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Deborah Howard, PrincipalJustin Kangas, Asst. Principal
Niki Willis & Sue Overlock, Administrative AssistantsPlease send submissions for newsletter by Wednesday to
Dates to Remember
March 31st- Budget Meeting 7pm -MMS
April 7th- Budget Meeting 7pm Miller School
April 18th- Early Release Day 12:00pm
April 21st-25th- Vacation
Warren Community School
March 28, 2014
Mrs. Shortall's science class doing a live video conference with a NASA Education Specialist at NASA Dryden Space Flight Center.
MENUMilk served with meals Menu subject to change
Week of 03/31-04/04
MONDAYSteak & Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Corn, Diced
PearsTUESDAY
Cheese or Ham Pizza, Cucumber Spears, Fresh Fruit
WEDNESDAYChicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, Cooked
Carrots, ApplesauceTHURSDAY
Macaroni & Cheese, Ham Slice, Steamed Broccoli, Juicy Peaches
FRIDAYHot Dog/Roll, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit
Salad Bar available (B choice) Wednesdays and Thursdays for 3rd thru 6th graders
LUNCH/BREAKFAST SIGNUPFirst Name: ____________________ Last Name: _________________ Teacher: ______________ Choice Choice Lunch A B Milk Breakfast Cold Lunch Milk .50 Monday _____ _____ _____ _____ Breakfast Prices Tuesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Reduced = Free Wednesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price $1.20Thursday _____ _____ _____ _____ Adult Breakfast $2.30 Friday _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch Prices Reduced .40 Total: _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price $2.35 Adult Lunch $3.80
"Parents, Teachers, and Friends of Warren Community School"Find us on Facebook to keep up-to-date about events and meetings.
The ice cream social was a success. It was wonderful seeing so many people at the school supporting our children!
The next general PTF meeting will be on Monday 3/31 at 6pm at WCS. Childcare available.
We have a new e-mail address: [email protected] If you have any questions, ideas, or want more information please contact us!
LOST & FOUNDParents: Please come in and check out our Lost & Found if your child is missing
anything!! We have two tables full of hats, mittens, coats, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, etc. that need to be claimed before April vacation. All items left will be donated during
vacation!
The Giving Treeʼs Wish List - updated 3/20/14! !Some of our teachers are in need of the following items:
Mrs. Chamberlinʼs Class: Headphones & TissuesMrs. Newellʼs Class: Blunt Tip Sharpies, Washable Markers, Board ! Books,Color/Black Ink for Printer HP 60Ms. Tardifʼs Class: Colored Oaktag(cardstock)Ms. Hoxieʼs Class: Headphones, Tagboard(white), TissuesMrs. Ardmanʼs Class: Colored Pencils, Board Games(that can be ! ! ! ! played in a short amount of time)Mrs. Shuman: Competitive Games (ex: Jenga, Farkle,Outburst,Skip Bo,Conncect Four,Headbandz, In a Pickle,etc.)! Ms.Clark: Headphones, Dry Erase MarkersMrs. Genthner: Glue Sticks, Whiteboard Markers, HeadphonesMrs. Constantine: Tissues, Sandwich Bags, Plastic Spoons
Medomak Valley High School Class of 2014 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast with
the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 13 from 7 AM to 1 PM at the Waldoboro VFW Hall. The cost is $6.00 for adults,
$4.00 for kids under 10, and a family of 4 for
$20.00.
All Warren Recreation Dept. Cheerleaders - end of cheerleading season banquet will be on Sunday,
March 30th @ 5 pm at WCS.
Attention Parents/Guardians:Please make sure that all phone
numbers are current and up to date in the school office! It is very important that we are able to contact you! Also, if you
would like to receive text messages from our automated system, you will need to text the word “yes” to 68453.
Hoops For Heart RescheduledTuesday, April 1st from 3:15-4:00pm (Grades 2-6)
Please be sure to send a note for your child to stay if they are participating!
Upcoming Spring Classes with the RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education ProgramView classes & pay online at www.msad40.maineadulted.org or call 832-5205.
