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News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
December 9, 2016
Principal's Note...
Dear MMES Families,
Not to stress you out our anything, but there is a "Countdown to Christmas" wall at the gym I go to. This morning it said, "15 shopping days left." Yikes!
Earlier this week, I was outside at drop off and one of our parents gave me a really neat gift. She was cleaning out her parents' long-time Manchester home and came across a gem! Below you will see photos from a Kindergarten handbook from years gone by. Our best guess is that it is from some time in the 1950s, although there are no dates on it. It is well worth the time to read it over...very interesting.
One thing that is immediately striking is how many aspects of the handbook still hold true today. I particularly like the following section:
I hope you enjoy the little "walk back in time" as you peruse the photos below. (If you click on the photo, it will blow up larger so that you can read it.)
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
Not to stress you out our anything, but there is a "Countdown to Christmas" wall at the gym I go to. This morning it said, "15 shopping days left." Yikes!
Earlier this week, I was outside at drop off and one of our parents gave me a really neat gift. She was cleaning out her parents' long-time Manchester home and came across a gem! Below you will see photos from a Kindergarten handbook from years gone by. Our best guess is that it is from some time in the 1950s, although there are no dates on it. It is well worth the time to read it over...very interesting.
One thing that is immediately striking is how many aspects of the handbook still hold true today. I particularly like the following section:
"Remember - your child needs time to grow. If he progresses slowly, do not be over-anxious about him. Just as the flowers in your garden, though planted at the same time, do not develop uniformly, so your child will advance at his own individual rate and should never be forced beyond the point of his "readiness to learn" regardless of the progress of his classmates."
I hope you enjoy the little "walk back in time" as you peruse the photos below. (If you click on the photo, it will blow up larger so that you can read it.)
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
Upcoming Dates...
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DECEMBER
21 - Winter Concert @9:30 AM
26-30 Winter Recess - No School
JANUARY
2 - Holiday - No School
FEBRUARY
MARCH
2 - "Read Across America" - Dr. Seuss' Birthday
MAY
4 - Elementary Art Show @ MBTS Community Center
31 - Spring Concert (Band/Chorus)
JUNE
6-9 Camp Merrowvista Trip (Grade 5)
DECEMBER
21 - Winter Concert @9:30 AM
26-30 Winter Recess - No School
JANUARY
2 - Holiday - No School
FEBRUARY
MARCH
2 - "Read Across America" - Dr. Seuss' Birthday
MAY
4 - Elementary Art Show @ MBTS Community Center
31 - Spring Concert (Band/Chorus)
JUNE
6-9 Camp Merrowvista Trip (Grade 5)
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