SAVE THE DATES May 11th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00pm May 24th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00 pm May 26th- 6th Grade Parent Night at MMS May 30th- Memorial Day No School June 1st- Early Release Day 1:00pm Dismissal June 7th- PTF Meeting WCS Art Room 6:00pm June 10th- 6th Grade Step Up visit at MMS June 14th- End of Year Assemblies (more info to follow in the next few weeks) 6th Grade Promotion June 15th- Field Day and Last Day of school with 1:00pm dismissal Warren Community School 117 Eastern Road Warren, Maine 207-273-2001 Deborah Howard, Principal Justin Kangas, Assistant Principal Susan Overlock & Niki Willis, Administrative Assistants please submit newsletter items by Wednesday to nicole_willis@msad40.org May 6, 2016 The Principal s Pen May 6, 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians of WCS Students: What a week this has been Sometimes in the thick of things we forget that folks out there recognize the hard work and dedication that we bring to school every day and a week like this one Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is a wonderful gift of Thank You s. We have been honored, and gifted, and surprised, and celebrated. We have eaten too much, enjoyed surprise gifts, and smelled the flowers of appreciation. We, in turn, want to say, THANK YOU to our wonderful PTF officers and the many parents who contributed to the daily recognition. Many district businesses pitched in as well, and we are truly grateful for their support Many of us received personal notes and messages from families, parents and our kids. Handmade cards, scribbled notes, drawings they all made our day. Imagine what it does to look up at your bulletin board/desk every day and see: You are the best Principal ever you help our school be better you are amazing at your job have a Nice Day I will smile every day for a long time as that note sees me out the door to my daily work. Thank you to all who made our week so special Deborah F. Howard Principal - WCS
Warren Community School Subs are needed for the kitchen. Please call 785-2277 ext. 241 if interested. Fitness Tip: MyPlate recommends: Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Be active together as a family. Physical activity should be fun and offer variety. Scrambled Eggs w/ Diced Ham Toasted Mini Bagel w/cc Potato Wedges 100% Juice Cup 2 Classic Cheese or Meatball Pizza Beets 3 Early Release Day Chili w/ Tortilla Chips Cheese Stick or 4 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potato Cooked Carrots Diced Pears Or 5 BBQ Chicken Side Salad w/dark Leafy Greens 6 Oven Roasted Chicken Baked Beans Manager s Choice Fruit 9 Classic Cheese Pizza Crunchy Carrot Sticks w/ Low-fat Ranch Dip 10 Ham & Cheese Sandwich Sweet Corn Applesauce Cup Or 11 Sloppy Joe Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Mix Or 12 Hamburger or Cheeseburger Side Salad 13 Shepherd s Pie Fresh Roll Manager s Choice Fruit 16 Classic Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Crunchy Carrot Sticks w/ Low-fat Ranch Dip 17 Taco Haystack w/ All the Fix ns Black Beans & Corn or Salad bar Grades 3-6 18 Tomato Soup Cucumber Coins Cheese Stuffed Bread Stick Diced Pears or 19 Baked Chicken Rice Pilaf Side Salad w/ Dark Leafy Greens 20 Creamy Home-made 23 Classic Cheese Pizza 24 Mac & Cheese w/ Ham Cooked Peas & Carrots Black Beans & Sweet Corn Fruit Cocktail Mix Meatball Sub Celery Sticks or 25 Hot Dog / Roll 26 Pizza Burger 27 Baked Beans or Salad w / Dark Leafy Greens Memorial Day No School 30 Classic Cheese Pizza 31 Four Bean Salad Lunch Sign-up Students Name: Teacher: Choice A Choice B Just Milk Breakfast Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Breakfast: Full price-$1.25/ Reduced price-$ Free Lunch: Full price-$2.40/ Reduced price-$.40
ATTENTION 6th GRADE PARENTS There will be a 6th grade parent night held for all 6th graders in RSU #40 on May 26th 6:00-7:00pm at Medomak Middle School (gym) Attention Warren Families There are currently not enough funds and Warren Day Fireworks will be cancelled this year if enough money is not raised in time If you would like to see the sky light up with Fireworks this year donations are needed and can be sent to Barbara Moore at 53 Main Street Warren, Maine 04864 OR brought to the school to be given to the Warren Day Committee. ~THANK YOU~ Every summer the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) welcomes nearly 600 students ages 10-14 who participate in our MSSM Summer Camp. The summer offerings challenge the mind and develop interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. To learn more about MSSM Summer Camp, visit our website at www.mssm.org
