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MEMORIAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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31 West Main Street Newton, NH 03858
603-382-5251
Principal, Dr. Patricia Haynes
Assistant Principal, Donna B. Johnson
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Important Reminders
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We want to remind parents about a few important things!
- Student drop off is up at the horseshoe drive, located in the front of the building. For safety reasons, please do not drop them off in the lobby.
- Please do not drop your child off before 8:30 AM, staff is not available to watch students.
- If your child is going to arrive after the 8:40 AM bell, it is of the utmost importance that you contact the school to let us know.
Thank you for your help keeping our students safe!
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Principal's Message
Dr. Haynes
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We had our open house here at Memorial last week and the turnout was spectacular! Nearly 200 families came in Thursday evening to visit the classrooms and take part in the puzzle challenge. I was so happy to be able to meet parents and family members.
One very noticeable aspect of our open house was the level of enthusiasm of the students, as shown in the photos of the event. They were so excited and eager to take their family members through the building to show them their work as well as the many places in which they learn new things. This enthusiasm is not rare at Memorial, though. It's something I see every day as I walk around the building and talk to the students. There is always a happy buzz in the building with rich discussions going on at all levels from Pre K and Kindergarten to grade 5. They are excited to be learning and work very diligently in their classes.
Last week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos went on a school tour intended to bring attention to schools with innovative approaches to learning. She pointed out that nationally many students experience school as a "mundane malaise"; there is nothing really exciting about school the way it is traditionally structured. She called for educators to "rethink school", asking districts to champion personalized learning as a way to foster a love of learning.
Personalized learning is
exactly
what are doing at Memorial, and have been building on for many years, as reflected in our vision of "learning for all". I strongly believe that it is this focus on personalized learning that raises the enthusiasm I see in our classrooms every day. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to our work, and the evidence is on the faces of our students. Your support of learning means everything to us at Memorial and we will continue to develop unique and meaningful learning activities for our students. We look forward to sharing these experiences with you as the year continues.
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Invitation to have Coffee with Superintendent Ambrose
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You are cordially invited to have coffee with Superintendent Tom Ambrose on Monday, September 25th from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM in the Memorial School library or Tuesday, September 26th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Sanborn Regional Middle School.
Parents and community members of any school or town are invited to attend either event. Please invite anyone that this email may not reach and you feel may be interested in attending.
Mr. Ambrose looks forward to meeting everyone and answering any questions you might have!
Please join us!!
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School Nurse
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From the Nurse
End 68 Hours of Hunger
Because of the great efforts of people in our community, we will have a weekend food program again this year for students in need. On Friday afternoons students who are participating in the program will get a bag of food to take home that will support their nutritional needs over the weekend. More information can be found at
www.end68hoursofhunger.org or you can call the health office at school. This is a fully confidential program, all names are kept private.
If this is a program that would be helpful to your family please contact the school nurse for more information. This program can be joined at any time, so if you find that there is a need later in the school year, just let the school nurse know.
We have a food drive collection box in our lobby at all times. Any donations are greatly appreciated. The program is always in need of non-perishable items such as tuna, pasta, peanut butter, cereals, crackers, etc.
Food Allergy Reminders
Please remember to give 24 hours' notice prior to bringing in food for classroom parties or birthdays. We have several students with food allergies and we want to make our class parties both fun and safe for all of our students. Classroom teachers are well informed about the food allergies of students in their class. As a general rule, please refrain from sending in foods containing any nuts or nut butters. There are also children with allergies to some fruits as well as dairy and gluten sensitivities. If you have any questions about a certain food or party item feel free to call or e-mail Nurse Cindy in the health office.
Reminders
I have not received a Sanborn Regional School Emergency Form for each student yet. These forms need to be updated yearly in order to be valid. They cover emergency contact information as well as permission for the school to administer a few basic medications. The forms are available in the main office and on the SAU 17 web site.
Upcoming Flu Season
Flu season is approaching. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states the single best way to prevent your child from contracting the flu virus is to get them vaccinated every year. Vaccines are available in pharmacies and in doctor's offices;
the ideal time to get vaccinated is in October.
Signs of the flu include fever, chills, body aches, cough, and fatigue. If your child has a temp of over 100.0F
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STEAM News
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Library News
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 Headphones
Memorial School provides a variety of technology tools for learning, whether in the classroom, gym, library, or the new STEAM lab. So that everyone has full access to the many sound-based activities, we ask that each student bring a set of headphones (please,
no earbuds
) for their individual use in school.
For those children who are not able to bring their own to school, we will continue to provide school-owned headphones.
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Student Council News
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The Memorial Student Council held class elections last week and the newly elected representatives held elections for the officer positions on 9/20 and 9/21. We would like to thank everyone who ran and congratulate them on a great job. Joining our SC President, Chase, will be: Megan F. as Vice President, Taylor C. as Secretary, and Molly M. as Treasurer. Our new Student Council will be sworn on Friday, September 29th. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 PM. Parent invitations were distributed today to all elected officers and representatives.
