Wolfpack Weekly

has been changed to FRIDAY, January 10th (not the 7th as an email that went out recently said). THANK YOU!

January

10- Student Council Sponsored SWITCH IT UP DAY! Students dress like staff and staff dress like students!

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 1/6: Alex S., Ruby C., Ender K., Ben C., Emma K., Cora C., Evelyn R., Riley G., Malik M., Aubrey C., Ms. Tucker

Monday: Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Tuesday: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks

Wednesday: Beef Hot Dog

Thursday: Buttermilk Pancakes

Friday: Classic Cheese Pizza

Alternative: Cereal Fun Lunch

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.

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!

Sweetsir: (978) 346-8319

Donaghue: (978) 346- 8921