Dear Morse School Community,
I hope you had a wonderful week. Take a look at what we've been up to!
Morse Marathon
Get ready for the K-5 Morse Marathon on Thursday, October 16th! Please click on the blue links to donate and/or volunteer for our annual fundraiser. Remember to have your child wear sneakers, comfortable clothing, and bring a full water bottle to school for this community event. We hope to see you at Magazine Beach Park, along the Charles River, across from school on the other side of Memorial Drive.
Shift #1: Approximately 8:45-9:45am
Rooms - B7, A4, C3, C2, E6, E8, E3, E7, E2
Shift #2: Approximately 9:45-10:45am
Rooms - B6, B8, A6, C1, C4, E5, D6
The Morse CPP Mini-Marathon will be held on Monday, October 20th from 10:30-11:15 (Rooms A2 and A3) and 11:15-12:00 (Rooms A1 and A5) in the CitySprouts Garden along Granite Street.
Monday Clubs for Grades 3-5
Please don't forget to sign up for Clubs! We are going to be able to offer five rounds of clubs this year and the first round will begin on October 19th. Snacks will be provided and there is a late bus available for students who live more than a mile from Morse. If your child is interested and can commit to all the dates, please complete this form by noon on Wednesday, October 15th. We will confirm with families by October 17th.
Staff Professional Learning
This week our staff continued thinking about how to strengthen family engagement through building partnerships with families. We focused on reimagining the Term 1 and Term 2 parent/caregiver conferences so that they can serve as an opportunity to help you know how your child is performing with the grade level standards, ways you can support your child at home with their learning goals and also a chance for you to share knowledge about your child with teachers. Our School Council will also be exploring topic this in our next meeting.
Livestream
During this week's Morse LiveStream, we highlighted the Harvest Moon Festival which is often a community cultural event celebrating harvest, family, and giving thanks. Thank you to Izzy in B7 and Henry in E6 for teaching us about the importance of mooncakes and how this year’s Harvest Moon was a supermoon, meaning it appeared larger and brighter than a typical full moon.
Another segment featured ways to prepare for our community-wide Morse Marathon. It was exciting to hear from students about all the enthusiasm for this annual event and some personal goals. We look forward to fostering friendships, creating a sense of belonging, and building community on Thursday, October 16th!
Upcoming Events
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No School, Indigenous People's Day | October 13th
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Picture Day | October 15th
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K-5 Morse Marathon | October 16th
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CPP Morse Marathon | October 20th
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Principal's Tea & Coffee | October 22nd, 8:15-8:45AM
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Rhythms of Community: Dance, Drum, and Togetherness | October 25th, 10:30AM-1PM
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Mosaic Art Creation Week | October 27th - 31st
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Silly Hat Day | October 31st
Morse School Calendar- 2025-2026
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Samantha Headley