Bike Safety!

 On September 4^th, the Manchester Bike and Pedestrian Committee in conjunction with the Manchester Police Department is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo/Skills Course and Helmet/Bicycle Check for children ages 5 through 10.  Helmets found unsafe will be exchanged for new helmets, and all others will be adjusted for proper fit.  The bicycle check  will be conducted by Seaside Cycle Technicians, who will also advise parents of any significant mechanical issues.  The event starts at 3:30PM at Manchester Memorial Elementary School on the side by the play structures/library.  In addition to running the bicycle rodeo, Manchester Police will be on hand to answer any questions concerning bicycling in town and Massachusetts bicycle laws.

 If your son/daughter  typically ride a bus or car home, they will need to send a note in stating "I give permission for my son/daughter ,”name”, to be dismissed as a walker to attend the after-school bicycling program." - so that school administrations knows that the school can dismiss to the Bike Rodeo/Skills Course and you can drop off his/her bike at the event.    

Reading Garden Project Underway

Thanks to our amazing community, the reading garden construction is underway. Thanks to Filias Construction and Pallazola Landcsaping for pitching in to make this happen!  I'll keep you posted!  Oh, a friendly reminder to be sure to do your summer reading (20-30 mins a day). :)

Buddha Boards!

A student had a great idea for the art room...Buddah Boards!  She and I co-wrote a PTO grant that was approved and they arrived today!  Look for them next year in the art room, OT room, and other programs!

Principal For the Day

My name is Remsen Demeo and I am the Principal for the Day today.  I had a great day at the PTO meeting, observing my teacher, and making some really cool decisions.  One of the best parts was having a hot chocolate to kick off the workday.  Another thing that was cool was wearing a badge that got me in and out of the school building like the teachers!

One of the decisions I made was to have two fun dress up days next week.  Information is below…

Monday, June 16th will be SPORTS DAY!  Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite sports team jersey or t-shirt to school…even the teachers!

Wednesday, June 18th will be OPPOSITE DAY at school.  This means that the teachers will dress as students and the students will dress up as teachers!  

I hope to see all of the kids and staff dressed up next Monday and Wednesday!

Sincerely,

Remsen Demeo

MMES Principal for the Day

Grade 5 at Merrowvista...

We made it!  Fifth graders have arrived at Camp Merrowvista for an exciting week of learning and team building.  It looks like a great week...

Disney Raffle!

Don't miss your opportunity to win a Disney vacation up to $5000 or  

$3000 cash to do whatever you wish!  Your $50 dollar donation to the  

PTO gets you one ticket and your $100 donation gets you three chances  

to win.  If you can't make the auction this is a great way to support  

the PTO in their efforts to raise money for our kids!  The winner will  

be drawn this Saturday evening at the Spring Auction.  Winner does not  

need to be present to win!  Tickets will be sold this Friday 8-8:30 am  

and 2:45-3:30pm out front of the school.  Thank you for all your  

support!

MMES Read-a-thon!

On June 11th, Memorial School students and staff will dedicate the day to READING!  Every class will participate in the first ever MMES READ-A-THON!  This event has special meaning to our school community because funds raised by the Read-a-thon will support the "Memorial Reading Garden Fund" in memory of Joyce C. Swedberg, our friend and dedicated teacher. Currently, plans are being developed to create a "Reading Garden" for the entire school community to enjoy as a lasting memorial to Mrs. Swedberg's commitment and dedication to our children.

 

Look in backpack mail this week for Read-a-thon Information and Sponsor Sheet!