Dear AKF Families,

As the clocks “fall back,” we are reminded that cooler weather is just around the corner! With the change in seasons, this is a wonderful opportunity to take a few moments to check your child’s wardrobe and make sure that jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, and other belongings are labeled with their name.

Our youngest learners are continuing to develop independence and responsibility, including remembering to collect their coats and personal belongings when heading outside for recess or transitioning throughout the building. We encourage students to take ownership of their belongings, but sometimes a little help from home goes a long way!

Our Lost and Found is already overflowing with sweaters and sweatshirts. While we do our best to sort through these items and return them to their owners, it can be challenging when many items look alike and do not have names inside. A simple label can make all the difference in helping us get those favorite sweaters back where they belong!

If you have a few minutes this weekend, please take some time to label your child’s clothing and double-check that they have what they need for the cooler days ahead. (Snow clothes are just around the corner 🙂

Warmly,

Anne

[email protected]

508-854-4800 ext 4122

Our elementary students had a special opportunity to participate in a schoolwide vote to help choose a new name for our beloved bear mascot! Students were invited to cast their ballots for one of three choices: Beary, Boogie the Bear, or Foster. Just like a real election, students got to make their voices heard and be part of the decision-making process. A huge thank-you to our PTO for organizing such a fun event and, of course, for bringing the bear to visit! The students absolutely LOVED having our special guest in the building. It was a wonderful day of school spirit, student voice, and community!

This week, our third graders stepped into some exciting new leadership roles by helping lead our morning announcements! At this point in the school year, our third graders are ready to take on greater responsibilities.

Each morning, partnerships of students make their way to the main office to deliver the announcements over the school loudspeaker. Together, they lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, share whether we will be enjoying outdoor recess, and announce the day’s lunch options.

3rd Graders will soon also be helping our younger students to get their breakfasts and run a Monday morning google meet for the whole school!

Mrs. Champagne’s kindergarten students had a wonderful time getting the garden ready for winter! All students participated in digging for potatoes and planting garlic, enjoying a hands-on opportunity to explore nature, gardening, and the changing seasons.

As the new Elementary Librarian, I had the pleasure of meeting all of your children this week! It takes a village to raise a child and I’m excited to be a part of that village for our Abby Kelley students. My goal is to grow our students’ skills in using a library and understanding and assessing information. While I am new to Abby Kelley, I am prepared to support our students, having worked as an educator for over a decade and as a student currently in the middle of my 2nd Master’s degree. Prior to this, I served as an elementary librarian, was a classroom teacher for 4th and 2nd grade, a reading tutor, and even worked as an aquarium educator! I’m excited to be a part of the Abby Kelley community and look forward to getting to know your children better as the school year unfolds.

Our young artists are hard at work creating their very own Art to Remember masterpieces! Each student is turning their creativity and imagination into a special piece of art that families can treasure for years to come.

🖍️ What’s Next?

• November 2: Personalized order forms will be sent home with your child.

• December 14: Orders are expected to arrive—just in time to make wonderful holiday gifts!

❤️ Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

When you order a keepsake featuring your child’s artwork, you’re doing more than celebrating their creativity. Our school receives 25% of the profit, helping support our AKF community!

We can’t wait for you to see the amazing creations our students are making. Keep an eye out for those order forms in November!

Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Roy at [email protected] or call 508-854-8400, ext. 4306.