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MEMORIAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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31 West Main Street Newton, NH 03858
603-382-5251
Principal, Jonathan G. Vander Els
Assistant Principal, Donna B. Johnson
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Principal's Message
Jonathan G. Vander Els
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Dear Memorial Community:
It's great to be back at school with students after an extended Winter Vacation! Our students jumped right back into the swing of things this week. I hope that everyone enjoyed the time off.
Tuesday, March 10th is Voting Day. Voting will be held in the Newton Town Hall from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A few important points related to voting are outlined below:
- If unable to make it to the polls during polling hours (8 a.m.-8 p.m.), call the town hall for an Absentee Ballot. Ballots must be returned by Tuesday.
- YOUR vote is critical. In the past, only 25-30% of parents with school children have participated in the voting process. Every vote counts!
- Let your voice be heard on the Budget, Support Staff Contract, and saving for the future!
In addition to voting, there are a number of other important events in March. Next Thursday we welcome the Wizards to Sanborn. The Sanborn Hoop Squad is ready to square off against the Wizards (below), and will be up for the challenge! Tickets may be purchased at Memorial School or online at
www.harlemwizards.com. The following Tuesday, (March 17th) our fifth graders will participate in the district-wide concert and art show. We hope to see you at these exciting events!
Our PTO Spaghetti Dinner and parent conference evening has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM. This event is always one of the most well-attended of the year, and we hope to see you there.
Best regards,
Jonathan G. Vander Els, Principal |
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Budget Committee News
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| Sanborn Regional School District Budget Committee News The Sanborn Regional School District Budget Committee would like to bring the following five important factors impacting this year's budget to voters' attention:
- No state funding for any portion of staff retirement costs
- Substantial increases in utility costs, particularly electricity
- In final year of the district transportation contract, with substantially increased cost anticipated
- In final year of the teachers' contract
- Anticipated increased healthcare costs
The committee also asks that you take a moment to complete a survey to let us know how you would prefer to receive information about Budget Committee and district issues that impact you. Visit www.sau17.org and click the Survey link half way down the page. Have a question for the Budget Committee? Submit it to [email protected]. We strongly encourage people to attend Budget Committee meetings, which are held at the School Board Room (137) at Sanborn Regional High School, unless otherwise noted. For more information:
VOTING DAY Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 10th at the Newton Town Hall from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We encourage all residents to get out and vote! |
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School Nurse
Written by: Ms
. Sheila O'Sullivan
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Outdoor Recess: Parents, please be aware that our students will be going outdoors for recess whenever the air temperature is 20 degrees or above. Children should be bringing  their snow pants boots, mittens and hats daily to be dressed warmly for winter exercise. As the temperatures moderate, melting snow and ice will mean more slush and puddles on our playground area. You are asked to send in a change of clothing for your child to keep in the cubby here at school in the event that they "find' a puddle and become soaked. Clean dry slacks, shirt, underwear and socks should be in a bag labeled with your child's name and grade. Thank you for preparing your child for weather changes and outdoor play at school. Immunization Requirements for Fifth grade students: Please be advised that when your child is age 11 years or older, and it has been 5 years or longer since their last Tetanus toxoid-containing immunization, they must  receive a booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. If your child has a documented medical contraindication to pertussis vaccine, a Td booster is acceptable. In addition, every child entering grade 6 must have had (2) doses of Varicella vaccine (chicken pox). If your child had the disease of chicken pox, this must be listed with the date of the disease on a recent physical history and exam form completed by your child's health care provider. If your child is 11 years old, and has already received these immunizations, please provide a copy of the latest physical exam and updated immunization record to the health office as soon as possible. This may be faxed to the school nurse at 603-382-1466. If your child has a well-child visit scheduled within this school year, please discuss these requirements with the doctor at the time of the visit, and provide a copy of this physical and updated immunization record to the school nurse.  Click here for more information about being healthy!
Thank you, Sheila O'Sullivan, RN |
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Spring Helmet Sale
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Children-N-Safety program is sponsoring a helmet sale that Memorial Students can benefit from. Spring is coming! The snow will be gone before we know it and it will be time for bike riding and skateboarding. If you need a helmet or would like to purchase one at these low rates please fill out the form attached and send in with a check made payable to Memorial School by March 23rd.