Grow Your Own Organic Garden with MOFGA & Master Gardener Sharon TurnerThis is an introduction to the basics of organic gardening, presented by the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA). Some of the topics to be covered include soil science, composting, crop rotation, green manures, weed control and dealing with garden pests. All levels of experience welcome! Class meets Wednesday, 4/2 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Fee: $9/$14 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 1.For New Users – Welcome to the World of Computers with Teresa JohnsonIf you are a Mirst time computer user and need instruction on how to operate your machine, this class can help! It will cover the basics such as computer anatomy (hardware & software), mouse manipulation, working with Windows, and most importantly – how to Mind stuff and what to do with it once you’ve found it! Class is offered twice: Thursday, 4/3 from 4:00 – 6:00 AND from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for 3 weeks. Fee: $44/$49 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 27.Independent Publishing for Maine Authors with Cheryl McKearyThe new advances in printing technology have created a boom in independent publishing! Learn the steps needed to publish, the importance of editing, eBooks, marketing plans and the technical assistance you need to get your book in print. Class meets Thursday, 4/3 from 6:00 – 8:15 pm. Fee: $24/$29 non-‐resident. This class is held at the Gibbs Library, Washington.Designing Your Landscape with Sharon TurnerHave you always wanted to develop a plan to make the most of your yard and garden? After the Mirst class, this Mield-‐based course will meet at each participant’s property where a site speciMic plan will be developed that incorporates organic practices and native plants. Class begins Monday, 4/7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Fee: $64/$69 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 1 (Airst class only).Beadweaving for Beginners with Sue McKayLearn a bead stitch that looks intricate, but is simple and quick to achieve. You will make a necklace that you will be proud to wear! All ability levels welcome. A materials fee of $12 is payable to the instructor for supplies. NEW START DATE: Class begins Tuesday, 4/8 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for 3 weeks. Fee: $29/$34 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 1.
Gardening & Landscaping for the Birds with Sharon TurnerBirds need to eat insects to feed their young; insects eat plants – largely VERY speciMic plants. Learn what plants to place in your landscape and which will attract speciMic birds to your yard. NEW DATE: Class meets Wednesday, April 9 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Fee: $19/$24 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 1.Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of New England & Canada with David SpahrThis class will feature easy-‐to-‐understand information on Minding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safer and more common edible and medicinal mushroom species. Class meets Wednesday, 4/9 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Fee: $19/$24 non-‐resident. MVHS Room 27.Prepare for the new High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) in 2014! Start the process of earning a high school equivalency diploma in 2014! Maine and many other states have switched from the GED tests to the HiSet (High School Equivalency Test) Exams. High school equivalency diploma preparation classes meet every Wednesday at MVHS from 6 – 8 pm (with the exception of school vacation weeks and when school is canceled due to inclement weather). This program is FREE of charge for Maine residents. If you have already begun taking the OfAicial GED Tests, there is a grace period of one year (2014) to keep your GED scores and Ainish testing with the HiSET Exams!!! Call 832-5205 for more info today!
Attention Warren Parents!
Children who will be 5 on or
before October 15th are eligible to attend Kindergarten this fall.
Kindergarten Screeningfor incoming Warren Students
will be heldApril 29th & 30th *******************
Please call Warren Community School
273-2001to register as soon as possible
Tooth Protectors Inc.Providing Second Dental Clinic of the School Year!
Tooth Protectors Inc. (TPI) is returning to Warren Community School startingApril 1st to provide 6 month dental cleanings and/or review.
IF YOUR CHILD WAS SEEN DURING THE LAST DENTAL CLINIC 6 MONTHS AGO,Your child will be automatically added to the list to be seen at the dental clinic on the date listed above as they are due for their 6
month cleaning and/or review. If you do not want your child automatically added, please contact either Tooth Protectors at(207) 513-1111 or the School to have your child removed from the dental clinic list.
MaineCare or Other Dental Insurance: If your child still has dental insurance coverage, you do not need to do anything.Your child will be added to the list and you will be contacted if there are any ISSUES with your dental insurance coverage.
Self-Pay: Please send payment to the school BEFORE the dental clinic date above as you did for the prior dental clinic (check,cash/money order - payable to TPI or Tooth Protectors). You can also call the TPI office to pay over phone with credit/debit card.
