S.A.D. #4 Elementary Schools Newsletter

March 31, 2006

 

 

Math Mania at McKusick

The staff at the McKusick School was pleased to have so many families attend the third annual Math Mania Event on Thursday, March 16th!  We certainly hope you had as much fun as you seemed to be having. 

 

We had many winners at Math Mania Night.   Bryce G. and Trevon B. had the best guesses for the gummy worm contest.  The correct answer was 61.  They each won a bug collecting kit and net.  Bailey E. and Brian M. were the winners of the free book raffle.    . The book fair sales totaled $980.84 and we received $245.21 in cash!  Thank you for supporting our school!

 

HUGS Meeting

The next HUGS meeting is on Monday, April 24th at 6:30 at the Guilford Primary School.  Hope to see you there!

 

Supplies

We have been working so hard that we have worn out some of our school supplies.  Please send new pencils and erasers to school with your child on Monday.  Thank you! 

 

AFS Visit

Hanne Rigter from Switzerland and Anushree Kaushal from India are AFS students at PCHS this year.  We were fortunate to have them visit our schools and share their culture with our students.  It was a wonderful experience for all of us.

 

Book Fair at Guilford Primary School

There will be a Scholastic Book Fair at Guilford Primary from April 3 through April 7.  Students will be able to shop during recess time.  The book fair will also be open April 5th from 5-6 pm prior to “Supper with a Side of Reading”, which begins at 6 pm.

 

KFC Dinner and Family Dance

There will be a Kentucky Fried Chicken dinner and family dance at PCHS on April 8th to benefit Project Graduation.  Tickets are available at Guilford Primary School, any PCHS senior and at several businesses in Guilford.  Dinner is from 4:30 – 6:30 and the dance is from 6:30 until 8:30.  Alan Rabideau Photography will be at PCHS from 5 to 6:30 offering photo packages.  Prices per person are:

Meal only                      $6.00

Dance only                    $5.00

Dinner/Dance               $11.00

 

HUGS Flower Fundraiser

Please remember that your flower orders are due on April 14.  All checks are payable to H.U.G.S.  If you have any questions, please call Vicki Kimball (876-3485) or Shelly Bennett (876-4799).  Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

 

Transportation Changes

Due to many problems lately, we want to remind you that if your child is making any changes in how he/she is getting home we MUST have a note.  For safety reasons, we can not take your child’s word on where they are supposed to go.  Neither can we call parents at home or at work when buses are waiting for them to board.  If your child has a CLC program after school, they must attend unless we receive a note from you in the morning.  We appreciate your help with this.

 

Kindergarten Registration

If your child or if you know of a child that is going to be 5 years old by Oct. 15, 2006, he/she will be eligible to attend kindergarten in August 2006.  Registration will be April 4th.  Please call Mrs. Cleaves at 876-4590 for more information and an appointment.

 

Parkman Preschool

The Parkman Preschool is accepting registration for the 2006-07 year.  Space in the program is limited to 20 children.  Applications can be obtained from Louise Ringle, Center Coordinator by visiting the preschool or calling 876-4450 or by letting your child’s teacher know that you would like an application.

 

Arts Alive Day is coming soon!

McKusick                      Friday, May 26

Guilford Primary           Thursday, June 1

 

If you would like to volunteer, please call by Wednesday, April 12: Guilford Primary- 876-4590

McKusick- 876-2656.  We need to know our volunteers’ t-shirt sizes.  The Arts Alive t-shirt order will be placed over vacation. 

 

Important Dates

April 4-Kindergarten Registration

April 14- Early Release Day

April 17-21-Vacation

May 29 –No School Memorial Day

May 26-Arts Alive Day at McK

June 1-Arts Alive Day at GPS (Note change in date)

 

 

Specials Schedule

Monday, April 3                        Day 4

Tuesday, April 4                       Day 5

Wednesday, April 5                  Day 6

Thursday, April 6                     Day 1

Friday, April 7                          Day 2

 

Monday, April 10                      Day 3

Tuesday, April 11                      Day 4

Wednesday, April 12                 Day 5

Thursday, April 13                    Day 6

Friday, April 14                        Day 0  (Early Release Day and Vacation next week)

 

 

April Birthdays

Guilford Primary-Taylore P., Courtney T., Jordan B., Lucinda W., Cole E., Mrs. Folsom, Mitchel N., Chelsea N., Amber R., Mrs. Arthers, Keely T., Stephen B., and Hannah G.

 

McKusick-Caitlin P., Brain M., Bradyn F., and Ethan E.

 

 

Free Income Tax Assistance for Low-income Taxpayers: Dover-Foxcroft

Free income tax assistance for low-income taxpayers will be offered at Penquis Community Action Program, 50 North Street, Dover-Foxcroft from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays: March 3, March 17 and March 31, April 7 and April 14, 2006. Call at 564-7116 to schedule an appointment.

Taxpayers should bring their federal and state form packets, W-2 forms from employers, Form 1099 if they received one, a copy of last year's tax return if they filed last year, and a Social Security card or record of their Social Security number.