UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1070 HEALD HIGHWAY UNION, ME 04862 CHRISTINA WOTTON, PRINCIPAL FEBRUARY 28, 2014 MICHELLE BAILEY, LEAD TEACHER Dates to Remember ~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday, March 11th PTC Meeting @ UES 6:00 PM All parents welcome! ~~~~~~~~~ Friday, March 14th NO SCHOOL - Workshop Day ~~~~~~~~~ March 24-28 Children’s Stage Adventures ~~~~~~~~~ Monday, March 31st Tooth Protectors Dental Clinic Allison Davis, Administrative Assistant http://www.msad40.org/schools/union/ 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]Breakfast Menu for week of 2/24/14 Monday- Apple Jacks, apple juice, graham crackers, white milk Tuesday- Assorted cereal, fresh fruit, white milk Wednesday- Egg & cheese omelet, fresh fruit, white milk Thursday- Cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, white milk Friday- Raisin Bran, banana, white milk Principal’s Pride Update: Kindergarten 1:1 ipad is in full swing. This week the kindergarten students began their 9irst research paper! They had a science lesson on animals. They then went to an app and made a list of their favorite animals that they will use. Such amazing learning is happening with all the students in kindergarten, it is exciting to see! Students recognized for positive behaviors!! Congratulations to the following students for being recognized this week for our targeted positive behavior which is: raises hand to share and keeps comments & questions on topic. Autumn Perreault, Julia Hynd, Ellora Hunt, Danielle Davis, Dakotah Brackett, Bryce Boody, Braelyn Hood, Jonathon Winchenbach, Po Pfirrmann, Jillian Gamage, Ian Doughty, Zak Winpenny, Alex Ward, Lily McCormick, and Colby Mank. We did a drawing from those names and the following students will receive special privileges next week: Dakotah Brackett, Braelyn Hood & Zak Winpenny. Great job!!!! All students who are recognized have their name put in a drawing. We will draw a winner of a special prize at our Trimester Assembly!
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UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1070 HEALD HIGHWAY
UNION, ME 04862
CHRISTINA WOTTON, PRINCIPAL FEBRUARY 28, 2014 MICHELLE BAILEY, LEAD TEACHER
Dates to Remember~~~~~~~~~
Tuesday, March 11thPTC Meeting @ UES 6:00 PM
All parents welcome!~~~~~~~~~
Friday, March 14thNO SCHOOL - Workshop Day
~~~~~~~~~March 24-28
Children’s Stage Adventures~~~~~~~~~
Monday, March 31stTooth Protectors Dental Clinic
Allison Davis, Administrative Assistant
Kindergarten Registration
Any child having their 5th birthday on or before October 15th 2011 is eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall. Please call Miller School at 832-2103 or stop by the office to register your child.
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.
New Story Hour at the Waldoboro Public Library
Join the Monday Book Nook
Mondayʼs at 3:30 p.m.No registration needed
Listen to childrenʼs chapter books (8-12) read aloud.
http://www.msad40.org/schools/union/
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.
Monday- Apple Jacks, apple juice, graham crackers, white
milk
Tuesday- Assorted cereal, fresh fruit, white milk
Wednesday- Egg & cheese omelet, fresh fruit, white milk
Thursday- Cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, white milk
Friday- Raisin Bran, banana, white milk
Principal’s Pride
Update: Kindergarten 1:1 ipad is in full swing. This week the kindergarten students began their 9irst research paper! They had a science lesson on animals. They then went to an app and made a list of their favorite animals that they will use. Such amazing learning is happening with all the students in kindergarten, it is exciting to see!
Students recognized for positive behaviors!!
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized this week for our targeted positive behavior which is: raises hand to share and keeps comments & questions on topic.
Autumn Perreault, Julia Hynd, Ellora Hunt, Danielle Davis, Dakotah Brackett, Bryce Boody, Braelyn Hood, Jonathon Winchenbach, Po Pfirrmann, Jillian Gamage, Ian Doughty, Zak Winpenny, Alex Ward, Lily McCormick, and Colby Mank.
We did a drawing from those names and the following students will receive special privileges next week:Dakotah Brackett, Braelyn Hood & Zak Winpenny.
Great job!!!!
