Wolfpack Weekly
May 4, 2023
Yearbook Deadline is TOMORROW- Don't Miss Out!
The time is NOW to order a yearbook! Orders are due by this Friday, May 5th! If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please click the link below to place your order from the Treering website. Don't miss out on these cherished memories - order today here!
Important Dates
May
8- PTO Meeting, 6-7pm, FNS Cafe
9-10- Grade 5 and 6 Math MCAS
10- District Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm, MSHS Auditorium
11- Grade 3 Field Trip
15-19- PTO Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!
16- District Band Concert, 7:00pm, MSHS Auditorium
17- District Choir Jamboree, 7pm, MSHS Auditorium
23-24- Grade 5 Science MCAS
26- Early Release, Staff Professional Development
29- Memorial Day, No School
June
1- Grade 2 Walking Field Trip to HRD (details to follow)
2- PTO Bookstore, FNS Only, During Lunches
6- Scholastic Book Fair Family Night, 5-8pm, HRD
6- Art Show, 5:00-7:00pm, HRD
6- Chorus Concert, 7:00pm, HRD
7- HRD Classes Visit the Scholastic Book Fair
7- Sixth Grade Field Trip (details to follow)
8- Scholastic Book Fair Open 1-3pm, HRD
8- PTO Ice Cream Social (details to follow)
9- Field Day
12- Field Day Rain Date
12- PTO Meeting, 6:30pm, FNS Cafe
14- Sixth Grade Graduation (details to follow)
15- Last Day of School, Early Release (no lunch served)
Wolf Calls
We recognize these students for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!
Week of 5/1: Mimi, Peter, Nora, Aria, Avery, Ruby, Lilah, Ms. Grimes' Class
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Monday: Jumbo Crispy Chicken Tenders
Tuesday: Beef Nachos
Wednesday: American Cheese Sandwich
Thursday: Meatballs in Zesty Marinara
Friday: Cheese Pizza
Alternate Lunch: Muffin Fun Lunch
Mental Health Awareness Month Lessons
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As part of our monthly classroom Social Emotional Learning lessons our School Counselors, Ms. Bille and Mrs. Pond will be going into classrooms to teach students about what mental health means and how to take care of their mental health just as they would their physical health. Lessons identify these concepts for students and shared strategies for students to practice. These included:
Identifying and sharing your feelings
Being aware of how much screen time we
Getting a good night sleep
Spending time outside
Doing something creative
Using positive affirmations and saying kind words to yourself
Field Day!
Field Day will be held on Friday, June 9th (rain date Monday, June 12th). We are in need of volunteers to run stations. Click here to access the volunteer informational flyer (it is also below but you must open the s'more in your browser to download). To be a volunteer, you must have an active CORI on file. Click here to access the online CORI form. You can print and complete or download and type in the document. Once filled out, bring to the HRD or FNS Main Office with your license. This can take several days to complete, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to a fun event!
Parent/Guardian Input Form for 23-24 School Year
This information will be considered by Guidance, Administration, and Teachers as part of the 23-24 placement and scheduling process. We appreciate and value your input. Ultimately, the placement decision is made by administration. Teacher requests will not be permitted. Please complete and submit information no later than Friday, May 12th.
You can access the form here.
PTO Corner
Sprinkles by Stacey!
She’s done it again! Sprinkles by Stacey has whipped up some beautiful cookies to celebrate spring and is teaching a class on how to make them! The best part? A portion of every ticket goes to the Merrimac PTO!
- May 10th at BareWolf Brewing in Amesbury.
- Tickets at SprinklesbyStacey.com (kids must be at least 11 years old to participate)
School Supply Lists for 2023-2024
School supply lists for the 2023/2024 school year are up! (We know, we know — spring has just arrived and we’re already talking about the fall?! ) Did you know you can save time by buying what your student needs at the link below by June 15? It gets sent right to your door! Enjoy more pool time and less shopping this summer by getting your kit today! Access the lists here.
Merrimac PTO Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now! For purchase information, check out all the details in the attached pdf. We are still looking for your pictures from chess club, choir, band, and robotics. Please email any photos you are willing to share to: MerrimacYBK@gmail.com Thank you!
Merrimac PTO - Little Caesar’s Partnership
It’s easy to do anytime! Click the link, press “start shopping” and choose how you want your pizza: Hot ‘n Ready from our local store in Haverhill or a frozen kit shipped to you! For example, each kit sold gives $6 directly to the PTO. Order anytime — This is an ongoing fundraiser! Little Caesars Link