Parent Newsletter
Boutwell Early Childhood Center
May 2022
Preschool Lottery
Our preschool lottery has been conducted and all families have been notified of their child’s status. If you were chosen in the lottery, please be sure to send in the deposit. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Buco at [email protected].
Boutwell Spirit Days
Our students will be participating in various themed spirit days each week for the remainder of the school year. We encourage all students to participate, show their school pride, and have some fun! Preschool students will participate on Thursdays and kindergarten students will participate on Fridays.
- May 12th/13th – Decade Day
- May 19th/20th – Disney Day
- May 26th/27th – Patriotic Day
- June 2nd/3rd – Teddy Bear Picnic
- June 9th/10th – Wilmington Pride Day
- June 16th/17th – Island Day
Shawsheen “Move Up” Day
On Tuesday, May 17th our kindergarten students will visit the Shawsheen Elementary School. They will visit classrooms, meet teachers, and take a tour of the school. Permission forms were sent home and must be returned by May 10th. All students must return a signed permission form to attend.
First Grade Parent Orientation
Kindergarten parents/guardians of incoming first-grade students are invited to attend a virtual parent orientation on Tuesday, May 17th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm with Lisa King, Shawsheen School Principal. Mrs. King will provide parents/guardians information about the school, procedures, and answer any questions you may have. any questions you may have. Please contact Lisa King at 978-694-6030 if you have any questions.
Health Update
Please continue to communicate with our school nurse, Laura Hilliard regarding any health questions or concerns. If any individual within your household tests positive for COVID please contact her before sending your child to school. She can be contacted directly at 978-694-6026 or emailed at [email protected]. We have seen an increase in illnesses (Norovirus, influenza, etc.) If your child is sick, please keep your child home. Please call the main office to report an absence and leave a message. Include your child’s name, room number, and the reason for the absence. Remember, your child needs to be symptom-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before they return after an illness. Thank you!
Thank You
Our staff would like to thank the Boutwell PAC and the parent volunteers who provided us with the delicious staff appreciation luncheon. Everything was delicious! We appreciate your generosity, kind words, and continued support.
Recess - Sunscreen
If you would like your child to wear sunscreen while outdoors during recess, it must be applied at home before your child comes to school. Teachers are unable to apply sunscreen for students. Also, please be sure to pack your child an additional water bottle as we will be encouraging students to drink more fluids to remain hydrated as warmer weather is forecasted.
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 Thursday, May 26th 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
May 10th – “Johnny the K” visit & Crazy Hat Day
May 11th – Celtics Pride Day – Wear Green
May 17th – Shawsheen “Move Up” Day – Kindergarten students only & Virtual First Grade Parent Orientation
May 20th – Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 30th – No School – Memorial Day
June 17th – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 10:15 am
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