Parent Newsletter

December 2020

Update from Mrs. Hilliard, School Nurse

We all play a vital role in maintaining the health and safety of our community by adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our Boutwell families for following and complying with state guidelines regarding holiday travel and student attendance. We encourage our families to continue to have constant communication with our school nurse, Laura Hilliard regarding any health questions or concerns. She can be contacted directly at 978-694-6026 or emailed at [email protected]

VIRTUAL Festival of Trees

We’re One Wilmington (WOW) won’t let COVID ruin their annual community event from happening this year! The 10^th Annual Festival of Trees will be held virtually from Tuesday, December 1^st – Friday, December 4^th.  They will utilize online raffle technology allowing participates to view and buy raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the beautiful trees, wreaths, or baskets. We’re One Wilmington plans on broadcasting live each night so be sure to join in on the fun! Our “Family Game Night” tree will be on display! Thank you to all who donated items for this wonderful community event!

Winter Clothing

As the temperatures continue to become colder, please have your child wear a warm winter jacket, hat, mittens, or gloves. We bring students outside as much as possible and we want to make sure they are dressed for the weather. We kindly ask that you please label your child’s clothing as well! It helps us tremendously when trying to locate someone’s favorite lost mitten!

Box Tops for Education

Help support the PAC every time you shop! Download the free Box Top app to help raise money for our school! Scan your store receipt within 14 days of your purchase and the app will identify the Box Top products on your receipt and automatically credit our earnings online! For additional information, visit www.boxtops4education.com

December Community Project – Kindness Cards & Holiday Wishes

This month students will be creating kindness cards and holiday wishes for our first responders. This special delivery will be brought to the safety building in time for the holidays to help spread some cheer to those who continue to keep our community safe!

Thank You

For our November community project, our students wrote letters and created pictures for our veterans. A special thanks to everyone for their participation! The letters were delivered to Louis Cimaglia, Director of Veteran Affairs in Wilmington, MA

Wilmington Educational Foundation (WEF) Clothing Bin

If you have gently used clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, etc. you would like to donate, place them in the WEF clothing bin located at the front driveway of our school. For every ton, the WEF will receive $100 that will support educational opportunities for all our students.

Parent Advisory Council

Our next PAC meeting will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 beginning at 8:30am. If interested in joining us, please email [email protected] to receive the Zoom invite.

Twitter

Please follow the school’s Twitter account Boutwell School@Boutwell36 for school updates, general information and sneak peeks into the classrooms!

Upcoming Dates to Remember

December 3^rd – Preschool Report Cards go home
 December 8^th – Community Meeting
December 9^th – CIT– Remote Learning Day for all students from 8:00-10:30am
December11^th – Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences
December 17^th – PAC Meeting at 8:30am
December 24^th – January 3^rd – No School – Winter Break
January 4^th – School Resumes

 Wishing our students and families a wonderful holiday season filled with good health, love, happiness and laughter!

Sincerely, the Boutwell Staff

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