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Author: Amy Ritterbusch

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PAWS News Update

PAWS News Update

Dear P.A.W.S Families, I hope you are all enjoying another snow day at home!  I have been hearing from friends with preschoolers at home that they are thankful for the fun activities, crafts and games found on Pinterest to keep… Continue reading PAWS News Update

Amy Ritterbusch February 3, 2015February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS News Update

PAWS News Update

Dear P.A.W.S. Families, I hope you are safe and warm inside today during this snow day. We are having quite a New England winter! Please read the PAWS updates below and feel free to reach out with any questions you… Continue reading PAWS News Update

Amy Ritterbusch February 2, 2015February 16, 2017 News & Updates Read more

PAWS News Update

PAWS News Update

Dear P.A.W.S. Families,   Snow Day: As you may have heard, school has been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2015.  We wish you all a safe and warm snow day!   The district will monitor conditions throughout the day… Continue reading PAWS News Update

Amy Ritterbusch January 26, 2015February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS News Update

PAWS News Update

“When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” —The 14th Dalai Lama (1935)   Dear P.A.W.S. Families,   World Kindness… Continue reading PAWS News Update

Amy Ritterbusch November 14, 2014February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS November Newsletter

PAWS November Newsletter

Dear PAWS Families, Since joining the PAWS community in July, I’ve received a warm welcome from faculty, staff and families. I am pleased to have met many wonderful, special people in the P.A.W.S. community. If we have not had the opportunity… Continue reading PAWS November Newsletter

Amy Ritterbusch November 4, 2014February 28, 2018 News & Updates Read more

PAWS October Update

Dear PAWS Families, Can you believe the first 2 months of school have flown by?  The students at PAWS are settling into their classroom routines and schedules. Fall is officially here and the leaves have turned from green to red,… Continue reading PAWS October Update

Amy Ritterbusch October 28, 2014June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

Welcome

Dear Families of P.A.W.S., As the new Director of Early Childhood, I am thrilled to be joining the caring and dedicated teachers and staff of P.A.W.S. in welcoming you to the 2014-2015 school year!   This summer, I have been… Continue reading Welcome

Amy Ritterbusch August 15, 2014June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more

Still Accepting Applications for 2014-2015 School Year

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Highly Qualified Teachers, high teacher to student ratio, bright & sunny classrooms, engaging & developmentally appropriate curriculum. For more information please contact P.A.W.S. at 781-446-6222

Amy Ritterbusch October 30, 2013June 7, 2016 News & Updates Read more
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