Wolfpack Weekly
November 17, 2022
Important Dates
November
18- PTO bookstore open during lunches (books cost $1-6 each)
23- Early Release (no lunch served)
23- Crazy Hat Day at HRD and FNS
24-25- No School- Thanksgiving Break
December
12- PTO Meeting 6:30pm, FNS Cafe
15- Report Cards for Grades 1-6 Available in Infinite Campus, 3pm
16- PTO bookstore open during lunches (books cost $1-6 each)
23- Pajama Day at HRD and FNS
23- Early Release (no lunch served)
Dec 26- Jan 2- No School- Winter Break
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Monday: Jumbo Chicken Tenders
Tuesday: Beef Nachos
Wednesday: NO LUNCH SERVED
Alternate Lunch: Muffin Fun Lunch
Wolf Calls
We recognize these students for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!
Week of 11/17: Andrew, Miles, Ana, Samantha, Halle, Nora, Liam, Mrs. Provencal's class, Brendon, and Isla
Crazy Hat Day!
Show your school spirit on Wednesday, November 23rd by wearing a crazy hat to school! You can even get creative and make a crazy hat!
Sponsored by the Student Council
Merrimac Schools Support Make-A-Wish!
Let's bring the 'Power of a Wish' to our Merrimac School community! Through fundraising and mission advocacy, we will help Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. It's truly amazing what wishes can do. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible.
Please click here for full details!
PTO Corner
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class
Come Join us at the Merrimac Public Library on December 8th from 5:30 - 8PM for an adults-only holiday cookie decorating class where you will learn different techniques needed to create two professional-looking holiday-themed cookies! You will receive a kit with everything you need to make your cookies as part of your ticket price and you can then take your newfound knowledge home and create more cookies to impress your friends and family this holiday season!
Tickets are $60 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Merrimac Holiday Helpers program. Purchase tickets here: www.sprinklesbystacey.com/product/december-cookie-decorating-workshop
PTO Staff Holiday Giving Tree
Help us spread some holiday joy to the wonderful staff at our Merrimac Schools. This year the PTO will be having a holiday tree where you have the opportunity to adopt a staff member and buy a present for them. Gifts should cost no more than $20, and must be brought in by 12/20. These gifts will be placed under the tree in the school lobby labeled with your assigned teacher’s name on them. If you would like to be assigned a teacher for the holiday season please email PTOGivingTree2022@gmail.com
Merrimac PTO presents: Parents Night Out: Hoppy Holidays.
Let’s ring in the season with some kid-free fun!
When: Weds. Nov. 30 at 6 pm
Where: BareWolf Brewing at 12 Oakland St. Amesbury
What: $20 ticket includes dinner, snacks, & dessert from Five Daughters, silent auction & holiday cheer! Craft beer available for purchase and arcades open for play. 21+ only.
How: Get tickets NOW at bit.ly/3gbX0BE or Venmo @MerrimacPTO with your full name to get on the list by Nov. 23.
ALL ABOARD the Polar Express!
Put on your favorite pair of comfy pajamas and head on over to Chunky's for some Hot Cocoa and a viewing of the Polar Express! Get cozy and feel the magic come alive - while you share some dinner or snacks with your loved ones or classmates. Tickets are $7.00 each and children will receive hot cocoa and a bell from Santa himself! The magic will be at Chunky's Cinema in Pelham, NH on December 15th - doors open at 5:15 with a movie start time of 6:15. All food is an additional cost will be paid directly to Chunky's.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased here: bit.ly/3g8Heri
Community News
Santa's Toy Trot
The Santa's Toy Trot is a great community event that supports local families in need during the holiday season. Gather your family to run 2, 4,or 6 miles with Ms. Provencal on December 11th at the Sweetsir School. Follow the link for registration and information. There is also a 1 mile fun run for kids 10 and under. Let's have fun and do something good for our community!