Memorial Memo!
News & Updates for our Little Devils Families
Week Ending January 19, 2024
Dear MES Families!
What a winter week it has been. Our first snow day is in the books. Do we dare hope it's our last? I don't mind a few unexpected days off but we also don't want to be in school late June when it's 90 out.
The frigid temperatures kept us inside this week but hopefully we will have a warm up next week so we can get out and enjoy the fresh air more.
We are excited to make announce that a new mascot has been chosen for Memorial!! Thank you to all of the families, staff and the students for providing your input. We know that change can be difficult but we're excited about the direction we are headed at Memorial.
The school council has been hard at work. We have also updated our Mission/Vision and making progress on our School Improvement Plan. We have an opening for another parent on the school council, if you're interested.
Staff have been busy completing assessments the past two weeks. Students have been completing the Dibels (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and STAR Reading and Math. The data from these assessments will help us determine the individualized support or enrichment each student needs.
We also launched our new reading program; Wit & Wisdom this week. You will see some parent letters coming home to tell you more about Wit & Wisdom. This is a knowledge building curriculum that uses a lot of rich & complex text (stories) to develop students literacy skills. Wit & Wisdom is in addition to our foundational reading programs; ECRI & Heggerty.
Ask your student what makes them Wild About Books (the title of this Module's text).
Enjoy the weekend and stay warm,
Mrs. French
Our New Mascot!!
New LOGO coming soon too.... (this is a sample)
Important Dates To Remember
Unified Arts Rotation - Week of January 22
Monday- Day 1 (Technology)
Tuesday-Day 2 (Technology)
Wednesday-Day 3(Technology)
Thursday-Day 4 (Technology)
Friday- Day 1 (Library)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
January 31- Early Release at 12:30 (Teacher PD Day)
February 5- Tentative 100th Day of School
February 7 - Winter Walk to School Day
February 14- Valentine's Day
February 15- Ball in the House Show
February 16- Global School Play Day
February 19-23 - No School (Winter Break)
February 29 6:00 PTO at Memorial PLEASE JOIN US!
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.
Outdoor Recess
We try to go outside for recess EVERY day.. Our students benefit from the physical activity and fresh air. We use this Child Care Weather Watch as a guide. There are some days we may even go out for only 15 minutes if students are bundled properly. Please send in your warm winter gear daily - or keep a set at school ☃️❄️☃️
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