June June is a month full of mixed emotions. We celebrate the growth, tremendous at our level, made over the last 180 days. While excited about the prospect of mov- ing on to a different class, different teacher, and for some a different school, stu- dents often feel a sense of loss. The familiar routines will change. For many stu- dents this can be unsettling. Planning a play date, knowing that you will see this friend again even after the school year ends often helps the transition to summer for children. Sharing family summer plans, creating new routines and involving children promotes a smooth transition. Registration for FIZZ BOOM READ, the Hopkinton Public Library summer reading program will begin in June. This will be a great connection to friends, activities, and of course reading. I have repeatedly commented, “I can’t believe it’s the end of the year!” We have had a fantastic year at Center School. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in Hopkinton. The students, families, and staff are what make our school a wonder- ful learning environment. Working together is key to the success of our school. I thank you for your part in this true partnership. The poem below sums the emotions of June nicely: Great Expectations It's time to say, "Good-bye." Our year has come to an end. I've made more cherished memories And many more new friends. I've watched your children learn and grow And change from day to day. I hope that all the things we've done Have helped in some small way. So it's with happy memories I send them out the door, With great hope and expectations For what next year holds in store. by Maria Cuellar-Munson News from our Principal May 2014 Volume 8, Issue 6 Center School Times IMPORTANT DATES Monday, May 26 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Tuesday, June 3 You’re Invited! 5:30-7:30 pm Spring Book Fair and Art Show Friday, June 6 Step-Up Day to Elmwood First Graders Monday, June 9 Kindergarten Field Day Raindate June 10 Friday, June 13 Early Release Day FLAG DAY PROGRAM 9:15 AM in the gym Monday, June 16 First Grade Field Day Raindate June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Brown Bag Picnic on the Town Common for Kindergarten students Assigned times
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June
June is a month full of mixed emotions. We celebrate the growth, tremendous at
our level, made over the last 180 days. While excited about the prospect of mov-
ing on to a different class, different teacher, and for some a different school, stu-
dents often feel a sense of loss. The familiar routines will change. For many stu-
dents this can be unsettling. Planning a play date, knowing that you will see this
friend again even after the school year ends often helps the transition to summer
for children. Sharing family summer plans, creating new routines and involving
children promotes a smooth transition. Registration for FIZZ BOOM READ, the
Hopkinton Public Library summer reading program will begin in June. This will
be a great connection to friends, activities, and of course reading.
I have repeatedly commented, “I can’t believe it’s the end of the year!” We have
had a fantastic year at Center School. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year in
Hopkinton. The students, families, and staff are what make our school a wonder-
ful learning environment. Working together is key to the success of our school. I
thank you for your part in this true partnership.
The poem below sums the emotions of June nicely:
Great Expectations
It's time to say, "Good-bye."
Our year has come to an end.
I've made more cherished memories
And many more new friends.
I've watched your children learn and grow
And change from day to day.
I hope that all the things we've done
Have helped in some small way.
So it's with happy memories
I send them out the door,
With great hope and expectations
For what next year holds in store. by Maria Cuellar-Munson
News from our Principal
May 2014 Volume 8, Issue 6
Center School Times
IMPORTANT
DATES Monday, May 26 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Tuesday, June 3 You’re Invited! 5:30-7:30 pm Spring Book Fair and Art Show Friday, June 6 Step-Up Day to Elmwood First Graders Monday, June 9 Kindergarten Field Day Raindate June 10 Friday, June 13 Early Release Day FLAG DAY PROGRAM 9:15 AM in the gym Monday, June 16 First Grade Field Day Raindate June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Brown Bag Picnic on the Town Common for
Kindergarten students
Assigned times
A Trip To the Hospital or
The Hospital Comes Here (Milford Hospital)
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As we are all too aware, it was a very long and very cold winter. As a result, we had many, many indoor recess days.
First grade teacher Jen Kane taught her students how to crochet and that is what they did during indoor recess. Stu-
dents made brightly colored scrunchies and headbands and before long they had quite a collection of handmade items.
What to do with them? It just so happens that Milford Hospital’s emergency room is undergoing a huge expansion and
will have a designated pediatric area designed to make the ER experience less scary for young patients. Teacher and
students decided to donate them to Milford Hospital in a special box called Josie’s Joy. Josie’s father is an emergency
room physician at Milford Hospital. Dr. Jeff Hopkins and Milford Hospital CEO, Mr. Frank Scaba, made a special
visit to Center School to pick up the students’ donation. Mr. Skaba brought along the expansion plans showing the
new area specifically for children. Dr. Hopkins walked the boys and girls through an ER visit with daughter Josie as
his patient. After putting on a hospital gown, Dr. Hopkins checked Josie’s heart with his stethoscope. With Josie pre-
tending to have hurt her arm, Dr. Hopkins passed out copies of an arm x-ray to each student so they could look for the
miniscule break. After bandaging and putting Josie’s arm in a sling, Dr. Hopkins announced that she would be able to
return to class work immediately. Each student received a “My Trip to the Hospital” booklet to take home. Many of us
have made several trips to the Emergency Room with our children and we much prefer it when the hospital comes to
us!
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First Grade Step-up Day to Elmwood Friday, June 6, 2014
All first graders will travel by bus to Elmwood school to meet Elmwood School Principal David Ljungberg, meet a second grade teacher, and tour the school.
We will be leaving right after morning announce-ments at 9:05, so please ensure that your child makes it to school on time.
Field trip permission slips must be returned to your child’s classroom teacher no later than Thursday, June 5, 2014. If we do not have a permission slip for your child, he (she) must remain at Center School.
LIBRARY NEWS
Massachusetts Secretary of Education
visits Center School Massachusetts Secretary of Education , Matthew Malone, made a visit to Center School. He toured
the building with Superintendent Cathy MacLeod, Principal Lauren Dubeau, first grade teacher,
Mark Boisvert, and State Rep. Carolyn Dykema and Senator Karen Spilka. His advice for students,
"Be nice and do your best always.” For more on his visit, please click on the link below.