HENRY LORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Principal
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02724
508-675-8208
March 2010
Hello Parents & Families!
Hello Parents & Families!
March is here and soon it will be time again for our state tests, also known as the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). Teachers have been preparing students to make greater improvement on their test scores again this year with practice on "open response" questions in classes. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest on the nights before testing, has a nutritious breakfast on the mornings before testing, and comes to school on time and ready to be tested! MCAS for English Language Arts in all grades begins on March 23.
Third quarter Progress Reports will be distributed on Friday, March 12 and the quarter ends on April 9. This is a very important time for students to make sure their assignments are up to date, their class participation rate is high and their attitudes remain positive.
We have passed the 100-day mark of the year and there are students who still are not complying with the Spiritwear dress code. Parents, please help support our efforts by making sure your child is dressed appropriately when he or she leaves for school in the morning.
The PTO is hosting an After School Movie ("Michael Jackson: This Is It," rated PG) on Tuesday, March 2 from 2:35 – 4:35 pm in the school auditorium. Also during this time, I will be hosting a Principal's Coffee with light refreshments at 3 pm for one hour with parents and guardians who would like to meet with me in a small group setting. This is a great opportunity to discuss school issues and concerns while your child is watching the afterschool movie!
The PTO meeting is later that evening on March 2 at 5:00 pm in the school library and the School Council meets at 6 pm. All parents are welcome. Contact our Parent office at 508-675-8208 ext. 217 for more information on any of these activities and events!
The yearbook staff are selling Henry Lord Yearbooks which are on sale during all lunches until Friday, March 12. Yearbooks are $26 and must be pre-ordered. No extra yearbooks will be available. Students must purchase yearbooks by the deadline. Parents may also wish to place a yearbook Acknowledgement ad for their student for $5. Order forms were sent home last week.
The "Hearts on the Wall" fundraiser sponsored by the PTO was featured in the Fall River Herald News on February 13th. Students and staff surpassed their goal by raising $745 for the event. A check for half that amount was sent to the Red Cross to support Haiti earthquake victim relief efforts and our U.S. troops abroad. The other half will support student activities. The BoxTops for Education collection also ended last week and raised nearly $400 for school activities. Thanks to all students and families who participated by supporting these two campaigns!
Let's have a great month!
Deb DeCarlo, Principal
E-mail Henry Lord parent liaison & web master
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