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Willard School Newsletter

6 May 2010

Issue 30

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MAY 2010
SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	'SATURDAY
2	3 Litter Free Lunch Week (all week)	4 Early Release 12:15 Willard Book Club	5	6	7 3:30 Superintendent's Tea, Alcott Library	8
9	10 MCAS Math (3 & 5)	11 Early Release MCAS Math (3 & 5) 12:15 Willard Book Club	12 MCAS Math (grade 4)	13 MCAS Math (grade 4)	14	15
16	17 Get Here Green Week (all week) 11:30 Principal's Coffee, Conference Room 12:30 PTG Board Meeting, Conference Room	18 Early Release MCAS Science (Grade 5) METCO Late Bus	19 MCAS Science (Grade 5)	20	21	22

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Plans are well underway for the 2010 Willard School Carnival. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 6th. This event is always the highlight of the spring for most Willard students. Plans are also underway for Field Day. Mr. Germond is soliciting parent help for Field Day Activities. As with all volunteer opportunities at school, all volunteers must have an approved CORI on file with the district. CORIs remain in effect for three years from the date of issue. In keeping with state law and district policy, no parent will be allowed to volunteer without an
approved CORI.

Last week, Willard students enjoyed a successful Litter Free Lunch Week. Much of the credit for the success of the week goes to the organizers. The event was jointly planned by Earth Care Club Advisor, Mrs. Matheus, and Willard parent, Michelle Ernst. Members of the Earth Care Club and a variety of parent volunteers contributed to the success of this initiative,

The nice weather of the past week has inspired many 4th and 5th grade students to bike to school. Parents are reminded that students should not arrive at Willard until 8:45. Upon arrival, students should secure their bikes, enter the building, and go directly to their classroom. Students should not arrive at school until 8:45 because there is no supervision inside or outside of the building until that time. Thank you in advance for helping your child time his/her departure from home to accommodate the appropriate arrival time at school.

April was Poetry Month. Many students have recently contributed a Spring Poem for this school wide display. I plan to display student poems for the remainder of the month.

Next week, MCAS Testing resumes for students in Grades 3 -5. Students in grades 3 & 5 will participate in the Math MCAS on Monday, May 10th and Tuesday, May 11th. Grade 4 students will participate in the Math MCAS on Wednesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 13th. Fifth grade students will participate in MCAS Science/Technology & Engineering on May 18th and May 19th. It is especially important that students arrive to school on time on MCAS testing days.

Happy Mother's Day to all Willard mothers.

As always, thank you for all you do for Willard School.
- Pat Fernandes

Kindly submit articles for inclusion in the Willard Weekly to the editor, Christine Evans, at willardweekly@willardptg.org
Deadline for submission is Wednesday at 4pm.

WILLARD NEWS AND EVENTS

NEW FAMILIES AT WILLARD!

The Willard PTG would like to extend a warm welcome to several new families who have joined the Willard community since the start of the school year. Nine new students have entered Willard in grades 1 through 4. If you are interested in getting contact information for these students, please check with the room parents of their classes. The new students include:

	Student	Teacher
	Liam Little	Ms. Morris
	Benjamin Jachinowski	Mrs. Halter
	Dylan Kadison	Mrs. Halter
	Aubrie Olsen	Ms. Lehn
	Jason Fletcher	Mrs. Shear
	Clementine McKeown	Ms. McNamara
	Isobel Fletcher	Mrs. Wylie
	Joseph Jachinowski	Mr. Smith

Welcome to all!

THE CARNIVAL IS COMING!

Enjoy the annual Willard Carnival like never before - on the beautiful new school grounds! This year's Carnival will take place at the school on Sunday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m. The 2010 Carnival Committee has been working diligently over the past several months preparing a fabulous afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. Come and enjoy of the booths and games, great prizes, exciting raffle, super silent auction, and lots of food. The first Carnival Newsletter is now available. And keep up to date on carnival plans on the Carnival page on the website.

WILLARD FIELD DAYS ARE COMING!

Believe it or not it's that time of the year again when we are planning field days. To make this fun filled day possible we are looking for at least 10 parents from each grade level to volunteer to help run the events. If you are interested, you must have an approved CORI check on file with the front office. The dates and times for field day are as follows:

Grade K & 1 - June 8th
Kindergarten, 9:10 - 10:35
Grade 1, 10:40 - 12:00
Grades 4 & 5 - June 9th, 9:10 - 11:45
Grades 2 & 3, June 10th, 9:10 - 11:45

Mr. Germond would like to have volunteer lists complete no later than May 31st. Please email Mr. Germond at mgermond@colonial.net if you are interested in helping with this exciting day for our students. More information about Field Days is available on the Field Days page on the Willard PTG website.

COME AND GET IT!

The following people had items in the lost and found that I picked up before April vacation: Gui, K.Pasco, Caroline Gregory, GOB, Ted Sweeney and Erik Mitchell. I am bringing all the labeled stuff back to Willard, so come get yours!
- Sarah Gates

SPECIAL PTG MEETING MINUTES

The PTG held a special board meeting last week to discuss the purchase of picnic tables to be placed under the shade structure on the playground. Picnic tables were selected and the funds were approved. To read more see the meeting notes on the PTG Meeting Minutes page on the Willard PTG website.

COMING SOON: GET HERE GREEN WEEK! May 17-21

Carpool, ride the bus, walk, or how about bike to school. Spring has sprung and biking has never been more appealing! It's a great way to save on gas, promote health, and feel connected to your peers! At the end of the week there will be a raffle for all those who participate. Win a $25 gift certificate to The Cedar Hill Dairy Joy in Weston. There will be four winners!

We need your help to determine how kids get to school and why. Watch for a survey in your email. The survey link will also be posted in the Willard Weekly soon. Thank you so much!

DON'T FORGET - DELICIOUS DONATIONS

Helen's Restaurant on Main St. is generously contributing 10% of all Willard sales to the Willard PTG for the entire month of May! So PLEASE mention that you're from Willard when you are paying your bill in order for the school to receive this donation. Helen's is a delicious spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And now there's even more reason to stop by for ice cream and homemade frozen yogurt!

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

CONCORD CONSERVATORY SUMMER WORKSHOP

July 12 - 23
Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
This is a fun and exciting opportunity for children aged 5 to 10 to try an instrument, sing, drum, and participate in a musical movement class. Using an instrument of their choice, students will explore subjects that integrate mind, body and FUN.

New to a musical instrument? Your child will choose an instrument to try for the duration of the two week Workshop. Instruments available include violin, cello, piano, double bass,* and guitar* (limited to ages 8-10*). Instruments provided.
Already Play an Instrument? Students who already play violin, viola, cello or piano will have a small group lesson with students their own age.

[Summer Workshop Brochure]

Space is limited to 30 students. Registration forms are accepted by mail, or at the CCM office. There is no online registration. Tuition: $440 per child Register Today!
For more information go to www.ConcordConservatory.org, or call 978-369-0010. CCM is located in the West Concord Union Church at 1317 Main Street, West Concord.