The Memorial Eagle Gazette

January 2019 / Issue 9

THE MEMORIAL EAGLE GAZETTE

Interim Principal, Ryan McCluskey

Assistant Principal, Donna B. Johnson

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Principal's Message

Happy New Year! This is our first newsletter of 2019 and I hope that everyone's year is getting off to a great start.

As we navigate the unpredictable weather that often accompanies January, I would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone of our winter recess procedures. As long as there is no precipitation, students go out for recess. We use the "feels like" temperature to determine outdoor recess on a regular basis in the winter. If temperatures are below a "feels like" a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit, students do not go out for recess. Our secretaries do an excellent job keeping an eye on the temperatures; if there is a change in the day from morning to lunch, we can adjust our schedules accordingly. Please continue to remind your children to bring appropriate clothing to school so that they can play outdoors and benefit from the fresh air and exercise recess brings!

We are quickly approaching the middle of the second trimester. Progress reports will be sent home with students on Friday, January 25th. These progress reports will outline student performance in the areas of CARES, Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Teachers will give an overview of what students are learning and will also share how each student is personally progressing in the standards for each area.

Please return the signed Progress Report to your child's teacher by Thursday, January 31st. If you have any questions about your child's progress in school, at any point in the year, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher. Our combined commitment to your child's learning is the best way to ensure success!

Lastly, it has been a pleasure to be here at Memorial “full time” to begin the new year. I am sure that many of you know the quality of this building and its staff, but as someone with a fresh perspective, I continue to be amazed at the dedication to teaching and learning that I observe on a daily basis. The Memorial staff routinely go above and beyond for your children and I look forward to sharing more of my observations in future newsletters.

Thank you,

Ryan McCluskey

Kindergarten Pre-Registration for 2019-2020

Preschool Application Lottery for 2019-2020

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

FOR SANBORN REGIONAL INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

The Sanborn Regional Integrated Preschool Program is offered at both the

D.J. Bakie Elementary School in Kingston, NH and at the Memorial Elementary School in Newton, NH. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019- 2020 school year for the three year and four year old preschool programs.

The three year old program is held Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Eligible children must be three years old by September 30, 2019 and be residents of Kingston or Newton, New Hampshire.

The four year old program is held Mondays through Thursdays

from 12:00-3:00 PM at each school for residents of Kingston and Newton.

Eligible children must be four years old by September 30, 2019. There are limited openings in the four year old program at both schools.

Tuition for the three year program is $165 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, March 2, 2019.

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 please call Robin Baker at 642-5272, ext. 119 or email at rbaker@sau17.net. T o register your child for the lottery please click this link .

School Counselor News

Student Council News

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Popcorn Friday Dates (Student Council collects money on Wednesday):

January 25

February 8

February 22

March 29

April 12

May 10

May 24

Memorial PTO

Please be advised our next meeting will be held on January 17 ^th at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Watch for details for the Father/Daughter Dance after the New Year!

We are getting ready for our next big event the Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle Baskets . We are hosting the event on March 14 ^th . Dinner will be 5:40-6:30, Raffles pulled from 6:30-7:00. Please see below for your classroom basket!

2018-2019 Memorial School PTO

Theme Baskets

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Giconda (all Pre K) Coffee & Chocolate Celebration

Carroll (K) Family Movie Night

Manning (K) We All Scream for Ice Cream

Rich (K) Creative Crayola Kids

Charest (1st) Summer Vacation Survival

MacDougall (1st) A Day at the Spa

Kirste (1st) Gift Cards Galore

DesRosiers (2nd) Camping & Grilling

Black (2nd) LEGO-tastic

Sotis (2nd) Rainy Day Fun

Banyas (3rd) New England Sports Nation

Doucett (3rd) Technology&SteamStuff

Daigle (4th) “As Seen on T.V.”

Tozier (4th) NERF-tastic

McLaughlin, LaPorte,

& Patkin (all 5th) Pot of Gold Lottery Tickets

Teachers Date Night

As always find us on Facebook or visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/newtonmemorialpto/

With the holiday season coming don’t forget every time you shop on amazon, enter the site at smile.amazon.com. With Newton Memorial School PTO selected as your charity 0.5% of every purchase is automatically donated! Amazon will keep track of your support. Every little bit helps!

Summer Enrichment Camps

Gale Library News

“Read with Frosty Friends” at the Gale Library

“Read with Frosty Friends”, the Winter Reading Programs will start at the Gale Library, Newton on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and continue through March 2nd. There are programs and prizes for all ages.

Children list each book they read on a reading log. When they reach their goal, they choose prizes and new books from the treasure box. All readers are entered into the program’s raffles for weekly prizes and a Grand Prize. We will celebrate the finale with a Bingo for Books night on Mon. Feb. 26, 6:30 PM during Read Across America Week.

Teens and Adults also can join the Winter Read Program! Just register, read, and take a chance in our weekly prize drawings.

Come to the Gale Library, find some good books and get reading!!

The Library will be closed on January 21, MLK Day.

On Wed., Jan. 9 there will be a Movie Matinee at 2 PM showing a recent film. This is a school early release day. A snack will be provided but bring your own drink.

Drop in for Baby Play Date on Friday, Jan. 18 at 10 AM. This is for children up to 2 years old but older siblings are welcome. Play with Balls, Blocks, Parachute, toys, while you meet other caregivers.

Lego Build will be held on Wed. Jan 23 at 3:15 PM and Mon. Jan 28 at 6 PM. Come build a challenge, kit or creation of your choice. Bring a friend!

Story hour continues with stories, songs, and crafts about Sleepy Bears, Mitten Weather, The Snow Ball, Groundhog, and all things Winter on Tuesdays at 10 AM.

Check out our Facebook page at The Gale Library, Newton, NH for pictures and more info. or call 382-4691.

Sky watchers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse overnight on Jan. 20-21, when Earth's shadow sweeps over the lunar surface to give it a reddish tinge and turn it into what some call a " blood moon ." This will be the first lunar eclipse of 2019 and the last total lunar eclipse until 2021.

Everyone with a clear sky will have a spectacular view. While solar eclipses must be viewed with special glasses or lenses, lunar eclipses can safely be viewed with the naked eye.

To better observe the craters of the moon and other objects in the sky, the Gale Library has a telescope that can be checked out to patrons who are 18 years of age or older and must sign a User Agreement.

Main Street Art

Main Street Art is a non-profit business that offers a variety of workshops and art classes. Click here for a complete list of winter classes.

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