clocks, bells, and kids - oh my!

It was brought to our attention that our clocks were off by about 5 mins. which was impacting drop-off, pick-up, and morning schedules.  We adjusted the clocks to the correct time, but found that it eliminated our bells to announce the start and end of the school day.  We think we have addressed the problem, and we're hoping for functioning bells and clocks tomorrow morning!
Thank you for your understanding.

Congratulations Ms. Atwood!

Congratulations to the Atwood family for their beautiful addition Lydia Claire Atwood.  Born yesterday at 7 pounds 4 ounces and 20 inches long.  She is beautiful!

 

Report Card Survey

Report Cards: As we continue to better our system of reporting student progress, we hope to hear what you think! Please review some proposed changes to our reporting system to provide feedback and help us continue to improve our efforts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/parentreportcardfeedback
Survey open until June 13th.

Generation Day

Congratulations to our 4th grade for a wonderfully successful Generation Day!
It was so interesting to hear the stories of grandparents and family members when they were 10 years old from 2 generations ago - A great learning opportunity and a wonderful community event! 

Check out some pictures here:
http://share.shutterfly.com/view/flashShareSlideshow.jsp?sid=0AZN2bZozbMW77Q

Beautification Day & Playground Equipment

What a WONDERFUL beautification day this year at Barrows!  The grounds look beautiful!  (Thank you to Ms. Failla for all her efforts towards this day and all of our parents that volunteered to join our classes!)

We are also lucky enough to have new playground equipment sponsored by our wonderful PTO.  Check out all the pictures here:  http://share.shutterfly.com/view/flashShareSlideshow.jsp?sid=0AZN2bZozbMW75Y


Beautification Day

 

 

 

 

Playground Equipment

 

Congrats to some of our Barrows Staff members

Last night at the school committee meeting some of our amazing Barrows Staff members were recognized for milestones in their careers here in Reading:

Achieving 30 years of employment with Reading:
Bill Keenan (Custodian)

Achieving 10 years:
Anne Korwan (OT)
Carol Sandberg (paraeducator)
Susan Wilkinson (paraeducator)

Achieving Professional Status:
Brittany Bauman (music)
Kelly DiCato (special education)
Meredith Grindrod (5th grade)
Maryellen Mauriello (2nd grade)
Ashley Nagle (special education)
Kathleen Santilli (technology specialist)
Maureen Spalluto (5th grade)

Congratulations on your accomplishments!

 

Nice work Boston Terriors!

I am so proud of the students in Ms. Boston's classroom.  They all took on an independent or guided learning opportunity with some outstanding results.  They produced some exciting animal research projects that they shared as well as a BEAUTIFUL blanket that was a collaborative effort, with rectangles made from all the different knitting students.  I am honored that they presented me with this blanket, I am so proud of their LEARNING shown in this blanket - imperfections and all.  During our discussions students were able to express their struggles throughout the learning process, the challenges of learning something brand new, and the pride of accomplishment with the completion of this work.  (and thank you to Ms. Boston and Ms. Gath for the guidance you provided to our students!)

https://tellagami.com/gami/K6ARBW/

Barrows Beautification Day Postponed until Thursday, May 29th

 

Due to the cold temperatures, soggy grounds, and potential for rain showers, the Barrows Beautification Day has been postponed to the rain date of Thursday, May 29th.  We hope to see you there!

Support UD

 

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Fun Run 2014

What a great community event!  Check out the pictures here:  http://share.shutterfly.com/view/flashShareSlideshow.jsp?sid=0AZN2bZozbMW73g

5th grade top finishers!