Friendship Village School Newsletter PO Box 100/23 School Street Friendship, Me 04547 Tel: 832-5057-Fax:832-7389 Ann Kirkpatrick, Principal Christina Wotton, Assistant Principal Cleo Carter, HeadTeacher Beth Simmons, Administrative Assistant Visit our website at www.msad40.org March 1, 2013 Friendship Village School Random Acts of Kindness! This weeks Honorees are Elizabeth Y. and Mrs. Hynd! Their kindness helped make our school a friendlier more caring community. Why Fluoride? From The Health Office "In the 1930s, dental scientists documented that the occurrence and severity of tooth decay was lower among people whose water supplies contained higher levels of natural fluoride. Extensive studies followed and discovered that fluoride, when present in the mouth, can become concentrated in plaque and saliva, helping to prevent the breakdown of enamel minerals." -the CDC. "Every day, minerals are added to and lost from a tooth's enamel layer through two processes, demineralization and remineralization. Minerals are lost (demineralization) from a tooth's enamel layer when acids--formed from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth--attack the enamel. Minerals such as fluoride, calcium, and phosphate are redeposited (remineralization) to the enamel layer from the foods and water consumed. Too much demineralization without enough remineralization to repair the enamel layer leads to tooth decay. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. Fluoride also helps remineralization as well as disrupts acid production in already erupted teeth of both children and adults."-from WebMD. "Fluoride is safe and effective when used as directed but can be hazardous at high doses (the "toxic" dosage level varies based on an individual's weight)."-webmd. Parents should supervise young children when using fluoridecontaining products and remember to only use a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste on a child's toothbrush. "Keep in mind, that it's very difficult to reach hazardous levels of fluoride in home-based fluoride containing products. Nonetheless, if you do have concerns or questions about the amount of fluoride you or your child may be receiving, talk to your child's dentist, pediatrician, or family doctor."-webmd. National Breakfast Week! March 4th thru March 8th Hot Lunch Breakfast Sign-up Sheet Breakfast S Milk Hot Lunch L Milk A or B Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Breakfast $1.15 Hot Lunch $2.30/Reduced.40 Milk.50 served w/milk Juice.30 Water.50 Name: Upcoming Events!! March 1st Trimester 2 Ends March 8th Report Cards Go Home March 15th Workshop Day-No School April 15th thru 19th Spring Recess May 17th Early Release Day 11:30-Dismissal May 27th Memorial Day -No School Front Doors Locked The front doors to Friendship Village School are locked from 8:30 to 2:30. Please knock or call us and an adult will let you into the building. Thank you. For the Month of March instead of salad bar, the kitchen will be offering prepackaged salads. Lunch and Breakfast Menu March 4th thru March 8th Monday Chicken Penne Pasta, Steamed Broccoli, Applesauce w/cinnamon (Assorted Cereal) Tuesday WW Pancakes, Ham Slice, Sweet Potato Cakes, Strawberry Cups (Assorted Muffins) Wednesday Tacos w/all the fixings, Black Bean and Corn Fiesta, SALAD BAR (Yogurt) Thursday Sloppy Joe, Colored Peppers w/dipping Sauce, SALAD BAR (Raisin Bagel wcc) Friday A-Cheese or B-Green Pepper and Mushroom Pizza,, Fruit (Assorted Breakfast)
Medomak Valley High School varsity baseball coach Scott Hastings will be offering a pitching clinic for students in grades 3-8 who live in RSU #40. The clinic will run from 6:30-7:30 on February 28, March 7, and March 14 in the gymnasium of Medomak Valley High School. You do not have to attend all three, and can attend any of the clinics that you are able to. Attendees will need to have sneakers and a baseball glove. The clinic will focus on proper stretching techniques, warm-up throwing, and pitching mechanics. This is a great opportunity to begin throwing before the baseball season begins. You do not need any pitching experience and all baseball players are encouraged to attend. Anyone with questions can email Coach Hastings at scott_hastings@msad40.org or call him at the high school at 832-5389. Friendship Rec.K-3 Indoor Soccer Indoor soccer will begin Saturday March 2 nd (ending March 23 rd ), at the Friendship Village School. K-1 will run from 9:00-9:30am. Registration