Principal
Patricia Hebert
Last Page Update
March 30, 2021 8:01 AM
| Our Web Address | www.lynnschools.org/drewicz |
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2020-2021 School Year Calendar
September 16th Start - 170 Days
English - Spanish |
Reopening Our Schools Safely
Reopening Communications and More
Visit Our Reopening Page
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Reopening Technical Support
School Issued Laptops, Connecting - More!
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| School Year Announcements |
i-Ready Family Webinars - January 21st and 26th
Callahan families are invited to an evening session about i-Ready Assessment and Instruction. Join us for a tour of the platform and a conversation around how i-Ready helps teachers serve the best instruction to keep your child growing and learning across the school year.
Space is limited. Please register for one of the sessions below.
Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 5 PM until 6 PM and
or
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 5 PM until 6 PM
Click Here For Online Registration
Webinar Agenda:
- What is i-Ready?
- What is the Diagnostic?
- Taking the Diagnostic from home
- Resources for families
- i-Ready Q&A!
What is i-Ready?
i-Ready is an online program for reading and/or mathematics that will help your student’s teacher(s) determine your student’s needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows your teacher(s) to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data to increase your student’s learning gains. i-Ready consists of two parts: Diagnostic and Personalized Instruction. Learn more on their website!
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October 7, 2020
Dear Parents:
As we opened our school year, a remote learning schedule was created for all students. At the elementary level, this schedule is heavily focused on synchronous learning where every student spends most of their school day on the computer with the classroom teacher. There was a desire to provide our youngest scholars with enormous support and supervision. Please remember, that we are planning for teaching and learning in a way that we as educators have never experienced before. That said, we are going to have to continuously reflect on the model we have built and make changes when we believe it is necessary.
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The concern with the current schedule is the demands of a five-hour synchronous schedule for our youngest learners. In response to these worries, there will be a revision to the Wednesday schedule for students in grades one through five. For this group, there will be an increase in asynchronous time on learning with a shortened day each Wednesday. For early elementary schools, students would end the synchronous part to their day at 11:45 and for late elementary schools 12:15. All students are expected to engage in asynchronous learning for an additional hour. Students will be given assignments to complete. They will be allowed to do this work at their own pace and at a time that permits them to break and return to working on their assignment at their leisure. Across the district, all students will focus on using a literacy resource, Imagine Learning as well as ST Math. Teachers will be looking to assign one hour in total of content and engagement.
This change to the Wednesday schedule is a first step and an initial response. This amended schedule will begin next week on Wednesday, October 14th. We have also put a team together to further evaluate the elementary schedule and make additional recommendations for moving forward. There will be no changes to the Pre-K and kindergarten schedules at this time. The existing schedule is half day with a half hour in between sessions.
We thank all of our parents, guardians, and providers for your support of LPS and our students. Your patience and persistence is appreciated.
In partnership,
Mrs. Patricia Hebert
Principal
Download This Letter In English and Spanish
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"Schoology" Parent Access Update - October 6, 2020
We are excited to share with you that you now have the ability to access your child’s Schoology account. With this access code you will be able to view all of your child’s Schoology Activity. Below are the directions on how to access their account. There are also videos below to guide you.
Your student's school will be reaching out to you by the end of next week with an access code for "Schoology". If you do not receive an access code by October 9th, reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. At the secondary level, you only need 1 access code and all courses will be loaded.
This account will allow you to see the work your child has submitted, discussions they have participated in, school updates, and also provides the ability to message staff at the school. Multiple children can be added to one parent account.
The following are videos (Part 1 and Part 2) showing how to set up your account and take advantage of all the "Schoology" features available to you.
PARENT ACCESS - PART ONE
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 1 - English
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 1 - Spanish
 PARENT ACCESS - PART TWO
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 2 - English
• LPS Parent Access Video - Part 2 - Spanish
Parents How To Register and View Your Child's Activity:
Download the Step by Step Instructions Here. (English and Spanish)
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How To Set Up Your New Laptop - English Version
Cómo configurar su nueva computadora portátil - Versión en español |
New "Schoology" How To Videos Have Been Posted!
Visit Our Technology Page Here! |
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August 31, 2020
Dear Drewicz Community,
As you may already know the Lynn Public Schools will begin the 20-21 school year remotely. Remote learning is students engaged in their classes and completing assignments from a remote location, not from inside school. Although we will be learning remotely, the attendance policy has not changed, it remains the same as in previous years.
This school year will look very different as we move into teaching and learning. We have adopted a learning management system for Lynn Public Schools called "Schoology". A learning management system is an online application that allows for the administration of educational courses allowing for learning anytime from anywhere. Your child will be taught using the learning management system, "Schoology", Monday-Friday, throughout the school day and beyond. "Schoology" can be accessed through a desktop, laptop, or through the web browser on an iPad or tablet.
