Important Dates:

April 29th:

NWEA Testing Begins

May 1st:

Respect Month Begins

May 5 & 6th:

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

May 9th:

Grade 5 East Shore

Orientation

May 10th:

New Date!

FREE Family Arts/Literacy

Night, 6 pm

May 12th:

Spring Concert

In this issue:

Writing Contest Winners I-IV

PTA Update V

News You Can Use VI

Biography Buddies VII

Jump Rope for Heart VIII

Good Apple Update IX

April 29, 2016 Volume 2016, Issue 28

Live Oaks School

575 Merwin Avenue

Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3564

Rose Marzinotto Bonnie Etense

Principal Teacher Leader

Live Oaks School

Connections

Fourth Grade Students Named Winners in the Milford Youth Creative Writing Contest

Live Oaks is proud to announce that our fourth grade students in Mrs. Guarino’s class, Ellen P. and Maia M. were named winners in the Annual Milford Youth Creative Writing Contest. Ellen was recog-nized at the top writer in the poetry category. Maia was named the winner of the short story category. The contest is sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs-Milford Young Women's Club. Congratulations to our talented writers! We are so proud of you!

Look for their work in an upcoming newsletter!

Fourth Grade Writers, Ellen P and Maia M.

Congratulations to the

2015-2016 Live Oaks

Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Donna Coulombe

Para educator of the Year

Mrs. Carleen Olderman

Parent of the Year

Mrs. Tina Capozzi

Moms are always caring.

Only moms know what’s best for us.

Their job of taking care of us is very important to our lives.

Her love is bigger than the universe.

Every mom feels what we feel, she is sad when we’re sad.

Remember to love mom while you can.

She loves us unconditionally.

Do you wonder how they can do everything?

Answer is, they use their free time for us.

You and your mom are always together no matter what sepa-

rates them.

Every Reaction By Maia M.

“Hey wait up Izzy” Amanda shouted. She, Izzy, David, Derek, and Bella were playing tag. Bella was it. “Kids come on in it’s time for math!” said Ms.Vasnama. Ms.Vasnama told the kids that they were going to have a new student. They have no idea what the kid’s name is, but all they know is that the kid is a girl. “Hello! Hi kids, how are you doing?” asked the principal walking in with the girl. “This is Annabella your new student. Annabella would you like to say anything about yourself?” “No,” Annabella said in a low and soft quiet voice. Annabella had short, neat, and frizzy hair. She had a rankled dress that was pink and had blue, red, and white flowers on it. She had worn out flats with a ribbon on her an-

kle. She had pink tights too. The kids whispered SO MANY THINGS about Annabel-la. Annabella was ALWAYS a good student in school. She was always quiet and never was mean.

The teacher showed her where her seat was. Annabella was right next to Aman-da. David started teasing Amanda about how she was sitting next to Annabella. He said things like, “Ha ha ha you’re sitting next to the outcast or should I say the orphan.” He called Anna an orphan, outcast, and so on. It was time for lunch. No one would sit next or across from An-na. She had the whole table to herself. She was sitting alone. Luckily, she brought a tiny warn out stuffed animal that could fit in her pocket. That was her only friend.

The next day Orleans Rick Elementary School had an assembly and they told the school

that they had a writing contest. Whoever writes the most touching story wins 10,000 DOL-

LARS! The kids were jumping up and down happily and exited. The assembly was over and

the kids had to get back to their class. The assembly was long and it was time for lunch.

The same thing happened like yesterday at lunch. Anna was alone all by herself with her

stuffed animal, Beanie. It was SO soft and smooth. She would never let go of it. At recess she

asked people if they would like to play slapjack. EVERYONE said, “NO.” She would do every-

thing alone with Beanie. Soon, Annabella asked Amanda, Izzy, and Bella if they would like to

play. They said no and started giggling. She hated school. The next day the same things hap-

pened, but different words came out. At recess Amanda said, “Why do you look like an or-

phan?” Annabella did not reply and ran away from them and cried in a corner almost the

whole recess. The girls did not feel bad. It felt good when they teased Anna. All they do is

laugh at her. A few days after the girls started to notice that Annabella was gone, but they did-

n’t care.

