Wolfpack Weekly

Tickets to the Great Pumpkin Art Show & Fall Festival are $25 per family. Not only does this get your entry into the event, but also includes pizza, hot cider, and donuts! Prepayment on venmo is strongly encouraged (QR code on poster).

Any family that would benefit from a family ticket scholarship at this time, please contact Krista Niles today (kniles@prsd.org).

Parking will be available in the front lot, back lot, and the portion of Jervey Loop that connects those two parking areas. Please park close to squeeze as many cars in as possible. Overflow will be on Church Street.

October

24- Early Release - Conferences 5-8pm

25- PTO's Great Pumpkin Art Show and Fall Fun Event, FNS, 5-7pm (details below)

31- FNS Halloween Parade (details here)

November

1- Merrimac Pride Day! (wear your Merrimac gear)

5- No School for Students (Staff Professional Development)

11- No School (Veteran's Day)

12- PTO Meeting, 6:00pm, FNS

14- PTO's Donaghue Talent Show! 6:00pm, FNS

15- PTO Bookstore Open

20- Picture Retake Day for FNS and HRD (details to follow)

27- Early Release (NO LUNCH SERVED)

28- No School

29- No School

We recognize these students and staff members for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!

Week of 10/21: Jaxon B., Avalise F., Silas M., Colton D., Keegan H., Avery J., Kennedy K., Colton M., Paul P., Nora S., Wesley G., Hudson E., Molly L., Ms. Carbone, Evelyn K., Luke V., Seamus L., Amelia P., Ms. Engel, Ms. Dickson, Ms. Dupre, Ms. Cole, Ms. Palowich

Monday: Seasoned Pasta

Tuesday: Whole Grain Waffles

Wednesday: Classic American Cheeseburger

Thursday: Chicken Nuggets

Friday: Cheesy French Bread Pizza

Alternative: Muffin Fun Lunch

As the holiday season draws near, the Holiday Helper committee will once again start reviewing applications for Merrimac families in need. This program has been in existence for over thirty years, and has grown tremendously. If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete the paperwork on the link below and return it to Kathleen Sullivan at your child’s school by November 15, 2024 or email sullivan@prsd.org. All applications are kept confidential.

Substitute RNs needed

Pentucket is looking for substitute registered nurses to work in the health offices and for field trips. If interested, please apply on School Spring or contact mlandry@prsd.org.

Annual Health Care Screenings

The Donaghue and Sweetsir School Health Offices will be doing annual health screenings in October and November. These screenings include vision (PreK through Grade 5), hearing (Kindergarten through Grade 3) and BMI (Grade 1 and Grade 4). If you have any questions or concerns or would like to opt your child out of the screening, please reach out to Nurse Jess (jcossette@prsd.org) for Donaghue students or Nurse Ashley (adavis@prsd.org) for Sweetsir students. Thank you!

The PTO is excited to sponsor The Great Pumpkin Art Show and Fall Fun Event featuring artwork from students and families of Merrimac! If you would like to submit your creation, please fill out this form The Great Pumpkin Art Show Registration - Google Forms. Then join us at FNS on Friday, October 25th from 5-7pm for food, the art show, live music and more fall fun!

Click here to see how you can help with donations and the event!

The PTO is excited to present the Donaghue Fall Talent Show! Students from the Donaghue school will perform on Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm in the Sweetsir Cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person. Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. VOLUNTEER HERE Sweetsir students will have their chance to show off their talents in the spring.

The PTO book store is returning! The book store will be held on November 15 and December 13 during lunches at Donaghue and TT time at Sweetsir. Books are priced between $1 - $6 and are cash only. SIGN UP HERE to volunteer to help. A current school year CORI must be on file with the school to volunteer.

Exciting news!! It's time to sharpen those skis and boards because the after-school ski program at Bradford is back this year! The after-school ski program is for students in grades 4-6. Please see the below forms for detailed information on the program, which will be held on Thursday afternoons from Jan 9 - Feb 13. (3pm - 7pm). It is important to note that parents will be responsible for transporting skiers and snowboarders to and from the mountain. There will be a bin in the Donaghue School Office for students to drop off their paperwork and check NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 15th!! We look forward to a great season on the slopes!

Click here to access the form.

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Support the Merrimac PTO while enjoying some delicious pizza from Little Caesar’s. Pizza! Pizza! It’s easy! Click the link, press “start shopping” and choose how you want your pizza…Hot ‘n Ready from your local store or a frozen kit shipped to you! Each kit sold gives the PTO $6. No limit!

Registration has reopened for grades 1&2 Basketball! Please tell your friends and click the link below! 16 spots available and filling up fast!

https://merrimacyouthbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/053032966

On Monday, November 11, 2024 the Pentucket Girls Varsity basketball team and Coach McNamara are hosting our second annual Veterans Day Clinic! The team is partnering with Greater Lawrence Children and Families Organization to support foster kids. Last year we had an amazing turnout and hope that we can do even better this year! ALL of the money raised from this event will yet again be put towards purchasing essential items for kids when transitioning into a foster home. During this stressful time, many kids are only able to take the clothes they are wearing with them. The money would allow us to provide them with basic necessities like clothes and toiletries to help with the transition. We are planning a morning of skills, drills and lots of fun! Players from all towns are welcome! No basketball experience required. We are so grateful for the ongoing support from the community and are looking forward to this opportunity to give back for the second year in a row!

Sweetsir: (978) 346-8319

Donaghue: (978) 346- 8921