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MILLER SCHOOL145 KALERS CORNER STREET WALDOBORO, ME , 04572 207-832-2103

JULIA LEVENSALER, PRINCIPAL JANUARY 6, 2017 CASEY LUFKIN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

~IMPORTANT DATES~~~~~~~~~~~

Wednesday, January 11thEarly Release Day - Dismissal at 1:00

~~~~~~~~~~Monday, January 16th

NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day~~~~~~~~~~

Wednesday, February 8thEarly Release Day - Dismissal at 1:00

~~~~~~~~~~Monday, February 20th - Friday,

February 24thNO SCHOOL - Winter Break

~~~~~~~~~~Wednesday, March 8th

Early Release Day - Dismissal at 1:00

LUNCH MENUMilk served with meals

Menu subject to changeLunch 2.50/Milk .50/Reduced .40

Adult Lunch 4.50Chocolate Milk available every day

WEEK AFTER VACATIONWeek of (1/9/17 - 1/13/17)

MONDAYBreakfast Bake

(ham, cheese, egg)OR Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Sweet Potato PuffsBlueberry Crisp

TUESDAYCheese Pizza

OR Pepperoni Pizza OR Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Fresh Broccoli with Lowfat Ranch DipDiced Pears

WEDNESDAYBBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

OR Turkey & Cheese SandwichBaked Beans

Cole SlawJuicy Peaches

THURSDAYCape Cod Chicken Salad Roll

OR Turkey & Cheese SandwichCucumber Coins

Fresh Fruit

FRIDAYFish SticksRice Pilaf

OR Turkey & Cheese SandwichSweet Peas

Assorted Fruit

LUNCH/BREAKFAST SIGN UP

First Name: _________________ Last Name: _______________ Teacher: ____________ Choice Choice Lunch A B Milk Breakfast Milk .50Monday _____ _____ _____ _____ Breakfast PricesTuesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Reduced = FreeWednesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 1.25Thursday _____ _____ _____ _____ Adult Breakfast 2.35Friday _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch Prices Reduced .40Total: _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 2.50 Adult Lunch 4.50Please check which days your child will take breakfast, hot lunch and if your child brings their own lunch, which days they would like a lunch milk.

Total Amount Enclosed $_____________ Date: __________________

Please attach this slip to your envelope with your child's lunch and breakfast money on MONDAY morning.

All items for the Miller School Newsletter must be submitted by Wednesday, at 12:00 noon in order to be published that week. Please submit all items to the front office or email to [email protected]

Linda Poli & Karen Selvick, Office Managers

There is a NEW School Cancellation scroll bar on the district website.

www.msad40.orgThe front door at Miller School will be

locked from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Please RING THE DOORBELL and we will let you in.

http://www.msad40.org/schools/miller www.facebook.com/millerschoolwaldoboro

IMPORTANT LUNCH NEWS When sending in lunch money for your child, PLEASE make sure you put the money in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s first and last name. We want to make sure that the money gets credited to the correct account. We have pre-printed envelopes available at the front office for your convenience.

Reminder from The Health Office

School protocol requires any medications (prescription or ANY over-the-counter meds such as Tylenol, cough medicines, antibiotic ointments) that your child may need at school (and administered by school personnel) be brought in by an adult (handed from adult to adult) and requires that a medication administration form be in place at school with the parent and physician signatures. This form can be picked up at school or it can be down-loaded from the RSU#40/MSAD#40 website-go to administration--school health services. Also, most physician offices are willing to fax an order for your child to the school if needed, but a parent signature is still required. The school fax number is 832-2101. Parents/ guardians are permitted to come and medicate their own children if needed without the permission forms. Remember to bring in meds in their original containers with your child's name on them. These safeguards are in place for the safety of all our children.

From The Principalʼs Desk A few weeks ago I wrote about a meeting held in Rockland with the Superintendents of the regional School Boards to discuss the possibility of changing the start times of the district schools. The decision to consider a later start is in light of sleep research that indicates adolescents benefit from a later school start time. No decisions were made at this meeting but discussions will continue in order to collect information and opinions from district stakeholders.

You can go to the following website for information on this issue: http://www.startschoollater.net/ RSU40 will be asking your opinion soon to gauge interest in this change. Changing the High School/Middle School start times to a later time would mean an earlier start time for the elementary schools.

Again, nothing has been decided and your opinion is important. I encourage you to read why this is being discussed and what the research has to say about the impact on students. Feel free to stop by or call if you’d like more information on this issue.

BREAKFAST MENUMonday - Blueberry Bagel with Cream Cheese OR WG Cereal,100% Fruit Juice, MilkTuesday - Yogurt with Graham Crackers OR WG Cereal Fresh Fruit Choice, MilkWednesday - WG Cinnamon Roll OR WG Cereal, Fresh Fruit Choice, MilkThursday - WG Mini Pancakes OR WG Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, MilkFriday - WG Muffin OR WG Cereal, Fresh Fruit Choice, Milk

Extra Fruit/Veggies available per request. Milk Choice = Lowfat or Skim

WG = Whole Grain

Winter Concert Dates

Grades K-3Friday, January 27th