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Preschool Registration
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| APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR SANBORN REGIONAL INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM The Sanborn Regional Integrated Preschool Program is currently accepting applications for the 2015- 2016 school year. Applications are available on our website: http://www.sau17.org/index.php/schools-188/memorial-elementary
Currently, the three year old program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM in Kingston. Eligible children must be three years old by September 30, 2015 and be residents of Kingston or Newton, New Hampshire. The four year old program is held Monday through Thursday at the D.J. Bakie Elementary School from 12:00-3:00 PM for residents of Kingston and may have openings. Memorial School in Newton offers a four year old program Monday-Thursday from 8:45-11:45 AM for residents of Newton. Eligible children must be four years old by September 20, 2015. Tuition for the three year old program is $130 per month and the four year old program is $200 per month. A tuition agreement form must be completed and returned in order to participate in the program. The deadline for submitting an application has been extended to Friday, March 13, 2015. All applicants must participate in a developmental screening process. Please note that this is not a Child Find. You may call to schedule a Child Check Appointment if you are questioning a possible educational issue. For more information, or to register your child for the lottery, please call Robin Baker at 642-5272 or email at: [email protected]. |
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Memorial PTO
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Harlem Wizards tickets are selling quickly! Tickets are just $12 in advance and can purchased at
 either Memorial School, Newton Town Hall or Gale Library. Doors will open at 6pm, the game starts at 6:30pm. At the door tickets will be $15. Pizza, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Along with the high energy entertainment by both the Wizards and Sanborn Hoop Squad, the evening will feature a half time performance by our very own Memorial School Glee Club. It'll be a night you don't want to miss!
Important date change
- due to scheduling changes resulting from our unusually hard winter, the annual Spaghetti Dinner and Theme Basket Raffle has been moved to Thursday, April 2. Tickets are now available; look for fliers which will take place on Thursday, 26th. Please remember to update your calendars
 Have you ever been given gift cards which you know you'll never use, but they're still waiting to be? Ms. Tozier's class basket would be very grateful if you would consider donating them to their class basket.
If anyone out there is interested in co-chairing the 5K for next year, please contact Amy LeMay. It's a wonderful event which we would like to continue, but will not be able to if we're unable to secure someone to help.
Thank you to everyone who participated in both our YMCA and Longhorn fundraisers. There will be another dine out night at Papa Gino's from 4-9pm on March 25.
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| End 68 Hours of Hunger News |
| How you can help End 68 Hours of Hunger Depending on the extent to which you want to become involved with the program, your participation can vary from a one- time contribution to monthly or even weekly participation. Here is a list of the kinds of support that you can provide depending on your desired level of participation. One event contributions: You can send a single donation to P.O Box 240, Newton, NH 03858. You can go shopping and purchase non-perishable food products (with expiration dates as far as possible into the future) and deliver them to us (requires prior arrangement so call us at (603)560-0151 or (978)210-1335 for a list of products and delivery arrangements). You can host a fund raiser to earn money for the program. We can help provide you with letter head, forms and if possible have someone there. We are gearing up for food drives this spring and summer and we need tons of volunteers for that to run smoothly! Multiple event contributions You can send us a check every month or as often as you wish to support our efforts. You can set up a team to be responsible for one week each month. Packers go to the high school to our storage room, pack bags, and sometimes deliver them back to the schools filled. You can help unload, sort, and store groceries after each delivery/purchase. We currently need, canned pasta with meat, tuna, mayo, cereal bars/granola bars, crackers, cereal, canned fruit, jelly, and snacks or fun single serve items. Perhaps you have your own ideas! We are open to suggestions! Call or write now! |
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Choral Concert Information
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District-Wide Choral Concert
Tuesday, March 17th
At the Sanborn Regional High School
Featuring singers from Memorial, Bakie, SRMS, and SRHS!
Would you like to send a special message to your favorite Sanborn singer? The Music Boosters are selling lines in the concert program for families to send messages to performers. (i.e. "Go ___________! We are so proud!") Additionally, if you or a family member would like to include a business ad in the program, that is also an option.