All students who are recognized have their name put in a drawing. We will draw a winner of a special prize at our Trimester Assembly!
Event: Dr. Seuss's BirthdayLocation: Vose Library, 392 Common Road, Union, MEDate: Saturday, March 1Time: 10amDescription:Celebrate the life and imagination of beloved author Dr. Seuss. Listen to a Seuss story and enjoy cake, punch, coloring sheets, and activities. Wear your striped hat! Fun for kids of all ages!This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Vose Library at 785-4733.-----------------
Medomak Valley Varsity Softball Coach Richard Vannah will be having Throwing sessions on Thursday Evenings from 6-645 pm at MVHS. (Feb 27, March 6, 13 & 20). The sessions will be for Grades 3-8, for anyone interested in getting out to loosen up for the upcoming season. Pitching sessions will be from 645-730, make sure that you have a catcher. There is no Fee for the sessions just bring a glove and a pair of sneakers. If you have any Questions about the sessions just email Richard @ [email protected] or call 207-832-5875. Thanks
Throwing Clinic @ MVHSMedomak Valley High School varsity baseball
coach Scott Hastings will be offering a throwing clinic for students in grades 3-8 who
live in RSU #40. The clinic will run from 6:00-7:00 on February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18 and March 25 in the gymnasium of
Medomak Valley High School. Attendees may attend any or all of the clinics and there
is no charge to attend. Attendees will need to have sneakers and a baseball glove. The
clinic will focus on proper throwing mechanics. This is a great opportunity to
begin throwing before the baseball season begins. Though this clinic will focus on
pitching, it will be beneficial to those who play any baseball position. No registration is
required, but anyone with questions about the clinic can email Coach Hastings at
[email protected] or leave him a message at the high school at 832-5389.
UES KINDERGARTEN SCREENING & REGISTRATION Any parent who has a child who will be 5 on or before October 15, 2014 is requested to contact the school to sign up for Kindergarten Screening and Registration which will take place on May 2nd. Please call the office @
785-4330 to register your child. We are starting to set up appointment times so call as soon as you can.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!!
Event: St. Patrick's Day DinnerLocation: Union Masonic Lodge, 149 Sennebec Road, Union, MEDate: Sunday, March 16Time: 1-4pmDescription:Union’s Vose Library offers a traditional “Be In The Green” St. Patrick ’s Day dinner on Sunday March 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, with tickets priced at $10.00 each. The event will be held at the Union Masonic Lodge, 149 Sennebec Road, and proceeds will benefit Vose Library. The menu will feature a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda bread, and home-made desserts. There will be live music with an Irish theme. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Vose Library, or at the Masonic Lodge door on March 16.Library patrons and supporters are invited to help Union’s community library to “Be In The Green” by attending the St. Patrick’s Day dinner.For more information, call Vose Library at 784-4733.
Moms ‘n Sons, March 6, 13, and 20, 2014Last program of Spring 2014
The CONNECTIONS program invites BOYS in Knox County and Lincolnville in grades 3, 4, and 5 and their moms, step-‐moms, aunts, grandmothers, or other significant women in their lives to aEend three sessions for FOOD, FACTS and FUN.
Loca<on: Penobscot Bay “Y”, 116 Union St., RockportThursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 2014
6 to 8pm
The focus of the program is to have FUN and provide informaMon about issues such as not using tobacco or other substances, anM-‐bullying, increased physical acMvity, promote good nutriMon, and bonding between parent and child. Each evening starts with a “GeRng to Know You” acMvity, followed by a light healthy meal and a short discussion on making healthy choices. The remainder of the evening is spent playing games and acMviMes that everyone can parMcipate in equally. The series is FREE, but you must register to parMcipate. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today!To make the group dynamics work best, par7cipants are encouraged to commit to a8end all three sessions.
To register, contact Nancy Laite at 236-‐6313, ext.2 or [email protected] Funding for the program is in collaboraMon with the Pen Bay “Y”, The FIRST Bank, The Rockland Kiwanis, Camden West Bay Rotary, 1st Congrega<onal Church, Camden Lions Club, Stepping With the Stones and Tug and Georgia Kellough.
