October 26, 2012

Hello Roderick Families:

On Friday, November 2nd, students in the Roderick School will have the opportunity to participate in a mock election.  In preparation for this mock election, Mrs. Fox (technology teacher), Mrs. Panchuk (librarian), and students in the Roderick School have been working hard to simulate an actual election.  Our sixth graders have been responsible for designing the layout of the gym for election day, created campaign ads for the candidates, and will be fulfilling the various duties involved in the voting process while students vote.  Our fifth graders have been creating PowerPoint projects representing the candidates.  Our fourth graders have been creating signs to promote the candidates and advertise the mock election day.  We are excited to see the results!

Members of Mrs. Cederbaum's sixth grade classroom are busy on the rock wall during PE class this week.  The rock wall was used as one of the centers during this PE class.  The rock wall was generously funded  with a WEST grant 2 years ago.  What a great opportunity for the students! 

As a connection to our mission statement (Opportunities will be provided for students to make connections between their actions and the world around them.), students at the Wrentham Public Schools will be joining the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and participating in a community service program.  Beginning on Monday, November 5th, the Wrentham Public Schools will be assisting Cradles to Crayons in gathering items for local families.  Students at the Wrentham Public Schools will be collecting new or like-new winter essentials such as coats, clothing, footwear, hats, gloves, and mittens.  Families who would like to donate to our community service project can send in items between Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 20th.  Cardboard bins, provided by the Patriots, will be located in the foyer of our school for collections.    

We are very fortunate to have such a great group of Positive Referrals this week at the Roderick School.  Positive Referrals this week were kind, compassionate, cooperative, respectful, and responsible.  Thanks to each of you for modeling such great characteristics! 

  

Members from Mrs. McGee's fifth grade class received a class Positive Referral.  Students were awarded a Positive Referral for the assistance in packing up the book fair.  Thank you for your help and displaying our Core Value of Responsibility! 



Halloween is fast approaching.  Hopefully, the weather will cooperate next Wednesday and the kids will have an awesome night.  I recently located a website that included some very important tips on Halloween safety.  I wanted to share it with all of you.  Happy Halloween!

Thank you for checking in and be sure to come back and visit next Friday.

Best,
Stephen S. Grenham, Principal