Taylor Made News
May 2015
Principal’s Message
May has been busy so far! Our 3rd and 4th grade students have
completed all but one testing session of the PARCC assessment this
year, our wonderful Art Show has concluded, and Spring Fling (although
delayed) was a great time.
Last week we had some great weather for Massachusetts Walk to
School Day. Here are is a picture from the walk starting on Paula Lane:
At Bridgewater State University on Thursday, April 30, 2015 five 4th
grade students were recognized in a state wide contest for their Poetry
and Posters by the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center.
Congratulations to Ashley Shailor, Madelyn Maher, Paige Curran, Sarah
Howard, and Samantha Conley.
One thing my wife and I have been noticing at home is the difficulty in
sticking to our routine. With additional activities and the sun being up
after 8 PM it is easy to slide into the weekend routines. At this time of
year it is important for our children to maintain our school schedule
consistently. We have made a shift this week to get back on schedule.
Our three children were not thrilled the first night of bed-time with the
sun still up, but they are now feeling the benefits.
…Pete Regan…
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Upcoming Events
5/18 Chess Wizards 7:45-8:45
5/19 Cut- Ups 9-11:00
5/19 PACC Test Grade 4 ELA
5/19Talor Trotters 3-4:00
5/19 Summer Book Club Meeting
Grades 2-4 @ Taylor 6:30
5/20 PARCC Test Grade 3
5/20 Room 19 Nutrition Detectives
5/21 Room 18 Nutrition Detectives
5/21 Taylor Trotters 3-4:00
5/21 Kindergarten Meet and Greet @
Taylor 6:30-7:30
5/22 Staff App. Luncheon
5/25 Memorial Day/ No School
5/26 Kindergarten Screening
5/26 Taylor Trotters 3-4:00
5/27 Bus Evac. Drill 8:40-9:00
5/27 Serenading Seniors 10:00
5/27 Room 17 Nutrition Detectives
5/28 Kindergarten Screening
5/28 Grade 4 Ahern visit
5/28 Taylor Trotters 3-4:00
5/29 Arithmaticles
5/30 FAD Race 10:00
6/1 Chess Wizards 7:45-8:45
6/1 Kindergarten Books 4 Bingo
6/2 Grade 5 Band Visits Grade 4
6/2 Cut- Ups 9-11:00
6/2 School Council 3:15-4:30
6/3 Wacky Wednesday
6/5 Grade 4 Field Day @ Ahern
6/5 Grade 4 Movie Nite @ Ahern
6/5 Grade 2 Books 4 Bingo
6/5 Grade 3 Colonial America Day
6/8 Raindate for Grade 4 Field Day
6/9 Grade 3 Books 4 Bingo
6/9 Grade 4 Weather Program
6/9 PTO 1:30
6/10 Grade 4 to Dedham Health and
Fitness
6/10 Taylor Family Picnic 5-7:00
6/11 Raindate Grade 4 to Dedham
6/11 Grad3e 1 Books 4 Bingo
6/11 Grade 1 Zoomobile
6/12 Kindergarten to Boyden Lib.
6/12 Raindate Taylor Picnic
Taylor Made News
May 2015
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Popularity of Personal Technology With Young Children Highlights Importance of
Prioritizing Verbal Communication
With new evidence showing a majority of young children in the United States use personal
technology such as smartphones and tablets, it is important that parents ensure technology is not
overtaking time for talking, reading, and other verbal communication—which are the primary ways
that children learn. During May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), Taylor’s speechlanguage pathologist, Lori Capone encourages parents to set meaningful limits on technology use,
especially for young children through the primary grades.
While technology offers positive potential in many areas, it is important that young children are
spending the majority of their time listening and conversing with others, as well as engaging in
imaginative play and outdoor activities—all of which help them learn and develop. Parents can take
steps to manage tech time by setting daily time limits, establishing tech-free settings such as the
dinner table, and considering whether a young child really needs his or her own device, as many now
have.
The summer months, which may include events such as long vacation drives; provide ample
opportunities for communication that parents should try to take advantage of. Many activities at
home and in the car provide opportunities to interact with your child. Board games like “Apples to
Apples,” “Blurt,” “Scategories,” “In a Pickle,” and “I Spy” are fun and engaging while learning
language skills and spending time together. You may know word games you played as a child, such
naming different categories (car names, street names, types of stores, types of buildings and so on),
or verbal charades such as “I Spy” to guess what you are thinking of, describing movies, occupations,
books or other topics. Even asking “Do you remember when?” and talking about the events of that
time and how you felt.