at 2:00 p.m.

Grades 4-6 / Band / ChorusTuesday, January 31st

at 2:00 p.m.

School Guidance Counselor’s Corner, 

Ms. Hickey, LCSW

      HAPPY NEW YEAR!

One of my 2017 New Year’s goals is to write in the Miller School Newsletter at least once a month.  With the holidays over, we are all adjusting to getting back to school.  No more late night movies, sleeping in without an alarm, and unstructured time at home.  Winter break is over and it is time to get ourselves and our kids back into routines.   Earlier bed times and wake-up times.  Time set aside in the evenings when new toys are put away and we ask our children to focus on homework or reading.  Teachers this week are reviewing with students the school expectations and procedures practiced this past Fall.   A pep talk at home is always a useful reminder also.  Please feel free to call me if you need support helping your child return to school successfully.  

Winter Weather Is Here! Now that Winter has arrived, all students should be coming to school with a coat, a hat, and mittens. Once there is snow on the ground your child should be wearing his/her snowpants and boots. All students go out to recess each day unless the wind chill is 10 degrees or below. It’s a good idea to send in an extra hat and pair of mittens for your child to keep in his/her cubby at school. This way he/she will always be prepared. When children wear boots to school it is very important that they bring a pair of shoes to wear while they are at school. It is extremely important on the days that your child has phys ed or music as it is not safe for them to be running/dancing with boots on, not to mention the fact that it is not a good idea for their feet to be in sweaty boots all day. Thank you for your cooperation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOXTOP

WINNERS...Cadence & Liam

Stop by the office to pick your prize from the Treasure Chest!

After-school Children's Enrichment has openings

Located at Miller School and Warren Community School

7:20-8:30 $20/Week3:15 - 5:30 $45/Week

Activities include:Outdoor PlayTeam Building ActivitiesScience ExperimentsArt/CraftHomework SupportSocial GroupsOpen:Early ReleasesWorkshop DaysFebruary/April VacationSummerCall Stacey Fowler @ 273-3890 or 701-8407

Absence from School The Miller School staff believes that if students are to be successful at school, regular attendance is very important. We understand that sometimes a child must be absent due to illness or family emergencies. In order to ensure safety, we ask that you do the following if your child is absent.1. Please call the office at 832-2103 between 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. on the day of

the absence. 2. If we do not receive a call, the automated phone service will be making a call

to you. 3. If no phone contact is made, we expect that you will send a note explaining

your child’s absence.4. If a child will be absent for two or more days you may ask for homework to

be gathered for you to pick up at the end of the school day by calling the office by 10:00 a.m.

The Knox Clinic offers low cost medical, dental, prescription assistance, and mental health care to the uninsured and under-insured in Knox County and border towns of Waldoboro and Lincolnville. Care is provided by volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers and other personnel. Our Mission: The Knox County Health Clinic’s mission is to build the capacity of the Mid Coast community to provide high quality, low or no cost health and wellness services to low income, uninsured and underinsured persons. Provision of direct medical, dental and mental health services and a network of specialty providers and referral services will be made available to assure that all midcoast residents have the opportunity to improve and maintain their overall health. Mental Health & Wellness Program *In an emergency, call the Maine State 24 hour crisis hotline 1-888-568-1112* The Knox Clinic’s Mental Health & Wellness Program offers wellness education and disease management through short term counseling and community resources. Call 921-6993 to reach the Knox Clinic’s Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator. This program does not have a staff psychiatrist. What do we provide? • Short-term counseling with volunteer counseling providers: the Coordinator of this program will assess your concerns and then determine with you the course of care services. • Wellness Wednesdays: Join us at 22 White St. in Rockland from 4:15-5:30p.m. every Wednesday for reiki, chair massage, ear acupuncture and more! Rotating group offerings such as Qi Gong and yoga are also available for free at 4pm every Wednesday at the Dancing Elephant on 16 School St. Please call 207-921-6993 for current offerings. • Complementary Medicine Practice: clinic patients have the opportunity to learn and experience healing practices such as therapeutic massage, acupuncture, Jin Shin Jytsu, and homeopathy. Benefits can include stress reduction, reduced pain, and relief from anxiety and depression. • Health Management: clinic patients can meet with a nurse educator and/or a registered dietician to privately discuss concerns such as diabetes, cholesterol, weight issues, breathing difficulties, smoking cessation and much more. More time can be spent focusing on your health and wellness goals. How much does it cost? • Many of the services are complementary - however, some providers may request a small fee for service depending on your budget. You can discuss this with the Program Coordinator. How do I set up an appointment? • Call 207-921-6993 to do a brief intake over the phone and set up an initial visit.

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