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Reminder from the Office:If you are planning an extended leave of absence with your child/children, please let the office and the Principal know in advance. Extended Absence Pre Approval request forms are available in the office. Please fill one out ahead of time so we know not to call home in search of a student and that we can mark their attendance record accordingly. Thank you!
Library Happenings It has been a short week but a busy one. All students have been in for new books to read or renewal of a favorite they are in the process of reading. We have several new magazines that just arrived on the shelf. Our continuing subscription of Young Rider for horse enthusiasts, Cobblestone, that highlights our cities and historic subjects as well as the always popular Sports Illustrated for Kids. We have new additions to our magazine rack his year. They include Catster and Dogster for animal lovers. Cute pictures, health tips and shared stories of pet owners Iill the pages of these new magazines. Our students sure do love books of many different genres. There are many interesting conversations to be heard when they share opinions and comments of a book. As January marches on, READ ON! Mrs. Wiegleb-‐
Friendship Village School 23 School Street P.O. Box 100 Christina Labbe, Principal Friendship, ME 04547 Beth Simmons, Administrative Assistant Phone: 207-832-5057 Fax: 207-832-7389 School office hours are from msad40.org 8:00am to 4:30pm. 1/20/17
Upcoming Events
February 8th-Early Release Day, 1pm Dismissal February 15th-Music Concert, FVS Gym, 1:30 February 20th thru 24th-Winter Break March 8th-Early Release Day, 1:00pm Dismissal March 17th-2nd Trimester Ends April 12th-Early Release Day, 1pm Dismissal April 17th -21st- SpringBreak
Friendship Ski Club
Ski Club will resume on Friday nights star7ng January 13th, at the Camden Snow Bowl. This is a more affordable way for parents and children, ages 7 and up, to learn to ski or snowboard. Cost is $15 each for liE 7ckets, rentals and group lesson ($20 for adults). This is not school related, there is no bus or chaperones and parents must go with their children. We MUST have at least 10 people (students/parents/siblings) sign up to ski for the group discount. Lessons start promptly at 4:30, please don’t be late. All paperwork and fees (checks payable to Camden Snow Bowl) must be turned in to Amy McColleG {15 Harbor Rd, the 2nd house past Wallace’s Market on the right-‐ please don’t send the informaQon into the school} or Cecily Havener by the Wed before the ski date. Forms are in the FVS foyer. There will be no Ski Club on holidays or vaca7ons, please note. Please contact Amy (542-‐4040) or Cecily (441-‐8133) with any ques7ons.
January 20, 2017
This has been an interesting week with no school on Monday and two late start days. This winter has certainly been interesting and we seem to get just a little bit. Students were excited to have the snow and sledding was enjoyed during recess again. Just a few days ago we had no snow on the school grounds and it looked more like spring with mud.
Proud of our students who have been doing NWEA testing and have been able to focus even with the change in schedules. We will reschedule any tests that were missed due to late start days next week. Tests for Grade 5 be on Monday, January 23rd and Grade 4 will be on Tuesday, January 24th.
Our school district has recently had discussions about later school start times at the high school, which will affect all the schools in RSU 40. Studies have shown there are several benefits to later start times for teenagers due to changes in their sleep cycles and medical research supports the studies. RSU 40 school board of directors and school representatives from area communities met in December to discuss the possibility of this happening for the 2017-2018 school year. There will be more meetings and discussions that will be coming. Please attend the meetings to share your thoughts, questions or concerns. The RSU 40 board of directors welcome your input. Please check out the website www.startschoollater.net for further information about the research.
This weekend looks like it is going to be nice weather to get out and enjoy. Have a wonderful weekend!
Christina Labbe
Reminder: Boots and snow pants are a must for playing in the snow! Students without boots and snow pants must stay on the hot top.
Lunch and Breakfast Menu January 23rd to January 27th
Alternative Meal-Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Monday Breakfast-Muffin, Apple
Lunch-Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Cooked Carrots,
Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices
Tuesday Breakfast-Cereal, Mixed Fruit
Lunch-Cheese Pizza, Broccoli, Dip, Fruit
Wednesday Breakfast-Breakfast Burrito, Juice
Lunch-Hot Dog, Roll, Baked Beans, Fruit
Thursday Breakfast-Cereal, Apple
Lunch-Spaghetti, Beef Sauce, Green Beans, Peaches
Friday Breakfast-Granola Bar, Mixed Fruit
Lunch-Warm Chicken and Cheese Wrap, Sweet Corn, Fruit
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Breakfast $1.25, Hot Lunch $2.50 Milk .50, Water .50, Juice .30
RSU 40 School Health Services
“Sugar-Out Day” is
February 10, 2017
Dear Parents,
February is “ National Children’s Dental Health Month,” and RSU 40 is acknowledging February 10, 2017 as “Sugar-‐Out Day”.
Your child’s school lunch program will not be serving sugary foods on “Sugar-‐Out Day”. We are asking you to help by being sure your child brings a non-‐sugary snack and/or lunch to school on “Sugar-‐Out Day”. Why not join your child in observing “Sugar-‐Out Day” by giving up sugary foods too?
Dental disease is a costly health problem in Maine. Tooth decay is preventable. One step in breaking the chain of decay is to cut down on the amount of sugary foods and drinks your family consumes. Sugar mixes with the germs in your mouth to form an acid. The acid eats away your teeth. If “acid-‐attacks” happen too often, the teeth are weakened and cavities start.
There are many foods we eat daily that have “hidden” sugars. These sugars include honey, molasses, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, and sucrose. It may be hard to change your eating habits by choosing foods and drinks without sugar; however, you can read food labels and replace sweet, sticky, starchy snacks such as candy, raisins, potato chips and soda with fresh and canned fruits (without heavy, sugary syrup), vegetables, popcorn, cheese and yogurt. Most children like these foods and they make great low sugar snacks to take to school too!
Thank you for your help and support for a brighter, healthier smile for life!!
Sincerely,
RSU 40 School Health Services
Community Calendar Annual Photo Contest
It is that 7me of year! The perfect 7me for FVS children and adults to find your favorite photo for the annual Friendship Community Calendar Photo Contest. The photo should be a 4x6 horizontal picture from somewhere in Friendship. It may contain animals but if people are included they must be distant. Please include your name and phone number, either on the back of your photo or on a piece of paper with your photo. Parent name required with child entries. Entries accepted at Friendship Village School unQl Friday January 27th. Ques7ons? Call or text Wanda Benner, 542-‐3822. Have Fun and Thank You!
A.C.E. February Vacation Camp2/21-2/24Located @ Warren Community School$120.00 includes 2 field tripsDrop in care welcomeCall Stacey Fowler @ 273-3890
Medomak Pee-Wee Wrestling begins Monday, January 23 at Medomak Middle School. The program is open to RSU 40 boys and girls grades Pre-K thru 4. Participants will meet Mondays and Thursday 4:30-5:30. There is a $10 participation fee, with checks made payable to Medomak Valley All-Sports Boosters. FMI Contact Jed Harris at 542-4451 or Billy Bramhall at 542-4731.