Bike Safety!

Thanks to the DPW, MPD, SRTS, MFD, B&P Committee, Seaside Cycles, and especially John Carlson, for pulling together a great bike and pedestrian safety day!  It was great to see  all of the town departments pulling together to make it happen.  The kids had a blast and learned some really great lessons!  I am looking forward to the SRTS construction project and crossing guards (fingers crossed) to make our local area a little more bike/walk friendly.  If you know of any retirees who would be willing to serve as a crossing guard, please contact John Carlson or myself directly.

Again, a big success and THANKS to all who pitched in!

Bike Rodeo...FYI

From the Manchester Bike/Pedestrian Committee:

There will crossing guards at the following intersections to assist your child to bike/walk to school on September 4th, the day of the Bike Rodeo/Skills Course and helmet/bicycle safety check (please see below).  The crossing guards will be at the intersections from 7:45 am to 8:30 am. They will not be there in the afternoon. 

• Pleasant/School/Arbella 
• Summer/Lincoln 
• Lincoln/Vine (crosswalk by bridge) 
• Lincoln/School 
• Walker/Pine/Pleasant 

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...