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Schofield Scoop 10.25.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:30:32 +0000

Schofield School

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Dear Schofield Families,

This week, our amazing STAR students earned their first school-wide reward of the year. Through their hard work, positive behavior and dedication to Schofield’s core values, they reached their goal of filling the star jar and got to watch the first part of the movie, Wall-E! Students continue to earn stars for showing STAR behavior during arrival, dismissal, breakfast as well as in the hallways and at their lockers. They are rocking it and we are all so proud of them. Go Hawks!

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THANK YOU
Last weekend, several families came to Schofield to participate in a campus clean up. They trimmed bushes, raked leaves and put down new mulch. It’s always heartening when students and their families take care of the school they love so much. Thanks to all of the families who helped!

STEAM Week
Be sure to ask your child about their work on the Panda Puzzle this week. All students in grades K-5 participated in solving these engaging spatial puzzles that varied in terms of the challenge from kindergarten through fifth grade. I listened in on a class discussion where they were debriefing their work on the Panda Puzzle and students shared about how this activity taught them how important it is to persevere when things get difficult.

Title I
This year, Schofield is participating in the federally-funded Title I Targeted Assistance Program (TAP). Please see for more information about what this means for Schofield. As always, please reach out if you have any questions.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences begin next week. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and discuss their progress as well as goals for the school year. Our partnership is key to our students’ success so be on the lookout for the sign ups and reach out if you cannot find a time that works.

I hope you all have a fantastic fall weekend.

All the best,
Jordan

hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org
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Wednesday, October 30th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 1st	School closed in observance of Diwali
Wednesday, November 6th	Wellesley/Boston STAY Day
Thursday, November 7th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 8th	8:45-9:15 Hawk Talk – MCAS Results Overview
Monday, November 11th	School closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 18th	Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, November 19th	METCO Late Day
Wednesday, November 20th	Kindergarten Fall Celebration
Thursday, November 21st	7:00-8:30 PTO Meeting – Schofield Library

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Schofield Scoop 10.18.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:30:26 +0000

Schofield School

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Dear Schofield Families,

Exciting news! During Thursday morning’s live-streamed announcements to all classrooms, we celebrated a major achievement—we succeeded in filling our school-wide Star Jar! This means that, through our collective efforts in demonstrating positive behavior and our school values, we’ve earned a special reward: a whole-school “short” movie! We are so proud of our students for working together to reach this goal, and we look forward to enjoying this well-deserved reward together next week.

Another highlight of the week was seeing the fifth graders and kindergartners get together the first time this year for buddies. There was such amazing energy and excitement for this partnership to begin and I know both the kindergarten students and our fifth grade leaders had a fantastic time getting to know one another!

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STEAM Week:
This year, is celebrated from October 21- 25th. In Wellesley we say STEAM to acknowledge the art and creativity involved in STEM. This year, Wellesley elementary schools will focus on the Math in STEAM with our students. Next week, your child will be exploring and trying to solve a challenging spatial puzzle.

Why a Spatial Puzzle? What’s important about Spatial Reasoning?

Spatial reasoning provides multiple entry points and equitable access to mathematics.
Spatial reasoning is critical to mathematics and to STEAM more broadly. Research indicates a strong relationship between spatial reasoning and mathematics achievement across grades.
Spatial reasoning is also an important predictor of achievement in STEAM careers.
Spatial reasoning is malleable and can be improved at any age.
Spatial puzzles are fun and provide productive struggle.

If you are interested in continuing and enriching this type of spatial reasoning for your child at home, there are many commercial activities available. Here is for elementary age children. Please reach out to Toni Carlson at carlsont@wellesleyps.org if you have any questions about STEAM week.

I am looking forward to wrapping up my week at the Schofield Halloween Dance. Thanks to the many parent volunteers who helped make this event possible. Can’t wait to see the 5th Grade Crazy Cakes all of the creative costumes!

