Dear Upham Community,

We are beginning to regain some normalcy. Today we return to our traditional “Book Buddies” program. For new parents, the Book Buddies program allows for the students to be paired with another student from a different grade. This year we have KBE and 3C, KL and 3W, 1H and 4G, 1L and 4O, 5E and 2C, and finally, 5B and 2M. As I walked through the classrooms this morning, I noticed some very happy and excited faces. It is a wonderful experience. Thank goodness for some normalcy.

I would also like to invite you to our first All School Assembly in two years. I cannot believe it!

KL will be performing, Will It Go Round In Circles, by Billy Preston. We will celebrate our Core Value Leaders, birthdays, sing some songs and make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about our spring fundraiser, The UPHAM COLOR DASH. It will be an all-around great time for everyone and a time to showcase our talents and community. We will begin at 8:45 AM on Friday, March 25th. Hope to see you there!

MCAS

Yes, it is that time of year. Thursday we the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders completed the infrastructure trial for our MCAS testing. The infrastructure trial gives us s a chance to work out any “bugs’ before we go live in April. Below are the dates for the test. Please, please make every effort to have your child attend. We have found the make-up tests are difficult for students because it’s a change in routine. Thank you for helping us out during the testing.

ELA (English Language Arts)

April 4-5 (5th Grade)

April 7-9 (4th Grade)

April 11-12 (3rd Grade)

MATH

May 9-10 (5th grade)

May 16-17 (4th Grade)

May 19-20- (3rd Grade)

Science and Technology (5th)

May 23-24

Bingo Night

We are bringing back Bingo Night! It is scheduled for Monday, 3/28 in the Upham gym from 6-7:30 pm.  Siblings are welcome, and all bingo supplies will be provided by PTO, so there is no cost to attend.  And there will be fun prizes for all! Let’s Go!

Upcoming Dates

3/25- All School Assembly

3/28- BINGO Night

3/29-Early Release PreK-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

Thank you for your support! It is greatly appreciated.

Dare to Dream,

Mr. Dees

Principal’s Message
Secured By miniOrange