SAD #4 Elementary Schools
Newsletter – April 8, 2005
Move and Improve
Remember to exercise for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week. Prizes will be given out periodically.
Prize winners at Guilford Primary were Paul E., Travis L., Sheridan C., Jeffrey H., Luke N., and Michaela P.
Last week at McKusick the prize winners were Jordan B., Miriah C., Anzie G., Sydney S., Jarrod W., and Jason W. This week the prize winners were Makayla C., Abbi B., Ashley D., Morgan E., Jordynne L., and Tijana K.
Sleds
Both schools still have sleds that need to be picked up. Please come to pick them up as soon as possible.
Parkman Preschool
The Parkman Preschool is accepting registration for the 2005-06 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.
Maine TV Turnoff Week is April 25 - May 1. The average American watches more than four hours of TV each day. Governor Baldacci and Education Commissioner Susan A. Gendron are asking students to reduce their TV viewing to only 4 hours for the entire week. Students are encouraged to carefully select TV programs and to discuss their selections with their parents. The student participation form needs to be signed by a parent and returned on Monday, May 3. Special recognition will go to schools with 50% of their students participating in TV Turnoff Week. You can look for a participation form arriving home the Monday after vacation.
Paper Towel Rolls
Please send your empty paper towel rolls to Guilford Primary. They are needed for Arts Alive. Thank you for your help!
Project Read Calendars
The Project Read Calendars have been returned for the month of March. 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:
Templet-Drummond (19 students) 10
Eberbach (17 students) 5
Stearns (18 students) 10
Arthers (19 students) 6
Gokas (18 students) 11
Patten (19 students) 10
Total (110 students) 52
Connolly (17 students) 10
Cookson (16 students) 5
Kelly (17 students) 5
Herrick (20 students) 7
Quimby (22 students) 6
Pulkkinen (22 students) 3
Total (114 students) 36
Book Pick winners at McKusick for the month of March are Taylor S. and Anzie G.
McKusick Star Students
Congratulations to the Star Students for the month of February! Thank you to Kaylee M., Ethan E., Brenden F.(2), Jordan S., Tylla G., Cameron C., Toby G., Trevan G., Lucinda-Callie W., Michelle W., Kristen L., Rochel B., Jordan B., Ashley T.(2), Ashley D., Katie B.(2), Anzie G., and Kyle K. We appreciate these students for setting such a positive example!
Arts Alive T-Shirts
Arts Alive Day is Friday, June 3rd. On this special day everyone will be wearing a student designed "Arts Alive" t-shirt. Students need to pay $2.25 towards the cost of the shirt. We would like to thank the HUGS Group for paying for the remaining price of the t-shirt!
The
Arts Alive Day is Friday, June 3rd. If you would like to volunteer, please call by Wednesday, April 27: McKusick- 876-2656 We need to know our volunteers’ t-shirt sizes. |
Monday, April 11 Day 3
Tuesday, April 12 Day 4
Wednesday, April 13 Day 5
Thursday, April 14 Day 6
Friday, April 15 Day 0 (Early Release)
Monday, April 25 Day 1
Tuesday, April 26 Day 2
Wednesday, April 27 Day 3
Thursday, April 28 Day 4
Friday, April 29 Day 5 (Spirit Day)
Important Dates
April 15- Early Release Day
April 18-22-Vacation
April 25-May 1-TV Turnoff Week
May 20-Early Release Day
May 26-Visual & Performing Arts Festival
May 30 –No School Memorial Day
June 3-Arts Alive Day
A Series of Workshops in
Workshops are offered free of charge
Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT
WINGS,
All workshops are intended for parents of children with special needs, education and agency personnel, case managers and anyone interested in acquiring advocacy skills and knowledge about the special education process. You can sign-up for just the workshops you are interested in, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
APRIL 11TH
PET's & IEP's: Tips, Tools & Techniques
APRIL 25TH
Great Minds Don't Think Alike! Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligences
MAY 2ND
Why Can't Johnny B. Goode? Challenging Behaviors and Positive Supports
MAY 9TH
NCLB & IDEIA 2004 & Students with Disabilities: What Should You Know?
TO REGISTER:
Complete the registration form and mail to: MPF, Attention Penny,