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Upcoming Dates to Remember November 16- 1st Trimester Ends November 21-23- Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL November 28- 1st Trimester Awards Assembly- 2:15 PM December 7- Gingerbread Gala @ UES 6-8 PM December 20- Tooth Protectors Dental Clinic @ UES
COLD WEATHER ALERT Please be sure your child comes to school prepared for outdoor recess. While there are occasional days students spend recess indoors, most days they are outside for a period of 25 minutes at lunchtime. We recommend that all students have appropriate outerwear. Students wearing snow pants and boots may be on the whole playground; students in boots without snow pants are restricted to the blacktop and playground equipment (at the discretion of the duty people); students with no snow pants and boots are restricted to only the blacktop; and students with no jacket will stay inside the gym on the bleachers. All students are expected to go outside for recess
Tooth Protectors, Inc.
We are excited to be able to provide preventative dental hygiene services to your child at school. Tooth Protectors Inc. (TPI) is a Maine based program; we have a team of licensed, registered dental hygienists who travel
throughout Maine providing much needed preventative dental services. We currently provide services at over 300 clinic sites across Maine.
We bring the dental office to you! Our dental clinic will be set up within your child’s school and they will be seen during school hours.
We provide preventative dental care such as: oral assessments, oral cancer screening, oral hygiene instruction, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants of molars and pre molars, temporary fillings and referrals.
All records are kept confidential and claims to your dental insurance will go directly through TPI per electronic transfer, not the school. TPI is compliant with HIPAA regulations, OSHA’s infection control and with the
Department of Education for Finger printing. We are dedicated to dental education as a means of prevention!
Dental forms were handed out to students at UES this week. If you did not receive a form or need another, please contact Allison in the office. Forms should be returned to the school by December 5th in order to schedule students efficiently. The dental clinic will be held on December 20th. Thank you!
NEWSLETTER 1/28/11
Do you have an item you want placed in the newsletter? Please get any information
to Allison in the office by Thursday morning. The best way to give me information is to e-mail it to me.
My e-mail address is [email protected]
Union Elementary School 1070 Heald Highway
Union, ME 04862 Phone 785-4330 Fax 785-4844
http://union.msad40.org Richard Blackman, Principal Casey Lufkin, Assistant Principal
Allison Davis, Administrative Assistant
NEWSLETTER 11/16/12
PTC NEWS
THE PTC WILL BE HOLDING ITS ANNUAL GINGERBREAD GALA ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH FROM 6 - 8 IN THE UES GYM. THERE WILL BE A CHANCE TO MAKE & DECORATE AN INDIVIDUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE, DECORATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES, MAKE ORNAMENTS, CREATE A SMALL WREATH OR CENTERPIECE AND HELP DECORATE SEVERAL LARGE GINGERBREAD HOUSES! THE PTC IS HOPING TO PUT THE LARGE GINGERBREAD HOUSES ON DISPLAY AFTER THE GALA! HOT DOGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF GOODIES TO SHARE! THE PTC WOULD APPRECIATE ANY DONATIONS OF BAGS OF CANDY FOR DECORATING THE LARGE OR SMALL GINGERBREAD HOUSES. YOU CAN BRING THE CANDY INTO THE UES OFFICE ANYTIME BEFORE THE GALA OR ON THAT NIGHT. AS WE DID LAST YEAR, THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE WITH TICKETS BEING .25 CENTS APIECE OR 5 FOR $1.00. WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING NEW OR GENTLY USED ITEMS THAT WE CAN RAFFLE THAT EVENING. FEEL FREE TO DROP ITEMS OFF WITH MRS. DAVIS IN THE OFFICE. THE PTC WILL ALSO BE SELLING TICKETS FOR OUR DECEMBER RAFFLE BASKET! THE PTC IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE DIFFERENT STATIONS TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS HAVE HELP AND A GOOD TIME. WE COULD ALSO USE A HAND MAKING A FEW DOZEN SMALL GINGERBREAD MEN FOR THE GALA FOR KIDS TO DECORATE. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ACCOMPANY ALL STUDENTS. THE WORK NIGHTS TO PREPARE FOR THE GALA WILL BE NOVEMBER 27 @ 5:30 PM AND DECEMBER 4 @ 5:30 PM. PLEASE CALL MYRNA @ 691-3081 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO VOLUNTEER!
