Friday, January 29, 2016

January News!

WOW...we have some STUPENDOUS SPELLERS at Metcalf School!!


Congratulations to our Metcalf Scripps Spelling Bee winners!  We had a terrific group of students from grades 4-6 that qualified for the EWG District Spelling Bee which took place on Tuesday, January 19th.  The pressure was on but each these children shined and represented their grade level and classroom with pride.


Jack Carroll, grade 5, was our district winner!  He will represent EWG at the state Scripps Spelling Bee which will take place on Saturday, March 5th at Lincoln High School. Let’s give a huge congratulations to Jack and wish him good luck as he moves onto the next phase of the spelling competition!  Congratulations also goes to Kailey Brooks, grade 5, who is our district runner-up.  Awesome job!!  Kailey will step in should Jack be unable to attend the State Spelling Bee for any reason.




Here is a list of all our Stupendous Spellers that represented their class and participated in the District Spelling Bee!  Make sure to give them each a huge congratulations the next time you see them!


Grade 6:  Eric Quigley, William Knott, Benjamin Bicknell, Nikolas Angell, Kelly MacKay, Morgan Beck, and Audrey Kling


Grade 5:  Brynn Sauerbrey, Rebecca Kilday, Kailey Brooks (runner-up), John Carroll (winner), and Jillian Morley


Grade 4:  Evan Marcaccio, Jayce Charpentier, Jared Sweet, Daniel O’Neill, and Julia Stearly

We are very proud of you all!  Well Done!  

We can’t wait to JUMP ROPE for HEART!!
  • On Friday, February 12th
  • Grade 5 - 9:20-10:00
  • Grade 3 - 10:15-11:05
  • Grade 4 - 11:10-12:00
  • Grade 6 - 12:35-1:25
  • Students should wear sneakers and bring water bottles
  • Donation envelopes should NOT be returned until the week of February 8th
Thank you so much in advance for your support!

Metcalf Spirit Days
Don’t forget to wear a Metcalf/Band/Blue shirt each Friday to show your school spirit! If you do, you’ll be invited out to recess first! YAY!! Let us know if you’d like to purchase a blue Band or Metcalf shirt...we have plenty!

PTA News
Don’t miss Family Bingo this Sunday from 1:00-3:00 at Metcalf School. It is only $5 per family and yes, we take walk-ins!

Mark your calendars for a Family Bowling event on April 3rd and Sweetheart Dance on April 30th. These events are for both boys and girls this year so make sure you get your dancing AND bowling shoes all shined up! More information on both events will be coming soon.

The BJ's Fundraiser is wrapping up on Friday, February 5th. It is open to anyone so please share the information with friends and family outside EWG as well. For more information, email ewgpta@yahoo.com.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Happy New Year!

I would like to welcome you back after what I hope was a restful and exciting winter break spent with family and friends! I am excited about what lies ahead in 2016 and look forward to working together in our efforts to be the best we can be in EWG! I can't believe the halfway point to our school year is just around the corner. Time certainly does fly by when having fun! This is the perfect time of year to revisit some school routines, provide important reminders, and start fresh with our New Year resolutions. With that in mind, please review the following reminders and requests.
  • All students must be dressed appropriately for the weather when they come to school. Winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, boots, and snow pants (when we have snow) are a must. Please do not allow your child to come to school without these items, or dressed in shorts or short sleeved shirts, during the winter months. We go outside for recess every day if at all possible, as well as routinely practice fire and safety drills during the cold weather, not to mention the possibility of a real emergency which would require us to be outside for an extended period of time. So, please double check that your child is dressed for winter before they walk out to the bus each morning. Thank you.
  • Please note that the following items are not allowed in school: chewing gum, toys (including trading cards), electronics, drinks for their desks other than water (flavored coffees, hot chocolates, and sweetened drinks present problems if brought to school by students).
  • Student Drop-off Time is 8:22 to 8:37.  Please go down and park in the lot facing the sidewalk if arriving prior to 8:22 and then allow your child to walk up the sidewalk to the crosswalk.  If arriving after 8:37, please park and walk your child to the main entrance door by the office.
  • Parents may not enter the building at the pick-up door per our safety protocols.

January is a month of reflections and new beginnings. Let's join together to celebrate learning, reflect on the growth and begin to imagine how far we can go when we set our expectations high and plan a path to reach them. 
We can accomplish anything, and everything, when working together!

The Metcalf community wishes you a healthy and happy New Year!