Dear Sprague Families,
To those that celebrate the Easter holiday, Happy Easter!
On behalf of all of Sprague, we appreciate the active home/school connection during conferences!
Congratulations to our grade five students for completing round one of MCAS testing. Each was well-prepared, open minded, and put their noses to the grindstone. For that, we are proud!
Please enjoy your long weekend! Welcome to April – wow!
MCAS Testing This Week (Grade 4)
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The annual state testing (MCAS) begins this week!
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Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th – ELA testing – Grade 4
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Please make sure all students get a sound night’s sleep, a hearty breakfast, and arrive to school on time
MCAS Dates
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Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing is for students in grades 3-5 only
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Grade 3 ELA MCAS April 8th and 9th
Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Tuesday, April 2nd – ½ day with dismissal at 12:00 pm
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Walk/Roll-to-School Day
- Tuesday, April 2nd
- 8:15 am top 8:30 am
- Please meet Ms. Flitsch and the parent volunteers at the front entrance to receive your footie
Tuesday, April 2nd – Dismissal at 12:00 pm
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Due to conferences on Tuesday, April 2nd, dismissal will begin at 12:00 pm
Total Solar Eclipse
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Monday, April 8th
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3:29 pm is when the total eclipse is to occur – Do not miss it!
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Northern Eclipse Details.April 8, 2024 – PLEASE REVIEW THESE DETAILS
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When – Monday, April 8th from 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm
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Who – All students and staff will participate and families are welcome to join as well
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What – A total solar eclipse and we will be able to see it from our very own field! We will provide eclipse glasses so everyone can safely watch the eclipse in action.
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Where – Please join us on the Sprague fields starting at 2:45 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place in the gymnasium, where we will watch a live broadcast.
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The event will conclude by 4:00 pm – all students will need to be picked up on the field no later than 4:00 pm
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Dismissal – We will follow all dismissal plans according to the permission slip. For those wishing for their child(ren) to be dismissed at 3:05, normal procedures will take place. If your child/ren is/are staying for the eclipse after 3:05 pm, please note that you are asked to park and meet us on the field for dismissal no later than 4:00 pm.
End-of-Year Dates
PTO Updates
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS COFFEE
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Join us on Thursday, April 4th from 9-10:30 for our monthly PAC coffee!
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The coffee will be at the home of Christine Mizzi at 16 Suffolk Road
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The PAC supports families in town who have children (PAWS through WHS) that are receiving special education services from the district
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If you are unable to attend but want to learn more, please reach out Sprague PAC rep Nicole Katz (nicolestacykatz@gmail.com)
Dates
April 2nd Walk/Roll-to-School Day
April 2nd (Tuesday) Parent/Teacher Conferences – Dismissal at 12:00 pm
April 3rd Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 4th and 5th Grade 4 ELA MCAS
April 8th and 9th Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 8th Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
April 15th-19th April Vacation
April 29th and 30th Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 1st Walk/Roll-to-School Day
May 17th PTO Auction @ 7:00 pm Charles River Country Club
Gratefully,
Leigh