All the best,
Jordan

hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org
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Saturday, October 19th	9am-12pm Campus Clean Up! Rain Date 10/20
Thursday, October 24th	7:00-8:30 PM PTO Meeting – Schofield Library
Wednesday, October 30th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 1st	School closed in observance of Diwali
Wednesday, November 6th	Wellesley/Boston STAY Day
Thursday, November 7th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 8th	8:45-9:15 Hawk Talk – MCAS Results Overview
Monday, November 11th	School closed in observance of Veteran’s Day

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Schofield Scoop 10.11.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:30:16 +0000

Schofield School

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Dear Schofield Families,

We have had an awesome week here at Schofield. Our entire school gathered on Wednesday for a whole-school assembly where we celebrated students for all of their hard work earning stars for their jars when following expectations for arrival, dismissal and breakfast. We also introduced a new opportunity to earn stars by exhibiting STAR behavior in the hallways and at lockers. A highlight of the assembly was when the entire school cheered for the students in KH who had learned all of the words to, “The Schofield School Song.” Students are extremely excited to find out what the mystery school spirit day will be when we fill the school-wide jar very soon! Stay tuned!

National Walk to School Day was a huge success with so many families walking, riding or even rolling to school. Kudos to all!
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SEL Groups at Schofield:
Ms. Berenson (social worker) and Ms. Robert (school psychologist) provide vital social, emotional and behavioral support to our students by meeting individually, in small groups and sometimes with entire classes. They also collaborate with teachers and staff to create positive learning environments and implement strategies that foster student well-being and success. Together, they help ensure our school is a safe and supportive space for all students.

Throughout the year, Ms. Berenson and Ms. Robert will be running SEL groups to work on a variety of social skills. If you do not want your child to participate in a group, please use to opt out by Friday, October 25th. Feel free to reach out to them directly with any questions: robertr@wellesleyps.org and berensons@wellesleyps.org.

I want to wish those observing Yom Kippur an easy fast. Please note that there is no school on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day so we will see students and staff back at Schofield on Tuesday. Have a wonderful weekend!

All the best,
Jordan

hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org
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Monday, October 14th	School closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 15th	Wellesley/Boston STAY Day
Tuesday, October 15th	7PM Academic Calendar Task Force ��ֱ�� Forum Zoom Meeting
Friday, October 18th	4:30-6:00 Halloween Dance!
Saturday, October 19th	9am-12pm Campus Clean Up! Rain Date 10/20
Thursday, October 24th	7:00-8:30PM PTO Meeting – Schofield Library
Wednesday, October 30th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 1st	School closed in observance of Diwali
Wednesday, November 6th	Wellesley/Boston STAY Day
Thursday, November 7th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 8th	8:45-9:15 Hawk Talk – MCAS Results Overview

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Schofield Scoop 10.4.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:30:24 +0000

Schofield School

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Dear Schofield Families,

Today’s School Spirit Day was an incredible success! It was heartwarming to see our students and staff come together, decked out in school colors, and celebrating the pride we all share in our school community. And it’s always a great day when our Schofield Hawk makes an appearance!

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National Walk to School Day:
Wednesday, October 9th is National Walk to School Day! We encourage all families to leave their cars behind and walk, ride or roll to school next Wednesday. This will be the 27th year that WPS participates in National Walk to School Day and we hope you’ll help us keep this tradition going! I am working with our transportation department to have students who need to ride the bus dropped near the top of the Schofield driveway so they may participate as well (Rain Date: October 10th).

Recess Fitness Club Volunteers Needed
The Recess Fitness Club is recruiting more parent volunteers. RFC happens every Tuesday and we hope you might be able to help out. Use .
Grades 1, 2 & 3 9:55-11:00
Grades K & 4 2:00-2:45
Grade 5 times coming soon!

School Committee Listening Session:
Schofield parents and caregivers are invited to meet with one or two members of the School Committee on Thursday, October 10th from 9-10 a.m. on Zoom. This will be an informal discussion regarding current Committee activities as well as an opportunity for Q&A. I will also be in attendance, as will the Superintendent. .

This weekend, I am heading back to my alma mater, Skidmore College, to celebrate my former volleyball coach who is being inducted into the Skidmore Hall of Fame. I am looking forward to reconnecting with old teammates and friends. I hope that you all have a wonderful as well.

All the best,
Jordan

hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org
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Wednesday, October 9th	International Walk to School Day
Thursday, October 10th	9am-10am School Committee Conversations
Monday, October 14th	School closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Tuesday, October 15th	Wellesley/Boston Stay Day
Friday, October 18th	4:30-6:00 Halloween Dance!
Saturday, October 19th	9am-12pm Campus Clean Up! Rain Date 10/20
Wednesday, October 30th	Early Release Day for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 1st	School closed in observance of Diwali

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Schofield Scoop 9.27.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:30:20 +0000

Schofield School

Go Hawks

Dear Schofield Families,

As the leaves begin to change with the official start of fall, we are thrilled to see our students settling into their routines, engaging in new learning opportunities, and building friendships. This is such a special time of year as we watch our school community grow and thrive. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our teachers who have worked so hard to create inclusive learning spaces for our students.

