!!!The Principal’s Pen

!!!!!!!!!!May 6, 2016 !!Dear Parents/Guardians of WCS Students: !What a week this has been!! Sometimes in the thick of things we forget that folks “out there” recognize the hard work and dedication that we bring to school every day and a week like this one – Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week – is a wonderful gift of “Thank You”s. !We have been honored, and gifted, and surprised, and celebrated. We have eaten too much, enjoyed surprise gifts, and smelled the flowers of appreciation. We, in turn, want to say, “THANK YOU” to our wonderful PTF officers and the many parents who contributed to the daily recognition. Many district businesses pitched in as well, and we are truly grateful for their support! Many of us received personal notes and messages from families, parents…and our kids. Handmade cards, scribbled notes, drawings…they all made our day. Imagine what it does to look up at your bulletin board/desk every day and see: !“…You are the best Principal ever…you help our school be better…you are amazing at your job…have a Nice Day” !I will smile every day for a long time as that note “sees me out the door” to my daily work. Thank you to all who made our week so special!! !!!!Deborah F. Howard Principal - WCS !

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Warren Community School 117 Eastern Road

Warren, Maine 207-273-2001

Deborah Howard, Principal Justin Kangas, Assistant Principal Susan Overlock & Niki Willis, Administrative Assistants

please submit newsletter items by Wednesday to nicole_willis@msad40.org

May 6, 2016

SAVE THE DATES!!!

May 11th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00pm !May 24th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00 pm !May 26th- 6th Grade Parent Night at MMS !May 30th- Memorial Day No School !June 1st- Early Release Day 1:00pm Dismissal !June 7th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00pm !June 10th- 6th Grade Step Up visit at MMS !June 14th- End of Year Assemblies (more info to follow in the next few weeks) 6th Grade Promotion !June 15th- Field Day and Last Day of school with 1:00pm dismissal !

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ClassicCheeseorMeatballPizzaBeetsFreshFruit

EarlyReleaseDayChiliw/TortillaChipsCheeseStickFreshFruitorSaladBarGrades3-6

SalisburySteakMashedPotatoCookedCarrotsDicedPearsOrSaladBarGrades3-6

BBQChickenSideSaladw/DarkLeafyGreensAssortedFruit

OvenRoastedChickenBakedBeansManager’sChoiceFruit

ClassicCheesePizzaCrunchyCarrotSticksw/Low-fatRanchDipFreshFruit

Ham&CheeseSandwichSweetCornApplesauceCupOrSaladBarGrades3-6

SloppyJoeSteamedBroccoliFruitCocktailMixOrSaladBarGrades3-6

HamburgerorCheeseburgerSideSaladAssortedFruit

Shepherd’sPieFreshRollManager’sChoiceFruit

ClassicCheeseorPepperoniPizzaCrunchyCarrotSticksw/Low-fatRanchDipFreshFruit

TacoHaystackw/AlltheFix’nsBlackBeans&CornFreshFruitorSaladbarGrades3-6

TomatoSoupCucumberCoinsCheeseStuffedBreadStickDicedPearsorSaladBarGrades3-6

BakedChickenRicePilafSideSaladw/DarkLeafyGreensAssortedFruit

CreamyHome-madeMac&Cheesew/HamCookedPeas&CarrotsFruitCocktailMix

ClassicCheesePizzaBlackBeans&SweetCornFreshFruit

MeatballSubCelerySticksFreshFruitorSaladBarGrades3-6

HotDog/RollBakedBeansFreshFruitorSaladBarGrades3-6

PizzaBurgerSaladw/DarkLeafyGreensAssortedFruit

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Subs are needed for the kitchen. Please call 785-2277 ext. 241 if interested.

Fitness Tip: MyPlate recommends: • Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. • Be active together as a family. • Physical activity should be fun and offer variety.

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Students Name:__________________________________ Teacher:____________________________ !

Choice A Choice B Just Milk Breakfast !Monday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Tuesday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Wednesday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Thursday ________ ________ ________ ________ !

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Breakfast: Full price-$1.25/ Reduced price-$ Free Lunch: Full price-$2.40/ Reduced price-$.40

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!ATTENTION 6th GRADE

PARENTS!There will be a 6th grade parent night held for all 6th graders in

RSU #40 on!May 26th!

6:00-7:00pm!at Medomak Middle School

(gym)!!!

Attention WarrenFamilies!

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BarbaraMooreat53MainStreetWarren,Maine04864ORbroughttotheschooltobegivento

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~THANKYOU~

!Every summer the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) welcomes nearly 600 students ages 10-14 who participate in our MSSM Summer Camp. The summer offerings challenge the mind and develop interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  !To learn more about MSSM Summer Camp,  visit our website at www.mssm.org 

Orders are due MONDAY, MAY 9th! No exceptions!!

