DOVER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Friday, September 18, 2009

 

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU AND ENVELOPE ATTACHED

   This menu is for the weeks Sept. 28^th and Oct. 5^th.  The envelope, with payment, is due back to school by Wednesday, September 23^rd.  

   We are not receiving some of our meal envelopes back to school on time.  These envelopes determine how many breakfasts/lunches are prepared for the students.  If we have students go to breakfast and lunch that have not signed up, we run short.  The “count” goes to the kitchen each morning indicating how many breakfasts and how many lunches to prepare.  To avoid waste, we do not make extra meals.  If your child’s envelope is not back in time, they are taking someone’s lunch/breakfast that did sign up. Please send your envelope back by the due date listed in this newsletter and on the menu itself.

 

CHANGE THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR

   The Open House at Dover School will be held on Tuesday, October 6^th from 6 – 7:30p.m.  It was listed in the last newsletter as a different date.  Please change the date on your calendar and come join us!

 

NEWS FROM THE STUDENT COUNCIL

   The school store, brought to you by the Student Council, is now officially open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 – 9a.m.  Items available are:  Dover pencils @ .50 cents; cap erasers @ .15 cents; healthy snacks @ .75 cents and pencil sharpeners @ .75 cents. 

 

FUND RAISER FOR STUDENT COUNCIL

   The Student Council will be having its first fundraiser, a bagel sale, on Friday, Sept. 25^th at Morning Sing.  Bagels and cream cheese will be $1.00.  Please come and support the Student Council!

 

HARLEM SUPERSTARS

  On Thursday, Oct. 8^th, at 6:30p.m. in the Leland and Gray High School Gym, the Harlem Superstars take on the Rusty Rebels, featuring… Patty Brissette, Tammy Claussen, Sikinder Rashid, Paul Paytas, Evan Chadwick, Mike Fontaine, Keith Lyman, Chris Barton, Art Monette, Dr. Moss Linder, Dr. Robert Backus, Joyce VanPamelen and more….  The Superstars are a group of the best basketball comedians in the world featuring Kevin “Showboat” Jackson, the “King of Basketball Comedy.”  Also playing for the Superstars is Jason Gibbons better known as “White Shadow.”  Tickets may be purchased in advance at the L & G office or call Sandy at 365-9382 or Betsy at 874-4635: children/students cost $8.00, adults $10.00 in advance.  Tickets at the door cost: children/students $10.00; adults $12.00.

   This event is sponsored by the L&G Booster Club to help support the school athletic program.  50/50 raffle tickets will also be on sale that night. 

 

LABEL YOUR CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

   Please place your child’s name or initials on the inside labels of their jackets, sweatshirts, boots, etc. so when these items “wander off”, we may get them back to their rightful owner. 

 

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK ATTACHED

   Attached to this newsletter is the Parent/Student handbook for 2009 – 2010.  Keep this in a handy place so you may have it for further reference.

   For our new families to Dover – if school is cancelled at any time, you will receive an automated phone message informing you.  The message will be Mr. Anton’s voice – but it will be a recorded message.  If you have an answering machine with a lengthy greeting, your call could be interrupted or you may not receive it.  For your convenience, the radio stations listing school closings are listed on page 1 of the handbook.  Notices are called in to the stations as early as possible. 

 

 

DOVER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

September 4, 2009

 

A NOTE FROM MR. ANTON

   The school year is off to a great start.  All the hard work that the teachers and staff members put in over the summer made for a very smooth opening. I encourage all of you to attend Friday Morning Sing at 8:30a.m. as it is emblematic of what we try to deliver at Dover School:  community, learning and joy.  Also, please stop by the Cafegymatoriam to see the colorful rock wall.  On Thursday, October 8^th, we will be hosting an Open House.  We hope to see you here!

 

BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU/ENVELOPES

   Attached to this newsletter is the next breakfast/lunch envelope.  We realize you just completed one for the first two weeks of school.  (If you did not complete the one that was in the packet which came home the first day of school, please do so immediately!)  We are carrying forward the debits and credits from last year to the attached envelope.  Please add the amount due or deduct the credit.  If you had a 6^th grader last year with a credit or debit, it will be reflected on the siblings envelope this year.

