Now that we are in December and the official start of winter is right around the corner, here is a reminder of our school cancellation and delayed opening plan for when there is inclement weather: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/cancellation-delayed-opening-plan
Thursday, December 12, 2024 is an early release day for the Stoughton Public Schools. Here are the school hours for early release days: SHS & OMS - 7:35am - 11:32am; Elementary Schools - 8:30am - 12:20pm; Preschool - 8:30am - 11:00am (No afternoon preschool session). Lunch will still be served.
Breakfast and lunch menus for December have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
In appreciation of our educators' dedication to students with unique learning needs, the Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) created the Bright Knight Award to recognize the daily support given to our students. SEPAC invited parents whose children have Individualized Education Plans or 504s to nominate staff members who have supported their children's journey to achieve their full potential. Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Bright Knight Award from the Dawe School - Fionna Joyce, Kathleen Polillio, Meaghan Pustizzi, and Haley Stone!
Upcoming days off from school: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Schools are closed for a staff professional development day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, November 6. And, there is also no school on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. The District office and school offices are also closed on Veterans Day.
Breakfast and lunch menus for November have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
Here is a look at what Dawe School Artists have been working on recently in art class!
Massachusetts STEM Week takes place from October 21-25 this year. We will be highlighting examples of the great work being done in our classrooms throughout the Stoughton Public Schools focusing on areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM Week is an annual statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities. The theme for STEM Week this year is “STEM starts now” – at any age you can learn about STEM, from our youngest learners to adult learners. SPS offers a wide variety of STEM opportunities from PreK-12. Every student in SPS takes technology and engineering each year from K-5, STEM class in grades 6-8, and then students can choose engineering or computer science pathways in addition to the many math, business, and science courses offered at SHS. All of these courses are designed to expose students to real life applications and opportunities as well as prepare them for higher education or career skills. Be sure to check our social media pages this week to see examples of STEM education right here in the Stoughton Public Schools!
Lots of smiles on the first day of kindergarten!
Check out pictures from the first day of the school year at the Dawe School: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/pfbid026kx9feUex8xy4EzziBNDQpnWjXiArJynhYfZi52FSqJb4Z84MiyjD3wcyaHLRcN7l
Free school breakfast and lunch has been extended for the 2024-2025 school year for all students. Wondering what is being served for breakfast and lunch? We have the scoop! Here are the school breakfast and lunch menus for September: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
The 2024-2025 Stoughton Public Schools district calendar includes all of the key dates, like holidays and vacations, early release days, etc. This calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2c9au
The Dawe School focuses on different positive character traits each month and honors students for displaying those character traits at a "Character Counts" assembly. The Dawe Dragons pictured here were recognized for showing confidence. Congratulations!
You can find breakfast and lunch menus for May on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
Fourth grade and first grade students at the Dawe School recently got together as part of their buddy program to work on an Earth Day activity. 🌎
The Dawe School focuses on different positive character traits each month and honors students for displaying those character traits at a "Character Counts" assembly. The Dawe most recently recognized students for showing acceptance and patience. Congratulations!
You can find breakfast and lunch menus for April on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
Here is a look at some Dawe School artists!
Gymnast Fred Richard, Stoughton High Class of 2022 (and a former O'Donnell Middle School and Dawe Elementary School student), was on Good Morning America on ABC! Fred, who will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, won a bronze medal in the men's all-around event at the World Gymnastics Championships back in October and also helped the US men’s gymnastics team win a bronze medal in the team competition. GMA Anchor Robin Roberts interviewed Fred, discussing his preparations for the Olympics, his career in gymnastics, and inspiring more Black youth to go into gymnastics. Fred even performed a trick at the end of the segment! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ_Uc2vWo_U
Dawe School 3rd grader Connor Isabelle used the 100th day of school as a way to make a difference in the community. He challenged his fellow students at the Dawe School to gather as many non-perishable food items to be donated to the food pantries in Stoughton! The goal was for each grade, kindergarten through grade 5, to contribute at least 100 items. The Dawe community responded and Connor far surpassed his goal, collecting well over 1,000 items for the food pantries! The idea for the 100th day of school food drive came from Connor's older sister, Savannah, who organized this challenge when she was at the Dawe. Now that she is in middle school, Connor has taken over for the past two years. Connor is pictured here with his mom, Erin, Dawe School Principal Rob Cancellieri, and Dawe Senior Custodian Chris Pezza, who all helped Connor deliver the donations Wednesday afternoon.
