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School life at A. Ward Spaulding

School continues to be filled with rich

experiences for your children. One of

these recent experiences was our

STAR assembly held on January 24th

in which students were celebrated for

their acts of kindness. As you know,

this year students have been earning

Spaulding Star tickets for displaying

acts of respect, responsibility, and

kindness in the classroom, at recess,

in the cafeteria, and on the school bus.

The Spaulding Stars Assembly

Committee identified three assemblies

for this year, each dedicated to one

trait to celebrate. The second and

third assemblies, highlighting acts of

respect and responsibility, will occur

in late winter and at the end of the

school year.

This first

assembly

focused on

the

kindness

trait. The

assembly

began with

a review of

the Spaulding Stars program.

Students in second grade, led by

music teacher Wyn Jespersen, sang

the song, Be Kind to Teachers. Each

classroom teacher was asked to

nominate one boy and one girl from

their class who demonstrated

kindness on a regular basis. These

nominees were shared with the

specialist teachers. Then one boy and

one girl from each grade level were

identified to receive the Kindness

certificate. Eight students were

honored and given their special

certificate at this assembly. Staff

invited

the

students’

parents to

share in

this

special

event.

After the

award presentation, students watched

a video segment that emphasized

kindness and ways to display that

trait at school. The eight student

recipients then led the school in a

kindness cheer.

The assembly closed with our

Spaulding Cares song. To date,

nearly two hundred Star tickets have

been awarded to students for respect,

responsible, and kind behavior, and

the Spaulding community is proud of

the efforts of their students through

this positive and proactive program.

Thank you for your continued

investment in this program that

identifies and celebrates students’

positive choices and decision-making.

We are proud of our Spaulding Stars!

There are many little ways to

enlarge your child’s world. Love

of books is the best of all.

- Jacqueline Kennedy

UPCOMING

EVENTS

1st Grade Traditions Sunday, March 2nd

Spaulding’s Principal

Conversations Tuesday, March 4th

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Spaulding Media Center

BOE Meeting Tuesday, March. 4th

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

SMS Media Center

Suffield Idol Auditions Wednesday, March 5th

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Illusionist Duane Laflin Wednesday, March 5th

6:30 p.m.

SMS Auditorium

1st Grade Field Trip Thursday, March 6th

2nd Grade Traditions Friday, March 7th

SPED PAC Tuesday, March 11th

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

MIS Portable 4

BOE Meeting Tuesday, March 18th

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

SMS Auditorium

Conferences -

Early Release March 19th-21st

1:00 p.m.

Suffield Day at the

Falcons Sunday March 23rd

3:00 p.m.

MassMutual Center

No School Friday, March. 28th

Professional Development

A Message From The Principal

A. Ward Spaulding School March 2014

Volume 1 Issue 5 Page 1

Scott P. Dunn and Members of

the Spaulding Stars Assembly

Committee

A. Ward Spaulding School

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Volume 1 Issue 5 Page 2

Virtual

Backpack

http://www.suffield.org/sesvb

2013-2014 School Calendar

School Lunch Menus

Spaulding Before and After

School Program for grades K

- 5

School Closing, Delayed

Opening, and Early Release

Protocol Letter - PDF

Suffield PMC Kids Bike Ride

Technology Tools for Parents

& Guardians

Award Winning Illusionist -

Duane Laflin Magic Show -

Wednesday, March 5th at

6:30 p.m.

January Curriculum

Newsletter

Munson's Chocolate

Fundraiser

Preschool Traditions -

Bouncetown - Saturday,

March 15th

Suffield Day at the Falcons -

Sunday, March 23rd 3:00

p.m.

Suffield Elementary PTO

Calendar

Summer Camps and

Recreational Activities for

Children with Special Needs

March 2014

Spaulding Stars Shine on the Bus!

This year we built upon our character education

program to identify and celebrate the character

traits of respect, responsibility, and kindness in

the school environment. We continue to work

with students on the importance of being a

Spaulding Star in all settings. In addition to

students being recognized for respectful,

responsible, and kind behavior in classrooms,

cafeteria, and on the playground, students now

have the opportunity to earn a STAR on the bus.

Spaulding staff members reviewed with students

how to shine on the bus by identifying student responsibilities and respectful

and kind actions. The bus drivers from M&J Bus Company have partnered

enthusiastically on this initiative. Bus STARS are given out once a month

per bus or van. We continue to be proud of our shining Spaulding Stars!

