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Reminders
April 18 is an early release day.
Kindergarten Registration is April 4 at the McKusick School. Please call Jennifer at 876-4590 for an appointment.
Please call your child's school by 8:15 if your child is going to be late or is not coming to school.
McKusick 876-2656
Guilford Primary 876-4590
Do not park in front of the schools before 8:30 AM or after 2:15 PM. This area is for busses only.
Parkman Pre-School is currently accepting applications for the 2003-04 school year. There are only a few openings left. Students turning 4 by Oct. 15, 2003 will be given preference. Please call Mrs. Ringle or Mrs. Ames at 876-4450 for an application and/or more information.
Spring Cleaning?
Time for spring cleaning? Please keep us in mind when you're hoeing out. The McKusick School will be having a rummage sale on Saturday, May 17th! We'll take clothing, household items -- you name it, we'll take it! Keep watching the newsletter for further details.
April Vacation Week Camp at Piscataquis Regional YMCA-- April 21-25, 2003
This camp will be for children ages 4 and up. Swimming, arts and crafts, games and many other fun activities are offered under the supervision of Cara Bryand. Children will need to bring a bag lunch, towel, swim suit and sneakers. This program will run Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for this program is: $75.00 per week for Y members; $95.00 for nonmembers; or $25.00 per day. Pre-registration is required. For registration materials and/or questions, please call 564-7111.
Swim Lessons for School age Children at Piscataquis Regional YMCA are offered on either Monday or Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
HELPING OUR CHILDREN DEAL WITH WAR
In this
time of heightened anxiety over the war with
Things to remember with all children:
*Acknowledge children's worries and uncertainties about war. Reassure them that their feelings are normal.
*Children's reactions to the war may be heavily influenced by your own. Your reactions are key in helping children decide whether the world is a safe or scary place.
*Children need comforting and frequent reassurance that they're safe - make sure you give it to them.
*Provide activities for children that help them explore their feelings, such as classroom discussions, informal play, community service projects, and writing, music, art or drama projects.
*Maintain family routines and keep the lines of communication open.
*Create a family plan to follow in the event of an emergency.
Maine's Child Safety Seat Law
(effective January 1, 2003)
* A child who weighs less than 40 pounds AND who is less than 4 years of age must be in a Child Safety Seat. (Infant, Convertible or Combination Seat)
*A child who weighs at least 40 pounds, but less than 80 pounds AND who is less than 8 years of age must ride in a federally approved child restraint system (Booster Seat, EZ-On harness/Vest)
*A child who is less than 12 years of age AND who weighs less than 100 pounds must be properly secured in the back seat of the vehicle, if possible.
The penalty for violation of this law is $60 plus court costs. Maine has 41 Child Safety Seat sites to help low-income families get the proper safety seat/restraint system. For more information, call 1-800-698-3624.
Maine's Safety Belt Law
*Maine requires ALL vehicle occupants at least 8 years of age to be secured in a federally-approved safety seat belt.
*A child who is less than 12 years of age AND weighs less than 100 pounds must be secured in the back seat, if possible.
*Vehicle for hire drivers are not responsible for securing the safety seat belt for their passengers.
*Persons between the ages of 4 and 18, AND more than four feet 7 inches in height must be properly secured in a safety seat belt.
* The following are exempt from wearing a safety seat belt:
1. Persons with a medical condition, certified in writing by a physician.
2. Rural Postal carriers in the process of delivering mail.
For your child's safety:
Children must ride rear-facing until 1 year if age AND weighing at least 20 pounds.
NEVER place a child safety seat in the front seat of a car that has a passenger side air bag.
Important Dates at Guilford Primary
April 3-Healthy Snack Party for Grade 2
April 4-Healthy Snack Party for Grade 3
April 18-Early Release Day
April 19-27-Vacation
May 2,9,16-Lynn Plourde-Visiting Author
May 8-Visual & Performing Arts Festival At PCMS
May 12 to 16-Book Fair
May 20-Grade 2 Field Trip
May 22-Memorial Day Concert
May 23-Early Release Day
May 28-Arts Alive Day
June 5-Grade 3 Field Trip
June 9-Jimmy Bell's Band/Field Day (tentative)
June 10-Last Day of School (if no snow day)
Important Dates for McKusick
March 28-Healthy Snack Creation Day
April 4- Kindergarten Registration
April 18-Early Release Day
April 19-27-Vacation
May 1,7,15-Lynn Plourde-Visiting Author
May 12 to 16-Book Fair
May 17-First Annual Rummage Sale at McKusick School
May 23-Early Release Day
May 28-Arts Alive Day
June 9-Jimmy Bell's Band/Field Day (tentative)
June 10-Last Day of School (if no snow day)
Specials Schedule
Monday, March 31 Day 3
Tuesday, April 1 Day 4
Wednesday, April 2 Day 5
Thursday, April 3 Day 6
Friday, April 4 Day 1
Monday, April 7 Day 2
Tuesday, April 8 Day 3
Wednesday, April 9 Day 4
Thursday, April 10 Day 5
Friday, April 11 Day 6