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Wolfpack Weekly
April 11, 2024
Paws for Pentucket Campaign
The PEF has launched the “Paws for Pentucket” campaign. Proceeds from this campaign will be used for the training and travel of our new service dogs and their handlers. We are off to a great start. Continue to send in those paw prints and pictures of your pups!
Here’s how you can help:
Send a suggested donation of $10 via: Cash or Check payable to: Pentucket Education Foundation OR QR code for Paypal on the PEF’s flyer.
Write your child’s name on the paw print AND return to school. We will put these paw prints into the weekly drawings mentioned below.
DRAWINGS:
April 5th Drawing: “We are Not in Kansas Anymore”-- winners are Penelope D. and Cormac H.
April 12th Drawing: “My Kind of Town - Chicago”
April 26th Drawing: “Paws over Pennsylvania “
April 30th Drawing: “Homeward Bound”
Important Dates
April
11- Kindergarten Information Night, 6:00pm, FNS Cafe
12- Early Release for Students (staff professional development)
15-19- APRIL VACATION- NO SCHOOL
22 & 23- NO SCHOOL FOR CURRENT KINDERGARTEN (incoming K screening)
23 & 24- Grades 5/6 ELA MCAS
25 & 26- Grades 3/4 ELA MCAS
May
3- Decades Day (sponsored by the Student Council)
6- Elementary Band & Orchestra Rehearsals at MSHS
7&8- Grades 5/6 Math MCAS
8- District Strings Concert at MSHS
10- Kindergarten Rainforest Show, 1:30pm, FNS Cafe
10-PTO Dance, FNS Cafe, 6:30-8:00 pm (details to follow)
13- PTO Meeting, FNS Cafe, 6:00pm
14&15- Grade 3/4 Math MCAS
14&15- Grade 2 Field Trip (info to follow)
14- District Band Jamboree at MSHS
16- School Council, 3:30pm, FNS Conference Room
21&22- Grade 5 Science MCAS
22- Grade 5 Science MCAS
22- Grade 4 Field Trip (info to follow)
23- Grade 3 Field Trip (info to follow)
24- Early Release
27- NO SCHOOL
Wolf Calls
We recognize these students for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!
Week of 4/8: Neila H., Mason B. (X2), Seamus L., Evan H., Annie T., Ellie K., Vincent B., Olivia B., Coverly J., Sawyer M., Cameron C., Azaliea P.
Lunch Menu for AFTER VACATION
Monday: Jumbo Crispy Chicken Tenders
Tuesday: Beef Nachos
Wednesday: Toasty Cheese Sandwich
Thursday: Meatballs in Zesty Marinara
Friday: Cheesy French Bread Pizza
Alternative: Muffin Fun Lunch
PTO Corner
PTO Scholarship Opportunity
The PTO offers a scholarship to Merrimac students annually. Please share this information with any Merrimac senior that you may know!
Yearbooks are officially for sale!
Treasure a year of memories for your children by placing a yearbook order now! Sign up or login to our TreeRing account using this link to order. 2 free customized pages are included with every order, and orders are due by May 1st.
It’s a Royal Ball!
Hear ye! Hear ye! All the royal children in the kingdom of Merrimac are hereby invited to a Royal Ball!
Save the date for Friday, May 10th at 6:30pm. Check out all the fancy details in the flyer attached.
Dear parents, guardians & fairy godmothers: THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF event. Help us all have a “happily ever after” by monitoring your own children. All school rules and policies apply- including no alcohol on school property.
ROYAL HELPERS NEEDED! We cannot put events like this together without your help! Sign up now here.
School Supply Kits
Supply kits are available for the upcoming school year. This is an easy way to get all of your child’s supplies without even stepping into a store! What’s even better is that the PTO gets a percentage of sales! Use this link to purchase a supply kit for next year.
Board Elections
Board Elections take place in May. If you are interested in any of the positions please let us know. Use this link to look at the description of all of the positions in our bylaws.
Community News
Pentucket Learning Collaborative
The Pentucket Learning Collaborative offers people of all ages a place to gather, engage, and create community through a variety of learning experiences. Classes run weekly from May 1 to May 29 on Wednesdays, 5-7 pm, at the Pentucket Middle High School campus. Over this five-week period, our dynamic team of educators will facilitate a variety of learning topics. Choose from multi-generational offerings or audience-specific content. Instructors are very excited to share their dedication to teaching and passion for learning with you. This fun and engaging program is made possible through the support of the Pentucket Regional School District.
PENTUCKET YOUTH LACROSSE SUMMER CLINIC
Run by the Boys & Girls HS lacrosse teams and coaches
Dates: June 19-21
Time: 9 am -12 pm
Location: Pipestave Hill, W. Newbury
Cost: $100 per player
Who can attend? Boys & Girls lacrosse players (with their own equipment) Pre-K to 8th grade.
Contact Merrimac Schools!
Sweetsir: (978) 346-8319
Donaghue: (978) 346- 8921