Author: Wendy Weidenfeller

All About Ashley
December 2016 Newsletter

Principal: Christine M. Pugliese
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA
(508) 997-4511 Ext. 2240

Ashley School
Tigers

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Ashley families.
It is hard to believe that it is already December! The students continue to work hard and do their best each day even as they are getting excited about the upcoming holidays.
Thank you to all of the families who participated in the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. The proceeds from this fundraiser help cover the cost of field trip buses, classroom rewards and other events and activities throughout the year. Our PATHS group sponsors many other fundraisers throughout the year and I thank them for everything they do for the children of Ashley Elementary School.
The entire Ashley staff wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy this time together. Holiday Break begins at the end of the day (2:30) on December 22nd. Students report back to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. I hope to see all of you at the upcoming holiday
concert.

Important Dates

Reminders

12/1, 12/5, 12/6 Grade 5 to Sea Lab
12/2/16 Grade 2 Buttonwood Zoo
12/3/16 PATHS meeting; 5:30pm
12/3/16 Breakfast with Santa! 9am-noon.
12/16/16 Box Tops contest ends
12/8/16 Barnes & Noble book fair
12/14/16 Holiday Concert. 1:00pm
12/23/16 NO SCHOOL!
12/23/16-1/2/17 Winter Break
1/3/17 School resumes
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RECESS: We will be going outside whenever the weather is above 34 degrees (taking wind chill into account) Please dress your children accordingly. If you are in need of assistance in getting your child a warm coat, please contact Mrs. Gadbois or Mr. Stone.
HOLIDAY CONCERT: On December 14th, families are invited to the afternoon concert at 1:00. Chorus members should wear black and white with an optional splash of color.
TOYS: Please do not send toys, including Pokemon cards, to school with your child.
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Holiday Poem from our Nurse

Listen dear
parents and you shall hear
A verse from the nurse now that Christmas is near.
Belly aches, head aches, popped wires on braces
Hangnails and chapped lips and pimples on faces.
Viruses causing GI distress
"Please send me home cuz my hair is a mess".
Kids with green faces approaching my door
Just over the threshold, throw up on the floor.
Tonsils that kiss, their throats are so sore
Glands big as grapes, strep throat for sure.
Ear aches and heart aches, jammed thumb or finger
Wheezles and sneezles and coughs that just linger.
Allergic reactions, occasional lice
Contusions and bruises from falls on the ice.
"My Mom knows I'm sick, I've never felt worse
She said go to school and go to the nurse.
I threw up on the bus, I felt like a jerk
But you can't call my Mom, cuz she's gotta work".
I love being your nurse, and I love all this stuff
But by Christmas vacation, even I've had enough.
Enjoy Christmas break, wipe your virus slate clear
And we'll all start anew when we come back next year!
I hope that my poem doesn't make you feel worse
For it comes with my love
Merry Christmas!
Your Nurse