Harrington Happenings

May 18^th, 2012

MCAS Success!!

Dear Harrington Families,

We had a busy week of MCAS Math testing in Grades 3 and 4 this week. I am happy to report that our students did an outstanding job taking this annual state test and each day they were well prepared and ready to go!! Thank you for your support in getting students to school on time and for giving them encouragement each day.  I also would like to thank our 3^rd and 4^th grade teachers and staff for all of the work they did to prepare our students and administer the tests. 

As always, please contact me with any questions, concerns or comments. We appreciate your support of our learning community.

Sincerely

Mr. Michael LaCava, Principal

Fourth Grade Readers

Each day 2 fourth grade students read our morning announcements.  This week our readers were:  Jesse Gardner, Elizabeth Gatto, Jon Proia, Bobby Turner, Fei Lam Won, and Hal Post

 Word of the Week

Our word of the week winners for STAGNANT were: Olivia Davis-Grade 4, Iris Eldo, Grade 1, Morgan Boudrea-Grade 3, and Emmett Gardner-Grade 2.  This week, the word of the week was FRANTIC.

Dismissal Reminder

A quick reminder that if you are dismissing your child before our regular dismissal time you need to send in a note to the teacher and/or call ahead of time.  No students will be dismissed from the office after 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 please proceed to the cafeteria doors for our regular dismissal time.

Reminder—CORI Checks

With many upcoming events just a quick reminder that ALL volunteers need to have a completed CORI check on file in the office in order to participate or chaperone a school activity including Field Trips.  If you have any questions about CORI’s, please contact Mrs. Gareri or Mrs. Bevington in the Main Office.

PTO NEWS!

Me and My Guy Dance

Attention Harrington girls!! Come dance the night away with music, food, fun and all your favorite people! Fathers, Uncles, Stepfathers, Moms or any other important adult is welcome to attend with their lucky lady. Saturday May 19th, 4-6 pm in the Harrington Cafeteria and Gym, $10 per couple.

WE STILL NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS: If you can volunteer to help, please contact Vikki Legere at victoria_legerejalc@yahoo.com

Basket Raffle

Please send in your classroom basket raffle items by Friday, June 1st.  Each classroom has been assigned a specific theme (e.g Movie Night, New England Sports Teams, etc.).  We need shoeboxes, styrofoam peanuts, double-wide clear tape and colored tissue paper too.  Wrapping guru Evelyn Thoren has offered to help us create baskets.  We are also looking for a few volunteers to help wrap the baskets on Friday, June 1st 9:00-12:45  and Monday, June 4th9:00-3:00.  If you can help, please contact Jenn Bianco at jbianco33@comcast.net

Ice Cream Social Volunteers Needed

It’s time for everyone’s favorite event: The Harrington Ice Cream Social. Mark your calendars for June 7 and join us for the Spring Basket Raffle and Ice Cream Social from 6 – 8 pm. We’ll have ice cream sundaes with your choice of toppings (all products are nut-free) for just $2 per bowl. Soy ice cream and sorbet will be available. We need adult volunteers to help with shopping as well as to help with serving and clean up at the event. Please contact Shari Monnes at smonnes@gmail.com or 978-251-1535 if you can join the fun and help out! You can sign up using the online form here: http://bit.ly/JbfhrP

 Art Show Week: Coins for Kiln, Bake Sale and 50/50 Raffle

Mrs. Aker would like to obtain a kiln to add a pottery program to the art curriculum.  How cool is that!  The HPTO will be helping raise funds for the kiln during the art show week.  We will hold a coin drive May 29th-June 1st; clean out those pockets and couch cushions!  There will also be a bake sale with pizza and desserts and a 50/50 raffle at the Art Show on Thursday, May 31st, 5:30-7:30 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Listed below are many upcoming events/dates including the upcoming MCAS testing dates for Grades 3 and 4. As you can see we have some exciting events in May and June!

May 24^th    4^th Grade Spring Concert-7:00 p.m. at CHS

May 30^th:              Kindergarten Screening

May 31^st                Kindergarten Screening

May 31^st:               Grade 4 Middle School Visit (1:15-2:15)

May 31^st              Annual Art Show (5:30-7:30)

June 7^th                Spring Celebration/Ice Cream Social

June 7^th                Basket Raffle

June 11^th:              PTO Meeting

 

 

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