Students will access "Schoology" by logging onto:
https://lynnschools.schoology.com
Username: student’s email address:
stu------@lynnschools.org (6 digit ID# follows stu)
Your child’s 6-digit student ID# is included in their email address, immediately following stu. If you don’t know your child’s id# please contact your building principal. Beginning on September 16th, once they are logged in, their courses will be loaded on this page and they will have access to school updates. More information will follow including videos with how to login.
Students in grades 3-12 should have already received their district issued loaner laptops at this time. If you have not had this opportunity, please contact your building principal and they will provide dates, times, and locations for pickup. Devices have been ordered for students in grades K-2, we will notify families when those arrive.
| Starting September 23rd, the school day for Grades 1-5 and PreK/K Substantially Separate Classrooms at Drewicz is Monday-Friday from 7:45AM - 12:45PM. During that time, students will participate in teaching and learning based on the following times: |
| Morning Circle |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| English Language Arts/Social Studies |
120 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Math |
90 minutes |
(3 days a week) |
| Math |
60 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Science |
30 minutes |
(2 days a week) |
| Brain Break |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Closing Circle |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
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The Kindergarten Schedule is based on an AM (7:45-10) or
PM (10:30-12:45) class with following time allotments. |
| Morning Circle |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| English Language Arts |
45 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Screen Break |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Math |
30 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
| Closing Circle |
15 minutes |
(5 days a week) |
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| The following are important contacts: (781) 477 - 7350 |
| Principal |
Patricia Hebert |
| Clerk |
Shawna Hemenway |
| Nurse |
Christine Mancini |
| Program Specialist |
Andrea Taddeo |
| Social Worker |
Alicia Marescalchi |
| Technology Help Desk |
(781) 477 - 7342
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
This is the first of multiple letters you will receive. We will share more information as it becomes available. One piece of information that is forthcoming is breakfast and lunch pick up locations. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Sincerely,
Patrica Hebert
Principal
Drewicz Elementary School |
Value of the Month: Cooperation
Your family is the most important “team” that you will ever work with!
To be successful everyone in the family needs to:
• Respect each other’s space and belongings
• Listen to each other
• Do chores at the right time and with a good attitude
• Learn how to work out problems without fighting
• Communicate well so that everyone knows what is happening
• Spend time together as a family
• Celebrate each other’s successes
• Support each other through sad times
• Learn to share
Did You Know?
The routine of the school day is important for students. They know the main purpose for being in school is to learn and that routines are in place precisely to help them focus on that learning. When students are repeatedly tardy, these routines are disrupted. Arriving after 8:15 AM can throw off their whole morning or even their day, especially if being late made the trip to school stressful.
If getting to school by 8:15 AM is a challenge for your family, you will need to make changes to your morning schedule at home in order to get to school on time. During the winter, students take longer to get ready because of coats, boots and hats. Setting your alarm for 15 minutes earlier could be all that is needed to ensure students are here to meet the teacher by 8:15 AM. This adjustment can help ensure that all students have a great start to their day
Welcome To The Drewicz Elementary School
The mission of Drewicz School is to provide all students with a welcoming, safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and become great citizens.
Through rigorous instruction, students at the Drewicz School will continually take part
in collaborative and engaging learning opportunities that require higher order thinking skills in the arts of literacy and mathematical thinking.
Patricia Hebert
Principal
Drewicz Elementary School Information
School Staff List and Teacher List for 2020-2021
Our School Staff List
| Our Phone |
(781) 477-7350 |
| Our Fax |
(781) 477-7353 |
| Principal |
Patricia Hebert |
| Office Clerk - Records Request |
Shawna Hemenway |
| Office Clerk Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1202
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| Program Specialist |
Andrea Taddeo - Loft |
| Program Specialist Phone |
(781) 477-7350 - extension 1213 |
| Adjustment Councilor |
Deborah McEnaney - Library
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| Adjustment Councilor Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1230 |
| School Nurse |
Christine Mancini - B-17 |
| School Nurse Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1203 |
| School Psychologist |
Aeron Dugan
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| School Psychologist Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1202 |
| Social Worker |
Alicia Marescalchi - Office |
| Social Worker Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1244 |
| Behaviour Specialist |
