S.A.D. #4

Elementary Schools Newsletter

December 22, 2006

 

Cold Weather

Students and parents need to be reminded that cold weather is here.  Students do go outside each day for recess and need to dress warmly (hats, mittens/gloves, jackets, ski pants, boots).  Our school policy states that:  Weather permitting, students participate in recess each day.  Decisions to have recess during cold weather depend upon the temperature and the wind chill factor.  Students should always dress for outside recess.  Only students with a medical excuse will be allowed to remain in the building during scheduled outside recesses.  Students well enough to attend school will benefit from a short period of time outside for fresh air and exercise.

 

Lost and Found

Both schools have a large array of lost and found items.  At both schools, there is a box in the front hall.  Please come in and check for lost items.

 

HUGS Meeting

The next HUGS meeting is on Monday, Jan. 8th at 6:00 at the McKusick School.  Hope to see you there!

 

Address and Phone Changes

If you have moved or changed your phone number, please contact Mrs. Speed at 876-4590 with your new information.  It is very important that we be able to reach you in case of an emergency.

 

Transportation Changes

Due to many problems lately, we want to remind you that if your child is making any changes in how he/she is getting home we MUST have a note.  For safety reasons, we cannot take your child’s word on where they are supposed to go.  Neither can we call parents at home or at work when buses are waiting for them to board.  If your child has a CLC program after school, they must attend unless we receive a note from you in the morning.  We appreciate your help with this.

 

Out Sick? – Coming in Late? – Leaving Early?

Please remember to call the school when your child will be absent or coming in late.  You may call as early as 7 am.  When we have not received a phone call, it will be necessary for us to call you to ensure your child’s safety. If you are making transportation changes for your child, please send a note or call your child’s school by 1:15.  Please help us keep your child safe.

 

SUPPER WITH A SIDE OF READING

Our next session of Supper With A Side Of Reading will be held on Wednesday, January 10th at the McKusick School and January 17th at the Guilford Primary School. Supper starts at 6:00 p.m.  This month's menu features Chinese night and this month's adult workshop topic is: Strategies For Comprehension. We do have a few open slots available. Call Charlotte Violette at 876-4590 or Shelly Snow at 876-2656.

 

Cut and Paste for Reading and Writing!

On January 18, 2007, parents of Kindergarten and First Grade Parents are invited to come to the McKusick School and help put together learning centers for our students.  The school will be open from 4 – 7 p.m. for the purpose of cutting, pasting, photocopying, and packaging important literacy center activities.  Please contact Shelly Snow, our Literacy Coach, at 876-2656 if you have anytime on that evening and want to take part.
 

January Birthdays

Guilford Primary - Miss McEachern, Mrs. Page, Ms. Stephen, Ben M., Jason W., Levi Y., Danika H., Alyssa S., Erin W., Nikki F.

McKusick - Jordan C., Alix P., Rachel B., Collin H., Janna M.

 

Specials Schedule for Guilford Primary

Tuesday, Jan. 2                                 Day 4

Wednesday, Jan. 3                            Day 5

Thursday, Jan. 4                               Day 6

Friday, Jan. 5                                    Day 1

 

Monday, Jan. 8                                  Day 2

Tuesday, Jan. 9                                 Day 3

Wednesday, Jan. 10                          Day 4

Thursday, Jan. 11                              Day 5

Friday, Jan. 12                                   Day 6