will be directly before starting at 8:45am. Grades 2-3 will run from 9:45-10:30am with registration also starting before. This four week program will provide a fun and positive atmosphere while incorporating basic soccer skills. Any questions, please contact Wanda Benner, Acting Rec.Director 542-3822, thank you. WALDOBORO LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL REGISTRATION & TRYOUTS Registration forms for the 2013 Waldoboro Little League season are being accepted at the Waldoboro Recreation Department Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5:00pm until March 30th for all players. Players may also register at the Waldoboro VFW on Mill Street or Friendship Village School on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30-7:00pm. Little League Baseball/Softball requires at least one parent or legal guardian present a state certified copy of the child s birth certificate three proofs of residence(except returning players). Registration is required even if the child played previously. Registration fee is $25. Additional family members receive $5 discount. Scholarships are available upon request for those in need. Players must live within the league boundaries of Waldoboro and Friendship (there are some exceptions) and fall between the designated eligibility birth dates in order to enroll: T-Ball(coed) and Baseball - between 5/1/00 & 4/30/08, Softball - between 1/1/00 & 12/31/06. Divisions of play include: T-Ball (5&6 coed), Minor League (Coach & Player Pitch) Softball & Baseball (7-11), Major League Softball & Baseball (9-12). To be selected to a Major League Team, first year players (ages 9-12) MUST attend the tryout/evaluation session. Players that played on the WILDCATS, PANTHERS, TIGERS, FILLIES, or DIAMONDBACKS in 2012 need to register, but not tryout. Players league age 11 who played for BEARS must attend tryout. This year s evaluations will be held on Saturday, March 30th in the Medomak Valley High School Gym as follows: Boys Baseball(3-5pm), Girls Softball(5-7pm) League Changes - During the off-season, Little League volunteers in Waldoboro, Friendship, Warren, Union and Washington have been meeting to develop plans for the establishment of Medomak Valley Little League in 2014. This year, these towns will operate as if in one league and will play a similar schedule. This includes both the major and minor league divisions. This change will allow towns to keep their current teams while playing in a schedule with other children within the RSU/MSAD 40 school district. The change will also affect how all-star (tournament) teams are selected. For more information on Registration, Tryouts or upcoming league changes, please contact league president Bill Post at 832-0892 or e-mail waldoborolittleleague@gmail.com or logon on to www.eteamz.com/medomakvalleyll/. Questions may also be directed to Kyle the Waldoboro Recreation Department at 832-5369. Winter Weather is Here! Now that winter has arrived, all students should be coming to school with a coat, hat and mittens. When there is snow on the ground, your child should be wearing his/her snowpants and boots. All students go out to recess each day unless the wind chill is 10 degrees or below. Itʼs a good idea to send in an extra hat and pair of mittens for your child to keep in his/her backpack. This way he/she will always be prepared. When children wear boots to school, they should bring a pair of shoes to wear while they are at school especially on the days that they have PE or music as it is not safe for them to be running/dancing with boots on. From The Health Office 5-2-1-0 Does "0" mean zero??? Yes, that's the recommendation!! It means "0" sugary drinks, more water and low-fat milk. Where is all that sugar in "sugary" drinks? If your drinks contain added Corn Syrup, Sucrose, Fructose, Dextrose, Molasses, Glucose, Maltose, or Honey, you are adding extra calories in the form of sugar to your diet. High sugary drink intake leads to obesity, dental caries (cavities), and often, poor calcium intake if the drink takes the place of milk or milk products. Water is better for hydration than sugary drinks (and cheaper!), and milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages you can enjoy. Milk contains Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Protein, Vitamins A, D, B-12, Riboflavin, and Niacin. Also, low-fat milk contains the same amount of Calcium and Protein as whole milk without the added fat and