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GUILFORD PRIMARY/MCKUSICK ELEMENTARY

October 25, 2002

In celebration of Halloween, we will be wearing black and orange. Please save your costumes and make-up for after school trick-or-treating activities. The afternoon will be filled with fun activities that balance academic and social growth. Thank you HUGS for all of your help!

Picture Retakes

Guilford Primary-October 29

The HUGS fundraiser was a huge success! We would like to thank everyone for their participation. The fundraiser items are here! Please pick up your items at the school. If there are any problems with your order, please contact Michelle Patterson at 876-2053 for Guilford Primary and Pam Speed at 876-4726 for McKusick.

This was Bus Safety Week. Students were able to learn about bus safety and practice bus evacuation procedures. Today was Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Students signed a banner which was displayed at a luncheon given for the drivers in their honor. School Bus Safety is Everyone's Responsibility!

Ranks close Friday, October 25. Rank cards will go home on Friday, November 1st. The math section will be reported differently this year. We are piloting a new system based on state and federal requirements. Please sign the envelope and return as soon as possible. The enclosed report card is yours to keep.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled from 3:00-6:00 pm at:

McKusick on Nov. 4 & 5

Guilford Primary on Nov. 6 & 7

Information regarding conferences has been sent home. If these days are not convenient, please call your child's teacher to schedule a different appointment time. It is important that parents and teachers meet to discuss their child's progress. It is our goal to meet with 100% of our parents. Conferences should be no more than 15 minutes. If more time is needed, we will be happy to schedule an additional meeting on another date.


Here are some tips on how to have a successful conference:

  1. Before the meeting, write down the questions you would like answered. Think what it is you really want to know and focus on those questions. If you are checking your child's school work regularly, there should be no major surprises at the conference for you or the teacher.
  1. Begin the meeting by sharing something positive your child likes about school. It is important to set a good tone in order to have a productive meeting.
  1. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions. If there is something you are not sure about, ask. Sometimes what appears to be an issue is merely the result of a lack of understanding on someone's part.
  1. See the meeting as an opportunity to receive information about your child's performance in school. If issues at home or in the community are affecting your child's performance in school, then share these with the teacher.
  1. End the meeting on a positive note. State your appreciation for what is going well. Reaffirm your commitment to work together with the school to help your child succeed. Parents who are positively involved in education benefit their children and their schools. Parents and educators working together is in the best interest of all children. Parent-Teacher Conferences are excellent occasions to work side by side in a positive manner.

Please do not send your daughter to school wearing a dress or skirt on Movement Day. Many girls come to school in a dress and expect to change into pants before Movement. There is not enough time in the school day for such wardrobe changes.

No school on Nov. 11-Veteran's Day.

The McKusick staff would like to thank parents for contributing items for the local food cupboard and animal shelter for Make a Difference Day. You have helped your child to truly make a difference in our community.

In celebration of Make a Difference Day, Guilford Primary School can make a difference! If each class reads 100 books by Dec. 6, 2002, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate 600 books to children in need! Reading is Giving!

Free new and used coats for children, men and women. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Curtis at 876-4717.

Specials Schedule

Monday, Oct. 28 Day 4

Tuesday, Oct. 29 Day 5

Wednesday, Oct. 30 Day 6

Thursday, Oct. 31 Day 0

(Halloween Activities)

Friday, Nov. 1 Day 1

Monday, Nov. 4 Day 2

Tuesday, Nov. 5 Day 3

Wednesday, Nov. 6 Day 4

Thursday, Nov. 7 Day 5

Friday, Nov. 8 Day 6

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