MCKUSICK SCHOOL & GUILFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
February 13, 2004
NEWSLETTER
Valentine Breakfast
Everyone at Guilford Primary had a nice time at the Valentine’s Breakfast. We would like to thank all the dads who helped to make this day special. A big thank you goes to Stephen Northup and Jim Bell for organizing the event. We couldn’t have wished for a better valentine gift! Gifts from the heart are the most meaningful.
Green Eggs and Ham
On Tuesday, March 2nd, McKusick School will be celebrating Dr. Suess and the Read across America Program. One of the many special activities planned for the day is a Green Eggs and Ham breakfast served by our dads. If you are interested in helping and have not signed up yet, please call Jim Bell at 876-4025.
After School Program
Afterschool programs begin Feb. 23rd. Please remember to pick your child up promptly at 4 pm.
At Guilford Primary-
Mondays-Team Building
Tuesdays-Arts & Crafts and Tumbling
Wednesdays-Fitness
Thursdays-Cooking
At McKusick-
Tuesdays-Kinder Fitness
Wednesdays-Arts & Crafts
Thursdays-Grade 1 Fitness
Project Read Calendars at Guilford Primary
The Project Read Calendars have been returned for the month of January. We encourage everyone to participate in this worthwhile program. Students who are responsible in returning their calendar at the end of the month will receive a small prize. Following is the number of calendars returned from each class:
Mrs. Templet-Drummond (17 students) 12 calendars
Mrs. Eberbach (20 students) 8 calendars
Mrs. Stearns (20 students) 7 calendars
Mr. Arthers (20 students) 2 calendars
Mrs. Gokas (20 students) 9 calendars
Mrs. Patten (19 students) 2 calendars
Total: (116 students) 40 calendars
Read across
Come celebrate Read across
March 2 – the birthday of Dr. Seuss – is the single day NEA (National Education Association) has chosen to spotlight the importance of encouraging children to develop a passion for reading.
Parkman Preschool
The Parkman Preschool is accepting registration for the 2004-05 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.
Lost and Found
Both schools have a growing pile of lost and found. The bus garage has 1 green boot and lots of mittens and hats, too. Please come in anytime and check our lost and found boxes.
Winter Fitness Challenge
Week 3
Guilford Primary- 8,486 minutes
McKusick- 13,760 minutes
Week 4
Guilford Primary- 8476 minutes
McKusick- 14,509 minutes
4 Week Total
Guilford Primary-36,124 minutes
McKusick-49,916 minutes
Remember that 15 minutes = 1 mile which means that Guilford Primary exercised 2,408 miles and McKusick exercised 3,328 miles.
Guilford Primary ended up visiting the Florida Keys and McKusick visited San Bernardino, CA.
We ended our Mid-Winter Challenge with sliding at Haley’s Hill in Sangerville. Thank you to all of the parents that went sliding with us!
Remember to keep yourself healthy by exercising throughout the entire year!
HUGS Meeting
The next HUGS meeting will be on Wednesday, March 3rd at Guilford Primary School. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
March Madness at Guilford Primary
March 5 Maine Day
March 12 Hat Day
March 19 Mismatch Day
March 26 Glad for Plaid Day
We hope that everyone joins in the fun!
McKusick Star Students
There were 9 star students during the month of January! Thank you to K.E., S.H., C.W., D.W., M.W., H.P., J.G., J.W. and C.P. We appreciate these students for setting such a positive example.
March Birthdays
GPS - Mrs. Patten, M.S., Mrs. Cleaves, S.W., J.S., N.M., R.G., and A.G.
McKusick - H.W., D.G., B.L., M.L., R.P., A.C., and K.H.
Specials Schedule
Monday, Feb. 23 Day 2
Tuesday, Feb.24 Day 3
Wednesday, Feb.25 Day 4
Thursday, Feb. 26 Day 5
Friday, Feb. 27 Day 6(Spirit Day)
Monday, March 1 Day 1
Tuesday, March 2 Day 2
Wednesday, March 3 Day 3
Thursday, March 4 Day 4
Friday, March 5 Day 5