The Fruit Scoop!

It does not seem possible, but we have reached the halfway mark of the 2024-2025 school year. The academic pace will increase over the next two quarters and you will see this reflected in their independent daily work and homework. Please monitor your child’s work by checking the school folder each day to track their progress and be informed on what they are studying.

One goal for this school year is to achieve 95% Daily Attendance Rate. Please remember arriving at school on time as well as consistent attendance is critical to your child’s learning. We want our students to develop the habit of attending school on time and on a regular basis. Being in school every day will help students have a successful school year and prepare them for future academic and career experiences.

Fruit Street School

Phone: 207-941-6270

Fax: 207-990-6351

Principal's Secretary: Theresa Wells. twells@bangorschools.net

Principal: Richard Fournier, rfournier@bangorschools.net

Guidance Counselor: Malorie Hersom, mahersom@bangorschools.net

School Social Worker: Lindsay Chadbourne, lchadbourne@bangorschools.net

If anyone is interested in volunteering, please call Mr. Fournier or Mrs. Hersom to set up a volunteer training date. The classroom teachers will review the approval list for volunteers and Mrs. Libby, art teacher, and Mrs. Quinn, librarian, are always looking for volunteers. The PTO also has many opportunities for volunteering throughout the school year.

You are invited to access this valuable resource for families. You can find guidelines for student use and internet safety, TikTok, Cyberbullying, and other related topics of concerns for families.

https://connectsafely.org/about-us/

Tuesday, February 4th -- Pre K & Kindergarten Registration -- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 6th -- PTO Meeting -- 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 7th -- Mr. Drew and Animals Too!

Monday, February 17th - 21st --> February Vacation -- No School

The students at the Fruit Street School enjoy being outside in the winter playing with their friends in the snow and making memories. The school will use this temperature as a guide as whether it may be too cold for outside recess.

The Fruit Street School is trying to reach the goal of 95% daily attendance.

September --> 95.38%

October --> 93.42%

November --> 94.23%

December --> 97.38% --- Met the goal of 95% -- Amazing!!

January --> 96.72% -- Met the goal of 95% -- Incredible!!

ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS IN SCHOOL: Policy JHCD

The school district has rules about medications at school. Please do not send medication to school with your student. Ensure that you have reviewed and follow the medication policy.

In the event that no reasonable alternative exists, the parent/guardian may request in writing that medication be administered to the student during the school day. A Request for Administering Medications in School (Form JHCD-1) must be signed by the parent/guardian and the private licensed health care provider for review and approval by the school nurse. The student’s parents shall deliver any medication to be administered by school personnel to

the school in its original container and properly labelled. The parent must contact the school to make alternate arrangements if this is not possible.

Cough Drops:

This is the time of the year when noses run and throats itch a lot! The school district has rules about medications at school, including cold medicine and/or cough drops/lozenges. Cough drops are discouraged at the elementary school level due to the fact they provide a choking hazard and some cough drops contain drugs. Cough drops that contain drugs are considered over-the-counter medications and need a doctor’s order to be used in school. This is state law. Drugs will be listed under “active ingredients” on the product label. Examples of drugs in cough drops are: Menthol, Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan.

If written permission from a doctor is received, cough medicine or drops will be administered under supervision as ordered. Otherwise, please, do not send cough drops or cough medicine to school with your child/children.

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