In writing class, they learned about kindness and the teacher said, “When one person is

nice to someone the next person starts kindness. It goes around the world like when water

starts to ripple. In writing their teacher got a big metal bucket with water in it. The teacher

gave the kids each one a pebble to drop. They would drop the pebble in the bucket and watch

the ripples. Their teacher wanted them to see the ripples. She wanted to show them that the

ripples are like kindness spreading around the world. It was Amanda’s turn. She tried so hard

to think of something nice she did, but nothing came to mind. She had done nothing nice for

anyone. The only thing nice she does is to make herself feel good. She was a selfish girl and

never thought of others.

Are you ready to #SignUpLaceUp for

this summer’s most memorable morn-

ing?? HALLE’S HOPE is back for their 2nd Annual

Run for the Stars 5k and Shooting Stars Kids’

Color Run! On June 18th, they promise to

provide the STARS, the COLOR, and the FUN!

With top sponsors like Sierra Nevada Brewing,

keeping you hydrated; Chips Pancakes, keeping

you fed; and Guess Watches, keeping you styled…

you won’t want to miss this event on Walnut Beach in Milford. Learn all the de-

tails and register here: www.halleshope.org.

Before their school ended they announced who won the writing contest. The teacher

announced that the winner was ANNA! They wanted her to come to the office to get the

money, but she would not show up. She couldn’t get the money. They tried to mail it to her,

but the thing is that they did not know where she lived. Amanda started to think about her.

She thought to herself, Oh my goodness because of me she will never be able to get the

money and I could tell she really needed it. I really am a bully. After school she went to a

pond and took several rocks and through them into the water. She watched the ripples get

bigger and bigger as time passed. She felt horrible and guilty too.

Amanda hoped that as she gets older, she will remember what happened and to be

kind. So you can see what happened with Amanda, how she felt bad for being mean and it

was too late to change it. That’s why you need to think before you speak because there’s a

reaction to everything you say. It can be a good reaction if you make someone feel good or

just say something that won’t hurt anyone. So make sure you think before you say anything.

Spring Concert Update Happy Spring! The Live Oaks 4th and 5th graders have been working hard preparing for our Spring Concert. This concert features the 4th and 5th grade orchestra led by Mr. Juhasz, the 4th and 5th grade band led by Mr. Marino and the 4th grade chorus led by Mrs. Gloates. Save the Date: Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 pm

All 4th grade students are members of the Live Oaks Chorus and are expected to participate in the evening concert. Attire: All performers are asked to wear white or light tops and black or dark bottom to both perfor-mances. No jeans or tee shirts please. Evening Meeting Times and Arrival: Strings Students— Band Students– 6:30 pm in the band room , Room 28 Chorus Students (those students not in orchestra or band) - Meet Mrs. Gloates at the risers in the multi-purpose room at 6:45 pm.

We are looking forward to these wonderful performances!!!!

Mrs. Gloates, Mr. Juhasz, and Mr. Marino

PTA NEWS

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

Wednesday, May 4th & Thursday, May 5th Prices range form $3-15

Please send your student with a shoe box for transporting flowers home!

Contact Tina Capozzi with questions at tinamcap@optonline.net.

Sign up to volunteer at the Mother’s Day Plant Sale: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0b48aaac29abfc1-plant&useFullSite=true

Where in Live Oaks…? Each week, ONE random winner will be drawn from all correct entries. Enter to win by replying to the

email in which you received this newsletter or to: WhereinLiveOaks@milforded.org

Your student’s name

Teacher’s name

Correctly identify the item

Answer “Where in Live Oaks?”

Where in Live Oaks???

Last Week’s Winner:

LOS Family Arts & Literacy Night

Storyteller Eshu Bumpus!

Come enjoy our second family arts evening at no cost!