Visit from Suffield Middle School Makes a Difference

In January, The Giraffe Club

led by Aimee Gauvin from

Suffield Middle School spent

time with first grade students at

Spaulding School. The members

of the club read to the children

and assisted during Math

Workshop activities. This club

has committed their time to

raise awareness and helped

within the community. During

the Thanksgiving holiday, they collected food for a local Suffield family, and

later gathered hats and mittens to give to Emergency Aid to be included in

holiday baskets. Also they created 100 holiday cards for the Senior Citizens

of Suffield that were

distributed at their holiday

party. These dedicated and

caring students from the

middle school also have raised

awareness for women's health

within their school and raised

over $700.00 for an

organization called Movember

as they created awareness for

men's health. This club will

continue with their service to

the community as many more

events are planned.

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March 2014

Our most recent spirit day was widely

popular at A. Ward Spaulding School. Many

students and staff dressed for Clash Day on

January 24th in outfits that did not match.

We saw and admired a mix-match of polka

dots, stripes, and plaid. Our next spirit day is

March 13th, Sports Day, in which students

and staff will wear their favorite sports team

jersey.

RECENT SPIRIT DAYS A SPIRITED SUCCESS!

UNDER THE SEA CONCERT

A. Ward Spaulding School presented a delightful concert on

Friday, February 7th. The students treated the audience to an

Under the Sea adventure with a combination of original and

traditional songs about the ocean and sea creatures. Principal

Scott P. Dunn began the program with introductory remarks

and Mrs. Patty Piellucci, the school’s art specialist, provided a

description of the skills used by the second grade students to

create the tin sea creatures that decorated the auditorium.

The concert began with the Kindergarten students, who sang If I Could

Live in the Ocean and Whales Are Huge! both written by Mrs. Wyn

Jespersen, the music specialist at Spaulding. The Kindergartners also

performed a choreographed scarf dance to Aquarium from the Carnival of

the Animals, by Camille Saint Saens. Mrs. Jespersen directed the first

grade students as they performed The Sting Ray Rap, Going Over The Sea,

and the traditional folk song Down By The Bay which she accompanied on

the guitar.

The audience enjoyed a beautiful sea song entitled Yonder Sails a

Ship which highlighted the new 2nd grade chorus program at the

school. A small group of students added to the lovely melody by

singing harmony. The second grade students also sang fun

selections including Oceans of Fun and The Penguin Polka. The

concert concluded with students singing the Spaulding School song.

Mrs. Jespersen, commented It’s always wonderful when we can

prepare our concert in ways that support student learning. This year

our students used music to learn about sea creatures and the ocean

while making Common Core State Standard connections. The music

was fun to learn and our enthusiastic students were thrilled to share

their musical accomplishments.

Spaulding

Principal

Conversations

An opportunity for

parents to :

Meet with the

principal Scott P.

Dunn

Hear about the

latest school and

district initiatives

Discuss important

events

Solidify the home-

school connection

that is so

important to the

success of our

students.

Please join us for

our next meeting:

Tuesday, March 4th

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Spaulding Library

Media Center

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A. Ward Spaulding School Volume 1 Issue 5 Page 4

Amber Lonardo Grade 2 teacher

7 years in education

What motivates you

to be in education?

The beginning of the

school year motivates

me.

What is your

favorite part of the

school day?

I like morning meeting,

starting the day with a

greeting and a game.

What does

Spaulding Stars

mean to you? Spaulding is a shining

star because of the

atmosphere of the

building. The rooms are

warm and welcoming. I

love the murals on the

walls!

March Theme:

Open

Conversation:

Questions and

Answers.

March 2014

Our Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on March 19-21, 2014.

On these dates, all items in the Lost and Found closet will be

displayed on tables outside of the main office. Any items remaining

after the conferences will be donated to organizations that accept clothing for

those in need.

Friendly Reminders

Spaulding Traditions

Grade 1:

Amelia Ice Skating

Park

21 South Broad

Street,

Westfield, MA

Sunday, March 2nd,

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grade 2:

Pizza & Bingo Night

A. Ward Spaulding

School

Friday, March 7th,

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Preschool:

Bounce Town

97 Commerce Way,

South Windsor, CT

Saturday, March 15th,

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.