It is my hope that you will help you will enjoy the multitude of opportunities available to engage in
child or children in conversations and rich language during Better Hearing & Speech Month, and
beyond!
On Friday, May 8, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will released new
figures that show, “A significant percentage of young children today are actively using personal technology. What
is amazing is just how early it starts. For instance, 68 percent of 2-year-olds are using these devices at home,
according to our survey respondents (parents of U.S. children ages 0-8). This survey includes whether parents
feel technology impacts the quality and quantity of conversations with kids, as well as where and
when kids most often use this technology. For further information on this survey please go to:
http://bit.ly/1EyuNps
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Calling All Taylor Families
And Taylor Trotters
The Taylor Elementary School is in training this spring for the 15th annual
“Foxborough Against Diabetes Road Race” on May 30th. Third and fourth
grade students, along with parents and younger siblings are training every
Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3-4pm to get ready for the road
race.
I would like to invite all Taylor Families to join us on May 30 to walk, jog
or run along with the hundreds of other families who attend this race. All
Taylor students can enter the race free of charge thanks to our wonderful
PTO who makes a donation to cover costs. Students will receive a number
and be timed for the race. Parents who want to be timed for the race, can
register on-line or pick up an application at the school. The registration fee
for a race number is $20.00. Parents who do not want to be timed for the
race but want to walk with their children may do so without registering .
Race numbers can be picked up as early as 8am on race day and the race
starts at 10am, followed by awards to top runners. Student applications
should be returned to school or you may register at the race that morning.
Any questions feel free to contact the school with any questions.
Fitness is Forever, Betsy Aucoin
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Looking for a way to keep your 3 &4th graders reading this summer?
Join us for…
How to Start a Book Club for Your Child
Presented by Danna Collins
Reading Specialist
Tuesday, May 19th
6:30-7:30
Taylor School LiBRARY
The following topics will be discussed:
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How to choose the right books
How to keep children reading all summer
Where to meet
Summer reading statistics
Websites that can help
Meet parents and students who have participated in book clubs
Please RSVP if you are attending
collinsd@foxborough.k12.ma.us
Sponsored by Foxborough Public Schools Title I Program
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A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered, attended and donated to the Spring
Fling.
This event could not happen without your support. Thank you!
Karen Hollis
News From the Burrell School
The Burrell 3rd and 4th Grade Drama Group Presents:
The Knight At Dawn Kids- A Magic Tree House Musical
Friday, May 29th @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 30th @ 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 31st @ 2:00 PM
Tickets $5
Contact Angelique Stern mstern30@hotmail.com for tickets
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PTO News & Notes May
President: Cindy Brown, cindybrown13@yahoo.com
Vice President: Dana Fossella, dmfossella@comcast.net
Treasurer: Christine Lathrop, pmlathrop@me.com
Secretary: Jean Smolinsky O’Bryant jeansmolinsky@ymail.com
PTO Board Election
The PTO Board Election ballot will be sent home in backpacks on Monday. Attached
are the candidate bios and the election form. We thank Michelle Paramour, Dana
Fossella, Jen Hillery and Michelle Thornton for their candidacy. Please return the
election form via your child’s backpack next week.
Thank you to…..
Adriana Pottinger and her family for the wonderful book donations to Taylor School.
Thank you to Teresa Gorman and Sarah Hoyt for laminating, hanging and displaying the
artwork with Ms. Schuster for the May art show. Thank you to Karen Hollis for organizing
a successful Spring Fling. Thank you to Andrea Kristenson who is coordinating the
annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch.
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
The staff and teacher appreciation lunch is next Friday, May 22. Please e-mail Andrea
Kristenson at andreakristenson@gmail.com as soon as you can to let her know what you
can make. She needs to have a good idea of what everyone is bringing to be able to
coordinate the lunch and keep track of variety and quantities. Reminder:
Kindergarten – desserts; 1st grade – hot entrees; 2nd grade – beverages; 3rd grade –
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salads or platters; 4th grade – paper goods. Please see the flyer under “Find a Form” on
the web site for more specifics. Thank you in advance for your donations.
