January 23, 2015 - Week 20

Happy Friday Roderick Families,

It was another busy week here at the Roderick School despite the holiday and the cold temperatures.  Please take a minute to scroll through to view the different activities that took place this week.

On Tuesday, Roderick teachers used the Professional Development day to dig deeper into writing and the writer's workshop philosophy.  Teachers spent time during the day working with ELA coach Dr. Judy Neville and some outside consultants.  Also on Tuesday, many of of school's Paraprofessionals came in to school and worked with Math Coach, Dr. John Ribiero.  Paraprofessionals spent time digging deeper into the new Massachusetts frameworks.  

On a visit to Mrs. Moon's sixth grade class this week I got wrapped up in their mummification lesson.  Check this out:

The Wrentham Public Schools has decided to dedicate its second Spirit Day to raising awareness and money for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, (MSPCC).  Lukas, a fifth grade student, created a stunning calendar which includes artwork created by students at the Roderick School. 

Calendars can be purchased for $10.00.  Order forms will be sent home with each student on Monday, but can also be picked up in any of the offices.  Order forms and money should be handed in by Wednesday, February 4, 2015.  All checks should be made out to the Wrentham PTO.    

In addition, the Student Council encourages all students to dress as their favorite book or movie character on Friday, February 6, 2015.  All costumes and accessories must be appropriate for school.  Please consider participating in this spirit event; however, participation is voluntary.

On Monday, January 26th, at 8:45, the entire school will make a 25 second video in the Gibbons Gym to upload to Channel 5’s “EyeOpener” site in the hopes of getting it on the air next week prior to the game.  The students and staff will say:

Hi, we are the Preschool through Grade 6 students from Wrentham Elementary School!  Go Patriot’s!  Good Morning Eye Opener!

All students are asked to wear Patriots gear or red, white, and blue. 

Three of our fabulous sixth graders, Natahlia, Jenny, and Taylor have taken on the challenge to ride 20 miles for Best Buddies.  If you would like to support their cause, there will be fundraisers coming up:

January 24th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 38 Vanderbilt Ave. in Norwood

February 14th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 321 School St. in Mansfield

Good luck girls!!!!!!

In Mrs. Hall's Grade 4 class this week, students studied how camouflage and mimicry help animals survive against predators.  

Mrs. Wagstaff and I will host our second Principals' Coffee next Friday, January 30th at 8:30 AM in the Vogel Auditorium.  Dr. Judy Neville, our school's ELA coach will be presenting "How parents can support their children's reading and writing at home."  Please join us on Friday, January 30th at 8:30 AM.

Have a wonderful weekend and as always, thanks for reading.

Sincerely,

Stephen S. Grenham, Principal