Principal Newsletter 3/18/2021

Thursday, March 18, 2021

  • I am in need of your help.  There is no rolling pick up in the afternoon.  If you are picking up your child/ren in the afternoon, please park your car in one of the parking spaces.  Please do not pull up along the curb, as this is causing congestion and frustration.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

  • Parent teacher conferences will be conducted virtually today, March 18th and Friday, March 19th.  These are half days with a noon dismissal. If you haven’t already scheduled your conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

  • We are extremely excited to welcome students back full time on Monday, April 5th!  Students will be seated 3 feet apart in their classrooms, wearing masks, having the window cracked and with an air purifier to continue student health and safety.

  •   We are currently problem solving where to have students eat both breakfast and lunch as the DESE guidelines state that students (who will be unmasked while eating) need to be 6 feet apart.  This means that students will NOT be eating in their classroom. (Unless the number of students allows for 6 foot distancing)

  • Our school’s district report card has been placed on the website due to its length and multiple tabs.  

  • Here’s messaging from Ms. C. our 21st Century Afterschool coordinator: 

Dear Sheffield Families,

I am so glad to be looking at the restarting of in-person programming at Sheffield! On March 29th, Sheffield 21st CCLC After School Program Spring Semester will begin after school enrichments some in person, some virtual. March 30, in-person begins on Tuesday/Thursdays and will transition to all "in-person" after April vacation. Musica Franklin may begin March 29 in person, it depends on enrollment. Please follow this link for registration: https://forms.gle/rtYSKn6GDiTKXP1SA 

I cannot wait to be there in person with the kids! We have some fun events planned. Enrollment is limited and teacher recommendations will guide selection. Ms. C (Christine K. Bates)

SPRING SEMESTER OFFERINGS:

VIOLIN/STRINGS- MUSICA FRANKLIN New and Returning Students

  • Preparing Students for a Brighter Future Through Music

NOVEL ENGINEERING

  • Science fun, hands on problem solving, building and testing!

    • English- Science in English

    • Spanish- Science in Spanish

CREATIVE MINDS

  • real art, real techniques, fun and art show!

VIRTUAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

SOCIAL, ACTIVE, and GIVE BACK TIME must chose an enrichment from above

  • 3:15 Snack, one hour enrichment from choices above, PLUS this one hour of Social, Active, and "Give Back Time."

  • Each day that we meet in person we: enjoy snacks and chat together, play actively, and work to make our community better.

BONUS FAMILY NIGHT FUN some virtual, some in person!

  • Pie/Pi, Cookies and Paint, Family Hike, and Star-Gazing.

After School is continuing to offer online support for in-school work, Musica Franklin, Science in Spanish, and packets are being delivered with home activities and times to log in for, "make together" and "show and tell." In the packets, there are "do-it" items, "mix-it" items, "make-it" items, "imagine-it" items, and a "write-it/draw-it" component.

Delivery available. All currently recommended students are or will be receiving packets to sample and enjoy.

Christine Bates

Site Coordinator

Sheffield 21st Century Community Learning Center

Collaborative for Educational Services

 

With Sheffield Pride,

Melissa Pitrat