Holiday Concert – ORHS, Dec, 20, 2006

November Student Council

  We have sent our best wishes to soldiers overseas.  Thanks to all of our students who created a holiday card to send to our service men and women stationed far from home.

HELP WANTED

Registered Nurses are needed as substitute school nurses for all of our schools in the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District.

If interested call Marcia Sharkey RN at Meetinghouse School, 978-874-0163. 

What is your child wearing to school?

It has been unseasonably warm, but we ALL know a change is coming.  Please help us out…coats and jackets are a MUST!

Dealing with Stress

Cont. from last week…

Your behavior can set the tone for the rest of the family. When things get crazy, it might help to sit down and talk to your children about it, if they are old enough. If they know you're choosing not to do something (like attend a neighborhood party) because you'd rather spend quality time with them at home, they're more likely to understand and be happy with your decision.

Set "Family Priorities" for the season. One of the biggest causes of family stress during the holidays is simply TOO MUCH to do in a short period of time. From holiday cards to shopping for gifts to attending parties and cooking big meals, we often try to squeeze too much into a short period of time and end up not being able to enjoy any of it!

This year, sit down as a family now and make decisions about the traditions that are most important to all of you. You might be surprised to hear that your child is more interested in attending a service at your place of worship than spending all weekend baking cookies in the kitchen.

Cont. next week.

Snowflake Run              

Students in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in a one mile snowflake run (weather permitting).  Students on Monday, December 4^th (Grades 2 & 3) & 11^th (Grades 4 & 5) [Half days of school] will be able to run one mile on our cross country course with Miss Cook.  The run will begin at 9:00 am and will conclude around 9:30 am.  If your child would like to participate in the run, please sign Miss Cook’s permission slip and return it by the end of this week.  Students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (can/box good, paper product) to the run to be donated to the Ashburnham Community Pantry.  [Some suggestions are:  peanut butter, cereals, soups/stews, tuna, pasta/sauces, 100% juices.]

Dates to Remember 

MCAS Testing:

  Gr. 3 – 5, Mar. 19 – Apr. 4

  Gr. 4:  Mar. 20, Long Comp

  Gr. 3 – 5:  May 14 – May 31

FLU FIGHTING TIPS FROM THE NURSE

1)       Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Then wash your hands. Encourage others to do the same.

2)      Wash your hands often.

3)      Avoid rubbing your eyes or nose.

4)      Don’t share food or dishes with anyone.  Even people who appear healthy can spread the flu virus.

OUTDOOR RECESS

Outdoor recess is a vital part of our school program.  Our policy is that all able children participate.  If your child has a condition that prevents him/her from being able to participate, please send a note from your physician. Please make sure your children come properly dressed for outdoor recess, and consider sending extra dry socks, mittens and pants for wet weather.

Connect Ed

As many of you know, our school system subscribes to the Connect Ed Message System.  School-wide announcements are delivered to your home via the telephone.  Just to remind you the Superintendent’s Office will notify you of school cancellations and delays through this service.  We hope this will keep you informed of inclement weather situations.  These phone calls generally are early in the morning, 6:00 a.m. 

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 Last updated 12/06/06  by Tiffany Davis.