Thursday, June 17, 2010
June 23rd Dismissal
Please remember that the dismissal time on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 23rd is at 1:00.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Voices of Dallin Podcast #6
Enjoy listening to some of Mrs. Walker's second grade students reading their poetry!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Science Camp Information for 2010-2011 5th grade
5th GRADE SCIENCE CAMP
Dear 4TH Grade Families:
One of the most anticipated programs in the Arlington Elementary Schools is just around the corner: The 5th Grade Science Camp at the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center in Rhode Island. At this time, we would like to provide a few more details about the program.
WE ARE IN NEED OF SCHOOL LIAISONS. Each Elementary School needs a parent liaison to work with the camp coordinator, principals and 5th grade teachers. Please contact your school principal if you may be interested.
Listed below is a brief camp preview to help prepare us for our trip next fall.
A package with additional information about the camp will be sent home in September. This will include the name of your school’s liaison, with contact information.
A representative from the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center will meet with parents for an informational evening in September, and the students will have a presentation in school as well.
The cost of the camp is approximately $340. A limited number of scholarships will be available. Please check with your school principal if you anticipate needing financial assistance.
Please consider becoming a cabin chaperone for one or more of the 3 nights. Your school liaison will be in charge of recruiting chaperones. You must have a current CORI form on file with APS in order to chaperone.
Please visit the Alton Jones Website for more information regarding this and other educational programs at www.altonjonescamp.com.
Schools are scheduled to attend camp as follows:
October 12 – 15 Peirce - Dallin
October 19 – 22 Bishop - Thompson
October 26 – 29 Hardy - Stratton
November 16 – 19 Brackett
Please feel free to contact me at my email listed below, or your school principal if you have any questions or concerns. We count on your support to make this educational adventure a success.
SCHOLARSHIPS – If you know of a business or organization that may be willing to contribute to our scholarship fund, please pass on my contact information. We anticipate many requests again this year.
Thank you, and have a great summer!
Karen Hartley
Science Camp Coordinator
Arlington Outdoor Education
khartley@arlington.k12.ma.us
Dear 4TH Grade Families:
One of the most anticipated programs in the Arlington Elementary Schools is just around the corner: The 5th Grade Science Camp at the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center in Rhode Island. At this time, we would like to provide a few more details about the program.
WE ARE IN NEED OF SCHOOL LIAISONS. Each Elementary School needs a parent liaison to work with the camp coordinator, principals and 5th grade teachers. Please contact your school principal if you may be interested.
Listed below is a brief camp preview to help prepare us for our trip next fall.
A package with additional information about the camp will be sent home in September. This will include the name of your school’s liaison, with contact information.
A representative from the W. Alton Jones Environmental Education Center will meet with parents for an informational evening in September, and the students will have a presentation in school as well.
The cost of the camp is approximately $340. A limited number of scholarships will be available. Please check with your school principal if you anticipate needing financial assistance.
Please consider becoming a cabin chaperone for one or more of the 3 nights. Your school liaison will be in charge of recruiting chaperones. You must have a current CORI form on file with APS in order to chaperone.
Please visit the Alton Jones Website for more information regarding this and other educational programs at www.altonjonescamp.com.
Schools are scheduled to attend camp as follows:
October 12 – 15 Peirce - Dallin
October 19 – 22 Bishop - Thompson
October 26 – 29 Hardy - Stratton
November 16 – 19 Brackett
Please feel free to contact me at my email listed below, or your school principal if you have any questions or concerns. We count on your support to make this educational adventure a success.
SCHOLARSHIPS – If you know of a business or organization that may be willing to contribute to our scholarship fund, please pass on my contact information. We anticipate many requests again this year.
Thank you, and have a great summer!
Karen Hartley
Science Camp Coordinator
Arlington Outdoor Education
khartley@arlington.k12.ma.us
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Change of lunch menu for Thurs. May 13th
Hi,
We will not be having potato salad. We will have fun size potato chips with all meals on 5/13.
Thanks!
We will not be having potato salad. We will have fun size potato chips with all meals on 5/13.
Thanks!
Voices of Dallin Podcast #5
Enjoy listening to more first grade stories! Check the blog later in the week for some second graders sharing their poetry!
Bridge the Gap
As you have probably heard, next year is going to be a challenging one for the Arlington school systems because of the cuts to the school budget. In past years, we managed to keep the impact of budget cuts from being felt by the students, but we won't be able to do it this coming year because of the size of the cuts.
The Arlington Education Foundation has information on its website that I think may be of interest to you as parents. A complete list of the cuts to the schools is at http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/fy11budget.html
Also on the site is a list of items that will be added back depending on how much money is raised for the schools by the Bridge the Gap Fund. The list was created by myself and other principals based on what add backs would help students the most. http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/fy11addbacks.html
Obviously we will do our best to provide a stable and enriching educational environment to every student no matter what our circumstances are next year. However, we're hoping that the Bridge the Gap Fund reaches it's $1 million goal because it will help minimize the impact of the $3.9 million in cuts on the students. I hope you will consider making a donation to the fund. There is an FAQ which answers questions about the Fund drive at
http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/bridgethegap/bridgethegapfaq.html and information about how to give at http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/donate.html.
Thank you.
The Arlington Education Foundation has information on its website that I think may be of interest to you as parents. A complete list of the cuts to the schools is at http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/fy11budget.html
Also on the site is a list of items that will be added back depending on how much money is raised for the schools by the Bridge the Gap Fund. The list was created by myself and other principals based on what add backs would help students the most. http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/fy11addbacks.html
Obviously we will do our best to provide a stable and enriching educational environment to every student no matter what our circumstances are next year. However, we're hoping that the Bridge the Gap Fund reaches it's $1 million goal because it will help minimize the impact of the $3.9 million in cuts on the students. I hope you will consider making a donation to the fund. There is an FAQ which answers questions about the Fund drive at
http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/bridgethegap/bridgethegapfaq.html and information about how to give at http://www.arlingtoneducationfoundationma.org/donate.html.
Thank you.
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