News for the Week of 9/9/20

 

Back to School Forms Reminder - Thanks to all that have returned their many "Back to School" forms.  If you have not already done so - please make every effort to get these forms completed and returned this week:  Parent/Student Handbook Signature Acknowledgement, iPad AUP Signature Acknowledgement, Milk Enrollment (if ordering milk), Electronic Use Agreement, Student Image Permission, Directory Verification (please contact school office if you need another copy), Student and Field Trip Emergency Cards (provided to you on card stock - contact school office if you need another copy).

Back to School Night - We've put a new spin on this important event!  This year, all the information you need to know about your child's new school year is available to you on helpful videos and recorded presentations created by our homeroom teachers. All parents are encouraged to view these videos/presentations at a convenient time.

PreK: https://youtu.be/5iItIXH0qx0

K: https://youtu.be/v7J7tyUlyQ4

1: https://youtu.be/NdivvNTymwU

2: https://youtu.be/EUPK8nmPv4o

3: https://youtu.be/t1020QGIrTE

4: https://youtu.be/8dBwctQXq2Y

5: https://youtu.be/TaJtkF9CkPQ

MS: https://youtu.be/fJJdNRIRZTY

If you have questions after watching, please send an email to your child(ren)'s teacher(s) and they will be happy to respond or find a mutually agreeable time for a phone call for further discussion.

Carpool Dismissal Safety Reminder - Please DO NOT arrive prior to 3:10pm to line up for admission to the north lot.  The safety gate cannot be opened until after 3:10pm due to use by afternoon PE classes and outdoor class use.  Traffic that backs up onto Hopmeadow Street presents a significant safety risk.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Cadet & Advanced Instrumental Lessons will begin on Monday, September 14 .   Instrumental music students should bring their instruments and any accessories to school.

Individual Student Photos - Lifetouch Photography will be here on Monday, September 14, to take individual student photos of all students in PreK, K - Gr. 7.  PK3 students and 8th grade students will be photographed on a different date to be announced.  You may order a portrait package online prior to Picture Day - Click here and use our Picture Day ID:  EVTNNM92Z.  If you would prefer not to order online, order envelopes for portrait packages were sent home with all applicable students on Friday, 9/4/20.  IF you are ordering a portrait package via the paper form, the envelope and payment should be sent in on picture day with your student. Each student must have their own form if the paper form is used. Photos will be taken of ALL applicable students even if no portrait package is being ordered because all students are featured in our school's annual yearbook.  All applicable students may wear school appropriate non-uniform dress for picture day or may wear their uniform of the day for their photo.

Lunch Program - Tomorrow - Thursday, 9/10/20 - is the last day to order lunches for the week of 9/14/20.  All orders must be placed via the Educonnect Parent Portal.  Lunch orders for the week of 9/21, may be placed from Monday, 9/14 - Thursday, 9/17.   Please note that NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED.  If you miss the order period, you will need to wait for the following week.  Payment should be sent in promptly after completing your order.

There's still time to order mums!  Add some gorgeous fall color to your landscape & support our 8th grade.   Last Day to order is this Friday, 9/11/20.

Click here to download & print your order form.

                                       Sara & Kareem looking sharp in back to school smiles!