Wolfpack Weekly
Sweetsir and Donaghue Schools
April 8, 2022
Important Dates...
April 2022
8 - CRAZY HAIR DAY
12 - Safe Routes to School presentation at Donaghue
12 - PTO virtual meeting
13 - 22/23 Kindergarten Information Night 6-7pm
14- Kindergarten Rainforest Show
15 - PRSD early release day/staff PD in the PM
18-22 - PRSD schools closed for April break
25 & 26 - 22/23 Kindergarten Screening -
NO SCHOOL for current Kindergarten Students
28 - Paint Night with Mrs Dupre
29 - PTO Bookstore open during lunches
Specialist's Spotlight
Check out Ms Dupre's slideshow to learn more about your child's creative side!
Wolf Calls...
The following individuals and groups were observed demonstrating Merrimac's core values -Inclusive, Kind, Safe and Responsible;
Gabby, William, Mack, Cameron, Ruby, Brody, Finley, Brody - Kind
Scarlett, Hannah, Sean - Inclusive
Ronan, Cole, Zachary, Julian, Adeline, Michael, Abigail - Responsible
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Way to go everyone!
Reminders
BUSES
Students are only allowed to ride the bus that they are assigned to. They are NOT allowed to take a different bus for any reason at this time.
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MCAS Testing
This year’s testing dates are:
Mathematics - May4+5
Science(gr5 only) - May18
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StuCo Spirit Weeks
Student Council is promoting school spirit and awareness with spirit days and weeks. They are partnering with an environmental and anti-bullying group of students to promote our core values of being kind, responsible, safe, and inclusive!
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PRSD Teaching and Learning Blog
Check out the latest PRSD Teaching and Learning blog on grading for equity.
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PRSD Elementary dress code guidelines
As you may be aware, our handbook includes a dress code guidelines section. Please remind students that they should be dressing appropriately for a school setting and the weather.
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Early Literacy newsletter
Check out this month's Literacy Newsletter on Phonological Awareness
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K Registration is open
Important K registration info - K registration is now open, please plan to register by Mar1 as placements will be developed based on those enrollments - students registering after Mar1 may be processed after classes are developed - call Mrs. Hall in FNS main office with any Qs - 978-346-8319
PTO News
4th grade Robotics Club
The PTO is in need of volunteers to help with this session of Robotics club. This 8 week session meets after school on Tuesdays. If you are able to help please contact the PTO at merrimacpto@merrimacpto.org
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PTO needs a Treasurer
The PTO is looking for a new treasurer for our next school year. Please let us know if you are interested.
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Paint Night With Ms. Dupre
Who doesn’t love a little artistic fun?! Thursday, April 28th from 5:30-7:00 PM the PTO will be hosting a Paint Night with Ms. Dupre at the Sweetsir School. Space is limited to 50 participants. The cost will be $10 per person and will include all of the materials needed to participate. This is not a drop off event. Each student must be accompanied by an adult. Adults not painting do not need to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be available on Tuesday, April 12th using the following link. bit.ly/36DTZp8
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PTO Bookstore
The PTO Bookstore is back by popular demand! Friday April 29th, and Friday May 20th the PTO Bookstore will be open for students at both the Donaghue and the Sweetsir during lunch time. We are collecting “gently used” books to be sold in the store. If you are doing some spring cleaning and would like to donate any books to the PTO please bring them in and place them in a donation box located in the school offices.
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PTO Meeting
Our next PTO Meeting will be held on 4/12/22 at 6:30. This will be done virtually; Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/86978093586. Please come join us!
Things To Do...
Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Merrimac Senior Center is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9th at
11 am.
Ongoing Book Sale
The Friends of the Merrimac Public Library, a non profit that encourages public use and enjoyment of library services, has established an ongoing book sale in the library. Donations from the sale will assist in fulfilling bequests for the library community. Come in and see what we have!
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Old Home Days 2022
Old Home Days will be happening Friday August 12th through Sunday August 14th and we are still looking for committee leads and assistant leads. Help make OHD 2022 out best year yet! Please contact us at volunteers@merrimacohd.com
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SAVE THE DATE!
It's not too early to sign up for the Jamaco River Run/Walk 5K and Kids 1K Fun Run held on Saturday, June 18th. Sign up before 5/31 for just $25. Kids under 16 are $20. The Jamaco River Run is a charity event that raises money for Merrimac youth sports. Come join us for music, food, raffles and fun! More information at jamacoriverrun.com.
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Interested in learning how to Cheer?
Register now for a 3 day camp during April vacation sponsored by our very own Varsity Cheerleaders! This camp will be held in the High School gym for everyone ages 4-12. It will run from 9-1 April 18- 20. For details or email Juliefreitas77@gmail.com.
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Pentucket Youth Football & Cheer
Registration is now open for this summer program. For more information go to PentucketYouthFootball.org
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Softball League
is currently registering players in K-6th Grades for Spring 2022 Softball Season. No Experience Necessary! Season will run April 25th -June 6th, 2022
Please visit www.mwnsoftball.com for registration
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Looking for options for Summer camp? Here is a link to the YMCA's Day Camp Guide.
Donaghue and Sweetsir Schools
*image created by Iain R., Pentucket student
Email: mhall@prsd.org
Website: https://www.prsd.org
Location: Merrimac, MA, USA
Phone: (978)346-8921 (978)346-8319
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