Flo Ro News Report

Check out the latest school news in this week's edition of the Flo Ro News Report.  This weekly newscast is produced by our 4th grade students under the direction of Mrs. Disch in the Innovation Lab.  

Flo Ro News Report

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Fundraiser

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY!!!

Dine In, Take Out or relax at the bar on February 6th or 7th to help raise money for the PTA!

Make sure you mention Florence Roche-Boutwell PTA and 20% of tracked dine in or take out sales will be donated!

Littleton
201 Constitution Ave.
Call for take out! 978.486.4124

Global School Play Day

Florence Roche classrooms will be participating in the Global School Play Day on Wednesday, February 6th.  Each teacher will determine the level of involvement based on their classroom schedules.  Activities may include playing a traditional board game, using games connected to grade level curriculum and even getting outside to experience some outdoor games and activities.

Allowing time for unstructured play offers children valuable opportunities to problem solve and develop their social and emotional learning skills.

Check out this link Global School Play Day to learn more about this effort to support children in developing these important skills.

A Note From Mrs. Petrucci in the Nurse's Office

Florence Roche Elementary

342 Main Street

Groton, MA 01450

978-448-6666  fax: 978-448-3988

Dear Florence Roche Parents and Guardians,

It is our goal to have students strive for good attendance.  However, there are times when it is best for children to stay home from school.   When children are not well it is in their best interest to stay home to recuperate, as well as  helping to reduce the spread of illness to classmates.

Please see below for when your child must stay home from school:

Fever of 100 degrees or greater- Students need to be FEVER FREE for 24 hours (without the use of fever reducing medications, such as Tylenol or Motrin) before returning to school.  Fever reducing medication can cover up a fever, and the fever could return when the medication wears off.

Vomiting or Diarrhea-Students may return to school 12-24 hours AFTER their last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.  If your child vomits in the morning prior to school they must stay home.

Uncontrollable or Infectious cough

Contagious Bacterial Infection-Infections such as strep throat, conjunctivitis or impetigo require students to be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school.

Suspicious rash-Students may return to school with written documentation from a health care provider certifying that the rash is not contagious.

Please remember to call the absent line to report your child’s absence.  When calling please include a reason for the absence and any symptoms they are having or diagnosis from the doctor-such as fever, headache, continuous cough, strep throat, flu, stomach virus, etc.

Hand washing is the number one way to help the transmission of germs.  As this is not always possible please consider sending in a small container of  hand sanitizer in your child’s lunch box to use prior to eating.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Natalie Petrucci BSN, RN, NCSN

Florence Roche School Nurse

Spring MCAS Schedule

2019 MCAS

Grades 3 and 4

ELA and Math

4/8	4/9 Grade 3 ELA Session 1	4/10	4/11 Grade 3 ELA Session 2	4/12
4/15 Vacation Week	4/16 Vacation Week	4/17 Vacation Week	4/18 Vacation Week	4/19 Vacation Week
4/22	4/23	4/24 Grade 4 ELA Session 1	4/25 Grade 4 ELA Session 2	4/26
4/29 ELA Make ups	4/30 ELA Make ups	5/1 ELA Make ups	5/2 ELA Make ups	5/3 ELA Make ups
5/6	5/7 Grade 3 Math Session 1	5/8	5/9 Grade 3 Math Session 2	5/10
5/13	5/14 Grade 4 Math Session 1	5/15	5/16 Grade 4 Math Session 2	5/17
5/20 Math Make ups	5/21 Math Make ups	5/22 Math Make ups	5/23 Math Make ups	5/24 Math Make ups

Boy's Choice Party

The annual Boy's Choice Party is coming up on Sunday, February 10th! Enjoy some 1-1 time with your son roller skating and dancing. Laser tag, arcade games, cupcakes and water are also included in the ticket price!

Additional information and online ticket purchasing can be found by clicking the following link. https://florobopta.ticketleap.com/boys-choice-party/

Questions about this event? Please contact event chair Jen Nassimos (vp@florobopta.com)

Boys Choice Party

Groton-Dunstable SEPAC Learning Opportunity for Parents

Student Teachers at FloRo

We are excited to host a few student teachers beginning this month.  Nicolle Sitar will be working with our special education team.  Janelle Hart will be working in Mrs. Kavanagh's kindergarten and Mrs. Wilkins' first grade classrooms.  Additionally, Shauna Springer will be working with Mrs. Cornacchia our occupational therapist.

GD Family and Community Programs

Winter Movie Night

Parent Reminders for Drop Off Procedure

As we head into our winter season, this is a good time to 

provide a few reminders about the parent drop off procedure in 

the morning.

1. We encourage children to let themselves out of the car when

    signaled by the greeter.  We do not expect parents to get 

    out of the car.  If your child needs assistance, please just let 

    us know. 

2. A child should never exit the car on the inside of the circle, 

    walk in front, in back or between vehicles. A child should 

    always exit the car on the sidewalk side of the circle as this 

    is the safest way.

 

3. Always pull as far forward as possible or where signaled by

    the greeter before stopping and letting your child out. This 

    will prevent a back up in the driveway and on Main Street.

    Thank you for your support in making this a safe and 

    efficient process. 

Cub Scout Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale