Guilford Primary Newsletter
February 7, 2003
Students at Guilford Primary School are looking forward to the Dad's Valentine's Breakfast on Friday, February 14th. Please contact Jimmy Bell (876-4025) or Stephen Northup (876-9739) if you would like to volunteer to help with the breakfast. Following are the times we need help:
Set-up: Thurs, Feb. 13 6:30 pm
Cooks: Fri., Feb. 14 6:00 am
Servers: Fri., Feb. 14 7:30 am
Playground: After Breakfast
Valentines will be exchanged sometime during the day. Teachers have sent home class lists so that your child can give a valentine to each student in his/her class. Please remember that valentines need to be given to all classmates. We hope to make this a happy day for all.
The Guilford Primary School will be selling red carnations on Friday, February 14, for Valentine's Day. Each carnation costs $1. The proceeds will be used for school activities.
McKusick School will also be selling red carnations on Friday, February 14, for Valentine's Day. Each carnation costs $1. The proceeds will go to the PCHS Student Council.
Please send your carnation money to school by Monday, February 10th in an envelope marked with your child's name and the number of carnations you would like to buy.
The next HUGS meeting will be Feb. 12th at the Guilford Primary School.
The STARLAB Planetarium was at Guilford Primary School and the McKusick School on Monday and Tuesday of last week. The Planetarium is an inflatable star theater which fit into our multipurpose rooms. Students were taught many aspects of astronomy and space science with a combination of a star projector, slides, special effects, and a sound system. The programs were "Night Skies" for Kinders, "Constellations" for grade 1, "Constellations" for grade 2, and "Native Americans" for grade 3. We would like to thank HUGS for sponsoring the program!
McKusick students will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 3, 2003 with a "Green Eggs and Ham" breakfast served by the McKusick Dads. Please contact Jim Bell at 876-4025 if you would like to volunteer to help with the breakfast. Please watch for more information in your child's backpack.
Guilford Primary students and families: Come celebrate Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and "Snuggle Up With A Book" on Thursday, February 27 from 6-7 pm. Watch for a special notice.
A Special Day is coming up at McKusick on Friday, February 28th. It will be Hilarious Hat Day!
Healthy Snacks Please! Parents, please help your child choose healthy snacks for school.
Kids Play Crafts -- Silly Putty
This is a quick recipe that your child(ren) will love! Ingredients include white school glue and liquid starch. Use two parts of school glue and one part liquid starch and mix thoroughly. If you want different colors, add food coloring to the glue and let it sit overnight before mixing with the starch.
Dental Health Month News
Dental Sealant Program Coming to SAD #4
Recently SAD #4 received a grant from the Maine Bureau of Health, Oral Health Program, to apply sealants FREE to all second graders. Dental sealants are made of plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities form forming in the grooves. This will be done by a Dental Hygienist who will come to the school. Applying sealants will only take a few minutes away from the classroom. Be on the look out for more information and permission slips coming in March.
Maine Smiles Matter
Parkman Preschool News
Parkman Preschool is currently accepting application for the 2003-2004 school year. Space is limited. Please contact Louise Ringle, Center Coordinator at 876-4450.
The next parent meeting for Parkman Preschool is February 28, 2003 at 12:15 p.m. If you are unable to attend meetings, but wish to help out, you can volunteer in the classroom, help with fund raisers or even come up with your own ideas.
Reminder
Please remember to call your child's school by 8:15 in the morning if your child is not going to be in school.
Guilford Primary 876-4590
McKusick School 876-2656
Friday, Feb. 28 is School Spirit Day. Remember to wear your Spirit t-shirts and sweatshirts!
Specials Schedule
Monday, Feb. 10 Day 5
Tuesday, Feb. 11 Day 6
Wednesday, Feb. 12 Day 1
Thursday, Feb. 13 Day 2
Friday, Feb. 14 Day 3
Feb. Vacation - Feb. 17-21 - Enjoy!
Monday, Feb. 24 Day 4
Tuesday, Feb. 25 Day 5
Wednesday, Feb. 26 Day 6
Thursday, Feb. 27 Day 1
Friday, Feb. 28 Day 2
"Raising a Writer"
Tips from the National Association for the Education of Young Children:
Foster your child's awareness of print and how we use it. Here are ways you can help:
1. Print your child's name on his/her lunch box and other belongings while they watch.
2. Talk about everyday print. ("Let's go here. The sign says "Pizza Parlor".)
3. Point out letters and words and encourage your child to find them in books and all around.
4. Challenge your child to be a print detective.
5. Provide
magnetic or plastic letter tiles for children's play.
6. When children are playing house, store, hospital,
or other pretend activities, give them writing supplies and occasionally
plant a writing idea.
7. Encourage children to read menus, weather reports,
and other useful print, and to write letters, cards, lists and messages.
8. Write notes for kids to read. Maybe create a message
board for you and your child to write to each other.
9. Show children how and what you write as part of your job.
10. Start
a family journal recording special days, funny happenings, and big events.
11. Maintain a family news board where anyone can write
headlines and updates ("George won the checkers game last night").
12. Involve your kids in planning a vacation or outing. Together
you can look at maps, brochures, web sites. Children can also make a list
of what they will take with them.