DOVER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Friday, January 29, 2010

 

THANK YOU MR. DAVIS

   We would like to thank Mr. Davis for another wonderful Dover School concert.  We are very fortunate to have Mr. Davis among our staff – his hard work does not go unnoticed!  Great job!

 

SNACK PROGRAM

   Just a reminder that the “Grab and Go” snack program began this week.  If you would like your child to receive a snack on any given day – send them with a dollar and they will take it to the kitchen at 9a.m., give it to Jim (our chef), pick up their snack and take it back to their room.  If they are signed up for breakfast, they immediately go down to breakfast upon arriving at school, have breakfast and return to their classrooms.  The snack program is not part of the free or reduced program – if you qualify for free or reduced, you must still remember to bring the $1.00 for snack.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school.  Also, if you have ideas to share – healthy snacks your child likes, etc. please share that will us!

 

OOPS – HEAD LICE!

   We have heard that head lice is in one of our neighboring schools, and possibly in our area.  Please stress to your children not to use combs, brushes, hats, headbands, etc. that belong to others.  Also, please notify us if you find anything on your children so we can be on top of things here at school.  We will be checking students here sporadically.  Thanks!

 

SNOWSHOE FOR KNOWLEDGE

   Get outdoors, get healthy and support a local nonprofit organization at the Snowshoe for Knowledge! Experience the beauty of nature on the Hermitage trails with friends, family members, visitors and the local community.  You may pre-register by sending the Registration Form (on the front counter at school) to P.O. Box 275, Wilmington, Vt. 05363.  Please advise them if you will download your pledge sheet, or if one should be sent to you.  Cash or checks appreciated.  Checks should be made payable to DVHSV.  Adults: free with $100. or more in pledges, $15. with $50. or more in pledges, or $25. with no pledges.  Kids 0 – 5 yrs. of age free.  All kids must be accompanied by an adult.   This is a fund raising project benefiting the Deerfield Valley Health Care Volunteers.   Join in the fun - Feb. 13, 2010 from 1-5p.m. at the Hermitage Inn, 25 Handle Road, W. Dover, Vt. Registration 1-3p.m.  Snowshoe from 1-3:30p.m., 3-5p.m. Apres snowshoe reception and Silent Auction.

 

BRIDGET GARDNER’S DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

   On Monday, Feb. 1^st, Bridget Gardner will begin her dental health program.  Forms were attached to the last newsletter.  Bridget will be here for as many days it takes to clean the teeth of all students who signed up.

 

REMINDER

   Just a reminder to parents - do not drive up in front of the school to drop/pick up students (unless you have permission from Mr. Anton).  All students should be dropped off or picked up in the parking lot.  Students only look for busses in this area, so often do not look before bounding into the driveway to run to their car in the parking lot.  Safety is number one – please help keep our students safe!

 

 

 

NOON RELEASE/NO SCHOOL

   On Feb. 11^th students will be released at noon.  Lunch will be served prior to dismissal.

Winter break begins Feb. 22^nd.  Students have that week as well as March 1^st and 2^nd off.  March 2^nd is Town Meeting.  Students will be return to school on March 3^rd.  On March 11^th, there will be a noon release.  Once again, lunch will be served prior to dismissal.

 

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING FEB. 1^ST

   The Dover School Board will meet Monday evening, Feb. 1^st at 6:30p.m.  We wanted to remind parents that they are always welcome to attend these meetings.  They are usually held the first and third Monday of every month.  However, there are times (such as this month) that they could vary.  Please see the School Board bulletin board just inside the school on the right hand side.  This is where agendas and board minutes are posted.  Agendas always list the date and time of the meeting.  Come join us!

 

NOTES TO SCHOOL

   Please remember to send a note to school if you change your child/children’s end of the day transportation plans.  No student may automatically go with another student or parent at the end of the day without written permission.  If you plan to pick your child/children up when they usually take the bus, we prefer you send a note to school indicating this as well.  We realize there are times when plans change during the day.  At times like these, phone calls are fine.  Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation! 

 

MENU/ENVELOPE ATTACHED

   Attached is the next breakfast/lunch/snack menu.  The envelope with payment is due on Wednesday, Feb. 3^rd.  Please be prompt so we have an accurate count. 

 

BRATTLEBORO AREA MIDLE SCHOOL’S ORIENTATION – Attention 6^th graders …..

   Brattleboro Area Middle School will be holding a 7^th grade orientation on Wednesday, March 10^th, from 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.at the school.  During this orientation, students will receive information of 7^th grade classes, see what a typical day looks like, talk with 7^th graders, attend two 7^th grade classes and go on a tour. 

   If you plan to attend, please RSVP by March 2^nd by calling the Brattleboro Area Middle School Counseling Department at 451-3500.  If you are going to attend, please send a note in to school letting us know you will be out that morning.

 

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM NIGHT

   On Wednesday, Feb. 3^rd, the 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grades are hosting their Egyptian Museum Night from 6 – 7p.m.  All of their work on Ancient Egypt will be on display.