Health Office NewsletterFebruary 28th, 2014
Winter Storms and Power Outages
Winter storms pose a particular hazard in Maine, or anywhere in the north, because they may be accompanied by, or followed by, extreme cold. And if we get a lot of snow, you may not be able to get to the store for a day or two. Couple that with a power outage, and many Maine people will be challenged to stay well fed and warm. Remember the ice storm in 1998!
Here are some tips to help get you through safely.
• Listen to weather reports. Take storm warnings seriously.• Make sure you have extra batteries for your radio and flashlights.• Make sure you have food and water on hand, as well as any medicines you or your family may need. Check to see if you
have fuel for the camp stove and/or propane for the grill. DO NOT USE THESE INDOORS.• If you have a wood stove, or other source of heat that doesn’t require electricity, make sure you have plenty of wood,
propane, kerosene, etc. USE THESE ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCES SAFELY.• Haul some extra blankets and/or sleeping bags out of the closet. Make sure you didn’t leave them at camp last summer!• If you have a generator, check it out and make sure you have fuel. DO NOT USE A GENERATOR IN AN ATTACHED
GARAGE OR CELLAR, EVER!• Check the batteries in your smoke detectors. Power outage situations pose special risks of fire.• Stay warm! Hypothermia can sneak up on you. The elderly may be particularly susceptible to this. If you have an elderly
neighbor, friend or relative, make sure they’re ok.
MOST OF ALL! THINK SAFETY!
• Watch out for the candles.• Don’t overtax yourself shoveling snow.• Don’t be too quick to use the chain saw on that tree that’s down in the yard. Make sure you use the proper safety
equipment and procedures, or get someone in who is trained in using a chain saw.
Adapted from the www.maine.gov “Maine Prepares” website
RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education Classes Starting Soon! Sign up and pay online at www.msad40.maineadulted.org or call at 832-5205.
American Red Cross Classes held at MVHSPricing: If taking one Red Cross class, the cost is $54/$59 non-resident; if taking two classes, the cost is $64/$69 non-resident; the cost for taking all three classes is $74/$79 non-resident.Adult CPR/AED Learn the signs of breathing, choking and cardiac emergencies and how to care for them. A two-‐year certi9ication is awarded upon successful completion of this training. Class meets Tuesday, 3/4 from 6 -‐ 9 pm.Pediatric (Child/Infant) CPR/AED Recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency in an infant or child (birth to age 12). A two-‐year certi9ication is awarded upon successful completion of this training. Class meets Tuesday, 3/11 & 3/18 from 6 -‐ 8 pm.First Aid Learn to identify the signs of common sudden illnesses and health emergencies and how to care for them effectively. Class meets Tuesday, 3/25 & 4/1 from 6 – 8 pm.
Beginning Woodworking with Nicholas BuckFor those new to woodworking and power tools, this class offers guided introduction from a professional woodworker with an emphasis on safety. Materials fee is based on the project & type of wood chosen. NEW START DATE: Begins Tuesday, 3/4 from 6 – 8 pm for 6 weeks. Fee: $59/$64 non-‐resident. MVHS, Room 36.
Chair Caning with Bernard ZikeRepair that chair with guidance from a pro! Class will cover seat weaving featuring caning (natural rush), splint seat, shaker tape, porch rockers and wicker repairs. Materials fee payable to the instructor is based on your project need. Begins Wednesday, 3/5 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for 5 weeks. Fee: $49/$54 non-‐resident. MVHS, Room 36.
Pottery –Creating with Bridgette KinneyCreate your own pots on the wheel or by hand building under the supervision of an experienced potter. A materials fee of $20 for clay is payable to the instructor at the class. NEW START DATE: Begins Wednesday, 3/5 from 6 – 8 pm for 5 weeks. Fee: $44/$49 non-‐resident. MVHS Clay Studio.
Carving the Basswood Scoop with Mike McCuneCarve a basic 3x2x7” (approx. ¾ cup) basswood scoop with either a plain handle OR with a dragonhead or a teal-‐duck head handle. Some tools are available – call the adult ed. of9ice for more info. All ability levels welcome. Materials fee of $10 or $15 is payable to the instructor based on your project. Begins Thursday, 3/6 from 6 – 8-‐pm for 5 weeks. Fee: $49/$54 non-‐resident. MVHS, Room 36.
