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Families,

Memorial School was OVERFLOWING with celebrations this week, and there are more to come next week! We enjoyed K-2 Fun Days, and Smart Start Graduation. In addition, our soon-to-be FOURTH graders took a trip to Center School to check out their new school. Next week, we’ll continue the fun with Grade 3 Step Up Ceremonies, Kindergarten shows, and the Bellringer Walk. Grade 3 will also enjoy their long-awaited Fun Day! All of this excitement is bittersweet, as we will say “goodbye” to many of our learners on Thursday. As you start thinking about your summer adventures, don’t forget to check out our summer reading and math challenges.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Joey & Andrea

This week, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of three of Memorial’s Artists. The artwork of Liam Miller and Padraig Lynch was selected for the front and back cover of this year’s yearbook; and Lakely Shumbo-Jenks’ masterpiece from the district art show was selected for recognition by the East Hampton Arts and Culture Commission! Congratulations to each of them!

Congratulations to this week's recipients for Order of The Cheetah: Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Calos, Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Tuxbury! All four of these staff members are paraeducators who thrive when assisting students as they become successful learners.

A PAWsitive office referral is submitted when a staff member recognizes a student who is going above and beyond to exemplify one of our three school rules - taking care of others, taking care of self, & taking care of things.

Dear Memorial Families,

As we near the end of the school year, we want to make you aware of the various opportunities the district will be offering over the summer months in order to support your learner’s continued engagement with mathematics. We recognize there are many summer activities for students to support their needs. With participation in any of the activities, your child will be able to maintain their math skills over the summer months. Your support in this initiative is greatly appreciated.

East Hampton’s K- 5 Grade-Level Summer Math Packets

Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge

Reflex Math (Fact Fluency Practice) for students currently in grades 2 & 3

Bridges Links: Math At Home and Math Apps

Details about the opportunities and how your learner can participate can be found by clicking the various links. All students received a hard copy of the district’s Summer Math Packet this week. We will communicate a due date for completed summer activities in the fall – and plan for a fun celebration!

Please reach out to district math specialists, Lis Ellis (K-2) and Andrea Winiarski (3-5), with any questions.

We hope you have “sum” fun with math over the summer!

Today, we held our Smoothie Slurp pop event at Memorial, featuring yogurt from local Hastings Farm of Suffield! UConn's Put Local on your Tray provided stickers, bookmarks and coloring pages.

6/10- Grade 3 Step -Up Ceremonies

6/10-6/11 Kindergarten Shows

6/11- Grade Three Fun Day

6/12- Grade 3 Procession/Bell Ringer Walk

6/12- Integrated Celebration

6/13- Last Day of School Early Dismissal

The East Hampton Board of Education and the school community as a whole promote a secure and productive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior. Therefore it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying and/or teen dating violence committed against a student by another student is prohibited. The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe, supported, engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development. The Board seeks an environment in which students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically safe; an environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, teen dating violence and bullying. Our website provides links to various policies and reporting forms including our Safe School Climate Plan. Hard copies are also available in our main office. If at any point you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administration for further assistance.

When considering the number of absences your student has accrued, keep in mind that a student must be present for 195 minutes in order for the day to count! When bringing your student in late, or signing them out early if they have not been in school for a 195 minutes the day will be recorded as an absence.

Memorial School Attendance email:

memorial_attendance@easthamptonct.org * there is an _ between memorial and attendance!

Students, parents, and community members have access to an anonymous tip line on the front page of the school district website to report self-concerns, mental health concerns of a friend, or concerns of violence. Simply click here or view on the website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/.

Email: jbauer@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/memorial-school
Location: 20 Smith Street, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: 860-365-4020
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