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.