   There was a price increase this year for our program.  Some parents used the old price, some used the old price for just one week, etc.  If you completed your last envelope incorrectly, you will notice an amount due for the difference.

 

UPDATED IMMUNIZATIONS

   If your child/children had any immunizations during the summer, please notify the school.  Our school nurse is in the process of reviewing records.  You will be notified if your child/children need any immunizations.  It is important to get these immediately when notified.  State law prohibits students being in school without proper immunizations.

 

NEWS FROM MR. McKINNEY- INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHER

   The band program in the elementary schools is up and running!  The concert schedule is nearly complete.  They are as follows:

·         Winter Concert: Thursday, Dec. 17^th at 7p.m. in the Leland and Gray gym

·         Spring Concert:  Wednesday, May 12^th at 7p.m. in the Leland and Gray gym

·         Pops Concert:  Thursday, June 3^rd at 12:30p.m. in the Leland and Gray gym

·         District Band (5^th and 6^th graders) ad Jazz Band begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 21^st from 3 to 4:15p.m. at the Townshend Elementary School.

·         Instrumental rental night – pickup night is Monday, Sept. 21^st at 6:30p.m. in the Leland and Gray music room (lower level)

·         Cadet Band (4^th graders) rehearsals begin on Wednesday, Nov. 18^th from 3 to 4:15p.m. at the

Townshend Elementary School

 

DOVER FREE LIBRARY NEWS

   Preschool story time at the Dover Free Library will be taking a 3 week recess.  The Fall/Winter story time session will begin Wednesday, September 23^rd and continue through Dec. 23^rd (except for Wed., Nov. 25^th).  Visit the library for a complete schedule of programs or check out the website: doverfreelibrary1913.org.  Additional information can be obtained by calling the Dover Free Library at 348-7488.

 

 

MOUNT SNOW COMPLIMENTARY SEASON PASS

   Attached to the newsletter is information for students in Kindergarten through sixth grade from Mount Snow.  Parents should complete the forms attached and mail them to the Seasons Pass office with a wallet size photo or e-mail a photo to seasonpassphotos@mountsnow.com  No photos on file will be used.  Once all information is received, they will mail the season pass to the student.  Mount Snow will not be processing passes on site unless the student has never had a seasons pass or the child is a new student at the school.  Remember- do not send the information back to Dover School.

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

   Our Lady of Fatima RC Church will begin Religious Education classes for grades 1-5 on Monday, Sept. 14^th from 4 – 5:15p.m.  Registration will take place at that time.  For information call Claire Huntley at 464-8339 or e-mail rhuntly@sover.net

 

MOMMY’S MARKETPLACE

   Don’t miss the bargains at the Mommy’s Marketplace, an indoor flea market in Wardsboro. This event features gently used children’s items from baby – teen, maternity and so much more.  They have a history of being full to the brim with bargains so go check it out.  Any questions call Judy @ 802-874-4020 or Linda @ 802-896-6479 or Lori @ 802-874-4724.  This event is put on by the Lisa’s Love Charitable Association in memory of Lisa Young Noble.

 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PACKET

   If you haven’t already done so, please complete the paperwork that went home the first day of school.  This includes our (blue) health form, which is extremely important to us.  Thanks!

 

ATTACHMENTS

·         Letter from Mrs. Johnson, PE/Health Teacher

·         Letter from Dover Free Library

·         Letter from Vt. Dept. of Health

·         Vermont Partnership info – Harassment

·         Breakfast/Lunch menu and envelope

• Valley Youth Sports/Tom Harrison;Rob Hubert

 

NOTICE…..NOTICE……NOTICE…..

   Tom Harrison would like students in grades 3 and 4 to complete the registration form in this packet, and plan on practices Thursdays and Fridays, beginning Sept. 10^th.  Come prepared and bring a water bottle!