Memorial Newsletter

Learning For All... Memorial Newsletter A J O June 5, 2009 D O J O N A T H N N A B . M E M N G . V A N D E R E L S , P R I N C I P A L O H N S O N , A S S I S T A N T P R I N C I P A R I A L E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L 3 1 W E S T M A I N S T . N E W T O N , N H 0 3 8 5 8 L I M P O R T A N T D A T E S I N J U N E : 6/5 Volunteer Tea 6/8 Market Basket Grade 1 6/9 PTO Meeting 6/11 Field Day 6/12 Salisbury Beach Grade 5 6/15 Move-up Day 6/16 Awards Assembly Last day of School– Full Day Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to June! These next two weeks are filled with many activities as we conclude our 2008-2009 school year. It has certainly been a busy year. We have accomplished so much. Students, staff, and parents have all worked very hard to provide the best possible learning environment at Memorial School. Students will begin their well-deserved summer break at the end of the day on the 16th of June, the students’ last day. In recent years it has been a half-day, but due to the ice storm and the subsequent make-up schedule, the students’ last day will be a full day. We wish our fifth graders the best as they move on to the middle school. We are very proud of you for all you have done, and we know that you will continue to make wonderful contributions as you move on. Please do not forget to come back and visit to share your accomplishments! T h a n k Y o u , W e l c o m e , I M P O R T A N T D A T E T O R E M E M B E R 8/31 First day of School Congratulations to Jennifer Jundi, who will be going to Bakie School to work as a special educator next school year. Ms. Jundi recently completed coursework certifying her in this area. An opening at Bakie School allowed Ms. Jundi the opportunity to pursue her goal of becoming a special educator. We are very proud of Ms. Jundi and congratulate her for this accomplishment. We will certainly miss her here at Memorial School, where she has been for the past ten years. Best of luck, Ms. Jundi. We would like to thank the parents in this community for the unwavering support and dedication demonstrated each and every day. We benefit greatly from your generosity. It is an honor to work with such dedicated advocates for children. Thank you to Rebecca Hallisey and Renee King for their significant contributions over the past three years as PTO CoPresidents. Your hard work for our school is truly appreciated. Thank you, Renee and Rebecca! P f e i f e r B l a k e Off-site Evacuation Drill Yesterday, Memorial School and Sanborn Regional Middle School participated in their first Off-site Evacuation Drill. This drill is part of the ongoing formulation of SAU17’s All-Hazards Plan. This plan outlines specific procedures for various emergency situations, from fire drills to secured building drills. The various state and local officials that observed this drill provided valuable feedback on how we might improve our plan to keep our students and staff safe in an emergency situation. Many of the observers commented on the professionalism of our staff and the respect demonstrated by our students throughout the drill. Each member of our community should be very proud of helping to instill these traits and values in the students in our school. Please have a safe and enjoyable summer with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you in August. H A V E A H A P P Y A N D S A F E S U M M E R V A C A T I O N T H I S M O N T H O N W W W . S A U 1 7 . O R G Links Home and School Nutrition Nuggets Student Safety Calendar Information Café Services Menu Kid Power Preventing The Flu Parenting Classes Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link D r . D r . MEMORIAL SCHOOL MISSION The mission of Memorial School and its community is to provide and maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. The education of each student will emphasize academic, social and personal growth through meaningful and challenging learning experiences. We wish Dr. Pfeifer the best as he moves on to his new position as Superintendent in Grantham. Dr. Pfeifer’s work for Sanborn is muchappreciated, and his focus on curriculum and “what’s best for kids” will carry on as he departs. The Sanborn Regional School Board announced on Wednesday evening that Dr. Brian Blake had been appointed as Sanborn Regional School District’s Superintendent of Schools. Congratulations to Dr. Blake on this appointment! CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE 6/01/09 Volleyball 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Badminton 3:20 PM Girl Scouts 3:00 PM Franklin Park Grade 2 First Lego League 3:30 PM Dance 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Puppet Show 9:00 AM E-Club 3:20 PM – 4:10 PM Boy Scouts 6:45 PM Volunteer Tea 9:00 AM Girl Scouts 3:00 PM Girl Scouts Dinner 6:00 PM Market Basket Grade 1 Badminton 3:20 PM Volleyball 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM First Lego