Memorial Memo!
News & Updates for our Little Devils Families
Week Ending 10/19/23
Dear MES Families!
We've had a fabulous week and K-2 students really enjoyed their trips to the Fire Station!
Next week is busy as we prepare for our Halloween Parade (K-2) on Friday and the Monster Ball!
We can't wait for you to come with your child(ren) to the Monster Ball (no drop offs)
We are looking for donations from parents to put together the raffle baskets for the Monster Ball. The proceeds from this event go toward spring field trips for students. If you are able to donate, you can find more information below in the PTO section (Thank you!).
We are also looking for some volunteers to help out at the Monster Ball. We need adults to help run some of our Halloween themed activities. You can sign up for part of the time and enjoy the even the other part of the time. The more adults we have to help- the more successful this event will be for everyone. SIGN UP LIST HERE!
Preschool Fire Prevention Program Schedule week of October 23
Mon 10/23- 9:30-10:00 (Gosselin/Lopez)
Mon 10/23- 12:45-1:15 (Gosselin/Lopez)
Tue 10/24- 9:30-10:00- (Skawinski)
Thu 10/26- 9:30-10:00 (Skawinski/Vaughn)
Thu 10/26- 12:45-1:15 (Skawinski/Vaughn)
Please check out all the other dates and upcoming activities in this week's Memo!
Love,
Mrs. French
Important Dates To Remember
Unified Arts Rotation - Week of October 23
Monday- Day 4 (Technology Week)
Tuesday- Day 1 (Library Week)
Wednesday- Day 2 (Library Week)
Thursday- Day 3 (Library Week)
Friday- Day 4 (Library Week)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 27- Halloween Parade 12:45-1:15 (football field)
October 27- PTO Monster Ball 5:30-7:00 (Hosted at Toy Town)
November 1- No School / Professional Development Day
November 6-9 - Book Fair (shopping during Library)
November 8 / 5:30-7:00 - Art Show and Book Fair
November 10 - No School for Veteran's Day
November 20 & 21 Early Release Days (dismissal at 12:30) for Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 22 - Early Release at 11:30 (NO LUNCH SERVED) for Thanksgiving break
November 23 & 24 NO School- Thanksgiving Break
Halloween Celebrations & Parade!!
We will celebrate Halloween for K-2 on Friday, October 27th
Students CAN wear their to school. Please remember no full face masks or face paint. We ask that all weapons and non-essential accessories stay at home. Teachers will send home additional details for their classroom expectations and celebration parties.
The Halloween Parade will begin at 12:45 on the HS Football Field. All are welcome to come and watch.
We will end by 1:15 (everyone needs to leave the parking lot by 1:30 for MS/HS dismissal).
If you plan to take your child home afterwards, you can sign them out with the classroom teacher from the football field.
Please Join Us! We need Volunteers too! Remember all students need a chaperone.
Weekly Snapshot Videos (2 this week!!!)
Notes from Nurse Mona
Students sometimes get messy and wet while playing hard at school. Please be prepared by having an extra set of clothes in a bag in the bottom of your child's backpack. This is will make it easy to find them in the event we need them for your child.
COVID Response Procedure
Tyler Pelkey, Winchendon Firefighter/Paramedic and Child Passenger Safety Technician is continuing to offer car seat checks to our families and community. You can reach Tyler and schedule an appointment at:
Winchendon Fire Station (978-297-2323)
Helpful Information
SCHOOL HOURS
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. (late bell 8:45)
Breakfast (in the classrooms) 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Parents are required to call the school if their child is going to be absent or tardy for that day.
Please call 978-297-1305:
Press 1- Main Office
Press 2- To Report Absences
Press 3 - Nurse Mona Sergi
Press 5 - Cafe
Press 9 - Dial by name directory
Please do not leave absent calls on the teacher's voice mail
Preschool News
CFCE Brain Building Bulletin
Check out the most recent Brain Building Bulletin!
Fresh Pick's Lunch / Breakfast Info
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization - Info
Next Meeting: November 15th 6:00 at TTE Library
Raffle Basket Donations
Please help make our Raffle Baskets AMAZING!! We need donations from you!
Please look at the theme for your child's grades and send in a donation (even one item from the dollar store!) to your child's teacher before Wednesday. The Classroom teachers will then put together the baskets for the raffles. If they don't get donations, the teachers end up putting in their own money to support this fundraiser.... Let's show them our support and give them lots of basket items!!!!
THANK YOU for YOUR support 🤩
LINKS to Need to know / find documents
Previous Newsletters
Community News & Events
A Message from Winchendon Works Community Hub:
Are you a Winchendon family currently experiencing financial hardship? If you are and are interested in registering for holiday food baskets and/or gifts, please complete this form by October 31st: https://forms.gle/KCaveTJBiUu3jJeX6.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr., at 978-297-1667.
Halloween Spooktacular October 30th 6:00-7:30
Memorial Elementary School
Please feel free to email me anytime (sometimes the quickest way to reach me)
or you can call the office to schedule an appointment.
I look forward to working with you to make school the best place for your child(ren)!
Website: https://www.winchendonk12.org/o/mes
Memorial Elementary School
32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, MA, USA