Memorial Memo!
News & Updates for our Little Devils Families
Week Ending January 5, 2024
Dear MES Families!
We were excited to start the New Year together this week. There was lots of energy at Memorial as we dove right back into learning.
Second graders enjoyed some magnet lessons- check out the video!
We are also preparing for our first winter storm- see our dress for the weather info ❄️
As we continue our work on our Mission/Vision, Values and new mascot... we are asking for your input. This is the last week to add your input (see the quick forms below).
I wish you a safe and warm weekend as you weather the storm ☃️
Happy 2024 🎇
Mrs. French
Last Call for your input!
Memorial Core Values
We've been working with our School Council & Staff as we move toward a 'rebranding' of Memorial that includes looking at our Core Values, re-writing our Mission & Vision, as well as choosing a new mascot.
We'd love you to be part of this process. Please take a moment to share your input on our Core Values.
Use this LINK to get to the Core Values survey where you can choose the top 3 values you'd like to see your student develop before leaving Memorial 🌎
Stay tuned for the mascot survey next week!
Help us choose our next Memorial MASCOT
Important Dates To Remember
Unified Arts Rotation - Week of January 8
Monday- Day 1 (Tech)
Tuesday-Day 2 (Tech)
Wednesday-Day 3 (Tech)
Thursday-Day 4 (Tech)
Friday- Day 1 (Library)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 15- No School (MLK Day)
January 17- PTO 6:00 at Toy Town Library
January 31- Early Release at 12:30 (Teacher PD Day)
February 7 - Global School Play Day
February 19-23 - No School (Winter Break)
Dentist Monday / Screenings Tuesday
The dentist is coming on MONDAY for those that signed up!
Students will also participate in the grade appropriate screenings (height/weight/vision) on Tuesday.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Mona at 978-297-1305 (press 4) or email
Bundle Up ❄️
Winter Weather is here and it looks like snow ❄️in the forecast for this weekend.
This is a reminder to send in warm outdoor gear with your student. We got out to recess every day that we can. Students that have boots, snow pants and mittens will be able to play in the snow on the playground.
Students know they need 5 to go! (hat, jacket, mittens, snow pants, boots)
Nurse Mona has some extra's available if your student needs them. Please reach out to her.
Nurse Mona also provides hats/mittens for students that may have forgotten them. These are then there's to keep.
Weekly Snapshot Video 🎄
Notes from Nurse Mona
Students sometimes get messy and wet while playing hard at school. Please be prepared by having an extra set of clothes in a bag in the bottom of your child's backpack. This is will make it easy to find them in the event we need them for your child.
COVID Response Procedure
Helpful Information
SCHOOL HOURS
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. (late bell 8:45)
Breakfast (in the classrooms) 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Parents are required to call the school if their child is going to be absent or tardy for that day.
Please call 978-297-1305:
Press 1- Main Office
Press 2- To Report Absences
Press 3 - Preschool Office
Press 4- School Nurse, Mona Sergi
Press 5 - Cafeteria
Press 6- Principal French
Press 7- Counselor (Mrs. Perez or Mrs. Lamoureux)
Press 9 - Dial by name directory
Press 0- Operator
Please do not leave absent calls on the teacher's voice mail
Preschool News
CFCE Brain Building Bulletin
Check out the most recent Brain Building Bulletin! Click on this link or click on the PDF below!
Lunch Menu
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization - Info
Next Meeting: January 17th 6:00 at Toy Town
LINKS to Need to know / find documents
Previous Newsletters
Community News & Events
Memorial Elementary School
Please feel free to email me anytime (sometimes the quickest way to reach me)
or you can call the office to schedule an appointment.
I look forward to working with you to make school the best place for your child(ren)!
Website: https://www.winchendonk12.org/o/mes
Memorial Elementary School
32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, MA, USA