Girls Elite Lacrosse Club

It's difficult to find local clubs for girls elite lacrosse.  Dual State is starting one in Tyngsboro.  For more details, check out this link.

http://www.dualstatelacrosse.com/online-registration-2/youth-girls-tryouts/

Community Garden

Mrs. Casey & Mrs. Agostino's math classes took a walk to the community gardens today.  Mr. Coppola was there and allowed us to plant some tomatoes.  feel free to care for those plants throughout the summer.

Fundraiser Tonight for class of 2027

Eat in, Take out, or get delivery from Upper Crust Pizzeria in Burlington tonight and support the class of 2027...

10% of all sales will be donated to Adopt-a-Class 2027!

2016 BEF Post

http://burlingtonedfoundation.org/star-awards/

Make a STAR Awards Nomination !!!

 The Burlington Education Foundation (BEF) provides a special Thank You! to recognize teachers, faculty, and staff who made the year special or went that extra mile.

As the end of another school year approaches please let the BEF help you deliver a special thank you to your child's teachers with a STAR Award!

 STAR Awards can also be used to thank other community members who have made a difference, as well as acknowledge students for their hard work.

Night of Reptiles and Owls Fundraiser!

Night of Reptiles and Owls Fundraiser!  Adults- $15, Kids-$10, Under Two- FREE!

Ticket includes:

• dinner
• live animal demonstrations
• children’s activities
• door prizes
• silent auction
• hands on reptile encounters

Some of the animals in attendance may include Fred, a 6-foot-long alligator, Venus, a 20-foot-long snake, and even a bird of prey! You will be able to meet, touch, and take your picture with snakes, lizards, turtles, and alligators. Bring your camera! Limited tickets available!

Tickets are on sale at (978) 922-5107, or by email at reptileman@rainforestreptileshows.com.

We are now accepting online payments at (Processing fees apply):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-reptiles-tickets-25215764029

This fundraiser is to kick off the premier of Rainforest Reptile Shows new nonprofit RRS OASIS a 501(c)(3). For more information, contact Joaney on our Facebook at Rainforest Reptile Shows Inc. or by phone at (978) 922-5107.

Wendy Pavlicek
Director
Burlington Science Center
123 Cambridge St.
Burlington, MA  01803

781-270-1835
http://bsciencecenter.wordpress.com/

THEY ARRIVED!

Thanks to the generous donations made through Donorschoose.org we now have 6 yoga-ball chairs. 

Perfect Pirates Behavior

Grade 5 students, Ella & Georgia, showed FW students the progress they've made so far towards a school - wide reward.

THANK YOU!!

I want to thank those of you who donated to my latest project.  Enough donations were made for it to be complete, and six yoga- ball chairs are being shipped to room 203 at Francis Wyman.  Your generosity is GREATLY appreciated!

Home for Science Center Pets Over Vacation

The Science Center is looking for homes for some of its animals over

Winter vacation.

--The Science Center will provide cage, food, bedding, and care sheet for each animal.

--CALL MS. WENDY PAVLICEK AT (781)-270-2928 if interested.  

--Animals are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.  

--All animals must be picked up by making an appointment with Ms. Pavlicek.

FW Communication Options

How to stay informed at FWS – Communication Options

Principal’s Blog – http://franciswymanschool.blogspot.com/

This is the fastest way to get information directly to your personal device. Sign up for email notifications so you don’t miss any blog posts.  The Principal’s Blog can be accessed directly with the link above.  You’ll find info such as:  school calendar of events, including field trips, picture day, and concerts, fun pics, and notes from the Principal.

Francis Wyman School website – http://www.burlington.org

Use the drop down menu to “find your school.”  The school website contains information such as the Student Handbook, policies, school calendar, staff lists, and lunch menus.

Francis Wyman PTO website -  http://www.franciswymanpto.org

The PTO website is full of information for parents. Sign up for E-News and receive email notifications to stay informed about upcoming events and fundraisers.  There are multiple volunteer opportunities listed here as well.

