May 24th

Hello Delaney Families,

With only three weeks left until summer vacation, things are VERY busy at the Delaney.  I hope you enjoy hearing about a few of the many things that happened this week.

Positive Referrals

Congratulations to the following students who received Positive Referrals this week.  Both boys were recognized for being kind to other students. One joined another student who was sitting alone in the cafeteria and the other comforted a friend who was having a difficult day.  Great job boys!  We're very proud of you and thank you for making the Delaney School a better place!

Delaney School Art Show

The Delaney School Art Show was held in the cafeteria on Wednesday evening and featured art work from students in Kindergarten through Grade 3.  Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this great event.  I would also like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Lovely for all of her hard work and all of the PTO volunteers who assisted in setting up and breaking down the show.

VIP Museum

The children in Ms. Shaw and Mrs. Danielson's classes were part of a VIP Museum this week. Students researched a famous individual, dressed in character and shared information about that person's life with parents, special guests, and staff members.  They all did an amazing job!

 Abigail Adams

 Elias Howe

 Norman Rockwell

 George H.W. Bush

Daniel Webster


Memorial Day Program
The annual Memorial Day program was relocated inside due to inclement weather and was a huge success.  Students in Kindergarten led the entire student body, staff, and special guests in the Pledge of Allegiance and also performed "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue."  First graders sang "This Land is Your Land." Grade two students shared a flag filled rendition of "Your a Grand Old Flag" and our third grade children performed "Freedom" (a song written by Mrs. Danielson and her 2002 class).  
Well done everyone! 

 Preschool Musicians

Thank you to Mrs. Testa who came into the preschools this week and taught our students how to play the cello! 

Thank you to the PTO and all of the volunteers who treated the Wrentham Public Schools' staff to a delicious Mexican Fiesta on Friday, May 24th.  It was absolutely delicious and we can't thank you enough for your generosity.

Dr. Chris Martes was appointed the Interim Superintendent earlier this week. Dr. Martes has been a superintendent in Medfield, Framingham, and Foxboro until his retirement a couple of years ago. He is currently the Interim Superintendent in Norton. In addition, he has a strong elementary background as a former elementary teacher and principal. Dr. Martes is one of the most respected superintendents in Massachusetts and will bring a wealth of experience to Wrentham.

Please come and join us for our final Principals' Coffee on Friday, May 31st in the Vogel Auditorium.  Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey J. Marsden will be presenting the budget forecast for the 2013 -2014 school year.  The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM.  Please feel free to bring younger children if you are stuck for daycare.  

Thank you for visiting.  See you next week!

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend.

Sincerely,

Melissa D. Peterson