Hello Johnny Appleseed Families,

As we approach the end of November, it is time for me to remind all families that the weather is changing. Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather. The kids go outside as much as the weather permits! The next 4 weeks will be busy for students and staff as we focus on quarter 2 learning objectives and navigate the excitement of the holidays. Keep in mind, attendance is essential! This is also the season for colds and flus, so please monitor your child(ren) for these symptoms and reach out if you have questions or concerns.

We have so many things to celebrate! Our incredible chorus performed the national anthem at the Railors game on 11/18. They did a phenomenal job! Our grade 3 students made it on Channel 10 NBC with Matt Noyes. The playground is ready for students.  There will be so much more to come…

 

From Nurse Jenny:

Grade 5 Parents/Guardians: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health requires that Postural Screening be done for students in grades 5 through 9.  A scoliosis-screening program will be conducted to detect postural problems the week of November 27th. The purpose for screening is to find early signs of possible spinal or postural problems in children in grades 5-9. This is not a diagnostic service, but a program to identify young people who should have further medical evaluation and treatment.

The procedure for screening is a simple one in which the student’s back is checked by the nurse or other trained individual. If your child has any possible curvature or unusual findings of the spine, you will be notified and asked to take your child to your primary care physician for further evaluation and follow up. All students will need to wear clothing that will easily allow the nurse to look at their backs, such as a t-shirt or tank top on his/her PE day. 

Students will be screened  individually. You must furnish a copy of a doctor’s note or physical exam stating that he/she has been screened for scoliosis during this school year if you do not want your child screened at school. The MD documentation should be in the Nursing Offices before the scheduled screening. Students NOT returning forms will be screened, per state mandate.

 

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PTO News:

December 1st - Holiday Plant pick up at the Gardener's Spot : 3 - 6PM

December 6th: 110 Grill - Dine Out

December 12th - PTO Public meeting @ 6:30 - JA cafeteria 

 

Important Dates: MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Week of November 27th: grade 5 postural screening

December 1: 3rd grade trip to The Nutcracker

December 6: Early Release @ 11:30 AM

December 12: PTO Public Meeting @ 6:30 (cafeteria)

December 13: Winter Concert - JA Band and Chorus @ JA - 6:00 - 7:00 PM

December 15: 5th Grade in-house field trip - Galaxy on the Go 7:45 am-1pm

December 23 - January 1: No School - Winter Break

 

Have a wonderful week ahead!

 

Principal Tapply