Falcon Footnotes

September 24 Open House 5-6pm

October 11 No School

October 14 No School

-Ross

It's been a busy week in the nurse's office as we settle into a new school year.

Prevention is key to preventing illness. We encourage the students to get plenty of rest (8-10 hours of sleep for this age group), washing hands especially before eating, drinking water and eating a healthy diet. Your support and encouragement with these healthy habits can help students stay well and thrive at school.

Another way to stay healthy and keep the school healthy is to get a flu vaccine- A Flu vaccine clinic will be held at FMS on Wednesday October 16th. This service is being provided by MaineHealth/ School based health center. Paper permission forms are going home soon. Be on the lookout.

Mosquito borne illnesses on the rise in some counties in Maine:

Current Situation

In recent weeks, the Maine CDC has reported:

• West Nile virus (WNV) in 15 wild birds and in one human

• Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in 4 horses, 2 emus, 1 llama, and 1 wild turkey

• Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) in 4 mosquito pools (groups of up to 50 mosquitoes regularly tested as part of routine surveillance)

Presence of these viruses in animals indicates that mosquitos in certain regions of our state do carry the viruses and therefore pose a risk to humans.

Maine CDC has identified the following counties as being high risk: Cumberland, Kennebec, Penobscot, Somerset, and Waldo counties. All other counties are at an elevated risk at this time. All three of these viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and usually start with flu-like symptoms in humans.

The risk for getting a mosquito-borne disease is highest from dusk to dawn and when temperatures are above 50°F (especially above 60°F), since this is when mosquitoes are most active. Risk from mosquito bites is expected to continue until two hard frosts kill the mosquitoes this fall/winter. The best way to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent mosquito bites.

-Use mosquito repellent when you go outside, especially dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

-When possible wear long sleeved shirts and pants

-Remove standing water where mosquitoes breed

-make sure your screens are tight and free of holes

Sending home paper dental permission forms this week.

Dental services are being offered again this year with Judith Jones Dental Hygienist. If your student does not have a dental provider this is an opportunity for your student to receive cleanings and evaluation. Please sign up today at www.brightermainesmiles.com You can submit the consent form right online and get signed up.

• Your student has asthma and uses an inhaler- An Asthma Action Plan needs to be on file each year.

• Your student has a life threatening allergy and may need an epi pen- an Allergy Action Plan needs to be on file each year.

Thank you and feel free to call/email me with any questions or concerns.

Nurse Ricki

To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.

A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.

It is quick and easy!

This year we will have one Spirit Day Friday each month.

We kicked off the year with a Grade Level Color War!

Our next SDF will be October 4.

The theme is Twin/Triplet/LookALike.

Dress the same as another person or as multiple people.

Here is the schedule for the entire year!

Have you filled the new parent directory?

This will be a way for parents to have contact information for other parents in their student’s classroom.

Great resource for birthday parties and/or play dates!

Use this link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegYkbJdLHGj1xjORpMz5Z9Khpn2FLetu_mwij29SzAfrkf2A/viewform?usp=sf_link

All forms need to be filled out by 9/30! Hard copies of the directory will be handed out at school.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for all PTA related events.

Thank you,

Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President
Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President
Ariel Elwell Treasurer

Junior Shipbuilders Flag Football League with Bath YMCA

In collaboration with Morse High School, this is a contact-free football option for children in grades 3 - 6. No experience is required as every weekend will be a learning opportunity. Each week players will have a weekday practice to learn the game and grow their skills and then will play scheduled

games on Sundays. Play will take place at the Morse High School field.

Practices on Tuesdays, 5-7pm

Games played on Sundays, 10am-12pm

From September 17 to October 27

Cost: Free

Learn more and register at www.bathymca.org/register

Nurturing Parenting Program-This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your family’s communication. Topics include: enhancing brain development, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, and nurturing discipline techniques. 10 week program. Tuesdays, 9/24- 11/26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Active Parenting: 5-12-This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works, Open up lines of communication, Defuse power struggles with your children, Build closer relationships through family fun. 5 week program. Wednesdays, 10/2-10/30, 5:30-7:30 PM

Circle of Security-Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. 8 week program.

Tuesdays, 9/24-11/19, 6:00- 7:30 PM

Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens-This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. 6 week program. Mondays, 11/28-12/9, 6:00- 8:00 PM

Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.