A New Program Coming to Dover-Sherborn
SPAN-DS (Substance Prevention Awareness Network – Dover-Sherborn) is a community-based program of parents, high school and middle school guidance counselors and headmasters, town clergy, local businesses, and police. The goal of SPAN is to build networks among parents, students, and other individuals by helping to promote responsible behavior and encouraging strong support systems. A flyer will go home in the backpacks of third, fourth, and fifth grade students describing the program and the upcoming forum on Thursday, February 25th at 7:30 pm at the Sherborn Community Center. All parents of children in Dover and Sherborn are invited to attend.
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Mark your Calendars for the Spring Auction
Chickering's "Rock-a-Palooza 2010" auction will take place on April 10th at Elm Bank’s Hunnewell House. This year’s auction theme is rock and roll from the 70's through the 90’s. We are counting on a "sell-out" crowd! This is our major fundraiser and it is held just every-other year. Just this week, the “Rock-a-Palooza” Auction Team has received: Bruins and Red Sox tickets, a one-of- a-kind sail around Newport, a stay at a beautiful Martha's Vineyard house, a spa manicure, the opportunity to be an extra in a star-studded movie being filmed in New Orleans, the use of a ski house at Sugerbush, and a facial at Elizabeth Grady. Truly, something for everyone! Want to join the fun? Help us get donations. See relevant forms on the Fylers & Forms page.
For more information about “Rock-a-Palooza 2010” or to volunteer to help with the event, please feel free to contact: Nancy Kostakos, Auction Chair at 508-785-3007 or gkostakos@comcast.net
Make a Difference Family Game Night
"Make a Difference Family Game Night" will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 5:30 -7:30 pm. This year’s event will have a new format than in the past and is certain to be fun for the entire family. More details to come!
Principal Search Committee Update
The Principal Search Committee has been meeting to review resumes. The committee is composed of: Denise O'Connell, SPED Administrator; Cheryl Chase, Librarian; Nancy Powers, Teacher; Deb Reinemann, Curriculum Coordinator; James Stewart, School Committee Member; Carolyn Ringel; School Committee Member; Laura Rinaldi, parent; Maggie Charron, parent; Steven Bliss, Assistant Superintendent; and Valerie Spriggs, Superintendent. The plan is to have the committee select initial candidates and interview them in February. In March, finalists will be selected, their resumes will be made known, and they will have a public interview with the Dover School Committee. The new principal is expected to be hired by the end of April and will begin the job on July 1st. Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the committee.
Outdoor Classroom Update
Garden planning has begun! We are fortunate to have a living classroom for all teachers, students and volunteers to use. The Outdoor Classroom enhances the study of science, math, ELA, art, and even music! Plans include the introduction of new shrubs, creative habitat development for living creatures and birds, and planting vegetable and flower seeds. Before too long, we will see the bright blooms of the many daffodils the second graders planted in the fall.
Volunteers, led by Megan Field, Dawn Fattore, and Deb Reinneman, are looking for parents to assist in spring cleanup and garden readiness, as well as helping students participate in planting, journaling, and learning about nature. Please contact Megan Field meganandwilliam@comcast.net 508-785-0632 for more information. We are looking forward to a prosperous garden filled with hope and renewal!
Task Force focuses on School Nutrition
Together with Janelle Madden, Director of Food Services, the Chickering Nutrition Task Force continues to make headway in improving the quality of our school lunch program – more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. In addition, the group is working to try to further integrate nutrition education within our current curriculum. Look for upcoming events in March which is National Nutrition Month, including a talk by Chickering mother and registered dietician, Temi Correll,
Wouldn’t it be fun to dine with your child? Sign up for “The Lunch Club”! Just call the office to schedule a time. Only two guests can join each grade’s lunch period each day. Space is limited.
Also, please fill out the survey on the school lunch program when you receive it. Feedback is needed and appreciated! Questions? Please contact Margaret Duggan margduggan@comcast.net or Cyndee Novitch cdnovitch@comcast.net.
