Wolfpack Weekly
Sweetsir and Donaghue Schools
October 6, 2022
Wolf Calls!
Week of 10/3: Isla, Jason, Brian, McKenna, Dante, Culver, Owen, Brianna, Riley, Cora, Gabby, Marlo, Kylie, Audrina
Weekly Lunch Menu- October 11-14th
Tuesday: beef nachos
Wednesday: toasted cheese sandwich
Thursday: meatballs
Friday (EARLY RELEASE): cold lunch served
Alternative: Bagel Fun Lunch
Fall Conferences
District Programs
Pre-K
Tracey McCarthy- please email for a google doc signup
K
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2:
3:
Kathy Terciero (October 25 and October 27)
4:
5:
Anne Marie Richards- please email
6:
Art:
PE:
Music:
PTO NEWS!
Monday, Oct. 24 @ 6:30 pm
25 Main Street, Amesbury, MA l
Back by popular demand! Parents, guardians, teachers, & friends are invited to a kid-free night out where you create your own unique wooden sign at Board & Brush Amesbury. Choose from a variety of designs and sizes: Halloween, fall, holiday, and more! 20% is donated to the PTO.
The workshop is $73 and includes everything you need, plus water, sodas and treats. 20% donated directly to the PTO. Pick your design & pre-register by Oct. 17.
Sign up at: Board & Brush sign up
Use Code: MERRIMACPTOFR1024
PTO Meeting is rescheduled due to a special town meeting. The new date will be Oct 18th from 6:30-7:30 at the Sweetsir School. We hope to see you there!
The Meadowfarm Fundraiser is wrapping up. Please send in order forms, and money on Oct 11th. Please make sure checks are made payable to the Merrimac PTO. We are excited to be able to raise money for field trips and cultural events at school. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Community News
Merrimac Police Department
Halloween Trick or Treat will be on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Merrimac Fire Department
Join the Merrimac Fire Department for their 2022 Open House on October 15th from 12-3pm at the Merrimac Fire Department, 16 East Main Street, Merrimac. Click here for the flyer with full details.
Merrimac Library
This Thing Has a Name
Families are invited to come hear the story of "This Thing has a Name," a wonderful take on demystifying childhood anxiety written by local author Amanda Bacon-Davis.This program will take place Saturday, October 22, 2022 at The Merrimac Public Library. Amanda will be accompanied by her daughter Ella, and their dog "Dog-Dog*" (featured in the story). She will read the story, answer questions, invite families to meet Dog-Dog*, and do a craft. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Merrimac Public Library. Registration IS REQUIRED, so please click here.
Merrimac Senior Center
Two community events are coming up at the Merrimac Senior Center! Both events are open to Merrimac families and are free! Click on both links below for full details.
Important Dates
October
10 - No School (Columbus Day)
14 - Early release for PRSD students/ Staff PD; cold lunch served
18 - PTO Meeting 6:30pm Sweetsir (please note: this has been moved to Tuesday)
25 - Early release day - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00pm - 4:00pm
27 - Early release day - Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sweetsir and Donaghue Schools
Email: mhall@prsd.org
Website: https://mms.prsd.org
Location: Merrimac, MA, USA
Phone: (978)346-8921 (978)346-8319
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085010856280
Twitter: @MerrimacSchools