Welcome Back Newsletter Date: January 12, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you and your families well-rested and ready for an exciting new year. As we conclude our first full week back, I’d like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of you. We are off to a fantastic start, and I am thrilled to share some of the highlights from this past week.
A Note of Pride from Our High School: We are incredibly proud of our high school students who participated in the DECA competition last week. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business and leadership that offers competitive events for high school students that help them gain practical learning experiences through school-based enterprises. With over 200 students participating in the competition, we are thrilled to announce that 100 of our students will be moving on to the States! This is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and determination. We wish them all the best of luck in the next round of competition.
Musical Achievements at the Middle School: Our middle school hosted two remarkable concerts featuring the strings and choral groups. The performances were truly inspiring, showcasing the immense talent and dedication of our young musicians. A big thank you to our music teachers and students for their excellent performances and to the many family and friends who attended to support our students!
Elementary Enrichment Experience: This week, the Centerville School held a special enrichment program for their elementary students. The highlight of this program was a visit from an inflatable whale, providing a unique and educational experience that delighted our young learners. It was wonderful to see their faces light up with excitement as they learned more about marine life.
Celebrating Our Student Athletes: During the School Committee meeting on Wednesday night, we had the honor of recognizing over 30 student athletes from our fall sports programs. Additionally, three of our dedicated coaches were honored with the Coach of the Year awards. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements and dedication to their sports.
Looking Ahead: We have a lot more planned as we continue through this school year. Your continued support and involvement are invaluable in helping our students achieve their full potential.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Here's to making 2025 a year filled with learning, growth, and success for all our students.
Warm regards,
Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
