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Final Leg of Our 2007-2008 Fund Drive!
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ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL
SPRING WALK-A-THON
MAY 21st!
For the past 6 years St. Mary’s students have been asking family and friends to “sponsor” them as they walk
the neighborhoods that surround our school. A typical walk-a-thon participant asks someone to pledge a certain
dollar amount per mile walked… but with the little feet of the preschoolers and the larger steps of the 8th
grade…and every size in between, a per mile amount is a challenge. Rather, we are looking for pledges for each
student’s participation in the event.
As part of this year’s walk, younger students will be asked to report back on the people, places and things that
they observed during their travel through the community. “Reports” might include class discussion, stories or
drawing. Students in upper grades will take an environmental hike to Brookline Reservoir.
Please check Mondays (May 5th) backpack mail for Walk-A-Thon forms. We encourage you to get your pledge sheets
filled with the names and dollar amounts of people who want to enhance your Catholic School education!
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Field Trip Forms |
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Parents of 5th and 8th grade students should be on the lookout for permission forms for the following
field trips:
Grade 5: travels to the North End to visit the Paul Revere House on May 15th. They are to participate in a special
program, “Paul Revere: The Man Behind the Myth,” then stop at the Old North Church.
Grade 8: will celebrate National Public Works Week with a tour of the Brookline Department of Public Works. There
they will learn about street signage, how to plant and compost, experience the robotic pipe camera in action, and learn
about our current recycling initiatives. The tour takes about one hour.
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Seismologist Update! |
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We’ve received news from Weston Observatory that the new computer and seismology equipment has arrived!
This is the first step in the development of our science curriculum for the 2008-2009 school year, when we
participate in the Boston College Educational Seismology Project (BC-ESP). Next year a seismologist from Weston
Observatory will be on site weekly to help develop and implement the BC-ESP curriculum in our classrooms. Stay
tuned for further news!
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Mid-term Progress Reports |
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for students in grades 1-8 are being issued tomorrow, Friday, May 9th. Parents are asked
to review and return to the school by Wednesday, May 14th.
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With the Arrival of Warm Weather
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...we especially ask your cooperation and help by following the procedures for entering and exiting
the building:
- 7:30-8:15am PK enters at Harvard St. Entrance K2-8 to use cafeteria entrance
- 8:15am Cafeteria door is locked; please enter (sign in) and exit by Front Door
- 2:05-2:15pm Dismissals: Exit by Front Door Only Side doors are Emergency Exits
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Curious?
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...... about the excitement in grades one and two? That’s because St. Mary’s is once more
participating in video taping segments for its PBS program, Curious George. Students are filmed as they
explore everyday applications of science and math. This footage is then used to create documentary
segments for Curious George. Mrs. Furey’s 1st grade class will do a fun measurement activity; and Ms.
Fador’s 2nd grade class will do an exciting activity in which the kids create their own projected movies.
The segments may start airing this fall (November 2008), but certainly will be on the air by early 2009
on PBS stations Nationwide.
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Onward!
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We are looking forward to the 2008-2009 school year! As part of the planning process, information
regarding tuition payments and financial aid has been sent home via backpack mail. An initial 10% tuition payment
is due at this time. We hope that you’ll feel free to stop by the office if we can help with any questions
regarding this process.
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A Spring Thing!
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St. Mary’s “Lost and Found” collection is to be on display in the front hall Monday and Tuesday,
May 5th and May 6th. Parents are invited to peruse an assortment of coats, mittens, hats, and other unclaimed
attire that has accumulated over the winter months. This spring cleaning initiative ends next Wednesday, so
please stop by, browse and discover!
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Standard First Aide
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The Brookline Recreation Department will offer an American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification
course on Monday, May 19, 2008 from 6:30pm-9:00pm at the Eliot Recreation Center located at 133 Eliot Street in
Chestnut Hill. The American Red Cross Standard First Aid class teaches the skills necessary to recognize and provide
basic first aid care for injuries including bleeding, burns, injuries to muscles, bones and joints and sudden
illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
The Brookline Recreation Department will offer an
Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED class on Thursday, May 15, 2008 and Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the Eliot Recreation
Center from 6:15pm-9:15pm. The purpose of this two-night course is designed to train individuals in the skills
necessary to recognize and provide basic care for life threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults,
children and infants. Individuals will also be trained to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest using an
automated external defibrillator (AED) until advanced medical personnel arrive. Participants will become certified
in Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED for 1 year.
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The Rhythmic Timing and Reading Study"...
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involving some of our PK – grade 2 students concludes this spring. Conducted by doctoral student
Kathleen Corriveau, the research looks at the relationship between a young child’s ability to detect rhythm and
pre-reading and spelling skills. Recent backpack mail brought more news about the study and information
regarding student participation in the final spring research phase. Preschool – Grade 2 parents may contact
corrivka@gse.harvard.edu or
thomsoje@gse.harvard.edu for questions or further information
regarding the study.
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Interfaith Gathering for Prayer
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parents and grandparents are welcome to join us at an informal gathering for morning prayer and
reflection which meets Tuesday mornings in the cafeteria at 8am
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Summer Camp Info
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The Brookline Recreation Department offers three summer day camp programs to children ages
5-6, 7-9, and 10-13. Each camp provides various activities and pre-established schedules where children can
build confidence, develop skills, make new friends, and have fun! Registration for the summer of 2008 is
taking place now. Acceptance on a first come, first serve basis.
www.townofbrooklinemass.com/recreation.
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Coming Events
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Looking Ahead:
May 6-20: “Exploring Our Anatomy,” special science program with Bill Pearson, Gr 4, Tuesday afternoons.
May 7-9: How Does the Binary System Work? Math Program, Gr 6, with Lon Sherritt
May 8: Morning Coffee and Program for K2 parents with 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Furey,
8:00-8:30am
May 9: Progress Reports Issued, Gr 1-8
May 15: PK-K1 Spring Sing* “Paul Revere: Man and the Myth”, Gr 5 Field Trip
May 20-22: Spring Book Fair
May 21: St. Mary's Walk-a-thon
May 22: Poetry Mix
May 23: Noon Dismissal Day, Hot Lunch & EDP available
May 26: Memorial Day (no classes)
May 30: Middle School Choral Festival, Ipswich
June 3: Spring band concert, 8am
June 4: Martha’s Vineyard Trip, Gr 8
June 5: Grade 8 Graduation
June 9: Field Day
June 13: Last Day of School
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