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 8th, 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 6th 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. 17th at 7p.m. in the Leland and Gray gym

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

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

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

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

·         Cadet Band (4th graders) rehearsals begin on Wednesday, Nov. 18th 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 23rd and continue through Dec. 23rd (except for Wed., Nov. 25th).  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. 14th 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. 10th.  Come prepared and bring a water bottle!