Hawk Talk Highlights
At our Hawk Talk this morning, we discussed the return to school. Thanks to the parents/caregivers who shared some feedback with me. Here are a couple of highlights in case you couldn’t make it. As always, please reach out to me via email or phone if you have any questions or concerns.

Cedar Street Crosswalk Light: Over the summer I was made aware that the crosswalk light was hit and broken in a car accident. I made sure the Wellesley Police Department was aware and they have ordered a new light. I checked in yesterday with Officer Poirier, our School Resource Officer, and she shared that a new light has been ordered and will hopefully be here soon!
Monthly Assemblies: Each month, we are coming together as a school community for assemblies where we teach, practice and reinforce the school-wide, expected behaviors. Our goal with PBIS is to create a learning environment where all students feel safe, valued and ready to learn. In September we focused on the expected behaviors during arrival and dismissal and since then, students have been earning stars for their classroom jars to work toward a whole-class reward. A popular reward is always Pajama Day and it has been awesome to see students arrive at school in their pajamas excited to introduce their stuffies. Eventually, all of these stars will be combined for a whole-school mystery reward! I am looking forward to our next assembly in October when we will celebrate all of our hard work and shift our focus to a new location/part of the day. I am so proud of our STAR students!

Spirit Day Alert!
Speaking of school spirit, get your gear (or the colors blue and yellow) ready for our Schofield Spirit Day on Friday of next week. This is a fun opportunity for students and staff to come together and show their school pride. We look forward to filling the halls with school spirit and kicking off the fall season with a strong sense of community and joy.

I will be back at the softball and soccer fields this weekend to watch my kids play and fortunately, the weather looks fantastic! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well.

All the best,
Jordan

hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org

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Schofield Scoop 9.20.24

Stephen Goodwin — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:00:31 +0000

Schofield School

Go Hawks

Dear Schofield ��ֱ��,

Thank you to all of the parents and caregivers who came to Back to School Night on Thursday. It was wonderful to connect, share our vision for the year, and give you a glimpse of the amazing work your children will be doing. Our strong partnership is key to the success of our students. I look forward to working together to make this school year a rewarding and enriching experience for all.

A highlight of my week was hearing from students about what makes Schofield so special. It was wonderful to be able to capture their sentiments which says so much about our dedicated staff. for the video that was shared with families on Thursday night. I promise I didn’t tell them what to say.

Staying Connected:
We hope you will stay connected and engaged throughout the year and there are numerous ways to do so:

Social Media: We hope you will follow us on to get a glimpse into what’s happening at Schofield each week. Important information will continue to be shared through School Messenger.
Hawk Talks: Join me for coffee at one of our upcoming Hawk Talks. The next one is Friday, September 27th at 8:45AM in the Schofield Library. We will be talking about how the return to school has been and I’m curious to hear feedback if you can make it! If you can’t, please feel free to email your thoughts.
Site Council Position: If you are interested in joining the School Site Council, please email a letter of interest to SchofieldPTO@gmail.com by Friday, September 27th. In your letter, share why you would like to serve, what type of experience you could bring to the Site Council and how you hope to contribute. These letters would be shared publicly if more than one parent/caregiver applies and an election is needed.
Text Message Reminders: Interested in receiving text message reminders about school events, spirit days, field trips and more? Opt in by texting the below message associated with your child(ren)’s graduating class to the number 81010. I will use this only for reminders and will continue to share important information through School Messenger. Standard text messaging rates will apply. If you have already signed up previously, you are all set!

Kindergarten (Class of 2037): @eke977e
1st Graders (Class of 2036): @7e7kh4
2nd Graders (Class of 2035): @cd97ee9
3rd Graders (Class of 2034): @aeec44a
4th Graders (Class of 2033): @bf7a6h
5th Graders (Class of 2032): @4994d6

From our PTO:
Please remember to sign up for the Membership Toolkit, Schofield PTO’s Online Directory. Information can be found in the most recent PTO newsletter as well as on the

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jordan
hoffmanj@wellesleyps.org
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