Cory Favalora - Library
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| Behaviour Specialist Phone |
(781) 477-7350 - extension 1230 |
| Occupational Therapist |
Sarah Bettencourt - Library |
| Occupational Therapist Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1230
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| Physical Therapist |
Mary Jo McElligott |
| Lynn Comm. Health Center |
Jennifer Locke |
| Rooms B2 and B3 |
(781) 477-7350 extensions 1242 and 1243 |
| Special Education Chair |
Amy Wile |
| SPED Chair Phone |
(781) 477-7350 |
| Custodian |
Andy Briggs - Gym
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| Custodian Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1206 |
Lunchroom Chief
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Anna Garcia - Cafeteria
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| Lunchroom Chief Phone |
(781) 477-7350 extension 1205 |
| Parent Liaison |
Melinda Depina - Office |
Parent Liasion Phone
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(781) 477-7350 - extension 1207 |
Our School Teacher List And Online Classroom Links
| Pre-K - Kindergarten |
| Chloe Lee |
Teacher |
Room 107 |
| Pat Melanson |
Aide |
Room 107 |
| Allison Kench |
Teacher |
Room 108 |
| Brenda Goldman |
Aide |
Room 108 |
| Kindergarten |
| Stephanie Geller |
Teacher |
Room 101 |
| Lisa Dudley |
Aide |
Room 101 |
| Sarah Hawkins |
Teacher |
Room 118 |
| Irene Machuca |
Aide |
Room 118 |
Melissa Rotker
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Teacher |
Room 119 |
| Philip Thim |
Aide |
Room 119 |
| Grade 1 |
| Melissa Whipple |
Teacher |
Room 102 |
| Jessica White |
Teacher |
Room 105 |
| Julie Panzini |
Teacher |
Room 202 |
| Grade 2 |
| Kaylen Notrem |
Teacher |
Room 201 |
| Hannah McKenzie |
Teacher |
Room 213 |
| Kelly Morris |
Teacher |
Room 214 |
| Grade 3 |
| Ashley Laramie |
Teacher |
Room 206 |
| Heather Santaniello |
Teacher |
Room 208 |
| Jennifer McCarthy |
Teacher |
Room 209 |
| Grade 4 |
| Laura Ward |
Teacher |
Room 301 |
| Casey Parr |
Teacher |
Room 312 |
| Samantha Mamos |
Teacher |
Room 313 |
| Grade 5 |
| Stephanie Dean |
Teacher |
Room 207 |
| Cynthia Anderson |
Teacher |
Room 306 |
| Lianne McInerney |
Teacher |
Room 307 |
| Amanda O’Brien |
Teacher |
Room 308 |
| Art |
| Ashley Mandel |
Art Teacher |
Library |
| CIT |
| Ellen Rondeau |
CIT Teacher |
Room B-15 |
| ESL Specialists |
| Nicolette Gateman |
ESL Teacher |
Library |
| Roberta Gordon |
ESL Teacher |
Library |
| Kevin Casey |
ESL Teacher |
Library |
| Marissa Rodriguez-Mello |
ESL Teacher |
Library |
| Math Coach - Grades 1 through 5 |
| Renee Parisi |
Math Teacher
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Room B-15 |
| Music |
| Shawna Buettner |
MusicTeacher |
Library |
| Jeremy Witherall |
Band Teacher |
Cafe |
| Etleva Hima-Buli |
Strings |
Gym |
| Physical Education |
| Michael Ciarletta |
Physical Ed Teacher |
Gym |
| Ryan Sheehan |
Physical Ed Teacher |
Gym |
| Reading |
| Remi Aucone |
Reading Specialist |
Room B-15 |
| Pam Laramie |
Reading Specialist |
Room B-15 |
| Maria Rosetti |
Reading Specialist |
Room B-15 |
| Special Education |
| Paula Foukas |
SPED Teacher |
Room B-1 |
| Courtney Cavanaugh |
SPED Teacher |
Room B-1 |
| Lisa Curtis |
SPED Teacher |
Room B-1 |
| Sarah James |
SPED Teacher |
Room B-1 |
| Speech |
| TBA |
Speech Teacher |
Library |
| Building Substitute |
| Abeer Hadad |
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| Last Website Update:
March 30, 2021 8:01 AM |
Welcome To Drewicz's Resource Page
| Welcome to the Drewicz School Council Webpage |
All meetings (see the schedule below) will be held at 2 PM virtually on the Zoom platform.
Zoom Meeting Info: Click Here To Join The Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 820 7570 0735
Passcode: 223445 |
| School Council Members and Meetings - School Year 2020 - 2021 |
| Name |
School or Community Position |
| Patricia Hebert |
Principal |
| Alicia Marescalchi |
School Social Worker |
| Lisa Curtis |
Special Education Teacher |
| Laura Ward |
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher |
| Michelle Garcia |
Parent |
| Katy Jackson |
Parent |
| Amy Rodgers |
Parent |
| Jissiel Tolentino |
Parent |
| Krystal Parker |
GE Community Partner |
| Anika Whitmore |
The Food Project Community Partner |
| Current Meeting Dates and Agenda |
Meeting Minutes |
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| Monday October 19, 2020 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| Monday January 25, 2021 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| Monday March 29, 2021 |
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| Monday June 14, 2021 |
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| Past Meeting Dates and Agenda |
Past Meeting Minutes |
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| October 22, 2019 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| February 04, 2020 |
Meeting Minutes |
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| May 19, 2020 |
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About School Councils
A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.
It is important to note the School Council plays an advisory role in assisting the building principal to organize and implement a School Improvement Plan which not only addresses the areas in which the school intends to comply with the requirements of the Educational Reform Act, but also how the school intends to meet those system-wide goals and policies adopted by the school committee. Membership will consist of the principal, teachers, parents, students and community members. |
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