News and Views
October 26, 2006
Issue 5
From The PrincipalÕs Desk:
In keeping with our constant vigilance around student safety, IÕd
like to remind parents at this time that staff supervision of children at TES
ends at 3:15. At that time, we
expect that all children have left the school grounds either on the bus, with a
parent, or with another designated adult when written consent has been received
by the teacher (please refer to page 5 of the 2006/07School Handbook). We also
release students to coaches when practice or play is beginning immediately after school. We will not accept requests written or
otherwise to permit children to remain on school grounds without parent
supervision. Children should not be unsupervised between the end of the school
day and the start of sports or other after school activities.
On Friday, Nov. 3 at 10:00 a.m., the Thetford Elementary School
community will honor local veterans in an all-school assembly. We invite parents and friends to join
us as we sing songs, listen to readings, and pay tribute to the men and women
of the armed services. It was important to us to hold this event on a Friday so
that all Kindergarten students could participate. However because of a previously scheduled OESU
Administrators professional development session, I will not be in attendance to
see and hear this wonderful tribute. Please be sure to invite a veteran, and
call to let us know the person's name so that we can introduce our special
guests to the children.
School Announcements:
TES PTO Book Fair: ItÕs time once again for the PTO Book
Fair, November 9- November 16 This year the book
fair will take place in the TES Library. Simon Brooks will be telling stories
from 5:15- 6pm at our Grand Opening, Thursday night Nov. 9th.
From the Health Office: Sleepy kids have trouble learning,
according to recent studies AND common sense. The myriad of approaching holidays serves to compound the
issue of getting children to bed at an appropriate time. How much sleep do kids need? The American Medical Association
recommends amounts ranging from 10-11 hours a night (!) for young elementary
students to 8-9 for teens. Please give careful consideration to your students'
bedtimes and sleeping habits; a good night's sleep gives children an extra
advantage for having a great day.
From the Guidance Office: Once again, it is Halloween and an
opportunity to involve the children in giving to others as they receive their
treats. We are sending home Unicef trick or treat boxes for this purpose. TES
children love to feel that they can make a difference for another child less
fortunate. They should be able to explain to you how a little money goes a long
way in third world countries. 100%
of the trick or treat for Unicef money goes to programs for kids. Please remind your child to take the
Unicef box if he/she goes trick or treating. Another idea is to ask your child if he or she would be
willing to earn a little money for Unicef by doing some chores. Thank you, Mary
Corrigan
OCTOBER 31: PTO HALLOWEEN PARTY at Thetford
Elementary School from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Thetford Elementary School Gym. Everyone Is Welcome! Dress Up and Come Have a Fun Safe
Halloween.
NOVEMBER 9: 3rd
ANNUAL 6TH GRADE VS. TES TEACHERS/STAFF ÒFUNÓ BASKETBALL GAME in the TES gym
starting at 630PM. All proceeds
will benefit the Thetford Food Shelf and/or the Thetford Heating Assistance
program. Last year over $500 was
raised and lots of canned goods collected!
TES Lost and Found: Please be sure to check the Òlost and
foundÓ when you are at the school.
We will continue to leave items on the table in the lobby through parent
conferences and book fair time. Items that are not picked up before the
Thanksgiving break will be donated to the Listen Center.
Community Calendar and
Announcements:
October 28 10:30-1:00 Thetford Academy pie sale at Goddard Hall
to benefit trip to Rwanda in December to work with Project Independence
Operation Day's Work-USA,
October 31: TRICK OR TREAT FESTIVITIES (from Mariah Capurso): The Thetford Volunteer Fire Department
will again be hosting an alternate trick or treat site at the Thetford Hill
Fire Station on October 31st from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be a short spooky maze, snacks and station tours
offered to all who attend. In
addition, information on reflective E-911 address signs, injury prevention and
fire safety will be available.
This event is open to all Thetford residents. We hope to see you
there.
November 2: The Sattuma Karelian Folk Band CHILDREN'S CONCERT sponsored by the Latham Memorial Library
at the Thetford Congregational Church at 3:30
NOVEMBER 4: Pick-Your-Own-Pasta Supper 5:00-7:30PM at
Anderson Hall, Thetford Academy. $7.00 per person, $12.00 a couple, $5 child.
Benefit 7th Grade Washington Trip.
NOVEMBER 4: HOLIDAY
AUCTION (from Gail Paige): Holiday Auction at the Thetford Hill Fire Station at
1:00pm. Pre-viewing starts at
noon. Dean Whitlock will be the
auctioneer, and all profits benefit the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department.
Items to be auctioned: Quality new children's toys, pontoon boat ride, Stave
puzzle, art from local artists, GPS ready mapping software, furniture, new
clothing, antiques, savings bonds, Ipod Shuffle and other electronics,
household items, cookware, holiday decor, appliances, gift certificates, gift
baskets, massages, loads of hard pack and other materials, plants and bushes,
memberships, piano, chimney cleaning, oil changes, and much, much more! Funds raised will be used to continue
upgrading the Post Mills Fire Station. Refreshments will be provided by the
TVFD Support Team.
NOVEMBER 5: FORD
SAYRE SKI SALE (from Giavanna Munafo):
The Ford Sayre youth skiing program will hold its annual sale of new and
used winter sports equipment at the Richmond Middle School on Sunday, November
5. The sale itself will take place from noon to 2:30 pm. Anyone planning to
consign or contribute used skis (no straight alpine skis will be taken this
year), skates, snowboards, clothing and other equipment for the sale should
bring the goods to the school between 5:30 and 8 pm on Friday, November 3. Volunteers who work two shifts for the
sale can shop at the pre-sale. For
more information, call 802-296-7247.