BLACK & Grade4-6FunNightMay20th6pm-8pmWCSGym/CafeteriaMusic–Food–Fun

$3admission/$2Pizza/snacksandnoveltyitemsforsale

*6thgradehaschosenthetheme‘Black&White’*

Studentswillnotbepermittedtoleavethebuildingwithoutanadult.Pleasecomeinsidetoretrieveyourchild.Everyoneshouldenterandexitthroughtheschool’smainentrance.Asusual,allschoolrulesapplyincludingthedresscode.Studentsnotabletofollowthecodeofhonorwillbeaskedtositoutandtakeabreak.Excessivebehaviorissues(running,climbing,

beingtoophysicaloroutofcontrol)willwarrantacallforpickup.

Adultswishingtostaymustbeontheschool’sapprovedvolunteerlist.VerifyyourstatusbycallingtheschooloremailPTFofWarrenCommunitySchool@gmail.com.

*FundsraisedduringthisfinalFunNightoftheyearwillbenefitthe6thgradeclass*

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5th Grade Field Trip !

to Cole Transportation

Museum!!!

WCS fifth grade students were given 50 new

kindles from Cole Transportation Museum! The

only request from them was that students visit

them on a field trip! Everyone

had a great time!!!!

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HealthOfficeNewsle.er–May6,2016-Mouthguards!Imaginewhatitwouldbelikeifyousuddenlylostoneortwoofyourfrontteeth.Smiling,talking,ea9ng—everythingwouldsuddenlybeaffected.Mouthguards,alsocalledmouthprotectors,helpcushionablowtotheface,minimizingtheriskofbrokenteethandinjuriestoyourlips,tongue,faceorjaw.TheytypicallycovertheupperteethandareagreatwaytoprotectthesoC9ssuesofyourtongue,lipsandcheeklining.Knowinghowtopreventinjuriesliketheseisespeciallyimportantifyoupar9cipateinorganizedsportsorotherrecrea9onalac9vi9es.!Whenitcomestoprotec9ngyourmouth,amouthguardisanessen9alpieceofathle9cgearthatshouldbepartofyourstandardequipmentfromanearlyage.Infact,studiesshowthatathletesare609mesmorelikelytosufferharmtotheteethifthey’renotwearingamouthguard.Whilecollisionandcontactsports,suchasboxing,arehigher-risksportsforthemouth,youcanexperienceadentalinjuryinnon-contactac9vi9estoo,suchasgymnas9csandska9ng.Therearethreetypesofmouthguards:! *Custom-fiPed.Thesearemadebyyourden9stforyou.Theyaremoreexpensivethantheotherversions,butbecausetheyarecustomized,usuallyofferthebestfit. *Stock.Theseareinexpensiveandcomepre-formed,readytowear.Unfortunately,theyoCendon’tfitverywell.Theycanbebulkyandcanmakebreathingandtalkingdifficult.*Boilandbite.Thesemouthprotectorscanbeboughtatmanyspor9nggoodsstoresanddrugstoresandmayofferabePerfitthanstockmouthprotectors.TheyarefirstsoCenedinwater(boiled),theninsertedandallowedtoadapttotheshapeofyourmouth.!Thebestmouthguardisonethathasbeencustommadeforyourmouthbyyourden9st.However,ifyoucan’taffordacustom-fiPed mouthguard, you should s9ll wear a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard from thedrugstore.Ifyouwearbracesoranotherfixeddentalapplianceonyourlowerjaw,yourden9stmaysuggestamouthprotectorfortheseteethaswell.!AproperlyfiPedmouthguardmaybeespecially importantforpeoplewhowearbracesorhavefixedbridgework.Ablow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodon9c appliances. Amouthguard also provides abarrierbetweenthebracesandyourcheekorlips,limi9ngtheriskofsoC9ssueinjuries.!Talk to your den9st or orthodon9st about selec9ng amouthguard thatwill provide the best protec9on. Althoughmouthguards typically only cover the upper teeth, your den9st or orthodon9st may suggest that you use amouthguardonthelowerteethifyouhavebracesontheseteethtoo.!Ifyouhavearetainerorotherremovableappliance,donotwearitduringanycontactsports.Some9psforcaringforyourmouthguard:!*RinsebeforeandaCereachuseorbrushwithatoothbrushandtoothpaste*Occasionallycleanthemouthguardincool,soapywaterandrinsethoroughly*Transportthemouthguardinasturdycontainerthathasvents*Neverleavethemouthguardinthesunorinhotwater*Checkforwearandteartoseeifitneedsreplacing!!!!!