Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,

Warm greetings to you and your loved ones as we approach the Thanksgiving and holiday season.

This year at Shaw, our hearts are brimming with gratitude. Our exceptional and compassionate educators and staff, together with your wonderful children, form the core of the Shaw family and create an environment where learning truly flourishes. We are deeply thankful for the privilege of working with each and every one of them.

As we move into this season of reflection and gratitude, our students and teachers have begun preparing for Student-Led Conferences, which will take place in December. These conferences provide students with an opportunity to take ownership of their learning, reflect on their progress, and share their goals with families. It is always a proud moment for teachers and families alike to witness students articulate their growth and celebrate their achievements.

As always, your input and support is very important to us. Please know our doors are always open to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Regards,

Andrew Tuccio & Erin Rosenkranz

Raymond E. Shaw Leadership Team

This year we will be hosting student-led conferences in person. The dates of the conferences will be December 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 10th.

We will be using ParentSquare to schedule conferences. If you do not have a ParentSquare account yet, please sign up for one using the information provided here.

The dates and times of our Student-Led Conferences are listed below. The scheduling window will open on Monday, November 10th, at 6:00 pm and close on Friday, November 28th, at 9:00 pm. Please sign up for only one 10-minute block with your child's teachers. All conferences will take place in person this year at Shaw.

Conference slots will only be created for classroom and special education teachers. If you would like to schedule a meeting with your child's Unified Arts Teachers(s), please email them directly to arrange a time.

Mr. Rollins - Music/Band: jrollins@millburyschools.org

Ms. Shedden - Art: kshedden@millburyschools.org 

Mr. McKeon - PE: mmckeon@millburyschools.org 

Mr. Lachance - PE:mlachance@millburyschools.org 

Mr. Gervais - Technology: egervais@millburyschools.org 

Mrs. Hahn - Digital Literacy: khahn@millburyschools.org

We're excited to share the Shaw Spirit T-shirt that is now available for purchase!

Gray Short Sleeve T-shirts: $20

All money raised will go towards our Shaw Spirit Account, which helps fund school-wide events and activities, and our school store. 

This year's design will be a gray t-shirt with Shaw Elementary across the front and a Shaw logo on the back- a perfect way to show our Millbury/Shaw pride on Woolie Fridays!

Third graders went on a sensory walk in our outdoor classroom space for a social studies lesson. They were able to reflect on the way that Indigenous peoples viewed the land. Students began to explore Indigenous views that all things in the natural world are connected and related.

It has been a month full of learning, creativity, and growth in fourth grade! Students have been diving deeper into exploring topics like animal adaptations and how living things survive in their environments.. We’ve also enjoyed celebrating fall with seasonal writing projects and hands-on activities that bring learning to life.

Students in 5th Grade got to participate in the Safety Quest Bus sponsored by UMASS Memorial Healthcare.  Students got to learn about various safety skills and hazards present in their everyday lives.  They loved the hands-on experience and games they got to play!

The recent trip to Nature’s Classroom was a great success for our students; the rain did not slow us down! 6th graders embraced the way of outdoor learning. Hands-on activities provided students with the opportunity to learn new scientific concepts with in-depth exploration. Students also participated in team building activities which helped strengthen relationships and amplify student collaboration. A huge thank you to our teachers, staff at school, and parent volunteers (especially those overnighters) who made this trip possible! Special thanks Millbury Parents Club for helping to provide transportation!

Shaw is partners with the Bryt Network. They offer free monthly social-emotional learning parent webinars. Click here for more information.