S.A.D. #4

Elementary Schools Newsletter

May 18, 2007

 

Performing Arts Festival

The grade 3 students will be presenting their annual Performing Arts Festival on Thursday, May 24th at the PCMS gym from 6:00-7:00. Watch the students use their skills to jump rope, tumble, step bench, and hula hoop.  Please remember your cameras and video recorders, invite your relatives and friends too.  Hope to see you there!

 

Arts Alive

Arts Alive T-shirts will arrive home prior to Arts Alive.  Everyone will be wearing his/her Arts Alive T-shirt on Arts Alive Day.  Please have your child save his/her T-shirt for that day.  Thank you!

 

The following workshops will be offered on that day:

McKusick School – Arts Alive - May 25th

Origami-Tasha Kropoff

Playdough-Hillary Martell

Painted Flowerpots-Courtney Smart

Mosaic Trivets-Sarah Bailey, Nina Rohdin

“Magic” wands-Chelsea Chapdelaine, Naomi Davis

Drawing with Zach-Zach Chavaree

Tube Sock Puppets-Ms. Dyer

Drama-Mrs. Snow

Wood Craft-Mr. and Mrs. Hagar

Square Dancing-Mrs. Violette

Nutrition-Mrs. Kain

Bug Painting-Annie Agnew, Kellie Martel

Printmaking-Mrs. Daniels

Parachute Play-Mrs. Bailey

BINGO-Mrs. Sanbito

 

McKusick Schedule

8:00-8:30          Breakfast/Set-up time

8:30-9:20          Session #1

9:20-10:10          Session #2

10:10-10:30        Recess break

10:30-11:20        Session #3

11:20-12:10         Session #4

12:10-1:00          Lunch/recess

1:00-2:00           Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

 

Guilford Primary – Arts Alive - June 1st

Animal Cartooning-Mr. Arthers

Sculpture/Beads-Mrs. Gokas

Felt Balls-Mrs. Davis

Tie Dye- Mrs. Spaulding

Bodacious Banners-Mrs. Bozin

Merry Music Makers-Miss Plourde

Create a Character-Mrs. Palin

Bat Houses-Mr. Bell

Wire Sculpture-Mrs.  Cartwright

Fun with Stretch Bags-Mrs. Allen

Creative Stamping-Mrs. Arthers

Karate-Mr. Starbird

Masks-Mrs. Patten

Marvelous Marbleizing-Mrs. Daniels

Van Gogh Painting-Ms. Dyer

Wicked Wonderous Weaving-Mrs. Albers

 

Guilford Primary Schedule

8:00 – 8:45                    Set-Up Time

8:45 – 9:45                    Session #1

9:45 – 10:15                   Break

10:15 – 11:15                   Session #2

11:15 – 12:15                   Lunch

12:15 – 1:15                    Session #3

1:20 – 2:20                     Michael Cooper

Michael features handcrafted masks, outlandish slit dancing and original stories of courage and wonder.

 

Parkman Preschool

The Parkman Preschool is accepting registration for the 2007-08 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.

 

Hooked On Fishing

When:  May 19, 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

 

Guilford Summer Recreation & PRYMCA swim lessons.

 

Parents who plan on signing their children up this summer for the YMCA swimming lesson program offered by the Guilford Summer Recreation program are ask to do so by June 1.  Applications will need to be picked up at the Guilford Town Office and returned back to Mr. Gallant at PCMS 25 Campus Drive, Drop 1 Guilford, Maine 04443.  The cost is $22.00 for non Guilford residence and free for Guilford residence.  Please also turn the Guilford Summer Recreation form in to Mr. Gallant at the above address.

 

Thank You Parents

The teachers at both McKusick Elementary School and Guilford Primary are feeling very lucky and well fed!  Thank you to all the parents that provided us with snacks, meals, and surprises all week during Teacher Appreciation week.  But most of all, thank you for sending us your children each and every day!

 

A Unique Opportunity

Are you bored?  Would you like some extra money?  Do you love kids?  If this describes you, we have a position for you!  We have many openings for bus drivers.  You can work mornings only or afternoons only or both.  Choose whatever fits your schedule.  All of our buses are automatic and easy to drive.  If you can drive a car, you can easily drive a bus.  We offer free training and competitive wages.  If you would like more information, please call Mr. Cotta at 876-4035.  We hope to see you in the driver’s seat very soon!

 

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.

 

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 insure your child’s safety in school.

 

June Birthdays

GPS- Cassandra R., Taylor S., Jarrod W., Bailey W., Delani B., Noelle C., Cassandra E., Quinn C., Michael G., Cameron P., Mr. Arthers

 

McKusick- Noah L., Ashley N., Allyson S., Gregory S., Jacob S., Adam B., Dillon D., Alexandra H., MaKayla L., Abri R., Aliza S., Erin S.

 

Important Dates

May 21 – 3rd grade field trip

May 23 – McKusick & GPS Art Show

May 24 - Performing Arts Festival           

May 25 - Arts Alive Day at McKusick

May 29 – No School Memorial Day

June 1 - Arts Alive Day at GPS

June 11 – 1st grade field trip

June 14 – 2nd grade field trip

June 15 –3rd grade field trip

June 15 – Kindergarten field trip

June 20 – Last Day of School!

 

Specials Schedule GPS

Monday, May 21                                       Day 5

Tuesday, May 22                                     Day 6

Wednesday, May 23                                 Day 1

Thursday, May 24                                    Day 2

Friday, May 25                                        Day 3

Monday, May 28                                      Day 0

(No School - Memorial Day)

Tuesday, May 29                                     Day 4

Wednesday, May 30                                 Day 5

Thursday, May 31                                 Day 6

Friday, June 1                                      Day 1

 

Magician and Summer Reading Program

Sangerville Public Library recently received a grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Trust through the Maine Community Foundation and will hold a Magic Show fundraiser at the Guilford Primary School on Monday, June 11, 3:15-4:00 to "kick-off" the Summer Reading Program "Get A Clue

At Your Library".  Magician Peter Boie from Boston will perform illusions that will astound you.  This is a family show, all ages are welcome.  Entrance fee $3 per person to benefit Children's Programs at the Sangerville Public Library.

 

The Summer Reading Program at the Sangerville Public Library, "Get AClue At Your Library" will run from June 21-August 24, 2007. The program is for ages 2-12 and up!  You can register for either the Parents As Reading Partners program or the Independent Reader program. Read books of mystery and adventure, fact or fiction and earn prizes

for books read and projects completed.  This reading program helps keep your children reading throughout the summer.  Please come into the library to register for the program of your choice. Library Hours: Monday through Thursday 2-7, Friday 11-4, Phone: 876-3491