Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
April 27, 2018
Principal's Note...
Pennies for Patients Annual School-Wide Service Project
Our annual Pennies for Patients service project is officially underway from Monday, April 30th - Friday, May 18th. Last year, we raised over $3,440 through all of the hard work and great efforts put forth by the students and their teachers. This year we have set a goal of $3,500 in hopes of supporting Pennies for Patients, a fundraising campaign with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) to support their mission to cure blood cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families. The monies raised go directly to LLS for research to support this mission.
MMES students enjoyed a presentation at this week's school-wide meeting by Lauren Patel, a representative from LLS who gave an overview of Pennies for Patients and helped to "kick off" the campaign.
Please be on the look out for an informational flyer, including instructions for setting up individual on-line fundraising pages, and a donation box that will be in your child's backpack. Children were encouraged to get parental permission before embarking on collecting donations. Coins, cash, checks, online, and even matching gifts from companies that match an employee's donation are accepted.
Any questions, please contact Lisa Newton (NewtonL@mersd.org). Checks can be made out to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or "LLS"
Thank you to all for your help in supporting our worthwhile school service project!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
Is there anything better than outdoor class with ukelele music and Ms. Natti???
Parent Presentation: Antarctica
MMPTO's Hit the Street for Little Feet
Register for "Hit the Street for Little Feet" Today!
http://www.northshoretimingonline.com/reglive2017.aspx?eventyear_id=1512
Art Show Volunteers Needed
Art Room Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering in the art room. We have started printing, weaving and working with clay and it requires many hands.
We are also in need of 1 gallon zip lock bags, and baby wipes for hands. Please consider donating any if you have them.
Thank you, Mrs. Yutkins
Upcoming Dates...
MAY
2 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
3- 5:00-7:30 PM: Art Show at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
4 -2:00-2:30 PM: Grades 2 & 3 Concert
8 & 15 -MCAS Test Gr. 3 - MATH
9 & 16 - MCAS Test Gr. 4 - MATH
10 & 17 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - MATH
22 & 23 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - Science & Technology
23 - CHORUS & BAND CONCERT - 7PM
30 - Grade 4 Concert - 2PM
28 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
JUNE
6 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
19 - FIELD DAY
20 - 6:00 PM: Grade 5 Crossing the Bridge @ MERMHS
21 -LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
Help Wanted!
We are currently searching to bolster our substitute pool for the 17-18 school year. Many of our favorite substitutes have secured full-time jobs recently (hooray for them), and we need to "restock our bullpen." Do you know someone locally who has experience working with children in a school setting? Please have them email Mrs. Dodge directly at dodgec@mersd.org and we can take them through the application and screening process. Thanks so much in advance!
Notices From our Friends...
Crosby's Receipts
“Shop at Crosby’s Marketplace & Henry’s Fine Foods, save your receipts & send them to school with your student or place in the red bucket at the front office to help us earn free classroom equipment! Thank you!"
SPRING 2018 MCAS DATES
Spring 2018 MCAS Dates
Grade 3
Mathematics Session I
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Grade 4
Mathematics Session I
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Grade 5
ELA Reading Session I
Thursday, April 26, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Friday, April 27, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Science/Technology I
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Science/Technology II
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
2017-2018 Calendar
2018-2019 Calendar
MMES 17-18 School-wide Theme
Check out the video that inspired our theme for the year!
MMES is on Facebook!
Memorial School:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009186193553&hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
MMES Library/Technology:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007713044842&fref=ts
"Like" our friends:
MERSD:
https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterEssexRegional/?fref=ts
MMPTO:
https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterMemorialPTO/?fref=ts