S.A.D. #4
Elementary Schools Newsletter
Fire
Safety
The Guilford Fire
Department gave a presentation on fire safety as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Thank you to the fire fighters for visiting and teaching us all about fire
safety.
Fundraiser
The HUGS Fall
fundraiser (candy/gift wrap) was a success!
Together we raised $9247.50!!! We
would like to thank everyone for their participation!
HUGS
Meeting
The next HUGS (our
parent group) meeting is on October 16th at the
Bus Safety
Oct. 22–26 is
School Bus Safety Week
Oct. 26th is
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Bus Safety Program
Our transportation
department has put a new program together that will teach our students how to
ride the bus safely. The program will
feature four Disney character puppets.
PCHS students are volunteering their time to act as puppeteers. Parents are welcome to come to the program at
the following times:
Oct. 22-GP Grade
2 8:30 to 9:00
Oct. 22-GP Grade
3 9:05 to 9:35
Oct. 24-McK Grade K 8:30
to 9:00
Oct. 24-McK Grade
1 9:05 to 9:35
Upcoming
Lockdown Drill
A “lockdown” drill
will be conducted in both elementary schools during the week of October
22. While it is certainly hoped that we
will never have to lockdown, we must be certain that we can do so quickly if we
need to. Prior to the day of the drill,
teachers will prepare students for the event.
At the time of the drill, teachers and children will be informed that
the lockdown is a drill so as not to cause unnecessary panic. As parents/guardians you can help prepare
children as well by talking to them about the reason for the lockdown. Please contact the school if you have any questions
or concerns about the upcoming “lockdown” drill.
Picture
Retakes
Guilford Primary School-October 29th
McKusick-November 2nd
Students who were
absent will need to bring in their picture form if they plan on ordering
pictures. Students having a retake need
to return their complete package to the photographer. If you need another picture form, please
contact your child’s teacher.
Attendance
Please remember
that it is important that your child gets to school on time. Breakfast is served at both schools at 7:45.
Also, please remember to call school if your child will not be attending. Students
should not be arriving at school until after 7:30.
Halloween
On Oct. 31st, both
schools will be wearing black and orange.
Seasonal activities will take place in the afternoon.
The elementary
holiday concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 pm in the PCHS
gym. Please mark your calendar. If the concert is canceled due to bad
weather, it is rescheduled for Thursday, December 6th. Same time and location.
The fluoride rinse
program has started for children in grades K-5 and a free dental screening and
sealant program will be offered again this year. If you have a child in second
grade, you will receive information about sealants. Your child can receive free sealants to
protect those back molars from developing cavities. We are very pleased to be able to offer this
program, through the help of a state grant.
Please continue to do your part to protect your children’s teeth by
having them brush twice a day and limiting the number of times a day that they
eat a sugary/starchy food or drink.
Communication Folder
Please remember to
check your child’s school folder each evening and return it to school the next
day.
October
Birthdays
McKusick – Matthew G., Jennifer S., Cody T., David A.,
Daniel M., Colby L., Chelsea C., Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Kurt
Guilford Primary -
Ryan B., Zakkre T., Christopher G., Jonah W., Amaya W., Emily O.,
Madison B., Haylie G., Tatianna R., Shannon P., Ms. Plourde, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs.
Reardon, Mrs. Daniels
Five
Ways that Help Parent a Successful Student
- Every day tell
your child something new and/or exciting that you did. (Refer to the previous
newsletter.)
- Every week have
your child teach you something new that they learned in school.
- Show the same
amount of love for your child regardless of their success in school.
- When your child
does well in school show excitement. When your child has trouble in school show
empathy rather than anger.
- Look at the
right answers more than the wrong ones.
Fred Andrews,
School Counselor - 876-4301 fandrews@sad4.com