cholesterol. So...yes, "0" does mean zero, but it can be replaced with something that is so much better! RSU 40/MSAD 40 Adult Education New Classes Starting Soon! You can also view, register and pay for the new winter/spring classes at www.msad40.maineadulted.org or call 832-5205 for more information. Be sure to note class location! Zumba Fitness with Nicki Dunbar There s still time to join Zumba Fitness class, complete with great Latin and International music! With 5 weeks left in each session, there is plenty of time to get a great workout while having fun! Absolutely ALL Fitness levels are welcome! Classes meet on Monday (3/4) and Wednesday (3/6) from 3-4 pm. Fee for either session (Monday or Wednesday): $50. Classes are held in the MVHS Cafeteria. Armenian Cooking with Datvik Deirkrikorian Datvik has Armenian roots & was born in Lebanon. Join her to make Kapama, a traditional pumpkin soup with spearmint and tomato sauce, along with a Meat Boreg: phyllo dough stuffed with spicy meat Filling yum! A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the class. Class meets Monday, 3/4 from 6-8 pm. Fee: $15/$20 non- resident. Class is held at MVHS, Room 1. Birds of Prey & A Raven with Hope Douglas of Wind Over Wings Wind Over Winds is an environmental education service featuring magnificent birds who are unable to be released back into their natural environment. Meet live eagles, hawks, owls and falcons as well as a raven and learn their stories; each bird is an individual and each bird has a story it is magical!!! Begins Monday, 3/4 from 6-8 pm for 4 weeks. Fee: $45/$50 non- resident. Class is held in MVHS Library. ***Classes offered at Sheepscot Bay Physical Therapy on Jefferson St. in Waldoboro: *Exercise Ball Class with Stacy Nash Learn how to Find and improve upon your own core strength, posture and balance while getting a full body workout that can also be done at home! Bring an exercise ball to class (55-65 cm) and 3 or 5 lb. weights. Begins Monday, 3/4 from 5:30-6:30 pm for 6 weeks. Fee: $50/$55 non- resident. Class held at SBPT. *Self Defense for Women with Maureen Reed Students will learn correct punching and kicking techniques and strategies that will help them recognize unsafe situations and ways to deal with them safely. Wear comfortable clothing long pants, no shorts. Begins Tuesday, 3/5 from 5:30-6:30 pm for 6 weeks. Fee: $50/$55 non- resident. Class held at SBPT. Successful Beekeeping in the Northeast with David Smith This course will teach the basic about how to keep bees and successfully winter them over in Maine s northern climate. Topics covered include hives, site selection, the beekeeping cycle, diseases and pests and how to control them, and the honey crop. Recommended text is The Beekeepers Handbook by Diana Sammataro & Alphonse Avitabile, available at Mann Lake Bee Supplies Ltd. Begins Wednesday, 3/6 from 6-8 pm for 5 weeks. Fee: $45/$50 non- resident. Class held in MVHS Cafeteria. ***Classes starting later in March: In the Know In the Dough (Breadmaking) Chickens in Your Yard Land Trusts Many Ways to Make a Difference
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Please send in money for student accounts at the beginning of each week. Low-fat white, skim white, or fat free chocolate milk available with every meal Parent(s) can fill out a free or reduced lunch application anytime throughout the school year! 4 5 Chicken-Penne Pasta Steamed Broccoli Applesauce w/ cinnamon 11 Hotdog On WG Bun Baked Beans 18 MeatballSub Coleslaw 25 Chicken Quesadilla Black Bean & Corn Fiesta WW Pancakes Ham Slice Sweet Potato Cakes Strawberry Cups 12 6 Thursday 1 A-Cheese or BMeat lovers Pizza 7 Tacos with all fixings Black Bean & Corn Fiesta Friday Sloppy Joes Fresh Colored Peppers with Dipping Sauce 8 A-Cheese Pizza or B-Green peppers and Mushroom Pizza Fruit Medley 13 Hamburger on WG Bun Sweet Potato Fries 14 19 Turkey & Gravy Over mashed Potato Green beans Cranberry sauce Chilled fruit cup 20 Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap Sun chips Crisp Apple 21 WW Chicken Nuggets with dipping sauce Brown rice Cooked Carrots Applesauce 22 26 WW Mac and Cheese with Diced ham Steamed Broccoli 27 WW Pancake s Turkey Sausage Pattie Hash browns Fresh Banana 28 Turkey & Ham with cheese wraps Carrots sticks with low-fat dip Applesauce 29 Cheese Pizza Chop Suey Cucumber Coins Manager s Choice Fruit Cheese Pizza w/ Leafy Greens No Salad Bar 15 Workshop Day A-Cheese or B-Pepperoni pizza