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PE News
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PE classes have started the year with some cooperative games focusing on teamwork and communication. Pictured are some students working through a problem solving challenge called "stepping Stones."
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News from the Reading Specialist
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Congratulations to the following students who completed the Build a Better World Summer Reading Challenge. They are Shelby C., Maddy D., Thomas C., Caitlin M., Taylor C., Rebecca M., Riley A., Sam A., and Gabby S. They will each receive
an Outstanding Reader Award!
Summer reading is so important, not just to complete a challenge, but to develop a habit of lifelong reading. We read for a variety of purposes: to learn something new; to confirm what we think we already know; to be entertained; to escape into another world or time; to complete a project or assignment; to relax; to share interests with others, and more. Reading helps your brain to grow and helps you develop as a person.
Our job is to help our children develop as independent readers who initiate reading on their own and find it an essential part of life. As parent you have a special role in this process. Children value what their parents' value and they learn from what they see their parents' do. Some questions to think about:
Do your children see you read and write for different purposes?
Is there a time in your home that everyone reads?
Do you have reading material easily available such as books, magazines, newspapers, fliers, comics, cereal boxes, digital resources such as Epic?
Please join us in our goal this year to develop independent readers and writers.
Thank you,
Dr. Joyce Corbin
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News from our School Counselor
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Memorial PTO
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IMPORTANT
PTO
ANNOUNCEMENT
- Our next PTO Meeting will be held on October 12th at 7:00 in the library. We hope to see you there!
- Our Fall Fundraiser has been extended to 9/27. Please help us meet our $12,000 goal! The money raised provides assemblies, classroom enrichment, field trips for the entire school and much more! Please make checks payable to Memorial School PTO. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN CASH. Make sure you fill out top of order form, so we know who to credit the order too! Pick up will be on 10/25 from 3-7.
- Our Spirit Wear website is live! Please go to https://www.ctdemb.com/ and select "Memorial Elementary". All orders are due Thursday, October 5th.
- We are actively taking registrations for new and returning PTO members. The class that has the highest percentage of registrations will get an ice cream party!! We value time as much as we value financial contributions! No amount of time volunteering is too little! We welcome you to attend a PTO meeting or event even if you have a 5th grader and have never attended in the past.
- And don't forget The PTO is registered as a nonprofit on GuideStar and is registered on AmazonSmile. Please consider using those sites for all your shopping needs!
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Box Tops News
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Quick Box Top update, Ms Banyas and Ms Tozier's classes tied for the First Place in the contest for Box Tops collected from June to Sept 1. Congratulations! There is still one week to get Box Tops in for our first Monthly contest which will close on Sept. 29th
. Can't wait to see whose class gets to host the trophy during October. ALL Box Tops count for the bigger contests no matter when you send them in so keep clipping! Great to have met so many of you at the Open House on the 14th.
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Upcoming Events at SRHS
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Gale Library News
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Gale Library Card Party
September is National Library Card Month so come in and sign up for a free first-time card any open day. This would be a good time for you or any members of the family who do not have a card to sign and and enjoy the many resources the Gale Library has to offer.
All First Graders, Home Schoolers and their families are invited to attend the
Gale's Library Card Party on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Come celebrate the evening when you can get your own Library Card, get some of your very own books with your very own card, and enjoy cake, cookies, and punch with us. This is also a good time to get a free replacement card for anyone who has lost theirs, Our Children's Librarian will be visiting Memorial School to tell children more about their special evening on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Parents may call the library for more information, 382-4691.
The children's collection has many books designed especially for the emerging readers. The Gale Library's collection of books, magazines, videos, music, audio books, and computer resources is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Storyhour is held on Tuesdays at 10 AM each week. Drop in for stories, songs, finger plays and activities. Themes for the month are Corduroy ( Bring your favorite Bear or animal), Apples Galore, Pumpkins Patch, and everyone's favorite Aardvark, Arthur.
Crazy 8's is a totally new kind of math club for kids on Mondays starting in Oct., from 6 - 7 PM
. Sign up because space is limited to 12 people.
Join us to have fun and build with our Snap Circuits kits. These kits make learning electronics a "snap". You can build over 100 projects just by following the colorful pictures in the manual. Kits can be used in the library anytime.
Legos
and other building kits are also available for use in the library anytime so bring your friends and enjoy an hour of building and exploration.
Newton's Gale Library hours are Monday and Wednesday 12 to 8, Tuesday and Saturday 9 to 1, and Friday 10 to 6. Visit us on Facebook or call 382-4691.
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Museum Day LIVE & National Park Day
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It is that time of year again! On
Saturday, September 23, the Smithsonian is doing its annual Museum Day LIVE. Use the link below to choose a museum you would like to go to and print your tickets. All museums listed are free with the tickets you print.
For the first time in the decade or so that I have done this, the National Parks are
NOT free on the same day. This is great news! Now, you won't have to choose between National Park or Museum! Free Park day is
Saturday, September 30. National Park Day also includes National Historical Sites.
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