Intro to Microsoft Word with Teresa JohnsonLearn the basics of the most powerful word processing program available today – Microsoft Word! Discover how to add, move through and edit text, margins and tab settings and then save, retrieve and copy your new documents! Two separate sessions: Thursday, 3/7 & 3/13 from 4 -‐6 pm OR from 6 -‐8 pm. Fee: $29/$34 non-‐resident. MVHS, Room 27.
Exercise Ball Class with Stacy NashJoin Personal Trainer Stacy Nash for this full body workout! The class is core-‐strength based – you will learn to 9ind, use and improve upon your own core strength. All ability levels are welcome! Bring to class an exercise ball (55-‐65 cm), 3 or 5 pound hand weights and water. NEW START DATE: Begins Monday, 3/10 from 5 – 6 pm for 6 weeks. Fee: $54/$59 non-‐resident. Medomak Middle School Music Room.
Moroccan Cooking at the Badger Café with Chef Michael GreerThis class will teach a basic Moroccan meal of roasted pepper and tomato salad a meatball tagine (stew) over cilantro lemon cous cous. Come hungry! A materials fee of $15 is payable to the chef. Class meets Monday, 3/10 from 6 -‐8 pm. Fee: $19/$24 non-‐resident. Class is held at the Badger Café, Union Common.
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 OfQicial GED Tests, there is a grace period of one year (2014) to keep your GED scores and Qinish testing with the HiSET Exams!!! Call 832-5205 for more info today!
Medomak Middle School Drama Troupe proudly presents:The Velveteen RabbitDirector: Nancy DurginTech /Set Director: Libbie WinslowStudent Choreographer: Ella GrantCostumes: Linda Grant
MARCH 13,14, &15, 2014@ MVHS Ronald Dolloff Auditorium: 7:00PM 2:30 matinee Saturday 15th /tickets $5.00@ door.Saturday Dinner Theater Option: 8th Grade Fundraising dinner at MMS. $8.00 for a combo ticket gets you dinner and the show. You may either attend the 2:30 matinee then have dinner, or have dinner then attend the 7:00 performance .
Book, lyrics, &music by BARNES BOFFEE & PAUL PILCHER/ additional music by BOB LOVEbased on the book by MARGERY WILLIAMSPermission granted by The Dramatic Publishing Co.;311 Washington St; Woodstock, IL 60098
We are pleased to announce that Children’s Stage Adventures will be conducting a theatre residency at Union Elementary School the week of March 24-28! They will be producing a musical play The Emperor’s New Clothes. This residency is funded this year by the Parent Teacher Committee here at UES. Parents and family members can help defray costs for by sponsoring an ad in the playbill. You will find the sponsor letter on the back of this page. The letter explains how to sponsor the program with an ad or donation. More information about auditions and permission slips will be in next week’s newsletter. We are very excited to be able to have Children’s Stage Adventures here again this year at UES!!
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER GROUP
1070 Heald Highway Union, ME 04862
207-785-4330 Fax: 207-785-4844
March 1, 2014 Dear Sir or Madam: Childrenʼs Stage Adventures, a weeklong theater experience for the children of Union Elementary School, which will be held the week of March 24-28, will be fully funded by the Parent-Teacher Committee this year. At the end of the week, on March 28th at 7:00 p.m., a theatrical performance of The Emperorʼs New Clothes will be held on the Union Elementary School stage. Therefore, we are offering community businesses and individuals the opportunity to sponsor this program and others and, in return, are pleased to offer space on the playbill for your name, business card or half- or full-page advertisement. The sponsor structure will be as follows: _____ List my name as a sponsor! I am enclosing $5.00, and wish my name to appear as _______________________________________________________. _____ Place my Business Card (approx. 2 1/2” x 4”) on the business pages. I am enclosing the business card that I wish to be copied and $10.00. _____ Place my half-page ad (approx. 5” x 4”) in the business pages of the playbill. I am enclosing a mock-up of the ad that I wish to be copied and $20.00. _____ Place my full-page ad (approx. 5” x 8”) in the business pages of the playbill. I am enclosing a mock-up of the ad that I wish to be copied and $40.00. Please check the appropriate box and return donation (checks payable to Union Elementary School) and ad materials to UES by March 19, 2014. Thank you for your support, The Union Elementary School Parent-Teacher Committee !!