November Newsletter
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Weekly Update
Linscott-Rumford Weekly Update
Sunday, October 23rd – Monday, October 31st
Important Dates
This week is the beginning of instrument lessons for grade 5
Monday, October 24th – Distribution of WPS Elementary Handbook
Tuesday, October 25th – Distribution of Linscott-Rumford 2011 NCLB Report Card
Tuesday, October 25th – Halloween Committee meeting @ 6:00 in café
Friday, October 28th – The return of acknowledgement of information form from handbook
Sunday, October 30th – Halloween Parade- parade participants meet at the cinemas at 11:30am parade begins at 1:00
Monday, October 31st- Otis Spunkmeyer/Delicious Desserts Fundraiser orders due
Happy Birthday this week to Kavya Kandor, Rishi Kandor, and Lillian Childress
Can/Plastic Bottle Drive News
The annual Can/ Plastic Bottle drive is on going. All cans and bottles must have aMassachusettsredemption stamp on them to receive credit. Students can get involved at home by taking responsibility for rinsing out the cans and bottles before placing them in a bag to bring to school. This will help them feel a sense of ownership and participation in this project. All money will be given to local charities i.e. Boys and Girls Club or The Woburn Council of Social Concern. Please have family and friends get involved. The classroom with the most cans/bottles collected will get a pizza party. As of Friday 10- 21-11 Mrs. Mahoney class has collected 349 cans and in a close second is Mrs. Dionne’s with 332 cans collected.
Spelling Challenge Update
The 2011 Spelling Challenge grossed over $7300.00 with 70% of the children participating in the fundraiser.
Word Search Contest Raffle Winners: Mitchell Riccardi and Ashmitha Julius Aravind
Sponsor Sheet Return Raffle Winners: Akshaya Nappa Ramesh, Jack Aylward, Giovanni Masotta
Classroom Who Received the Most Money: Trip to Mr.Charlies - Mrs. Richardson $1,243.50
Student Who Received the Most Money and Scored at Least 80%: Flip camera - Christopher Chalmers
Teacher with Highest Student Participation: Ms. Bardascino
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this successful educational fundraiser!! Look out for all the enrichment and field trips that this money will go towards during the year!!
Weekly Update October 16th – October 22nd
Linscott-Rumford Weekly Update
Important Dates
Monday, October 17th -Otis Spunkmeyer and Delicious Desserts fundraiser begins
Wednesday, October 19th – Awards ceremony for Spelling Challenge 1:30 in cafe
Friday, October 21st - Picture Day
Friday October 21st, - Fifth Grade Bake Sale
Say Cheese!
Picture Day is coming Friday, October 21st. Look for more information on your child's Picture Day flyer / order form. Visit Lifetouch.com for clothing suggestions, online payment details and more.
Happy Birthday to…
Happy Birthday this week to Erin Heneghan and Keyshaun Sullivan.
What’s Happening @ the Woburn Public Library
The Woburn Public Library Children’s Room is delighted to invite young and old to meet author Laurie Isop in the Study Hall on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 3:30—4:30 p.m.
Laurie Isop is the recent winner of the Cheerios New Author contest, with her book, “How Do You Hug a Porcupine?” This book, illustrated by Gwen Millward, tells the reader how easy it is to hug animals…except for the porcupine: “He wears a coat of thorny quills. / To hug this one will take some skills!” Ms. Isop will read the book aloud, then talk with those present and answer questions. She will also sell and sign copies of her book. Children ages 4 and older will enjoy hearing about that porcupine and meeting the author herself.
This event is handicapped accessible. If accommodations are required, please call the library at 781-937-0405 for further information.
Can/Plastic Bottle Drive
I am very pleased to kick off our school-wide community service activity. From October 11th to December 16th, the students are invited to bring in recyclable cans and plastic bottles. The Linscott-Rumford students brought in hundreds of cans and bottles last week but many of them came from out of state and were returned. Please to bring in CLEANED, recyclable cans and plastic bottles with MA redemption stamped on them.
The money raised from this can drive will be donated to the local Woburn charities such as the Woburn Boys and Girls Club, the Woburn Council of Social Concern, and others. The class that collects the most cans will receive a pizza party! Students can get involved at home by taking responsibility for rinsing out the cans and bottles before placing them in a bag to bring to school. This will help them feel a sense of ownership and participation in this project. Each can returned will have a value of 2 minutes toward Y.E.S. hours. Our school goal is to raise at least $750.00
Chili And Football Enjoyed by All
On Sunday, October 16th the first Linscott-Rumford NFL / Chili Cook-off was held in the cafeteria. Over 80 parents and students judged and tasted 13 different types of chili. The 1st place winner was Vanessa Silva, 2nd place was Kim Stone and 3rd was Ian Podraza. The Hottest Chili went to Jay Garrett and the Kids Choice was taken by Jim Doherty. Congratulations to all the winners 
Junior Grand Marshall
Congratulations to Kylie Ortolaza, she was named the Junior Grand Marshall for this year’s Halloween Parade which will be held Sunday October 30, 2011. Kylie stands here with Mr. Wells and Fireman Nee who is this year’s president of the Lions Club.
Open House
To: Business and Community Members
From: Ernie Wells and the Linscott-Rumford Elementary School
Where: The Linscott-Rumford Elementary School
86 Elm Street
Woburn,MA
Why: You are invited to an Open House at the Historic Linscott-Rumford Elementary School. The Linscott-Rumford Elementary School is named after Civil War Veteran, teacher and principal, Andrew R. Linscott who died in 1927 and Benjamin Thompson, also known as Count Rumford, a scientist, engineer, activist and famous with European nobility and died in 1814.
When: On Friday, September 23rd, You are invited to visit and tour this neighborhood school. Please stop by from 7:30-9:00 a.m. for a cup of coffee and a tour of this superior elementary school.
There is parking in the rear of the school as well as on Elm Street.
Please RSVP to Mrs. White at 781-937-8239 so we can provide tour guides and have coffee ready for all our visitors. We look forward to sharing our school with you.
Summer Reading Lists
The summer reading lists and other assignments/activities are posted at
http://www.woburnps.com/summer-reading/
You can also click on "Summer Reading" in the Links section of the District web site for the same information.
