Good Afternoon Ryerson Families, December is always a busy and festive month on the hill. There are many fun activities and events planned this month for our students. As shared earlier, Trimester I report cards will be accessible to all families on December 17th through the Infinite Campus portal. You will need your access code to view these informative report cards. The access code information was sent to all families. If you can't locate it, please contact our main office now so that we can assist you. We are happy to help you and make it easy for you to view the report cards on the 18th. Please contact Mrs.Liz Solin at soline@madison.k12.ct.us or at 203-245-6440 for support if you can't locate your access code. There have been many questions and inquiries regarding the need to quarantine now that our KHR student population can get vaccinated. The district currently maintains a 10 day quarantine period for students to return to school, athletics, or extracurricular activities. Students and staff who have been vaccinated will not be considered a close contact and are not required to quarantine unless they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. If your child has been vaccinated and you wish to share this information with our school nurse, we ask that you contact Mrs. Fortsch at fortsche@madison.k12.ct.us or at 203-245-6442. Each year, our school gathers together at the end of the month to celebrate the Winter Season and enjoy a winter story. One of the favorite parts of this assembly is the Winter Slideshow. Students love seeing themselves in the slideshow. If you are interested, send a picture of your child enjoying the winter season to Mrs. Tina Perry at perryt@madison.k12.ct.us by December 16th. Mrs. Perry will only be accepting pictures sent via email. Along with enjoying literacy and the company of our friends, we prepare by collecting items to give back to our community. This year, we will be collecting hats and mittens to give to Madison Youth and Family Services for families in need. We ask that you consider donating a pair of new mittens or a new hat for a family in need. We will be accepting all donations through December 17th. We thank you in advance for your generosity. This month we will have many December Spirit Days to keep the festive spirit alive and well throughout the halls and classrooms at Ryerson. These spirit days are completely voluntary. |
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Winter Wonderland Wednesday Today, let's kick off our Spirit Week by dressing like a snowman, snowflake, or wearing all white attire! |
| Tradition Thursday Wear clothing that celebrates cultures from around the world (Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, etc.) |
| Festive Friday Wear your most festive holiday sweaters, socks and accessories. |
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Candy Cane Day Wear Candy Cane colors today! Dress head to toe in - red, green and white! |
| Long Winter's Nap Day Come to school cozy in our pajamas! Pair your holiday pajamas with your favorite holiday socks and/or slippers if you like! |
| Deck the Halls Get decked out in your happiest holiday t-shirt, flannel or sweater! |
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Also, next week, your child will be coming home with a Kindness BINGO Card. Through our PTO, we are promoting random acts of kindness in the month of December. Students will be challenged on our morning announcements to complete a kind act from their BINGO card. Once they get a BINGO, students are invited to bring the card to Scranton Library to turn in for a prize! We are excited that our Jeffrey friends will also be participating in this fun event. It's getting cold outside. Please be sure your child arrives at school dressed in layers and has a coat to keep them warm outdoors at recess. We go outside daily unless the weather is not cooperating. Also, the Lost and Found is filled with winter jackets! Please stop by and check out the lost and found. It continues to overflow with beautiful jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts and more! I wish you all a great weekend. Should you have any questions, suggestions or concerns; please contact me at spoonerk@madison.k12.ct.us or at 203-245-6440. Sincerely, Kelly K. Spooner |
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Ryerson Elementary School 982 Durham Road • Madison, CT 06443 • (203) 245-6440 |
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