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of some upcoming events. For a more thorough list of events and for any
forms and flyers for the events, please refer to the PTO website. Once on the web site,
navigate the left-hand side index for various contents.
http://teacherweb.com/MA/Foxborough/TaylorSchoolPTO/calendar2.aspx
May 19
Cut-ups 9:00 – 11:00 in the cafeteria
May 22
Staff and teacher appreciation lunch
May 29
School-wide enrichment program “Arithmeticles”
May 29
Last gift card order of the year due (receipt by June 5)
June 9
Last PTO meeting of the year – 1:30 pm – Welcome new board
2015-2016 PTO Board Candidate Bios
President
My name is Michelle Paramoure, and I am seeking election for the PTO President. I
have four sons; Alex currently serving with the U. S. Air Force, Gregory currently serving
with the U. S. Navy, Luke a third grader at Taylor and Sam a first grader at Taylor.
I have enjoyed volunteering at Taylor over the past three years. I have served as room
mom, iCare reader, and various roles with Book Fairs, Spring Flings and BIT auctions.
Currently I work with FYBSA managing their concession stand.
I am excited to continue the great work our PTO has done as well as bring new ideas
and programs to our school. Please support my election as PTO President. Thank you.
Vice President
My name is Dana Fossella and I am running for the position of PTO Vice President. My
son Matthew is currently in 5th grade, Ryan is 3rd grade, and Jake is in kindergarten. I
have enjoyed worked as the VP for the current school year and would like to continue
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the VP position again next school year which is to coordinate school enrichment
programs with the PTO board, teachers and principal.
Treasurer
My name is Jen Hillery and I am running for the position of Treasurer for the 2015 - 2016
school year. I have 2 children at Taylor, Nate is in the third grade and Jocelyn is in
kindergarten. During our time at Taylor I have volunteered for various PTO activities,
from working at the BIT auction to producing the Friendship Book, to being a room
parent. I hope to continue to be an active part of the school community as a member
of the PTO Board, thank you.
Secretary
My name is Michelle Thornton. I have three children: Cailum, a third grader, Sean, a
second grader, and Meabh in pre-K at the Burrell School. We are new to Foxborough. I
would like to be more involved with the PTO, volunteering and organizing.
FRIDAY, May 29th – GIFT CARD ORDERS DUE (last order of the school year)
If you are interested in purchasing gift cards through the Taylor School, our gift card program lets you
buy gift cards from some of the more popular stores (Dunkin Donuts, Stop & Shop, Target, etc.) at no
additional cost to you but Taylor School gets a percentage of the face value of the card you buy. Friday,
December 5 is the final due date to have them arrive prior to Christmas. This is a one-stop shopping for
all your gift cards that you may want to purchase. See the flyer on the web site (under the "Find a Form"
tab) or click on: GL-Scrip-Order-Form_Taylor2.pdf Send the form into school by the due date with your
check (made payable to "Taylor School PTO") for the gift card amount. Gift cards will be sent home to
you via your child's backpack. This is an easy, convenient way to shop from home!
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Gift Card Orders due Friday, May 29th
(Last order of the school year…expected delivery by Friday, June 5th)
Purchase gift cards to give as gifts or to use for your spring shopping.
Ideas…
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Thanks you gifts for Teachers: Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Home Goods, Amazon, Starbucks
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Thank you gifts for Coaches: Dick’s Sporting, Dunkin Donuts, Sports Authority, Panera
Bread
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Father’s Day: Bass Pro Shops, Omaha Steaks, Home Depot, Best Buy
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Graduation gifts: iTunes, Gamestop, Gap, Shell/Mobil, Chipolte, PB Teen, Under Armour
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Kids Birthday Parties: America Girl, Sports Authority, Disney, Toys R Us, Old Navy, Build-ABear
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Hosting a graduation party or BBQ?: Stop & Shop for the menu and Target for décor
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Help the Taylor School raise between 2%-16% of the value of each gift card purchase. Purchase
gift cards from our PTO at face value, and we’ll order those cards from our provider at a reduced
price. The difference is an instant rebate for our organization! The order form that can be found
on the PTO website under ‘Find a Form’ or by clicking on the following link:
http://teacherweb.com/MA/Foxborough/TaylorSchoolPTO/apt9.aspx
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Send the completed form and check in envelope into school with your child by Friday, May
29th.
2. Address envelope to Gift Card Order - Attn: Taylor PTO & make checks payable to Taylor
School PTO.
3. Taylor PTO will place gift card orders from our provider.
4. Gift Cards will be sent home in sealed envelope via your child’s backpack.
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If other form of delivery is requested, please note on order form or email the
address below
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Questions? Please email Bridget Trimble at bridget.trimble@yahoo.com
Thank you for your orders and for supporting the Taylor
Elementary School!
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