League 3:30 PM Dance 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM PTO Meeting 7:00 PM Field Day Boy Scouts 6:45 PM Salisbury Beach Grade 5 Move-Up Day Kindergarten Ceremony Volleyball 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Awards Ceremony Last Day of School 6/02/09 6/03/09 6/04/09 6/05/09 6/08/09 6/09/09 6/11/09 6/12/09 6/15/09 6/16/09 Memorial Newsletter MONTHLY REMINDERS The next School Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd and June 17th at 7:00 PM at the SAU in the conference room (old Sanborn Regional High School library). June 5, 2009 Home & School Connection Nutrition Nuggets Student Safety KidPower Calendar Café Services Menu Preventing the Flu Parenting Classes CAFETERIA NEWS As we wrap up yet another wonder school year we would like to remind you to check with the cafeteria regarding your child(ren)s lunch account. Please feel free to send a note or call the cafeteria (382-3326) to make sure their account is current. Thank you! Last Day of School The last day of school for 2009-2010 school year will be Tuesday, June 16th. Please remember that this a full day of school. The Memorial Staff wishes you and your family a happy and safe vacation. . Another school year has come to an end and we would like to thank all of the families for their support. We would like to invite you to our last meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing our budget for next year and also finalizing our fundraising plans. Thanks to all of you from the PTO! Summertime... and the Reading Is Easy!” at the Gale Library, Newton The Newton Gale Library is celebrating all things summery with the "Summertime... and the Reading Is Easy!” 2009 New Hampshire Summer Reading Program. Think of hammocks, lemonade, ...and a good book. Get ready to join our Reading Club for all ages (the first 50 people who register win Portland Sea Dog tickets). Win prizes,( free ice cream, pizza, puzzles, bowling, baseball passes, and more). Decorate Flip-flops, Sunglasses,Pet Rocks or Face paint a friend’s face. Take Sally Squirrel on a Trip,. Fly a Frisbee or Hot Air Balloon. Enter the Edible Book, Sidewalk Sam, or Frog Jumping contests. Eat an Ice Cream Sundae and more. Come “Move the Story Off the Pages”with Lori Hardacker and her Dance Party and Fitness Motion program for preschool through third grade on Monday, June 22 at 2:30 PM at the library to kick off our Summer Reading Program. No one will want to sit still! After listening to a story, everyone will really move using props and music and their imaginations. The library has been awarded a Kid’s, Books and Arts Grant to bring Alejandro's Olde Tyme Magik Showe, a wonderfully funny one-man stand-up show with an emphasis on audience participation, visual magic, and physical comedy, to enchant and amuse the whole family. The performance is scheduled to be held at the Country Pond Fish and Game Club, Pond Street. Newton on Wednesday, July 8th, at 3:00 PM and is open to all. These are just some of the many activities in store for the summer. A complete schedule of events will be available when Sign Up starts Monday, June 22nd and continues through August 4th at the Gale Library. So, gather your sunglasses, visors, and sunscreen and let the air-conditioned Gale Library become your fun spot for the summer. For more info, call 382-4691. Registration packets are now available from the Memorial School main Office. Your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2009, to be eligible for kindergarten in September, 2009. To receive a registration packet, please bring your child’s original birth certificate when registering your child. PLEASE RETURN ALL COMPLETED REGISTRATION PACKETS BY JUNE 30, 2009. Seatbelt Safety Week- May 11--15th The week of May 11th to the 15th was designated as “BUCKLE-UP NH WEEK.” The NH Highway Safety Agency sponsors this annual campaign to increase awareness of the life-saving importance of wearing seatbelts. During Buckle-up Week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students participated in the “Seatbelt Safety Speed Challenge.” As part of their Health and Phys-Ed classes, in teams of four, they buckled and unbuckled their safety belts in an automobile, four times in four different seats, as a timed challenge. Our students in grades 4 had the fastest time in the challenge this year, with a time of 39.28 seconds. The winning team members, from 4TA were: A.J. Woodhouse, Abigail DesRosiers, Shannon Emerson, and Kyle Erickson. Second place honors with a time of 41.94 seconds were earned by team from Mr. LaPorte’s 5th grade class: Christian Ehlers, Grahm Larkham, Taylor Smith and Madison Parah. Third place, with a time of 42.50 seconds, was won by the team of Trevor Trites, Eddie Linscott, Connor Sirois and Tessa Gordon-Couture in Mrs. Hanson’s 5th grade class. Miss Briggs and Mrs. Fox would like to thank the members of the Sanborn High School Key Club for their assistance with our Seatbelt