 

 

                                                              

DOVER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Friday, January 15, 2010

 

WINTER CONCERT

   The PK – 6 Winter Concert will take place at Dover School on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30p.m.  Songs, dances and instrumental performances will feature students in all grades and chorus.  Mark your calendar and come join us!  Students should be here by 6:20p.m. and report directly to their rooms.

 

NEW ITEM ON LUNCH/BREAKFAST MENU

   For students who would like to get a “grab and go” snack from the kitchen rather than bring a snack from home – an item is listed each day on the bi-weekly menu attached to this newsletter.  The cost is $1.00.  Your child should take their dollar, go to the window at the kitchen and pick up their snack.

 

NO SCHOOL 18^TH/19^TH

   Remember – there is no school on Monday, January 18^th and Tuesday, January19^th.  The 18^th is Martin Luther King Day and the 19^th is a professional development day for staff.   Students will be back in school on Wednesday, January 20^th.

 

6^TH GRADE FUND RAISER – SNOWMOBILE RAFFLE

   The 6^th grade class is raffling off a Ski-doo 550 Freestyle snowmobile!  Tickets are $10.00 each.  1,000 tickets will hopefully be sold.  If enough tickets are not sold, a 50/50 drawing will be held.  The drawing will be held on Friday, Feb. 19^th at 9a.m. at Dover School (Morning Sing).  You do not need to be present to win.  Tickets will be available at the Winter Concert on Jan. 27^th.  If you need more information, please call Jeannie Marchese at 464-8911.

 

PRACTICE CRISIS DRILL TO BE HELD

   During the last half of January, we will be holding a practice crisis drill in the school.  It will involve a Natural Disaster (tornado) and what the students, teachers and staff should do if that should occur.  The teachers will de-brief with the students after the drill with the assistance of our school counselor, Michael Italia.  Please feel free to talk to your child about the upcoming drill if you think it necessary to prepare your child.

 

THANK YOU SANTA’S ELF – from Mrs. Neuman

   Thank you to Santa’s Elf who left the very generous donation for the 5^th/6^th luncheon.  Everyone enjoyed lunch and each child that had signed up for hot lunch was able to have a credit that day!

 

BRIDGET GARDNER’S DENTAL PROGRAM

   Once again, this year’s dental health program with Bridget Gardner will be held at Dover School.  The cost to parents this year is $12.00.  (The total is $24.00; however, half of the cost will be paid by the DVHC Volunteers.)  If you need full assistance, they will also provide that for parents who cannot afford the $12.00 cost.  Please complete the attached form and send it back to school by January 22^nd.  Checks should be made payable to Bridget Gardner.

 

STORY TIME/FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT DOVER FREE LIBRARY

   Story time is conducted in 10 week sessions on Wednesday’s beginning at 10:30a.m.  The winter session will begin Wed., Jan. 13^th and continue through March 24^th.  They are free, open to the public and feature a different theme and craft activity each week.  For more information about children’s programs at the Dover Free Library, visit the library or check the website:  doverfreelibrary1913.org

or call 802-348-7874.

   Family Movie Night at Dover Free Library will be held Friday, Jan. 29^th at 6:30p.m.  Showing this month on the big screen is MGM’s digitally mastered Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Dick Van Dyke as an eccentric inventor who creates an extraordinary car called Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  The car not only drives, but also flies and floats as it leads him, his two children and his beautiful lady friend into a magical world of pirates, castles and endless adventure.  Rated G for general audiences of all ages.  Admission is free and includes refreshments.  Questions: call the library at 348-7488.

 

YOUTH SERVICES HELPS COMMUNITY CELEBRATE ARTS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

   Individuals and groups of all ages from throughout the area are invited to attend Youth Services’ Community Celebration of the Arts at the River Garden in Brattleboro on January 18, from 12:30 – 4p.m. as either spectators or performers.  The event is open to the public.  This is organized by local AmeriCorps members; the afternoon will feature performers of every kind.  “If you are a speaker, band, spoken word artist, poet, dance troupe, choir or improv group, we want you to come and perform” explained Shambulia Gadsden Sams, AmeriCorps member at Youth Services, who added that there will also be Open Mic. For spontaneous performances.  “We’re hoping for a good turnout of performers of every type”, she said.  For more information, contact Youth Services at 257-0361 x216 or email shambulia@youthservicesinc.org

 

LIDS ON KIDS

   Attached to this newsletter is an article for parents listing helpful tips when your family goes skiing and/or snowboarding this season.  Know the “Your Responsibility Code” seven rules of the slopes.

 

REMINDERS:

• Lunch menu due Wednesday, Jan. 20^th.
• No School Jan. 17^th and 18^th.
• Noon release on Feb. 11^th – lunch served prior to dismissal
• No school from Feb. 22^nd through March 2^nd.
• Winter Sports Program dates left are: 1/21,1/28, 2/4 and 2/18.