May 24, 2013

Hello Roderick Families:

Congratulations to the following students who received Positive Referrals this week.  Students were recognized for being caring, kind, considerate, and helpful.  Super job!

Grade 5 teacher, Ms. Sheena Frizzell was selected as the 2013 United Regional Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Year.  A parent at the school nominated Sheena about a month ago.  She was in a pool with educators from 16 communities.  Letters of recommendations and a site visit were included in the process.   President of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce visited the Roderick this week to announce Ms. Frizzell’s selection as Teacher-of-the-Year.

Fourth grade students Lauren, Elizabeth, Angie, and Lindsey recently completed a community service project here at the Roderick School.  These four ladies spearheaded a project that included collecting socks and t-shirts for soldiers serving overseas.  Through their efforts the girls collected 348 items!  Thank you to all who donated items and special thanks to the four ladies who got this project off the ground!

Although the inclement weather forced us inside this morning for our Memorial Day assembly, the students did a remarkable job.  Each grade level presented a song or poem, the Advanced Band played the Star Spangled Banner, Grade 6 students Ryan and Tyler recited the Gettysburg Address, Ryan (Grade 5) and Colby (Grade 6) played Taps.  All of the Roderick students were terrific.

 Congratulations to Grade 4 students: Brianna, Peyton, Lillian, and Keelin for have their menu creation selected as the winning submission in this year's Menu Contest.  These four ladies created a menu item titled "Camper's Cookout."  It will be served on June 19th. (Keelin was absent for the photo) 

Our fifth graders rocked the house on Thursday night as they performed "At the Movies" for the Grade 5 Gym Show.  The routines, the music, and the props were all truly amazing!  Congratulations to all of our fifth graders and physical education teachers Mr. Moon and Mr. Maguire for their spectacular performance.

 

Thank you to the PTO and all of the volunteers who treated the Wrentham Public Schools' staff to a delicious Mexican Fiesta on Friday, May 24th.  It was absolutely delicious and we can't thank you enough for your generosity.

Dr. Chris Martes was appointed the Interim Superintendent earlier this week. Dr. Martes has been a superintendent in Medfield, Framingham, and Foxboro until his retirement a couple of years ago. He is currently the Interim Superintendent in Norton. In addition, he has a strong elementary background as a former elementary teacher and principal. Dr. Martes is one of the most respected superintendents in Massachusetts and will bring a wealth of experience to Wrentham.

 

Please come and join us for our final Principals' Coffee on Friday, May 31st in the Vogel Auditorium.  Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey J. Marsden will be presenting the budget forecast for the 2013 -2014 school year.  The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM.  Please feel free to bring younger children if you are stuck for daycare.  


Thank you for taking the time to read this week's blog.

Best wishes for a great Memorial Day weekend!

Stephen S. Grenham, Principal