The PTC will also be taking donations for our fury friends at the animal shelter in Rockland. There will
be a box with a list of items to donate in the lobby here @ UES. Items needed: rawhides, canned dog and cat food, cat & dog toys, blankets (new or used in good condition), 33-gallon dark garbage bags, 13-gallon white kitchen garbage bags, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, dish detergent, toilet paper, used towels, and stove pellets (to be used as kitty litter).
Thank you Union FD UES students are learning about fire safety and about how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency. On Oct. 25th, Union Firefighters presented fire safety lessons to all classes and showed them the purposes of equipment on fire trucks and ambulances. We thank them for giving half a day to help our children stay safe. Firefighters asked students to carry three messages home: •Be sure you have working smoke and fire detectors •Practice home escape routes and be sure everyone knows where to meet outside to make sure everyone got out safely. •Post 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers near the phone that children should use to call for help. Our thanks to Assistant Chief Kevin Soule, Firefighters Bob Boniewski and Nick Morrisette for their exciting presentation, and Jesse Thompson, EMT. Special thanks to Nikki Boniewski, Union FD Education Coordinator for organizing this event and getting the fire hats!
Toys for Tots Once again, Union Elementary School is participating in the Toys for Tots campaign. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. The box will be here in the lobby until December 7th.
The Mynutrikids online payment system will be switching to a program called MySchoolBucks. Parents who use this system should be receiving a notice from Mynutrikids explaining the details. On November 30 the RSU 40 tech department will be doing what needs to be done before this transition can take place. During this time the Mynutrikids online payment system will be locked down for 48 hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. I would recommend that any payments made to your child's account be done so through the school from Nov. 29 until given a green light to use the MySchoolBucks system. Thank you for your patience and understanding. The new system should be even better than the one we are using now. This transition does not affect anyone who sends money to the schools. This only affects those who make payments to their child's lunch account online. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Thanks, Storm Hendrickson Food Service Director S.A.D.# 40 (207) 785-2277 Ext. 241
NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS In case of inclement weather or other
emergencies, the superintendent will make a “no school decision” as early as possible,
usually by 6:30 a.m. The announcement will be made over the radio stations, television
stations and Internet sites listed in the student handbook.
There is a NEW scroll bar on the district website that will show up on days we dismiss early or have a cancellation.
www.msad40.org
Friendship Village School Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 24th
9-2 pm
FREE ADMISSION Lobster Rolls, Chowder, Hot Dogs, Bake Sale
Many Local Handcrafted items, Great Christmas Gift Ideas! Hand knit Items, Soaps, Photo Cards, Hand Blown Glass Jewelry, Ornaments, Gemstone
Jewelry, Baskets, Doll Clothes, Quilted Items, Lobster Treats for Salty Dogs and much more!
Sponsored by the FVS Staff/Students/Volunteers to benefit the Student Activity Fund. FMI call FVS @832-5057
MVHS PLAYERS PRESENTS "ONCE ON THIS ISLAND" the musical tale of love and forgiveness
November 16 & 17 @ 7:30 PM all seats $10.00/general admission
832-5389 for reservations or tickets at the door come support these shining stars!
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Please join us Saturday, Dec 1st for the 5th Annual Auction at Medomak Middle School
Auction Preview @ 5PM Silent Auction @ 5-7PM
Auction @ 6PM Please come out and support our students by attending this great fundraiser.
There will be many great items to bid on, as well as delicious concessions, starting at 5PM. Come early and join us for dinner!
Proceeds will go towards class trips and field trips for all students at MMS. We look forward to seeing you there.
Medomak Valley Girls Youth Basketball 2012-2013 Registration and Sign Up Clinic
There is one remaining registration sign up clinic for all girls in grades 3-6 that are interested in playing basketball this winter. Cost to register is $30. The MVHS girls varsity basketball coach Randy Hooper will lead
this clinic. Players should come prepared to participate in drills. Teams and coaches will be decided on Sat. Nov. 17th. Practices will begin on Sat. Nov. 24. Games will begin on Dec. 1
Saturday November 17th @ Warren Community School 9:00-10:30 Girls in grades 3, 4 10:30-12:00 Girls in grades 5, 6
Any questions please contact Randy Hooper at 832-5389
Medomak Valley Boys’ Youth Basketball 2012-2013
Registration and Sign Up Clinic The Medomak Valley Boys Winter Youth Basketball Program has a clinic on
Saturday, November 17 at Medomak Valley High School. Regular season games begin on November 24. Practice sites will be announced later.
