Open House

     Last night Memorial School hosted the first of two open houses.  I had the pleasure of welcoming parents of our preschool, kindergarten, and third grade students.  In addition to meeting their child's teacher, many parents had the opportunity to participate in scavenger hunts with their student(s) to learn more about their classroom and see samples of the student work.  Teachers also shared information regarding the grade specific curriculum and classroom routines. 
     Tonight, I look forward to welcoming our first, second, fourth, and Spanish immersion students and their parents to Open House.  Our teachers have been busy preparing for this annual event and are as excited as their students to show of their classrooms and Memorial School.
     Certainly one of the greatest testaments to our goal of helping students to develop a love of learning are the words shared by one of our parents, "I dread Friday each week, because I know my child will be complaining for the next two days that they cannot go to school."  I'd like to extend my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve our students and their families and I look forward to the exciting work that we will be doing together thoughout the new school year.

(Pictured: Amy Henderson, Brenda Webster, Deb Swain, Deborah Coyle, Jan Maglione)
The Third Grade theme reflects our school's belief: UNITED WE STAND - UNITED WE LEARN

Clifford the Big Red Dog Visits Memorial School

The Memorial School PTO is sponsoring a Book Fair from September 14th through September 21st.  Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their regularly scheduled Library period.  Parents are also invited to shop at the fair during Open House which will be held on Wednesday September 19th for students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 3.  Open House will also be held on Thursday September 20th for students in Grades One, Two, Four, and Spanish Immersion.  Clifford the Big Red Dog was available to "kick off" the Book Fair and rumor has it that he will return for Open House.  Please stop by the library to say hello to Clifford and check out the great books that are available for purchase.