The Husky Herald

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (09:15 AM)

Husky Herald

November 21, 2025

Dear Ambrose Community,

As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for our wonderful school community. Thank you for your partnership and the many ways you contribute to making our school a welcoming place. The Ambrose staff is grateful for our strong connection between home and school. This connection truly helps every student succeed.

Enjoy the upcoming break. I hope it provides you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy moments with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming students back on December 1st. Wishing you a warm, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Phelan

Early Release :Wednesday November 26th

Just a reminder that Wednesday, November 26th is an Early Release day with dismissal for all students at 11:25 am.

Thank you to ALL who donated to our food drive!

Thank you to ALL who donated to our food drive!

Thanks to your generosity, we collected an incredible amount of items to support the Woburn Council for Social Concern. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference for families in our community, and we are truly grateful.

Upcoming Spirit Week: November 24, 25 and 26

To celebrate the upcoming holiday week we will have an Ambrose Spirit Week the week of November 24th. Please see below for details.

Monday, November 24th - Wear Ambrose Colors

Tuesday, November 25th - Wear your favorite team shirt

Wednesday, November 26th- Wear town colors red and black

Literacy Links

This month at our Parent's Association Meeting we heard from Literacy Coordinator, Melissa Newell and Assistant Superintendent Laurie Kirby who updated us on literacy and the literacy pilot.

Here are the slides in case you missed it.

Cards for the Community In December

During the holiday season, students with their buddies will be making cards for the Jenks Center, the police and fire department.

Our hope is to spread cheer to all in the community!

Report Cards: December 5th

Dear Families,

We are excited to share some updates to our elementary report cards, beginning this term. Our goal continues to be clear, meaningful communication about your child’s growth across both academic learning and social emotional development.

Report Card Updates

This year, we have refreshed the report card to:

Strengthen the alignment with the Massachusetts State Standards
Include progress indicators for some of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) standards
Clarify and fine-tune the wording in our progress descriptors

The overall structure of the report card remains the same, but you may notice some changes. These changes were made to provide greater consistency and to help families better understand their child’s progress.

Progress Descriptors

Meeting the Standard (M)
Independently Progressing (I)
Progressing with Support (S)
Making Limited Progress (L)

The chart below defines each descriptor and shows examples of what these levels might look like in the classroom. We hope the revised language and new examples make your child’s progress easier to understand at a glance.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in supporting your child’s learning. If you have questions about the report card or about your child’s progress, please reach out to your child’s teacher or principal.

Warmly,

Mrs. Phelan

Toys for Tots December 15th

Toys for Tots Collection

Thanks to Evie Galetta we are excited to participate in Toys for Tots this year! Please send in your new, unwrapped toys be to dropped off at the main office through December 15th. There will be a large collection box located in the foyer. This is a wonderful way for our students to experience the joy of giving.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of others. Our school community continues to show such kindness and care, and I am so proud of the example our students set when they reach out to help others.

Ambrose Upcoming Events

Fun or Flannel Shirt Friday

Wear a fun shirt or a flannel shirt on Fridays in December!

Important Reminders

Pets on School Grounds

For the safety and comfort of all students, dogs are not permitted on school property. We understand that many children are fearful of dogs, so we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing pets during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Lost and Found

To help us return lost belongings to their rightful owners, please be sure to label all of your child’s items with their full name. Last year, we donated many gently used items—beautiful coats, sweatshirts, and sweaters—to ENKA simply because they were unclaimed. We’d much rather return them to you! Please note that all items will be donated at the end of each month.

Thank you for your help! 😊