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Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School

Once a Woolie, always a Woolie

November 2026 Community Update

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (02:14 PM)

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Shaw Community Update

November 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members,

Warm greetings as we enter the holiday season! At Shaw, we are deeply grateful for our dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive families.

Preparations are now underway for our December Student-Led Conferences, where students will share their progress and goals with you. We look forward to celebrating their growth together.

Your support is invaluable to us. As always, our doors are open; please feel free to reach out anytime.

Kind Regards,
Andrew Tuccio & Erin Rosenkranz
Raymond E. Shaw Leadership Team
 
An informational poster titled Attendance Matters at Shaw, featuring guidelines on school attendance and tips for parents.
 

Important Dates - November

  • 6th Student of the Month Breakfast - 8:45 AM
  • 9th Veterans Visit Shaw
  • 11th Veterans Day - No School
  • 12th School Committee Meeting at Jr./Sr. 6:00 PM
  • 19th District Attorney's Relationships Presentation - Zoom 6:00 PM
  • 25th Half-Day Dismissal 11:20 AM
  • 26th Thanksgiving - No School
  • 27th No School
 

District Attorney Presentations

We are thrilled to welcome the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office to Shaw this November! As part of our commitment to student well-being, they will host interactive, in-person presentations for students on healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and digital safety, featuring their widely requested Cyber Safety and Bullying program. To support our families, we are also offering virtual presentations for parents so you can engage with these vital topics from home.  

Grades 3 and 4: Friendships & Boundaries Presentation
This presentation includes topics such as learning the 10 signs of what an unhealthy and healthy friendship looks like. This presentation will inform participants how to resolve escalated conflict, communicate boundaries online and offline, identify who your trusted adult is, and practice self-care tips.

Grades 5 and 6: Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships Presentation
This presentation includes topics such as learning the 10 signs of what unhealthy and healthy relationships look like. This presentation will inform participants how to resolve escalated conflict, practice consent, communicate boundaries, how to help a friend who is a survivor of an unhealthy relationship, and lastly how to navigate if a relationship ends. This program teaches the importance of creating healthy relationships with others, as well as teaching tips to help you know if you or anyone you know is in an unhealthy relationship.
 
Overview for Virtual Dating Safety Presentation for Parents/Caregivers (Thursday, November 19th ):
This presentation includes topics such as defining what domestic violence and teen dating violence are and the various forms it may take, including the cycle of abuse, financial abuse, and coercive control. The presentation informs partici
 

Student-Led Conferences

The dates and times of our Student-Led Conferences are listed below. The scheduling window will open on Monday, November 9th, at 6:00 pm and close on Friday, November 27th, 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.

Student-Led Conferences Dates & Times
  • Wednesday, December 2nd - 12:15-6:45 
  • Thursday, December 3rd -12:15-2:35
  • Monday, December 7th -2:45-3:25 
  • Wednesday, December 9th - 2:45-3:15
An email address is required to sign up.  You will receive a message from your child’s teacher with a link to sign up.  

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 Teacher(s), please email them directly to arrange a time.
If you do not have computer access or have questions, please email Mr.Tuccio at atuccio@millburyschools.org or call the office for assistance at 508-865-3541.

 

3rd Grade

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Boosterthon! Third grade had an absolute blast at the Fun Run and loved taking part in all the exciting activities over the past few weeks.
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A group of children gather for a photo in front of a large inflatable structure that reads 'CELEBRATE!'.
A large group of children stand in a line on a bright green athletic field under a clear blue sky.
A large group of children pose for a photo together on a grassy athletic field outdoors.
 

4th Grade

October was full of fun! We had a blast at the Boosterthon and earned so many fun prizes.  We have been experimenting with energy in Science, creating mind maps in reading, discussing political and physical maps in Social Studies, and working hard on subtraction in Math.  Our parade was a huge success. Here’s to November !!
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A large group of children and adults in a school hallway pose together wearing diverse and creative Halloween costumes.
A smiling child holds up a donut hanging from a string in a classroom setting.
Three children stand in a window frame, attempting to eat donuts hanging from strings without using their hands, while classmates watch.
 

5th Grade

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Boosterthon Fundraiser!  Mrs. Schultzberg & Mrs. Almstrom’s class won a nightly challenge and got to play a competitive game of kickball with Electric E!

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Three children play on a turf athletic field with a scoreboard and autumn trees in the background.
A young child plays kickball on a sunny day at a baseball field.
A young person in a pink shirt and dark pants practices athletic movements on a sports field.
 

6th Grade

Project Lead the Way is providing our sixth graders with some amazing learning opportunities! Through Mr. Tarka’s hands-on lessons, students are building important skills in collaboration, planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These experiences encourage students to think creatively, work together, and bring their ideas to life. Thank you, Mr. Tarka, for creating such meaningful learning experiences for our students!
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Unified Arts


A colorful informational poster titled "Digital Literacy at the Shaw Library Hub" with rules and topics.
 
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Millbury Parents Club First Meeting

Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm.
Location: Elmwood Community Room
 
An informational flyer for 'Flourishing Families', a program supporting caregivers of young adults with mental health conditions, detailing workshop topics and schedule.
 

Help Is Always There!

An informational flyer titled "Food Pantries for Millbury Residents" lists local resources including addresses and hours.
 
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Click - Online HEAP Application
Learn More Click Here
 
 
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Birthday Book Cart

Do you want to help promote the love of reading for students at Shaw? This year at Shaw, we will once again have The Birthday Book Cart. Every day after a student has their birthday recognized during morning announcements, they will get to choose a book they WANT to read and keep from The Birthday Book Cart. If you would like to support The Birthday Book Cart, you can purchase a book from our Amazon Wish List, or please feel free to drop off new books or donations to purchase new books at the main office at any time.
 

Millbury Public Library Events

 
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