Parent Newsletter
February 2022
Update from Mrs. Hilliard, School Nurse
We encourage families to stay updated with important health information sent from the Superintendent’s Office. Please continue to communicate with our school nurse, Laura Hilliard regarding any health questions or concerns. In addition, we kindly ask that if any individual within your household tests positive for COVID that you contact her before sending your child to school. She can be contacted directly at 978-694-6026 or emailed at [email protected]
Message from Mrs. Williams, School Adjustment Counselor
While visiting your child’s classroom last month, we focused on naming and managing big feelings such as anger and fear. Students learned strategies to calm their bodies down by naming the feeling, asking for help, and using belly breaths. This month we will learn about empathy skills and discuss ways to be a kind friend. We encourage families to incorporate daily check-ins with their children and provide them an opportunity to share one kind deed they did each day! If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact me by email at [email protected] or by phone at (978) 694-6070.
Dental Health Month
This month students will be learning about the importance of good dental hygiene. Mrs. Hilliard will be visiting all classrooms and students will participate in fun activities.
Classroom Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Many classrooms will share valentines and participate in various activities on Valentine’s Day. Candy is NOT PERMITTED on Valentine’s Day cards. Thank you!
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
During the week of February 28th, we will be accepting completed registration packets from 8:00 am – 2:45 pm. Please put your completed packet in the registration bin at the main entrance. On the evening of March 1st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, we will offer in-person registration for those who prefer an in-person appointment. Evening appointments are REQUIRED. To schedule an evening appointment, please visit the district website at www.wpsk12.com.
Handicap Parking & No Idling Reminder
Parking in the first four parking spots is strictly reserved for handicapped vehicles only. Do not park in these spots without proper identification. Also, when dropping off or picking up your child, please be sure to park in marked parking spots and turn off your engines to reduce the amount of unnecessary air pollution near our building. Thank you!
Absenteeism
If your child will be absent from school, please call the main office at 978-694-6070 and choose option 1. When you leave a message, please be sure to include the room number and the reason for your child’s absence. Remember, your child needs to be symptom-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before they return to school after an illness.
Weather Advisories
Information will be available on the Wilmington Public School website, Twitter, and local news outlets if inclement weather causes any disruption to our regularly scheduled school day. In addition, families will receive an automated telephone call. If there is a delayed opening, all AM preschool sessions are canceled. If your child attends the full-day preschool program, they would attend the PM session beginning at 11:05 am.
Winter Warrior Calendar
A special thanks to all our students who participated in our Winter Warrior calendar throughout January. We are so proud of all your hard work and how you practiced being responsible at home! Keep up the great work!
February Community Project – Kindness Cards
This month our students will be learning about honesty and kindness. Our students will create kindness cards for our senior citizens. Our cards will be delivered to the Wilmington Senior Citizen Center at the end of the month.
Wilmington Educational Foundation Clothing Bin
If you have clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, etc. you would like to donate, you may place them in the WEF clothing and shoe bin located at the driveway of the school. Please make sure your donations are in bags. For every ton, the WEF will receive $100 that will support educational opportunities for all students.
Parent Advisory Council
Our next PAC meeting will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022 beginning at 9:30 am. 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 a sneak peek into the classrooms!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
February 9th – Super Bowl Spirit Day – Wear your favorite football attire or team!
February 10th – 100th Day of School! J
February 16th – School Advisory Council meeting
February 21st – 25th – February Vacation
February 28th – March 4th – Preschool & Kindergarten registration
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