Dike-Newell School Newsletter

September 19th - International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

September 25th - Dike Newell School Open House! 5:00 - 6:00

October 11th - Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL

October 14th - Indigenous People's Day - NO SCHOOL

October 15th - School Picture Day!

Ahoy ye lads an' lasses!

September the 19th be "talk like a gentleman o' fortune day" - also known as "talk like a pirate day!" Wearrr yer best pirating outfit an' remember to use yer best treasure hunting voice to celebrate this here fun day! We be 'avin' our first crew meetin' assembly to add in on the celebrations! Avast ye 'ardees! It be time to set sail on the seven seas!

Fun Fact: Created by John Bauer and Mark Summers, this holiday is the result of one of them getting injured during a racquetball game and yelling out "Arrrrr!!!!" The two decided it would be funny to have a whole day where everyone talked like pirates, and with the help of columnist Dave Barry, a new holiday was created. So come dressed in your pirate best and get working on your accent!

Screen Time and Kids

When considering how to manage screen time, think about how your child spends their time in general. Getting plenty of exercise and sleep, participating in family time and socializing with friends, is important for healthy growth and development. If your child is replacing sleep or quality family time with screen time that is a sign to scale back on screen time and start increasing healthy habits.

Here are two great resources from Let’s Go! 5210 and healthychildren.org. These resources can be used to help create healthy screen time habits for you and your children.

Beyond Screen Time: Help Your Kids Build Healthy Media Use Habits

What to Know about Recreational Screen Time

Dental Clinic ~ Dike-Newell School

Nov 13 and May 8

DNS will be hosting a dental clinic for all eligible students who do not regularly see a dentist or do not have a dental home. Brighter Maine Smiles is a Public Health Dental Hygiene service in Brunswick providing preventative treatment in school for people in need. It is recommended to have a complete exam with a dentist yearly.

MaineCare insurance is accepted.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM AND MORE INFORMATION.

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 the below links to sign up!

Dike-Newell School Parent Directory

Fisher Mitchell School Parent Directory

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.

Are you interested in being on a list of eligible volunteers? Visit the RSU1 website to learn more and to sign up: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information. At site preference, scroll down to select DNS and be sure to click Submit after the form is complete and signed. Please allow one week prior to a field trip or event for processing.

Email: kwalker@rsu1.org
Website: https://dns.rsu1.org/o/dike-newell-school
Location: 800 High Street, Bath, ME 04530
Phone: (207)443-8285