fair (See Information Below)
November 20 - PTO School Store During Lunch
- School Committee Meeting, 7:00 at the High School
November 21 - Half Day...Dismissal at 11:45
- Parent Teacher Conferences, 5:00-7:30
November 22 - Half Day...Dismissal at 11:45
- Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:30-3:00
November 25 - 1st Term Ends
November 27 - Half Day...Dismissal at 11:45
November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break...No School
December 3 - 1st Term Report Cards Available in iPass
BOOK FAIR INFORMATION
November 6, 2019
Dear Parents-
The numbers don’t lie. Your children love to read! Every week at the library I give the students, what I call book “tastings”. I tell them a little about a book and then read to them parts of one or more chapters of the book to entice them to read more. Books are flying off the shelves. Here are a few of examples: When I read a book from the My Weird School series, we had 17 out of the 22 copies checked out by the end of the week. When I read Wonder, 9 out of the 9 copies we had were checked out by the end of day 1, and those are still being checked out regularly. All 9 of The One and Only Ivan were checked out by the end of day 2...well, you get the idea. These kids love reading.
Why am I sharing this with you? Because from November 18 through November 22, I will be hosting a Follett Book Fair at our library. Attached to this letter, you’ll find a flyer with some of the books that will be offered at our fair. This is a great opportunity for you to support your child’s love of reading as well as to support the Douglas Elementary School library and the school.
You and your children will have several opportunities to shop:
Your child can shop during his or her class time the week of November 18 - November 22. This year Follett is giving parents the opportunity to send their kids to the fair without the hassle of cash. The gift card is an easy alternative for you to let your child shop easily and if there is a leftover balance, you can shop online as well. Of course, cash will be accepted as well. Check out this website to buy a gift card (any denomination $10 and over will work) https://www.giftfly.com/shop/follett-book-fairs Be sure to put your child’s name in the notes section so it can be easily identified, if it’s misplaced.
If you are able to help out and volunteer at the fair, please contact me, I’d love your help. As a thank you for your help and time, I can offer you a 20% discount on all items. You can sign up using for a time slot to volunteer by using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ca9ab2fa6ff2-douglas
In the meantime, if you’d like some book recommendations or have any questions for me, please email me at aleibel@douglasps.net. Looking forward to meeting many of you over the next few weeks.
Here’s to many more books read and stories told!
Abby Leibel
Library Paraprofessional
