Busy week with great weather!
Happy Friday!
*It was a busy week! And finally we had some great weather!
*On Tuesday, I took 2 students to tour ProAmPac here in Westfield. We learned so much about packaging and the manufacturing industry!
*We were so lucky to have our beloved Merlot's son Buoy visit us this week. It was so hard knowing we had lost Merlot but her boy Buoy is a joy! He is energetic and had his 1st day in a school with us! We gave Ms. Chelsie a memorial stone and book in Merlot's memory. We look forward to making great memories with Buoy!
*Mr. Rodak and I were present as Mrs. Armstrong was honored last night at the MAAPS Annual Spring Awards ceremony for her outstanding work as a direct service provider!
*Congrtulations to Senior Ainsley who received an impressive award from Future Lawyers of Springfield for her outstanding mock trial performance. Ainsley also presented at her last Youth Advisory Board breakfast this week, sharing information about the projects her Disabilities Awareness Group completed.
*Do not miss this weekend's performances of Willy Wonka Jr - tonight at 6PM and tomorrow at 2PM in the school gym!
*On Wednesday, May 6th, grades 9-12 will have a presentation from the District Attorney's office called Stop The Swerve. This program addresses the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, and includes:
Students will also get to experience some of the dangers involved by participating in hands-on activities including wearing "drunk goggles". You may opt your high school student by emailing me by the end of the day on Tuesday.
*Coming Up:
*We are excited to celebrate our staff next week!
-MCAS for Grades 4 & 6 - Math on Wednesday, May 6th
-MCAS for Grades 5 & 8 - Math on Thursday, May 7th
-Fishing Club Starts May 8th
- Prom - May 9th - at the Carriage House at Storrowtown Tavern
-Science Fair - May 15th - see flyer for details - this is always an amazing event!
-Graduation - Monday, June 1st at 1:30PM- the whole school will attend
Hope to see you at the play!
Have a Great weekend!
Jody
Spring Spirit Week, rehearsals and more!
Happy Friday!
*What a fun Spring Spirit Week! Students and staff had a great time with Disney Day, Sports Team Day, Dress like a Teacher, Anything But a Backpack and Soccer mom vs BBQ Dad. As always, the creativity and spirit was impressive!
*Mr. Consolatti's class experimented with thermal energy this week by using body heat to melt ice.
*On Wednesday, the Hampden County DA's Community Outreach unit spoke to our high school students about the dangers of drug use and abuse. A member of the Addiction Task Force generously shared his experiences with drug abuse that led to devastating effects for himself and his family, but also his road to recovery and how his work helps others. Our students were great participants.
*When we get back from vacation, there is only 1 week left of play rehearsals until the debut of Willy Wonka Jr. on May 1st & 2nd! The cast and crew (along with Mrs. Mercier and Mrs. Williams) are working so hard - do not miss this fabulous performance! Get your tickets by turning in the attached order form or buy them at the door!
*Prom tickets are on sale until May 1st! Open to students in Grades 9-12, it will be a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and a photo booth where students will bring home photo strips of memories! $75 each, cash or checks made payable to White Oak School- see a student council member to purchase!
*The Fishing Club will begin again the week after vacation! See Mr. Gumina for a permission slip.
*I am passing along information about a Family Fishing Festival being held as a memorial for a family member of a former White Oak student. We would love for a group of White Oak community to attend wearing White Oak t-shirts to support this lovely event! See you there!
*We have many great events coming up:
-Willy Wonka Jr. on May 1st & 2nd - get your golden tickets!!
-Prom - May 9th - tickets are on sale now!
-Science Fair - May 15th - see flyer for details - this is always an amazing event!
-Graduation - Monday, June 1st at 1:30PM- formal invites have gone out to families.
Have a wonderful, safe vacation week!
Jody
BIG News!
Happy Friday!
*BIG NEWS!!! Our very own Mrs. Armstrong has won the Albert E. Trieschman Direct Service Award through the Massachusetts Association for Approved Private Schools. Tara is so deserving of being recognized for the amazing work she does with our students, staff and families. Congratulations Tara!
*On Wednesday, our 11th & 12th graders visited Westfield High School for the Credit For Life Fair. Students were given a scenario of being 25 years old with a salary and a credit score. They had to obtain housing, furniture, a car, insurance, utilities and more! Did they end the task with money left over or did they need to interview for a part time job to make ends meet? It's always an eye opening and fun morning!
*Congratulations to Scarlott S. on a successful weekend of performances in Legally Blonde Jr. at the JaDuke Theater. She was awesome! She also celebrated a big birthday today!
*Congratulations to Ainsley P. who, once again, placed in the Stop The Swerve contest through the DA's office. Ainsley's billboard entry "Don't Press Your Luck" won an honorable mention and $250 for technology for the school!
*The Fishing Club will begin again the week after vacation! See Mr. Gumina for a permission slip.
*I am passing along information about a Family Fishing Festival being held as a memorial for a family member of a former White Oak student. We would love for a group of White Oak community to attend wearing White Oak t-shirts to support this lovely event! See you there!
*We had 2 awesome career spotlights this afternoon! Thank you to Mr. Cestola who talked about his career in finance and Mr. Callan who spoke to the group about his career in Physical Therapy. We appreciate you sharing important information about 2 great career paths!
**On Wednesday, the DA's office will be here to present: "Just Once" to Grades 9-12:
This is a presentation that addresses the dangers of experimenting with drugs and the risk of taking prescription medications, that includes:
Although this is a heavy topic, it is an important conversation. You may opt your high school student out of this presentation by emailing me before April 15th.
*NEXT WEEK IS SPRING SPIRIT WEEK!
*As of today, the last day of school will be June 23rd with a 1 PM dismissal for students!
*Don't forget to order your Wonka Jr. tickets! The order form is attached to this email. You can also buy a shout out for the cast and crew that will be published in the Playbill. That form is attached too!
*We have many great events coming up:
-Willy Wonka Jr. on May 1st & 2nd - get your golden tickets!!
-Prom - May 9th - tickets are on sale now!
-Science Fair - May 15th - see flyer for details - this is always an amazing event!
-Graduation - Monday, June 1st at 1:30PM- formal invites have gone out to families.
Have a great weekend!
Jody
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