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Sanborn Regional Middle School Boosters News
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| An Update by Kristin Kilimonis Student-Faculty Basketball Game RESCHEDULED to Friday, March 20th, 6:30 PM @ SWASEY GYM Save the Date for some great family fun! The 6th Annual Sanborn Middle School Student-Faculty basketball game has been rescheduled for Friday March 20th at 6:30 pm at the Swasey gymnasium. Once again the Sanborn girl's & boy's basketball teams will combine forces to take on the Middle School faculty. Admission is $2.00 for students & $3.00 for adults. Children under age 5 are free. In addition to the game there will be a 3 point shooting contest for all to participate in. Parents should be aware that any student leaving the gym will be charged for readmission. Students should not leave the gym unattended during the game. All proceeds will support the Sanborn Regional Middle School Boosters Club and directly benefit our Middle School Students in Grades 6,7 &8. |
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Gale Library News
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Bingo for Books at Gale Library
Congratulations to all our Winter Reading readers! The Programs are coming to a close with many people reaching their goals and earning prizes. Make sure to check your Reading Logs and collect your prizes.
To celebrate we are playing Bingo For Books on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM. Come join us, all players are winners and go home with a book of their choice from the Treasure Chest.
Storyhour on Tuesday, March 16th at 10 AM will feature stories, songs and a game of Picture Bingo, keep playing until everyone wins and selects a book from The Picture Book Suitcase.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week, March 9-14, with Doodler Pen Workshop for Teens, Tweens, age 12 and older on Wed., March 11 at 6 PM. Come see and try this new technology that will have you doodling in 3D. What fun to see what you can make!
Have you heard of 3D Printing Pens? We are pleased to announce that two workshops will be offered to learn more on this new technology and design your own work of art with 3D-Doodler Pens.
The first session will be held on Monday, March, 16 at 1:00 p.m., and an additional session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Design and personalize your own jewelry, accessories, and more. These workshops are suitable for those over 12 years of age due to the heating element in the pen. Registration is necessary as there are five pens that will be available.
The Friends of the Gale Library will hold a Bake Sale fundraiser at Town Hall on Election Day, Tuesday, March 10. Donations of baked goods are always welcomed. Please consider baking an extra batch of cookies, bread, pies, cake or whatever your specialty may be. All donations may be delivered to the Library on Monday, March 9 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., or delivered to Town Hall on Tuesday, March 10. Thank you very much for supporting the Friends!
The animated adventure film "Big Hero 6" will be shown on the big screen on Friday, March 13 at 2 PM. This is a No School Day so join us for movie and snack.
Drop in between 10-12 AM on Saturday, March 14 to make a quick and easy St. Patrick Craft.
For more information , call 382-4691.
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YMCA
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Amesbury Youth Hockey League - Tryouts
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| Amesbury Youth Hockey League "Tryouts" For the 2015-2016 season
For the 2015-20116 season
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Friday, MARCH 13, 2015
Graf Rink, Newburyport
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Mites: 5pm - 6pm (birthdays in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010) Squirts: 6pm - 7pm (birthdays in 2005 & 2006) PeeWee: 7pm - 8pm (birthdays in 2004 & 2003) Bantam: 8pm - 9pm (birthdays in 2002 & 2001) *Only a $25 tryout fee!* Please contact Nicole Twomey for more information ([email protected])
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YMCA Summer Camp Information
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Welcome to Y Summer Camp 2015! Over
the course of this summer we look forward
to providing each child with a safe, fun and
educational experience that will create memories
that will last a lifetime. We pride ourselves on
offering a camp for any interest your child may
have, and we hope that you will
contact us at www.northshoreymca.org or call us at 603-382-0641 for more information.
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Technology Fun Night
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Technology Fun Night
Friday, March 13, 2015
6:00 PM - 8:30PM
Place: Seacoast School of Technology
Who: Grade 5 - 9 boys and girls
Cost: Voluntary donation of 3 cans of food for local food bank per person. If you would
like to bring more cans, all donations will gladly be accepted.
Why: This school year, the Seacoast School of Technology is offering a series of events
for students to show just how much fun learning about technology can be.
How to sign up: Call SST (775.8461) to register. Registration deadline is March 12,
2015. Limited to 40 students on a first come first served basis.
This month we will be learning about design. This is your chance to use your
imagination to create interesting designs using Sweet Home 3D, Lego Digital Designer,
and Google Sketchup.
Come join in the fun!!!
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Sanborn Regional Fine Arts Calendar
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Please click here for the complete calendar of events for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
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Adult Education Classes
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Click here for a full list of Adult Education classes being offered by Exeter Adult Education.
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Always Accepting Applications
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Circumstances change throughout the year.
Should you find that you may need to reduce your expenses, please consider Reduced or Free Breakfast and Lunch for your children.
This is a completely confidential way to save money for your family and applications are accepted at any time during the school year! If you applied last year, please be certain that you have submitted an application for this school year.
or pick up an application at the Memorial School Office.
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