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Merryman January 2018 Newsletter
Dates to Remember
January 8 - FREE Breakfast for all students begins
January 8 - Seal-a-Smile
January 11 - PTO Meeting 6pm
January 22 - 4th Grade Swimming Starts
January 24 - End of 2nd Quarter
January 25 - PTO Math/Game Night 5:30-7:30
January 26 - NO School - Staff Professional Development Day
February 8 - PTO Meeting 6pm
February 12 - NO School - Staff Professional Development Day
February 19 - 3rd Grade Swimming
March 5-9 - NO School - Spring Break
From the Desk of Ms. Kostrova
Happy New Year! We are glad to see everyone back and ready to learn, and grow in the new year. Students will continue to work on the goals that they have set, and we will review our academic and behavioral expectations for all.
Please note that Chartwells will be introducing free breakfast for all students beginning January 8th. This program is explained in detail in the newsletter, and copies are coming home with your child. All students will have an opportunity to participate.
Students will grab a breakfast on their way into the school at 7:53 and then be able to eat breakfast in the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to bring leftovers home or consume them later in the day as the teacher permits. We look forward to your feedback as we develop this program at Merryman.
Our PTO/Staff is hosting a game/math night on January 25th from 5:30-7:30. We hope to see you all here for the fun! Families that attend will be able to bring home a goodie bag! Plan to join us for the fun at 5:30. Also, save the date for our Literacy night coming up on February, 26th!
Continue to talk to your child about PBIS and encourage positive behaviors! Please contact the school if you have questions.
We will be doing our midyear STAR universal screener for reading and math beginning January 8th, and January 24th is the end of the semester. I encourage you to check in with your child’s teacher to see what academic progress they are making. Call and schedule an appointment for a conference, or email to determine what support may be needed to help them be successful. As a way to keep our district moving towards paperless, report cards will only be available online in your Skyward Parent Access portal. If a paper copy is required, please contact your child's teacher or the Merryman Office.
Just a reminder that January 26th is a professional development day for staff, so no school for students.
Any questions, concerns or feedback please feel free to contact me at school 715-735-2500 or at: kkostrov@marinette.k12.wi.us
Your Partner in Education,
Ms. Kostrova
2018 Water Safety & Swimming Lessons
Honesty
This month we are talking about honesty at Merryman. Please take some time at home to discuss honesty and explain what that means for your family.
Every STAR Deserves the Chance to Shine!
1st Grade Super-Stars!
2nd Grade Super-Stars!
3rd Grade Super-Stars!
4th Grade Super-Stars!
Staff Super-Stars!
Ms. Judkins
How long have you been at Merryman?
I have been teaching at Merryman for 7 years.
Which University did you graduate from?
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?
My favorite thing about being a teacher is the youthful feeling I get from spending time with my energetic students.
When not at work what do you do for fun?
When I am not at work I like to travel down to Madison to visit my daughter, cheer for the Packers, and read good mystery novels.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Green Bay.
If you could have any super power, what would you choose?
If I could be any animal in the world I would be a bird. I love to sing but if I were a bird it would sound much better.
Mrs. Romenesko
How long have you been at Merryman?
I have been teaching at Merryman for 9 years!
Which University did you graduate from?
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison...Go Badgers!!!
What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?
My favorite thing about being a teacher is the relationship that is formed with my students. I love being able to spark a child’s curiousity and then watch the learning that takes place.
When not at work what do you do for fun?
I love to spend time with my family. We like to spend time up north and traveling together. We have a long list of all the places in the world that we would like to explore.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Marinette. I actually went to elementary school at Merryman.
If you could have any super power, what would you choose?
I would probably choose a bird so that I could quickly get all over the world.
Mrs. Klimek
How long have you been at Merryman?
9 years.
Which University did you graduate from?
Lakeland College in Sheboygan
What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?
Building friendships with my students and helping them prepare for MMS.
When not at work what do you do for fun?
Run, anything outside with my 3 boys.
Where did you grow up?
Porterfield
If you could have any super power, what would you choose?
I would want to be an octopus because with 8 arms instead of 2, I could get things done waaaay FASTER!!!!
Mrs. Poquette
How long have you been at Merryman?
This is my 9th year at Merryman.
Which University did you graduate from?
I graduated from UW-GB.
What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?
I love seeing each student’s enthusiasm toward whatever they are passionate about inside or outside of school. They are such unique individuals!
When not at work what do you do for fun?
I coach gymnastics. I also enjoy Zumba, running (Sometimes :) and reading. Mostly I love to spend time with my family. We love family game nights in our home.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Marinette
If you could have any super power, what would you choose?
Dolphin because of their beauty, grace, and speed in the water, and their concern about the well being of their whole pod.