Burlington Public Schools Website - http://www.burlington.org

Information about all the schools in Burlington can be found on this page. The Superintendent’s Blog and the Asst. Supt.’s Blog can be accessed here. The Technology Department offers many good ideas such as great iPad apps for kids. Information about Special Education can be found here as well.

Here are some recommended telephone numbers for your personal devices.  Francis Wyman School is just a click away!

Office  - 781-270-1701

Absence/Tardy Line – 781-270-1707 (After 8:30am, please call the office)

Nurse’s Line – 781-270-1702

Grade 5 Assembly

What does CARES stand for?  Your child should be able to tell you and give you an example for each word.
This is the link to a video they watched - Let's Be Awesome Together!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs

I recommend you watching it with your child - good message in a funny way.

For My Students Who Play Girls Lacrosse

Lacrosse Clinic and Instructed Wall Ball News Offered by Rewards School of Lacrosse www.rewardsschooloflacrosse.org – All options are for female student-athletes only Facility – Total Athletic Performance, 53 Knox Trail, Acton MA Saturdays/Sundays January 17/18, 24/25, 31, February 1, 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28, March 1 These clinics are for new student-athletes to lacrosse and elite players alike. During the Clinics students will work on specific lacrosse skills listed here: Dodging – The dodges taught are Plant and Switch, Roll Dodge, Face Dodge, Crease Roll(This is NOT just a crease drive), Rocker Dodge, Back out and Goodbye Dodge. All of these dodges are taught to give the player a strong base when redirecting her movement quickly. Shooting and Passing – Student-athletes will learn to how accurately put the ball anywhere they want whenever they want using the straight line throwing method. Accurate side-arm and Riser shots along with behind the back will also be taught to advanced players. New players will learn how to become advanced players quickly. Defensive positioning and footwork – Man to man and defending air space for zones has become increasingly important in women’s lacrosse. There is a way to play solid defense. Players will become confident through learning new footwork and defensive stick work along with new concepts. YOU can be a shutdown defender. Cradling – New and experienced players will go through a series of cradling drills. How many times have you seen too much cradling? It happens all the time. Because a player is not ready to shoot due to her cradle she ends up past the prime shooting area and misses the goal. Or her pass is a second too late and intercepted. Cradling exists to hang on to the ball and also protect the ball. Those who limit their cradling and understand why are stronger lacrosse players. Use of their opposite hands – When forced to switch hands in a pleasant manner lacrosse players instantly improve. We will not make it an option to switch hands. Being able to keep the ball on the outside and away from the defender allows coaches to create new plays and watch their team execute them. Specific offenses revolve around use of opposite hands. Ground Balls – Learning how to accurately pick up a ground ball while sprinting is not easy. We will break down every mechanic used and painstakingly emphasize the importance of getting low and not slowing down. This is probably every player’s least favorite thing to work on. It’s also one of the most important. Expect to be sore after working on this. oaches and parents are more than welcome to watch the clinics their student-athletes are attending. Times available on the days listed: 12:30-8:00 Saturday – 12:30-2pm, 2-3:30pm, 3:30-5pm, 5-6:30pm, 6:30-8pm Be flexible, exact start and end times may vary 2 players for 1.5 hours = $130.00 or $65.00 per student 3 players for 1.5 hours = $165.00 or $55.00 per student 4 players for 1.5 hours = $190.00 or $47.50 per student 5 players for 1.5 hours = $215.00 or $43.00 per student 6 players for 1.5 hours = $235.00 or $39.00 per student 7 players for 1.5 hours = $270.00 or $38.57 per student 8 players for 1.5 hours = $295.00 or $36.87 per student Sundays – Instructor Lead Wall Ball 1 Hour Sessions for up to 11 student-athletes Start time is 10:00am and end time is 4:00pm Cost per hour is $20.00 per student. Team Price is $200.00 for 11 players or $20.00 per student Participants will go through a series of wall ball drills that will build faster and cleaner stick skills. This is meant for teams and for individuals who want to get a lot of wall work in.