Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
March 9, 2018
Principal's Note...
Well, Mother Nature sure is keeping us on our toes! Hopefully everyone has heat and power back on in advance of the next possible storm. Our Poetry Cafe scheduled for last Thursday has been rescheduled for this Thursday (3-15-18 @ 6PM). This is a great opportunity for our students to try their hand at sharing poetry in a public speaking forum...hope to see you all there!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
MMES Math Explorers and Problem Solvers
MMES administration and staff have been working over the past 3 years to supplement our math and science curriculum to inspire our students who have a unique interest in collaborative, real world problem solving.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Spaulding Education Fund and a parent donor, our problem solvers at Memorial School are now working with new materials that have enhanced the development of engineering skills. The materials are modules containing building materials that support four students working collaboratively. The curriculum teaches STEM (Science ,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through engineering challenges that teach students to “see like designers and think like engineers.” One fifth grade group has already worked on a bridge designing and building project and another has designed and built two simple machines. It has been great to see these students inspired by this generous donation!
Upcoming Dates...
MARCH
15 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM - 2nd Annual Poetry Cafe Night
16 - REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
27 - K/1 CONCERT - 2PM
APRIL
4 & 5 - MCAS Test Gr. 4-ELA
10 & 11 - MCAS Test Gr. 3 -ELA
16 - 20 - PATRIOTS DAY/SPRING RECESS
26 & 27 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 -ELA
MAY
2 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
3- Time TBA: Art Show at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
8 & 15 -MCAS Test Gr. 3 - MATH
9 & 16 - MCAS Test Gr. 4 - MATH
10 & 17 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - MATH
22 & 23 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - Science & Technology
23 - CHORUS & BAND CONCERT - 7PM
30 - Grade 4 Concert - 2PM
28 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
JUNE
6 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
13 -LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ((if no snow days) / REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
Home and School Connection
January's "Home and School Connection" - Check it out!
http://rfecustomer.com/Pubs/201712/890543_HS1217E.pdf?ID=8292
SPRING 2018 MCAS DATES
Spring 2018 MCAS Dates
Grade 3
ELA Reading Session I
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Grade 4
ELA Reading Session I
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Grade 5
ELA Reading Session I
Thursday, April 26, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Friday, April 27, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Science/Technology I
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Science/Technology II
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Help Wanted!
We are currently searching to bolster our substitute pool for the 17-18 school year. Many of our favorite substitutes have secured full-time jobs recently (hooray for them), and we need to "restock our bullpen." Do you know someone locally who has experience working with children in a school setting? Please have them email Mrs. Dodge directly at dodgec@mersd.org and we can take them through the application and screening process. Thanks so much in advance!
Notices From our Friends...
Crosby's Receipts
“Shop at Crosby’s Marketplace & Henry’s Fine Foods, save your receipts & send them to school with your student or place in the red bucket at the front office to help us earn free classroom equipment! Thank you!"
2017-2018 Calendar
MMES 17-18 School-wide Theme
Check out the video that inspired our theme for the year!
MMES is on Facebook!
Memorial School:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009186193553&hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
MMES Library/Technology:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007713044842&fref=ts
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MERSD:
https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterEssexRegional/?fref=ts
MMPTO:
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