$30.00 per child. Registration will take place on Saturday, November 17 as well.
Time Change for Boys Youth Basketball The Nov. 17th Medomak Valley boys’ basketball clinic and last chance sign-up will be held in the
morning instead of the afternoon as originally scheduled. 3rd/4th will be from 8:00-9:30 and 5th/6th will be from 10:00 to 11:30. Any questions or if you cannot make the clinic and have not signed up yet please
contact Tracie McLain at 380-5708 or HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]"[email protected]
WALDOBORO RECREATION OFFERS CELTICS TRIP The Waldoboro Recreation Department is offering a bus trip to see the Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday, March 16th, 2013. Game time is scheduled for 7:30pm. Cost is $90.00 per person and includes transportation to/from the Banknorth Garden via motorcoach and admission to the game. The bus will depart the Waldoboro VFW parking lot at 12:00pm and stop at Faneuil Hall Marketplace prior to the game. Seats have been reserved in section 312 & 322 (rows 3-5). Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. A $50 per person deposit is required at time of registration. Balance of payment is due no later than January 10th to hold seat. Cancellations after that date are subject to a $5 per person processing fee. For more information or to register, contact Kyle at 832-5369 (x308), by e-mail: [email protected] or stop by the Waldoboro Town Office. Space is limited, so register early.
More Late Fall Classes with RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education! Check course description for location of classes. Call 832-5205 for more information.
To register and pay online, go to www.msad40.maineadulted.org. Homeowner Energy Clinic with Paul Kando How can we cut our home’s energy consumption for the least investment and what should we do first? How can we be sure that tightening a leaky house does not lead to unsafe or unhealthy conditions – for house and occupants alike? This workshop walks us through a home energy audit, and reviews successful techniques of home energy efficiency. Your questions are encouraged throughout. Class meets Monday, 11/19 from 6:00-‐8:00 p.m. Fee: $10/$15 non-‐resident. This class is held at Great Salt Bay School, Damariscotta. Holiday Balsam Wreath with Shelley Pease of Shelley’s Flowers Come learn a time-‐honored tradition and make your own holiday wreath using evergreens and other seasonal materials. Create a one of a kind door decoration for your home this holiday season! Materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor the night of class. Class meets Tuesday, 11/27 from 6-‐8 p.m. Course fee: $10/$15 non-‐resident. This class is held at Shelley’s Flowers, Route 1, Waldoboro. Holiday Cocktail Party Fare with Chef Laura Cabot Chef Laura will demonstrate some do-‐ahead items to make and/or freeze. Also, learn how to use puff pastry and phyllo dough to create a variety of savory filled hors d’oeuvres. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the chef at the class. New date and time: class meets Saturday, 12/1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Course fee: $20/$25 non-‐resident. This class is held at Laura Cabot Catering, 25 Marble Avenue, Waldoboro. Cooking for a Crowd with Chef Laura Cabot Learn how to prepare effectively for a crowd by prepping food ahead. The class will bard, season and sear a tenderloin of beef, prepare a wild mushroom “ragout” and make complimentary seasonal sides to go with the meal. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the chef at the class. New date and time: class meets Saturday, 12/1 from 3–6 p.m. Course fee: $20/$25 non-‐resident. This class is held at Laura Cabot Catering, 25 Marble Avenue, Waldoboro. GED Preparation Class GED classes offer intake, assessment and practice testing for the GED (General Educational Development) tests. The GED tests measure skills and competencies in five subject areas: Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies. Join us any Wednesday from 6-‐8 p.m. and start the process of earning your high school equivalency diploma. Fee: FREE. MVHS Room 29. NOTE: Beginning in January 2014 the GED test battery will change, and the tests will be completed online; all testing done prior to that date that did not result in earning a GED diploma will become void. If you have successfully taken and passed one or more of the Official GED tests, come in today and finish what you started while there is still time!
See ALL of the fall classes on our web portal, where you can register and pay online at msad40.maineadulted.org or call the adult ed. office at 832-‐5205.