Orders are due MONDAY, MAY 9th No exceptions
BLACK & Grade 4-6 Fun Night May 20 th 6pm-8pm WCS Gym/Cafeteria Music Food Fun $3 admission/ $2 Pizza / snacks and novelty items for sale * 6 th grade has chosen the theme Black & White * Students will not be permitted to leave the building without an adult. Please come inside to retrieve your child. Everyone should enter and exit through the school s main entrance. As usual, all school rules apply including the dress code. Students not able to follow the code of honor will be asked to sit out and take a break. Excessive behavior issues (running, climbing, being too physical or out of control) will warrant a call for pickup. Adults wishing to stay must be on the school s approved volunteer list. Verify your status by calling the school or email PTFofWarrenCommunitySchool@gmail.com. *Funds raised during this final Fun Night of the year will benefit the 6 th grade class*. 5th Grade Field Trip to Cole Transportation Museum WCS fifth grade students were given 50 new kindles from Cole Transportation Museum The only request from them was that students visit them on a field trip Everyone had a great time
Health Office Newsle.er May 6, 2016 - Mouthguards Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, ea9ng everything would suddenly be affected. Mouthguards, also called mouth protectors, help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of broken teeth and injuries to your lips, tongue, face or jaw. They typically cover the upper teeth and are a great way to protect the soc 9ssues of your tongue, lips and cheek lining. Knowing how to prevent injuries like these is especially important if you par9cipate in organized sports or other recrea9onal ac9vi9es. When it comes to protec9ng your mouth, a mouthguard is an essen9al piece of athle9c gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age. In fact, studies show that athletes are 60 9mes more likely to suffer harm to the teeth if they re not wearing a mouthguard. While collision and contact sports, such as boxing, are higher-risk sports for the mouth, you can experience a dental injury in non-contact ac9vi9es too, such as gymnas9cs and ska9ng. There are three types of mouthguards: * Custom-fiPed. These are made by your den9st for you. They are more expensive than the other versions, but because they are customized, usually offer the best fit. * Stock. These are inexpensive and come pre-formed, ready to wear. Unfortunately, they ocen don t fit very well. They can be bulky and can make breathing and talking difficult. * Boil and bite. These mouth protectors can be bought at many spor9ng goods stores and drugstores and may offer a beper fit than stock mouth protectors. They are first socened in water (boiled), then inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth. The best mouthguard is one that has been custom made for your mouth by your den9st. However, if you can t afford a custom-fiped mouthguard, you should s9ll wear a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard from the drugstore. If you wear braces or another fixed dental appliance on your lower jaw, your den9st may suggest a mouth protector for these teeth as well. A properly fiped mouthguard may be especially important for people who wear braces or have fixed bridgework. A blow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodon9c appliances. A mouthguard also provides a barrier between the braces and your cheek or lips, limi9ng the risk of soc 9ssue injuries. Talk to your den9st or orthodon9st about selec9ng a mouthguard that will provide the best protec9on. Although mouthguards typically only cover the upper teeth, your den9st or orthodon9st may suggest that you use a mouthguard on the lower teeth if you have braces on these teeth too. If you have a retainer or other removable appliance, do not wear it during any contact sports. Some 9ps for caring for your mouthguard: * Rinse before and acer each use or brush with a toothbrush and toothpaste * Occasionally clean the mouthguard in cool, soapy water and rinse thoroughly * Transport the mouthguard in a sturdy container that has vents * Never leave the mouthguard in the sun or in hot water * Check for wear and tear to see if it needs replacing