Monday, August 27, 2012

Welcome New Students

                              Welcome Anirav and Arbaaz!

Anirav and Arbaz are new third grade students who will be joining our happy clan here in room 35. We are excited to have them with us and look forward to learning more about each other.  Anirav is just moving to Shrewsbury. Arbaaz attended a private school in town last year so some of you may be friends already from baseball, soccer, scouts etc.  I know students and parents alike will show them what a warm, friendly place Coolidge is.

                                                                                                               : )  Ms. Hurley

Open House a Success

                             Students Like Classroom

Twelve of twenty students visited room 35 for "Open House" last Thursday. Everyone liked the room and their new home away from home. The tables, welcome letters, and class library were all very popular. The computers and whiteboard were things students wondered about.  MCAS was also a topic of inquiry. Several students left supplies in their lockers so they do not have to bring them on the bus Tuesday.

I look forward to greeting you all soon and giving you a proper tour of room 35.

                                                                                                             : )  Ms. Hurley

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Open House Thursday

Fourth grade tour guides will welcome new and returning students Thursday night from 5:00 to 6:30 for an open house. Room 35 is ready and waiting for you. Stop by and take a look around your new "home away from home."  Feel free to bring your supplies with you and leave then in your locker so you don't have to drag heavy bags on the bus next Tuesday. I put up your locker tags already so you will know where to leave your things. Our lockers are across from our classroom. I did not put out desk tags though. I have to save some surprises for the first day of school! Our first game will be Is This Seat Mine?

                                                                                                   : )   Ms. Hurley

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Summer Book Swap a Success

                                                 We Love to Read!

Over 100 Coolidge students and adults met Monday night to share their love of reading. Twenty faculty and staff read with the students and checked in on their summer vacations. Students enjoyed seeing former teachers and friends and had an opportunity to get to know their new teachers and classmates too. I met Mallory, Anika, Ethan, and my buddy Steven whom I met the week before at the summer enrichment program at Floral. Of course I visited with my "formers" the Dylans, Sarah, and Emma.

Books from home and school were discussed and exchanged before the magic show. Magician Fran Flynn made books and book worms appear and disappear. He made letters form sentences, and made an adorable white bunny pop out of a box. Everyone enjoyed a popsicle as they were heading home to read their new book.

Story Walk Re-built

             Thank You Mr. Flynn and Leaders of Tomorrow!

The Jordan Pond Story Walk will re-open tomorrow - Thursday, August 2nd. Mr. Flynn of Al's Oil and Flynn Truck Stop has covered the financial cost of replacing Sheep Take a Walk and the Leaders of Tomorrow provided the labor to rebuild and post the stations. Shrewsbury is fortunate to have such wonderful neighbors who were unwilling to let the thoughtless actions of those who destroyed the walk the first night it was open ruin this wonderful experience for their friends.

Be sure to walk the story with your family. If you have sheep bring them along. Sheep Take a Walk is a joint project of Friends of the Shrewsbury Library and Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation. It will be open until early next week.