Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
MAY 4, 2018
Principal's Note...
Well, we all survived the first administration of MCAS 2.0 - Computer-based Testing. There was a lot of anxiety around the school leading up to it. "Will the technology work?" "Will the kids know how to navigate the interface?" "What if the Internet goes down?" The good news is that everything went incredibly smoothly! While we cannot comment yet on how student performance was impacted (or not) by taking the test on laptops, the logistics went off without a hitch!
Take a look at the information below about some fun Springtime events that are taking place in the school and town in the coming weeks...lots going on!
Have a great weekend!
Best,
John
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
Upcoming Dates...
MAY
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
AUGUST
29 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (see 18-19 calendar link below)
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