If payment is NOT received, your child will NOT be seen.Rates: For Full Cleaning & Review: 12 yrs & under $42.00 - 13-20 yrs old $52.00
Review Only: 20 yrs & under $10.00 (not a cleaning)Please be sure to contact Tooth Protectors Inc. (TPI), with Any Changes to your child's medical history, insurance
information and other dental treatment received since previous dental clinic, etc. before the dental clinic date above,as we need to update your child's dental record. (207) 513-1111
IF YOUR CHILD WAS NOT SEEN YOU CAN STILL SIGN THEM UP!Please go to or contact the school to complete a permission form prior to the dental clinic date above:
Currently we accept MaineCare, CIGNA, Anthem & other Dental Insurance (please contact TPI for a complete list of accepted dental ins.)Your child can also participate as self-pay, see rates above
General Information / Receptionist: 287-8016 TTY: 800-606-0215
From the Health Office – March 28th, 2014
Making the Grade at Lunchtime
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day, but lunch also plays a critical role in children’s overall health and school performance. When children skip lunch, they are likely to have trouble concentrating in the classroom, lack energy for sports and overeat on low-nutrient, after-school snacks.Whether children eat lunch at home, enjoy a school-provided lunch or pack a lunch box, the goal is a nutrient-rich meal to fuel their brains and bodies for the afternoon. The trick is providing a lunch that packs a nutritional punch and appeals to your child. Try the following ideas to create lunches your child will eat rather than trade, throw away or bring back home.
Put Your Kids in the Chef’s SeatWhen kids help plan their lunches, they are much more likely to eat them. If your child’s school has a lunch program, review the menus together and pick the ones he or she enjoys. When kids eat school lunch, they are more likely to consume milk, meats, grains and vegetables, which gives them a higher nutrient intake over the course of an entire day. Cost- and nutrition-wise, school lunch is a great value.If your child is more likely to eat a lunch packed at home, create a system that works for both of you. Agree on what goes into every lunch: some protein, a grain, at least one fruit and veggie, a dairy product (if not buying milk at school) and an optional small sweet or snack item. Make a checklist or spreadsheet of what your child likes in each category. For example: “The vegetables I will eat in my lunch are: baby carrots, green pepper slices with ranch dip, cherry tomatoes or a mini-salad.”Make a specific plan for the next week. Take time on the weekend to bag items for each day. Some families have baskets in the fridge and on the counter so everything (except sandwiches) can be prepared ahead of time.
Go for Gold Medal Food ChoicesVariety is the basis of well-balanced nutrition. But don’t worry if a child wants exactly the same lunch for two weeks in a row. He or she will probably change to something else before long. Work around normal pickiness by creating a list of alternatives. For example, if sandwiches are in the “don’t like” column, what else might work? * Wraps (which now come in variety of colors and flavors) * Cracker sandwiches (usual ingredients on round or square crackers) * Little salads with protein (cheese, nuts, beans) * Bread-free sandwiches, like a slice of lunch meat wrapped around a cheese stick.
Focus on Eye-AppealKids, like adults, eat with their eyes first. They are attracted to foods by the packaging, so make sure your lunch can compete. Choose a reusable lunch bag or box with favorite cartoon characters or colors. Make foods as bright and colorful as possible. Have fun with shapes (use cookie cutters on sandwiches) and size (make mini-muffins).Adapted from www.eatright.org
MVHS Playerspresents
This year's Dessert Theater production of:Fractured Fairy Tales
Spin offs of the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, 7:00Admission $8, at the door.Ronald Dolloff Auditorium
Pies will be provided by Moody's Diner.
The rescheduled date for the Summer Activities Fair is Friday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 in the Camden-Rockport Elementary School Gym. We will still have 40 participants from Belfast, Hope, Warren, Rockland and Camden/Rockport on hand to discuss their various summer programs. Some new camps are able to join us now with the date change, too! -16 Camps are offering a free week for their Raffle Prize that evening!-24 Organizations offer financial aid or scholarships and will be noted with a table top sign. -4 programs are FREE!-1 Grand Prize Week of Camp Raffle up to $200 value to camp participating in the fair, sponsored by Children’s' House Montessori School, will be drawn at 7:15pm! Attendees are invited to enter for a chance to win! Free, everyone welcome to attend. If anyone needs help with the cost of a camp or program, just ask what the options are. The goal is to give as many children as possible an enriching and fun summer experience! See all the participating camps and get more info at Facebook / Mid-Coast Summer Activities Fair.FMI: [email protected] 594-2293
