Daisy's Fabulous "Mrs. Murray's Greenhouse" Recognized at CAS "Excellence in Education" Recognition Program

Last night, our very own Mrs. Murray's Greenhouse/Garden was recognized as a program of excellence at the Connecticut Association of School's "Excellence in Education" Recognition Program.

Thanks so much to everyone who has had a part in contributing toward the success of our greenhouse and garden, a wonderful remembrance to former teacher, Mrs. Murray.

Plans to further integrate this program into our curriculum as a true experiential learning method continue.  In fact, there is a meeting of the Garden Committee today (Thursday, Nov. 20) at 3:15 pm, beginning in the office and then heading out to the greenhouse.  Anyone interested is welcome to come join this meeting!

Accepting the award on behalf of the entire Daisy Community are: Sylvia Guinan, Elizabeth & Devin Xenelis, Ruth Rose, Dawn Hendrixson, and Melinda & Dwayne Xenelis.

Not present for the picture, but also honored last night in their absence, were Kit Bishop, Ellen Tucker and Darcie Orloski for their part in seeing the garden to fruition.  Thank you, all!!!

Veterans' Day Assembly on Nov. 11

As is our Daisy tradition, we will honor our Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, as school is in session on that day.

We invite an family members who are Veterans, or who are currently serving our country, to join us for a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, November 11, at 9 am.  Veterans are encouraged to come in uniform and we encourage our students and staff to wear the patriotic colors of red, white and blue on November 11.

Halloween Candy for Veterans

One of our third-graders, Julia  Kukta, had the fabulous idea of donating her Halloween candy to our troops.  On her own, she brought in bags of the candy that she had collected while trick or treating and decided to "treat" our troops.  Bravo, Julia!!!

If we have other students--or adults--at Daisy who would like to "Treat our Troops," please leave your donations of candy or other items in the collection box outside our main office.  THANK YOU!

REMINDER---FAMILY MATH NIGHT TONIGHT, NOV. 6

We have had a great response and look forward to welcoming everyone to our first FAMILY MATH NIGHT at Daisy tonight, Nov., 6.

Here's the schedule:

5:00-5:45 pm----Grades K, 1, 2

5:45-6:15 pm----Pizza in the Cafe

6:15-7:00 pm---Grades 3, 4

Our Math Specialist, Mrs. Harrington, and I will meet families upon arrival and direct you to your grade-level location.  Our students will be very involved in this evening as they teach families some of their favorite Math games.  I thank our teachers for providing this exceptional opportunity for our students and families!

Child care will also be available, which will be provided by our very own Westbrook High School students.

We look forward to having some FUN WITH MATH tonight!

Sincerely,
Ruth W. Rose

REMINDER--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON TUESDAY, NOV. 4

Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on Tuesday, November 4, Election Day.

Teachers will be in school all day on Tuesday, working on Professional Development, specifically on further study of the implementation of the Writers' Workshop Model for our students.

Our teachers and students have enthusiastically embraced our new writing program, which has helped motivate students to write in a variety of genres.  Look for more news on our students' writing progress as well as samples of student writing!

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Wednesday, November 5.

Sincerely,
Ruth W. Rose