Challenge this year. These students, and all those participating in this challenge prove that there is always time to buckle up before leaving your driveway! Medication Pick-up in the Health Office: Parents are reminded to pick up their child’s medications from the Health Office no later than June16th. By School District Policy, no student medication may be stored in the Health Office beyond the current school year. Any medication not retrieved by a parent by June 16th will be discarded, as only parents may carry these medications. Please call Mrs. Fox, school nurse with any questions regarding this information. Immunization and Physical Exam reminder for Grade 5 parents: On May 7th, your child was given a yellow notice regarding immunization and physical exam requirements for entry into Middle School. Documentation of the child’s most recent physical, and proof of Varicella (chicken pox) immunity by either 2 vaccinations or statement of disease, as well as a TDaP booster after age 11, must to be sent to Mrs. Fox as soon as possible, and no later than June 10th. (Continued) This documentation is required before entry to 6 grade, per State Department of Health and Human Services of NH requirements. Please ask your child for this form, and if your child has had a case of the chicken pox, please complete and send in the bottom portion of the letter listing the date or age that your child ACTUALLY HAD THE DISEASE OF CHICKEN POX. This will tell us that they have natural immunity. Also, please attach a copy of their full updated immunization record and last physical exam to this yellow sheet and sent it to Mrs. Fox. You may have your doctor’s office fax these forms directly to Mrs. Fox, at 603-382-1466. Mrs. Fox will update your child’s computerized health record to be transferred to Middle School at the end of this school year. Thank you for your prompt response to this notice. th Bicycle Safety—NH Law requiring helmets for children under age 16 Spring is here and bicycle riding season has begun. All NH children under age 16 are required by law to wear a bicycle helmet when riding. Please take the time to remind your child to wear a bike helmet EVERY TIME that they ride a bicycle, scooter, or skate board, to prevent brain injury. We expect to see all of our students wearing a helmet if they ride their bike to Memorial School. DHHS Confirms Rise in Cases of H1N1 in New Hampshire The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) recently released the confirmed number of cases of H1N1 (swine) influenza in NH is 39, but that all of these individuals are recovering without complications. 62% of the cases in New Hampshire were diagnosed in people under the age of 18. Dr. Jose Montero was quoted as saying, “We can’t stress enough that if a child is sick or not feeling well, they should not attend school or any other activities where there is the potential to expose others to this illness. Currently there are no clusters or outbreaks detected or reported in any school in the State. We continue to work with the educational community, however, and have recommended heightened awareness of influenza-like illness.” DHHS continues to recommend that everyone stay home from work or school if you feel sick; cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze; and wash your hands frequently. These steps can help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other illnesses. For questions about H1N1, possible symptoms, travel information, or other issues related to this illness, residents can call 1-888-330-6764 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. For more information on H1N1 flu, visit www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu. Library Media Center News -TIME TO RETURN ALL OUR LIBRARY BOOKS!! OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOK notices are coming home with your child. Please encourage (and help, if necessary) your child(ren)s to find and bring back any Memorial School Library books he or she may have. All our students thank you, because they will be able to borrow these books next school year! Thank you for a great year of book borrowing and reading, Moms, Dads and Guardians. Yours truly, Mrs. Mulcahy, Library Media Specialist Summer Youth Soccer Camp Sanborn Youth Soccer will sponsor an MLS Summer Soccer Day Camp July 13th-17th at Chase Field in Kingston. Boys and girls of all skill levels may attend. Ages 4-5 may choose one session from 9:00-10:30 or 10:30-12 noon at a cost of $50. Ages 6-13 attend from 9:00-12 noon at a cost of $100. An early registration discount of 10% applies if you register before June 21st. There is a family discount for the third and each subsequent camper (from the same immediate family) of 50%, applied to the lowest registration fee. For more information about the camp call Cheryl at 603-642-3365 or email c.gannon@comcast.net . You may register by visiting the website at www.SanbornYouthSoccer.org .