"Our Community of Readers" week was a special one, as we welcomed members from the Newton Police and Fire Departments, Selectmen/women, School board members, along with other school administrators to visit each classroom with their favorite book to share with our students.  Please check out the slideshow below showing our guests reading to Memorial students.  Many thanks to all who took time out of their schedules to celebrate their love for reading as they demonstrated the importance of reading each and every day!

 

Community of Readers

With summer just around the corner it is important to continue reading to and with your child(ren) to promote lifelong learning.  Model good reading habits by having your child see you read.  Whether reading books, magazines, the newspaper or even articles online, showing that reading is everywhere is an important message to give your child.  If you have any questions about what you should be doing with your child, please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher.  He/She knows your child's reading level, strengths and weaknesses and can suggest appropriate activities to do with your child to enhance comprehension.  Have fun with the books you read together; just keep on reading!

Get a sneak peek at our summer reading list by joining the PTO fundraiser at the Salem Barnes and Noble on Route 28 on May 16th.  There will be fun and games with most of the books from our reading list available to you with proceeds going to the Memorial PTO. More information will be coming soon from our PTO. Click on the link below to find a comprehensive book list, categorized by award winners, age groups, genre, and Lexile levels to choose the just right book for your child to read.

   https://sites.google.com/a/sau17.net/memorial-elementary-summer-reading/ 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

FOR SANBORN REGIONAL INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

2014-2015 

 
The 2014-2015 school year programs currently have openings in the three year old class which will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the four year old class which meets on Monday - Thursday.

The tuition for the three year 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. Enrollment is limited, and the deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 28, 2014.

Click here for  the Preschool Program Lottery Application Form.

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].

CURRENT PRESCHOOL OPENINGS  

 
The 2013-2014 school year program currently has openings in the four year old class which meets Monday - Thursday mornings.

The tuition for this four year old program is $200 per month. A tuition agreement form must be completed and returned in order to participate in the program.

All applicants must participate in a developmental screening process first. Please note that this is not a Child Find. You may call to schedule a Child Check Appointment if you are questioning any possible educational issues. For more information, or to register your child for the opening, please call Robin Baker at 642-5272 or email at: [email protected]. 

MEMORIAL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

 Kindergarten registration has begun. If your child will be five years old by

September 30, 2014 and you are a resident of Newton, New Hampshire, he or she is eligible for kindergarten in September of 2014.

Please call Memorial School at 603-382-5251603-382-5251 as soon as possible to pre-register your child for the 2014-2015 school year and to schedule a mandatory kindergarten screening.   Screening appointments are scheduled for Thursday, April 10^th and Friday, April 11^thand fill quickly so call soon to get your desired date and time.

Registration materials are available now at the Memorial School office and can be picked up any school day between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Please bring your child's original birth certificate when registering your child.

TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL

This is the season for an increase in the number of cases of colds, flu, intestinal and GI viruses, conjunctivitis, and even strep throat and pneumonia.  Parents are asked to consider the following suggestions from the school nurse in order to limit the exposure of healthy children to those who are ill, and to ensure that those who are ill will have as rapid a recovery as possible:

1)      If your child has vomited during the night, keep him/her home for at least another 24 hours until you know that he/she is eating regular foods without difficulty and is no longer experiencing nausea or abdominal pain.  If your child has had more than one episode of diarrhea, especially when accompanied by fever and/or nausea, please consider their comfort level and risk for dehydration, and keep then at home until fever and diarrhea are resolved.

2)      If your child has a persistent cough not controlled by over-the-counter medications, please contact your health care provider, as your child may have an underlying bronchial or lung infection or pneumonia.  Severe cold symptoms, such as sneezing, congestion, and/or nasal drainage can interfere with a child's ability to concentrate and learn and poses a contagion risk to others.

3)      If your child has a fever (100 degrees or above), please keep your child at home for an additional 24 hours of fever-free time (OFF fever-control medicines) to ensure adequate rest and the opportunity for the immune system to recover.  Your child may still be contagious if he/she has a fever at night, but is fever-free in the early morning. 

4)      If your child has one or both eyes with a red appearance to the sclera (white area), and/or drainage from the corners which is yellow, and/or yellow crusts on lashes and lids which are itchy and/or swollen, please keep them home and consult your health care provider.  Conjunctivitis is very contagious, and children with this infection must be on medications for a minimum of 24 hours and no longer draining from the eye to attend school.

5)      If your child has been diagnosed with strep throat, they must be taking an antibiotic for 24 hours before they may return to school as non-contagious to others.

6)      If your child is experiencing lethargy or irritability with their illness, they will not be feeling well enough to participate in all school activities and are not able to focus in the classroom.

Certain childhood diseases have required exclusion periods to prevent spreading of the disease to the general school population. If you have any questions regarding the advisability of sending your child to school, please call your health care provider or your school nurse.

Frequent hand washing is the number one prevention for the spread of germs and disease within your family as well as in school.  Specific concerns regarding your child's illness, or duration of his/her symptoms should be addressed to your family health care provider.  Certain childhood diseases have required exclusion periods to prevent spreading of the disease to the general school population. If you have any questions regarding the advisability of sending your child to school, please call your health care provider or your school nurse

Sheila O'Sullivan, RN

We hope all the girls and their "special someone" enjoyed the Spring Fling. Many of you noticed the disposable cameras; you'll find the pictures displayed on the PTO bulletin board in the main lobby.

Boys' Backyard BBQ          

Just over a month from now, on Wednesday, May 21, the boys will have their turn. This year's event will feature burgers, dogs and sausage cooked by Gramolini's, as well as games and other various activities hosted by the Plaistow YMCA.

Book Fair

We are working with the Salem, NH Barnes & Noble to host a book fair the 2^nd full week of May. Although books will be available online the entire week, the main event takes place late afternoon/early evening Friday, May 16^th at the store on Rt. 28 featuring teacher readings, treasure hunts and other activities. Summer reading lists will be available.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5^th - 9th

PTO will be celebrating our teachers by hosting a daily coffee cart and a luncheon on Wednesday, May 7. Please contact Amie LeMay ([email protected]) if you would like to donate food or help out with either event.

Memorial Cookbook

While supplies last - first come, first served - $10/each. To buy a cookbook, please: 1) Send exact change or a check made out to "Memorial PTO" for the number of cookbooks you wish to purchase; 2) Include your name, your student's name, class and the number of cookbooks you wish to purchase in an envelope addressed to Karen Radjacvitch, PTO. Cookbooks will be sent home with your child. 

4th Annual Newton Memorial School 5K Run or Walk

Yes, summer's not even here yet, but we wanted to let you know we'll be running the annual 5K on Saturday, September 20, 2014. It will be a town-wide festival of fun, so mark your calendars!

BoxTops!

Baking for outdoor parties, showers or other spring events? Many of the popular brands of mixes have BoxTops on their packaging. Just a simple snip and you've helped support school programming. Thank you for all your submissions!

Next PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8^th at 7pm in the library. Hope to see you!