Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
April 1, 2016
Principal's Message
Once complete, the outdoor classroom will have 4 unique features including the greenhouse, a butterfly garden, new vegetable beds, and a really cool Zen garden. Meandering paths will connect the different elements to create a space that will be a dream for children to learn in.
This is a collaborative project where different staff members and students will work to bring what is currently sketched on a piece of paper to life. Stay tuned for progress pics and updates!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
Upcoming Dates...
5 - Gr. 3 & 4 ELA MCAS I
6 - 2nd grade sponsored Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch
7 - Gr. 3 & 4 ELA MCAS II
8 - 10:00 AM - 4th Grade Concert "Songs Across America"
11 - Parent Workshop @ MERMS - All invited!
12 - 1:00 PM - 1st Grade Concert "Hooray for the USA"
18-22 - Spring Break
26 - 1:30 PM - 3rd Grade Recorder Recital
May
4- Bike/Walk to School Day
4 - 12:00 PM Early Dismissal
4 - Student Showcase Night @5:30 PM (MMES)
4 - Student Showcase Concert @7:00 PM (MERMHS)
10 - Gr. 5 Math MCAS I
11 - Gr. 5 MCAS II
17 - Gr. 3 & 4 Math MCAS I
19 - Gr. 5 Science I
19 - Gr. 3 & 4 Math MCAS II
20 - Gr. 5 Science MCAS II
June
1 - 12:00 PM Early Dismissal
9- 1:00-2:30 Grade 5 Step Up Day visit to Middle School
15 - Crossing the Bridge Ceremony - Gr. 5 (MERMHS)
21 - Last day of school (based on 3 snow days)
Notices
Yearbook Time!
Preserve this year's school memories for your child with a yearbook. You'll get to catch up on all of the best and brightest moments at Manchester Memorial Elementary School .
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4th and 5th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed!
4th and 5th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed!
District-Wide Spring Concert
Manchester Essex High School Auditorium
Dress Rehearsal Tuesday May 3, 2016 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Concert Wednesday May 4, 2016 7:00 p.m.
I need parent volunteers to supervise our young musicians during the dress rehearsal on Tuesday May 3rd from 7:30-8:30 a.m. while I conduct the 2 bands. An extra set of eyes would also be helpful at the concert on May 4th 6:30– 8:00 p.m. The children will be in their warm up room prior to performing on stage and your presence in the room would be extremely helpful. Thank you! - Richard Carpenter
Parent Workshop
Easy Ways to Support Your Child and Adolescent at Home
April 11, 2016
6:30-9:00 p.m. - Middle School First Floor
Presenters:
1. Self-Advocacy: Fostering the skill development in our students (For all parents, by Gillian Polk, Counselor)
2. Standardized testing accommodations for students with disabilities (For all parents of high school students, by Karen D’Amour, Counselor)
3. Supporting positive behavior at home (For parents of children PK-5, by Ashley Sartell and Melissa Goldner, SWING teachers)
4. Promoting positive play dates for children with learning disabilities (For parents of elementary age children, by Kim Egan, SAIL teacher)
5. Next steps: Transition planning and vision development (For parents of middle and high school age children, by Louise Vose, Special education chair)
6. Helping your child identify passions and interests (For all parents, by Kerri Schaub, Reading specialist)
Parents will be welcome to choose three of the six workshop sessions on the night of the event. Each session will approximately run for thirty minutes. Light refreshments will be served in between each session.
RSVP to Rosie Read at readr@mersd.org or 978-525-6060
Organized by the Manchester Essex Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Announcements from our Friends
PTO
SAVE THE DATE for the PTO's Party with a purpose...
The Great Gatsby Gala
Saturday, May 14
6:30pm-10:30pm
See the Gala page on the MMPTO's website to purchase your tickets, make a donation, see the Gala menu, and more
Link to the website: http://www.mmpto.org/#!great-gatsby-gala/r3fzb
COMPOST SALE
2016-2017 District Calendar
Please click the link below for the 2016-2017 District Calendar