S.A.D. #4 Elementary Schools Newsletter

May 5, 2006

 

 

HUGS Meeting

The next HUGS meeting is on Monday, May 22nd at 6:00 at the McKusick School.  Hope to see you there!

 

Visual and Performing Arts Festival

The festival will be held for grades 2-3 on May 25 at PCMS.  Art work will be displayed for grades 2 and 3 and there will be a 3rd grade movement presentation at 6 pm.  Grade 3 will be practicing on May 25 from 12:30 to 2 at PCMS.

5:30-6      Please come enjoy the artwork

6-6:45      Grade 3 movement presentation

We hope to see everyone there!

 

Arts Alive

Arts Alive Day is coming soon!

McKusick Arts Alive - May 26

Guilford Primary Arts Alive – June 1

 

Picking Up Your Child

When you pick up or drop off your child at school, please be sure to sign your child in or out on the clip board in the front hall.  Before going down to your child’s classroom, please check in with the secretary.  We want to ensure your child’s safety in school.

 

Art Show At McKusick

Please join us on May 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 for the kinder and first grade art show.  They are so excited to show you what they have done this year in art class with Ms. Dyer.

 

Hooked On Fishing

When:  May 13, 2006

Where:  The pond at the Kiwanis Park located behind the YMCA on Park Street in Dover Foxcroft

Time:  Registration from 8 – 9 AM

Fishing starts sharply at 9 AM and ends at 11 AM

Who:  Boys and Girls 12 years old and younger

Trophies will be awarded to:

First fish caught – Boy and Girl

Largest Fish Caught – Boy and Girl

Youngest Girl and Boy to catch a fish

 

This is a FREE program sponsored by the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Dept. and the Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

 

Appropriate Clothing

As the days get warmer, we start having questions as to appropriate dress for students.  These items of clothing are inappropriate:  saggy tank top shirts, halter tops, tops with spaghetti straps, tube tops, belly shirts, and excessively short shorts.  If your child wears low cut pants, be sure that an appropriate shirt covers the midriff, especially when sitting.  For safety reasons, students who wear sandals may want to change to sneakers for running at recess and movement class.

 

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.

 

Please Slow Down

We need everyone to slow down in the driveway at Guilford Primary School. The speed limit is 15 mph.  We ask that you be mindful of our children who walk to and from school.  When drivers spin out in front of the school, it causes dusty, dangerous situations.  Thank you for slowing down!

 

2006 Summer Camp Directory

Maine Parent Federation recently sent a survey to summer camps in the

State of Maine regarding camping opportunities for children with special

needs.  The new camp directory for 2006 is now available.

If you would like a copy, call the MPF office at 1-800-870-7746 or email

parentconnect@mpf.org.

 

Deborah A. Newcombe, Coordinator of Library & Publication Services

Maine Parent Federation, Inc.

P.O. Box 2067

Augusta, ME 04338

800-870-7746 (In-State)

207-623-2144

dnewcombe@mpf.org

 

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.

 

May Birthdays

GPS- Josie K., Ashley T., Alex S., Kaiel K., Logan W., Kristen L.,

Mr. Flewelling, Cameron C., Doran L., Mikayla D., Ethan C.,  Mrs. Eberbach and Mrs. Violette.

 

McKusick-Catherine R., Jordan S., Danielle W., Cooper G., and Eben C.

 

Important Dates

May 24 – 3rd grade trip to Law’s Tree Farm

May 25 - Visual and Performing Arts Festival

May 26 - Arts Alive Day at McK

May 29 – No School Memorial Day

June 1 - Arts Alive Day at GPS

June 9 – 2nd grade field trip

June 15 – 1st grade field trip

June 16 – Last Day of School

 

Specials Schedule

Monday, May 8                         Day 5

Tuesday, May 9                         Day 6

Wednesday, May 10                   Day 1

Thursday, May 11                      Day 2

Friday, May 12                          Day 3

 

Monday, May 15                        Day 4

Tuesday, May 16                       Day 5

Wednesday, May 17                   Day 6

Thursday, May 18                      Day 1

Friday, May 19                          Day 2