New Date! Tuesday, May 10, 2016

6:00 pm

Cost: FREE! Please RSVP by sending in the form attached to this newsletter!

Message from the Artist:

My primary mission is to help raise the level of students’ and teachers’ con-fidence with creating, writing and telling stories. I try to do this by developing tools that break the story creation process down into finite, very accessible tasks and into activities that are as enjoyable as they are edifying.

My hope with this is to encourage literacy, communication, and forge a strong sense of community with what I see as our most human of activities, sto-

rytelling. ~ Eshu

Isabella S.

Mrs. Coyne’s Class

Letter’s on Mrs. Clark’s Desk!

Biography Buddies

Miss Scull’s third grade students and Mrs. Luth’s kindergarten class worked

together on a very special project. In Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop, the third

graders have learned about biographies. Students put their learning to action as

they interviewed their kindergarten buddies to learn more about them. After the

interviews, third graders wrote acrostic poems,

a biography, and drew head shots to share with

Sneak Peek!

The third graders

are celebrating

the end of their

biography units

with a Biography

Gallery next

week!!

Jump Rope for Heart! Live Oaks students participated in Jump Rope

for Heart this week during PE. Mr. Maxwell set

up several stations for students to get their

hearts pumping like the long jump, hurdles, and

of course, jump rope! Thank you Mr. Maxwell

for planning such a fun and exciting event!

Congratulations to the students of LOS for

raising over $3,000!!! Impressive!

Good Apple Update Joey H.—Put exceptional care and effort to write and illustrate his pub-

lished book!

Maddie D– Great job listening in music!

Yamen—Great job in Music class!

Everett W.– Great job listening!

Ella D.—She was a good worker in art class and helped out Mrs. Chi!

Andrew C. – Was a great role model for his classmates!

Rosina S. —Completed grade 3 extended math!

Ethan D.—Helped Mrs. Ward carry materials down to her office.

Matrina Z.– Completed grade 4 extended math!

Irem G.—Great job in music!

Malak B– She was sitting safely on the bus.

Samuel L.– Great job in music!

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MILFORD, CT 06460

WWW.MILFORDSPROMISE.ORG

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Important Announcement: 16th Annual Respect Campaign Details Celebration on June 8th (7:15pm, City Hall Auditorium)

Dear Parents:

The Milford's Promise Board of Directors is once again presenting the Annual Respect Campaign

initiative to the youth of Milford this May in your child’s school. We are proud of the consistent,

high standards set by the schools in Milford and look forward to acknowledging the students

who are shining examples of these standards each year.

Principals and teachers have received materials associated with the Respect Campaign, including

a Respect Calendar for the month of May, to help spark conversations about the importance of

respect. Please be sure to ask your child about special lessons they have learned.

Students in each classroom have the opportunity to nominate their choice for a Star of Respect.

We recommend they consider the role model qualities below when nominating a Respect Star:

* Has self-respect * Cares for the environment and living things

* Is polite, courteous and fair * Respects the dignity and worth of others

* Fulfills obligations and commitments * Shows respect for the value of learning

* Tells the truth and acts with integrity * Knows the difference between right and wrong

* Shows respect for others' property * Respects the opinions and feelings of others

Your Principal will be acknowledging your school's Respect Stars with special certificates and

offering congratulations through school announcements and/or a school assembly.

Your Principal will select Respect Stars that will represent your school as Ambassadors of

Respect at a Respect Celebration with Mayor Benjamin Blake - to be held on Wednesday,

June 8th, at 7:15pm, in the Milford City Hall Auditorium.

All Respect Stars and Ambassadors are invited to march in the Milford Memorial Day Parade on

Sunday, May 29th, at 2:00pm. All are welcome to meet us at Daniel S. Wasson Field parking lot

at 1:15 pm to register for the parade and receive a "Milford – Where Respect Shines" t-shirt.

Parents should plan to accompany and march with their children.

Thank you for your continued assistance and support with our 16th Annual Respect Campaign.

Sincerely,

The Milford’s Promise Board of Directors