Scholastic Book Fair has arrived!

Please consider volunteering an hour or two of your time.  Here's the schedule:

Tues., March 16
8:50-9:45 Nunes K
9:50-10:45 Sarkissian 4
10:50-11:45 Ebert/Resendes 2
12:50-1:45 Carney 2
1:50-2:45 Giangregorio 2

Wed. 3/17
8:50-9:45 Bigham 1
10:10-10:45 Clifford 3
10:50-11:25
11:30-12:05 Melanson 1

early release day - Fair open from 1-3 pm


Thursday, March 18
8:50-9:45 Siroky 5
9:50-10:45 Scruggs K
10:50-11:45 Jewart/McDermott 1
12:50-1:45 Keough/Berkeley 2
1:50-2:45 Creonte 5

Open House Tonight!!



Friday, March 19
8:50-9:25 Moloney 5
9:30-10:05 Church K
10:10-10:45 Wheaton 3
10:50-11:25 Coyne 1
11:30-12:05 O’Brien 3
early release day - Fair open from 1-3 pm



Monday, March 22
9:50-10:45 Kindred K
10:50-11:45 Morgan 4
1:15-2:00 Tenaglia 4

2-? Last minute shoppers/pack up fair

Dr. Seuss Day at Fitzgerald!

We had another successful Seuss celebration (say that ten times fast!) on Tuesday, March 2.  In our all school gathering in the gym, students were greeted by Fitzie the Panther and The Cat in the Hat, along with Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz and Thing 1 and Thing 2.  The Man with the Yellow Hat and Curious George were also there!  Students learned that the Cat is not very responsible.  Luckily, Responsibility is this month's CORE value.  Ms. Kelly and some 5th grade students acted some skits demonstrating responsibility.  We talked about responsibilities inside and outside of school and learned that teachers have a lot of responsibilities outside of school!  Students had to guess which teacher:  takes dance lessons twice a week, sings Karaoke, is a super Mom, has a pet tortoise named Abe or teaches an exercise class at 6am.  Ms. Darcy ended our gathering with a read aloud of A Fine Fine School by Sharon Creech.  The Cat learned a LOT about responsibility today and we hope the students did too!

After the gathering, students in grade 3-5 read to students in grades K-2 during a schoolwide DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time.  Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!

Another book fair... in March!

I have just booked our spring time book fair.  It will run, in the library, from Tuesday, March 16 to Monday, March 22.  I will schedule all classes to visit the fair, plus the fair will be open on the two early release days, Wed., March 17 and Friday, March 19, from 1-3 for any parents visiting for conferences.  We will also have our spring Open House on the evening of Thurs., March 18 and the book fair will be open to all. 

I am using a different book fair company this spring:  Scholastic. I think everyone will be pleased with the variety this fair will offer.  Stay tuned for schedules and volunteer requests!

Welcome 2010!

It's nice to get the library back to normal after the excitement of the book fair and the holidays.  Many thanks to all who volunteered their time at the book fair - it was much needed and very appreciated!    Thanks to all who supported the fair by making a purchase.  As a result of the fair, the library earned over $1100 in cash and books!

Special thanks to the volunteers:

Jen Butler  Robin Jackson  Amy McCreath Daniella DiMatteo  Cindy Babstock  Julie Baggio  Kerry Mastroianni  Rob Crowley  Cherie Dolan  Kristen Marriott  Shannon Poe  Amy Kelley  Colleen McCretton  Jenn Silverman  Maria Matayabas  Alma Rotolo  Tricia Tierney  Fiona Starr  Cathy McWhinnie

I could not have done it without you!!

Book Fair time!

The Book Fair is arriving this week!  Everyone should have received a notice home explaining the Fair, the schedule, and how much an average book costs.  Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Almost Thanksgiving!

It's amazing how quickly the school year flies by. Next week is a two day week, with a 5 day weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday.  There has been much discussion of fall holidays in the library with grade one and Kindergarten.  Grade two has begun their first research project this week on ocean animals.  They are excited to learn more about some of the creatures they saw at the New England Aquarium this week!  The library has indeed been a very busy place.

It's hard to imagine that December is less than 2 weeks away.  I'm looking forward to our semi-annual Book Fair, which will be held in the library from December 16-22.  It's going to be a crazy week, with 2 early release days plus our school winter concert on Monday, Dec. 21, all falling during the Book Fair.  I plan to keep the fair open from 1-3pm on Dec. 16 and 18 (early release days) and while parents are in the building for the concert.  I hope families will use the fair as an opportunity to get some holiday shopping done!  I'll be sending out more specific information in the coming weeks, and will also be asking for parent volunteers.

Many thanks to my weekly volunteers, without whom I could not survive!  Thanks to your help, I am able to teach classes and assist teachers and students.  Thanks to:  Cathy McWhinnie, Jeanne McDonald, Bernie McDonald, Rob Crowley, Pamela Okemo, Robin Jackson, Julie Baggio, Jeff Campbell, Daniella DiMatteo, Tricia Tierney, Amy Kelley, Kerry Mastroianni, Jenn Silverman, Robert Peppler, Alma Rotolo, Maria Matayabas, and Jennifer Butler!  I hope I have not forgotten anyone.

Halloween at Fitzgerald School

The teachers had a blast on Friday, October 30.  Many of us dressed up like girls from the 1980's and we were inspired to perform for all three lunch periods.  We think the students had as much fun as we did!

check out the video:

http://www.schooltube.com/video/52090/Performance-3