9/29/17

Hello Doolittle Families,

It’s hard to believe this was our last week of September! With the high temperatures it seemed like we were still in the first few days of school.

Now that we have been in school for a month, students have settled into routines and have had an opportunities to demonstrate some of their academic strengths and needs.

Take a moment to ask your child about his or her favorite activities and academic subjects in school. But also ask about what they think they need to work on. If you have questions be sure to email or contact your child’s teacher.

Parent Conferences are coming up in October. If you have NOT scheduled a conference yet, contact the school and we can set one up for you.

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday 10/4 - Early Dismissal at 12:40

Monday 10/9 - No School

Tuesday 10/24 - Early Dismissal at 12:40

Thursday 10/26 - Early Dismissal at 12:40

Turkeys at Doolittle School

5th Grade Students sharing information about books they are reading

9/22/17

Hello Doolittle Families,

Today was our first Doolittle Town Meeting of the year. Six times during the year the whole school gets together in the gym. Our Town Meetings are completely run by the students. Two 6th graders serve as Emcees and introduce groups of students who share “spotlights” on different things going on at our school. Some of the Spotlights that were shared today included:

• information about the 6th grade community service project - Recycling Club

• 6th graders telling about the upcoming Geography Bee

• students singing the Doolittle School Song, “Welcome to our World"

• Emcees introduced Quiz-O-Matic, a game show where students answer questions from their current curriculum

• Several students shared about their summer reading and the projects they created

• I spoke about using the Mood Meter. 

Town Meetings are a very important part of the Doolittle School culture. Students learn from one another, model appropriate behavior and practice their public speaking. 

Providing Independent Reading Time EVERYDAY is a must at Doolittle School

9/15/17

Hello Doolittle Families,

Our Open Houses went very well this week! Many thanks to those families who were able to attend. Teachers were excited to share information about class routines and procedures as well as grade level curriculum with you.

It is my hope that our Open House nights will open lines of communication between families and Doolittle School staff. Communication between home and school is a vital component of students’ academic and social success!

Please call or email the school or your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.

The Doolittle PTA has some New, Cool Doolittle Spirit wear this year.

Here is the order form: SPIRIT-WEAR LINK

Hard at Work!

Our School Nurse, Mrs. Zimmitti, will be giving eye screenings the next week or two

8/31/17

Hello Doolittle Families,

Our first week of school has flown by!

It is amazing how quickly students adapt to new routines and schedules.

There is already some impressive learning and work taking place.

Many thanks to families for entering their updated information, especially dismissal plans, into Power School. This is a big help to our school in many ways.

If you have not entered updated information into PowerSchool - please do so ASAP.

PowerSchool

17-18 District Calendar

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, September 1 - No School Labor Day Break

Monday, September 4 - No School Labor Day

Tuesday, September 12 @7pm - Open House for Grades 1-3

Thursday, September 14 @7pm - Open House for Grades 4-6

Movement Break!

8/25/17

I am very excited for our first day on Monday 8/28!

I enjoyed meeting all of our new students today. The teachers and I are looking forward to welcoming EVERYONE back on Monday.

Please be sure that all information on PowerSchool is up to date.

Be sure to update your family’s information on PowerSchool under the Demographic icon

https://cheshirect.powerschool.com/public/home.html  

Dismissal Information needs to be recorded in PowerSchool.

• Make sure that the information we have about your child’s dismissal plans is accurate. 

We want all children to get home safely and appropriately right from the FIRST DAY

• There is No School on Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th for Labor Day.
• Our Open House Dates are:
• Tuesday, September 12th at 7 pm for grades 1-3
• Thursday, September 14th at 7 pm for grades 4-6
• We will begin these evenings at 7:00pm in the All Purpose Room.

We have some new staff at Doolittle School.

• Lisa Pattin Malina - Grade 4
• Emily Werth - Long Term Sub for Mrs. Lucker in Grade 1
• Shelly Ragozzine - Bridges
• Jenna Malkin and Deborah DiNicola - Interns

6/15/17

Hello Doolittle Families.

Our Last Day of School yesterday was bittersweet.

We held a town meeting that included some memorable presentations by students and teachers. We said goodbye to our sixth graders as they lined the hall after our Town Meeting and gave out high-fives.

Thanks to the entire Doolittle Community for a great year.

Enjoy your Summer!

Town Meeting

Annual Staff / 6th Grade Volleyball Game

Cover of the 6th Grade Yearbook

Field Day - 6/9/17

Tomorrow is FIELD DAY!

We are aware of the weather forecast and have scheduled most events to take place before noon.

We are asking families to help us with the following:

1. Make sure students have a waterbottle
2. Make sure children are wearing sunscreen
3. Students should wear sneakers and appropriate attire for active play
4. Please talk with your child about Good Sportsmanship

My sincere apologies to First Graders and First Grade Families that Field Day conflicts with Grade 1’s trip to Camp Sloper. I’m sure First Graders will have an excellent day at Camp Sloper tomorrow.

Many Thanks for your support above and for making this year so successful.