Wolfpack Weekly

January

17- Early Release, Staff PD

20- NO SCHOOL

23- Kindergarten Report Cards Available in IC

31- PTO Bookstore open at both schools

February

3- PTO Meeting 6:00pm, FNS (THIS IS A DATE CHANGE)

5- MADOT Winter Walk to School!

6- 100th Day of School for ALL GRADES (with no snow days)

7- Merrimac Pride Day- wear your Merrimac gear!

12- PTO's Talent Show Auditions for FNS only 3-4pm

14- Early Release (Staff Professional Development)

17-21- NO SCHOOL

28- Student Council Sponsored Crazy Hair Day!

28- Site Council Meeting 7:45am, FNS

We recognize these students and staff members for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!

Week of 1/13: Daniel M., Christopher F., Harper B., Sawyer D., Thea F., Kamilah R-N., Vincent F., Raymond V.

Tuesday: Whole Grain Waffles

Wednesday: Classic American Cheeseburger

Thursday: Chicken Nuggets

Friday: Cheesy French Bread Pizza

Alternative: Muffin Fun Lunch

For students to go in the snow they need the HIGH 5: boots, snowpants, hat, gloves/mittens, and coat!

While target bags are GREAT for gear, PLEASE LABEL the outside of the bag with your child's name, grade, and teacher. As you can see from the picture below, they all look the same and students get easily confused!

Preschool for 2025 - 2026

On January 10, 2025, Pentucket Regional School District will open its registration process for

all families who would like to enroll in our school-based preschool programs for the 2025 - 2026

school year. All enrollment forms can be completed online.

For general education entrance to the preschool programs, enrollment slots are filled on a

first-come, first-serve basis (contingent upon screening and the receipt of completed

paperwork). A deposit will be required once a slot is confirmed for your child. Prior to paying a

deposit, families who would like to learn more about the different programs can contact a staff

member listed below.

• Parents who wish to get an overview of the programs are invited to attend Preschool Information Night from 6:30pm - 7:30pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at each elementary school.
• Preschool screening will take place on Friday, March 14th by appointment during school hours. Students may attend preschool programs in all three towns if they have turned 3 by September 1, 2025.

Information regarding the current preschool programming options and tuition rates can be found

on our district website.

The rates listed here are for the current school year and tuition rates are

subject to change for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Kindergarten for 2025 - 2026

The district will begin its kindergarten registration process on January 10, 2025. Pentucket

offers free full-day kindergarten programs for all children who are age 5 by September 1st,

2025. The forms for registration can all be completed online.

• Information sessions at each elementary school will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, for families who want to know more about the educational experience in the Pentucket Regional School District.
• Screenings will occur on April 28 - 29, 2025 by appointment during school hours.

For more information regarding Preschool programing or questions regarding Kindergarten

registration documents, please contact Farah Bixby, fbixby@prsd.org, 978 346-8319.

Calling All Families! Donate to Our Book Swap for the Read-a-Thon Fundraiser!

Do you have gently used children’s books at home that your kids have outgrown? Help us make our upcoming Read-a-Thon even more exciting by donating books to our Book Swap!

We’re looking for age-appropriate books for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. These could include picture books, early readers, chapter books, or middle-grade novels.

Here’s how you can help:

• Drop off your donated books at either school office or send them with your child in a labeled bag.
• Donations will be accepted through Friday 2/7.
• Every book donated will help spark a love of reading for another child!

The Book Swap will be a fun way for kids to find new-to-them books to enjoy during the Read-a-Thon. Don’t forget all proceeds from the Read-a-Thon fundraiser will go toward supporting school programs and activities.

Thank you for helping us promote literacy and build a community of readers! If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or message us.

Let’s get swapping and reading!

Call for auditions! The Sweetsir Spring Talent Show will be held on March 27 at 6 pm and we're looking for some entertaining acts! Fill out the FORM to sign up your Sweetsir student to audition. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 12 after school.

The PTO Bookstore will return in 2025! SIGN UP HERE to volunteer to work. Did you know that the PTO also accepts donations of gently used, age appropriate books? Reach out via email (merrimacpto@merrimacpto.org) or on Facebook with any questions!

Support the Merrimac PTO while enjoying some delicious pizza from Little Caesar’s. Pizza! Pizza! It’s easy! Click the link, press “start shopping” and choose how you want your pizza…Hot ‘n Ready from your local store or a frozen kit shipped to you! Each kit sold gives the PTO $6. No limit!

We are in the process of booking indoor space at Rage in Salisbury for winter workouts for grades 3-8. Dates and times are coming soon! In order to participate in winter workouts you must be registered for Spring softball!

Questions: email Pentucketyouthsoftball@gmail.com

Sweetsir: (978) 346-8319

Donaghue: (978) 346- 8921