Greetings Memorial School Community,

This Wednesday, February 3rd, district staff will have an early release day. The district will continue to have early release days on Wednesdays through the upcoming winter break at the end of February.

The Sanborn Regional School District is currently looking for a new math program that will better meet the needs of our learners. As part of our work in selecting a new K-6 program, and the work going on at the HS with the same goal, we would like to collect the parent experience on math in the district. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey that will remain open until Monday, February 8th, at 8:00AM.

One of the difficult aspects of navigating this school year is the limitations on activities, field trips, and more. As we continue to work to prioritize health and safety for students, staff, families, and our community, we have had to postpone or cancel a number of experiences and traditions along the way. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I want to share that we will not be hosting classroom parties or asking students to share cards, candies, etc. I am hopeful that these postponements and cancellations will be short-lived and that we will be able to bring back many of these fun events that are staples to the childhood experience.

We are again asking families to transport their children to and from school as much as possible to lower the amount of exposure on the buses. Salter Transportation is reworking their routes to help us reduce the number of students on buses, but they also need to keep the rides to a manageable length of time. 

Additionally, remote meals are available for pick-up on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the High School Main Entrance from 12:30PM - 1:30PM.

Please use THIS FORM to pre-order your remote meals.

We are now fully into the winter season. As we continue to try and give students outdoor mask and movement breaks (when possible), it is so important that students come to school with weather appropriate clothing. Students are strongly encouraged to wear layers, bring a coat, have appropriate footwear, as well as a hat and mittens (as needed). Thank you for your support.

School is in person, but PTO is still virtual at this point, so please make sure your students join the Google Classroom: ibqcfon. This is where all our events will be. Also, don't forget to buy some swag for the 2020-2021 year at Memorial SWAG!

Our PTO Membership is drive is on and we need members to help us reach our goals and provide all the support we give to our teachers, school and students. Some of the things we do each year is provide classroom supplies, plan social events for students and families and in a normal year we pay for buses for field trips. So far this year we have provided lunch as well as breakfast and snacks for our teachers and for our students we have a scavenger hunt, kindness rocks, the opportunity to interview staff, and most recently make your own pizza kits and decorate your own apron kits! There is so much more fun on the way! Join the PTO today! Membership prices are as low as $1 due to covid. If you have any questions email memorialpto@sau17.net. Joining the Memorial School PTO is ongoing throughout the year.

Valentine’s day is coming! PTO is doing cupcake decorating and jar crafts. There will be prizes for the best cupcake and jar! Thank you to home baker Lindsay Dix of Dixy Cakes for making this program possible. Orders are due by 2/5. Please note the order due dates are more firm for some of our upcoming events. Order your cupcake decorating and craft kits HERE!

Please email memorialpto@sau17.net to volunteer as a room parent for your child's class.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES: School swag is still for sale to show your love of Memorial! Kindness rocks- students are encouraged to paint and hide kindness rocks around our communities in Newton and Kingston. They can post pictures and hints on Google Classroom.

Please see the flyer below for information for adult education opportunities for the winter and spring of 2021.