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The weeks are flying by!  Last week was event filled for our students at EHB.  Our second graders have been busy reading at home as part of the Books and beyond program.  As a reward and incentive to keep reading, they were treated to a puppet show, thanks to our wonderful PTAC!  Check out the picture below:

Our window project continues, despite challenging weather last week.  The new windows add to the beauty and character of our fine building.  Check out what a classroom looks like without any windows:

Our Penny Harvest Student Leaders were treated to a game at Fenway as guests in the Dunkin’ Dugout yesterday!  We are so proud of the philanthropic work our students are doing.  It is quite an honor that their efforts were recognized in such a grand way.  Perhaps you say this photo on TV during the game:

After school activities begins its third round this week.  Despite the busy nature of spring, over 113 students found the time to participate.  Aren’t we so lucky to have so many parent and community volunteers ready to help by teaching a class for our students?

Next week, our third graders will take the math MCAS on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Have a great week!

Our first week back to school was eventful, and ushers in our busiest time of the year!  Last week, our second and third graders attended a “Living With Differences” assembly.  Community members spoke to the students about living with and overcoming limitations and challenges.  Our students were a terrific audience, as usual!

Upcoming Events:

• Our third graders visit the Josiah Dennis Manse.
• Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, May 1, 2012.  Only Prepaid students will be photographed.
• The third graders will take their math MCAS on May 15 and 16.
• The School Council meets tomorrow after school, @ 3:45.
• The Innovation Planning Committee meets Thursday, May 4, 7:00 PM.
• All of our students begin spring assessments, which measure their progress in both reading and math.
• We decided to add in a quick round of after school activities.  The forms will go home today, but parents are strongly encouraged to sign up on line.
• Family Game Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 24th!  What fun!

Our window work continues, and our building is starting to really look good!  The Innovation Planning Committee is hard at work, and will meet again this Thursday, May 4, @ 7:00 PM.  Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated next week!

See, I told you it was busy!  Have a good week!

We had a great week at school! As promised, here are some more pictures from Grandparents’ Breakfast. I’ve also included pictures from the third grade instrument demonstration and the second grade “Hoe Down”. Enjoy!

We had a great week at school! As promised, here are some more pictures from Grandparents’ Breakfast. I’ve also included pictures from the third grade instrument demonstration and the second grade “Hoe Down”. Enjoy!

We had a great week at school! As promised, here are some more pictures from Grandparents’ Breakfast. I’ve also included pictures from the third grade instrument demonstration and the second grade “Hoe Down”. Enjoy!

When we postponed Grandparents’ Breakfast last fall, we had no idea how energizing it would be to host this event in the spring. Third grade started us off yesterday, and each grade will welcome special visitors this week. What fun! Here are some pictures from yesterday. I will try to update photos each day. Check back!

This has been quite a week at the Baker School. The week started in grand style with our Community Reading Day, and ended with our most successful Community Fair ever!
On Tuesday, each classroom was visited by a special guest reader, as part of our month long celebration of Read Across America. Then, on Thursday evening, an eager group of parents, teachers, and community members met to begin making plans for or conversion to an Innovation School for the 2012-2013 school year. Today, 464 people stopped by our 14th annual Community Fair! Visitors were able to learn about some of the many civic and charitable organizations in our town. Guests were treated to performances by the EHB recorder choir, the Wixon Jazz Band, the Wixon Boyz chorus, and the Wixon Vocal Minority and the 7th and 8th grade chorus! The morning ended with a lively preview from the Dennis Recreation Dance Program, led by the talented Mrs. Joanne Sinerate. Everywhere I looked this week, there was a reason to be excited by the students of the Baker School! Enjoy these pictures from the week!

Our latest issue of the EHB Times!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

Last night, our Math Fair and Pasta Dinner were spectacular!  Our teachers put together a great math exploration in the gym, while our parent group served a delicious meal in the cafeteria.  It is always so energizing when so many members of our community come together.  Enjoy these pictures from last night…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Community Fair is Coming up!  The Community Fair is always so much fun!  This year, we will highlight performances by our third grade recorder students, the Wixon Jazz Band, The Wixon Boyz Chorus, and The Dennis Recreation Dance Group!  WOW!  The event begins at 9:00, and lasts until 11:30.

Next Monday, our window replacement process begins.  Next week, we begin in the gym, the art room and music room.  I don’t anticipate any impact on drop off or pick up, but I will keep families posted.

 

Have a great weekend!  Mr. D

What a great, and busy time for our school!  This week, our third grade students are taking the MCAS Reading Test.  Our students have been preparing to “show what they know!”  As adults, we often equate test taking with nervous feelings, but most of our third grade students are excited about taking the MCAS.  We will start each of the next two mornings with a special third grade breakfast as a way to lessen any student apprehension, and to let our students know that we are proud of their hard work, and know that they will do well over the next two days.

 

 

Later this week, on Thursday, we will have our Math Fair and Pasta Dinner!  Last week, MathBot posed word problems for students to solve.  We asked students to explain their thinking when solving the problems.  What a treat it was to see how students in all grade levels are able to solve problems creatively and flexibly!

 

In gym last week, Mr. Fantaroni and Mr. Raudanaitis staged a Jump Rope for Heart event at school.  Students participated in a number of activities that promoted heart health.  We will keep you posted on how much money our students raised for the American Heart Association.

 

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The highlight of our week was undoubtedly our Penny Harvest Town Hall on Friday.  Our Penny Harvest Student Leaders spoke to all students at each of the lunches, and asked students to vote to narrow down the categories of charities that might receive grants from our students.  Our Student Leaders were prepared and well spoken, and our students were a thoughtful electorate.  We’ve become so accustomed tot his wonderful program, we run the risk of forgetting how unique and special is the Penny Harvest.  I was so proud of them all last Friday.

 

After School Activities continue this week, with the exception of Gym Games and Soccer on Thursday.  These two activities must be canceled because our gym is not available, due to the Math Fair.

Look for another post soon this week.  Have  a great Monday!  Mr. D