!!!Dear Parents/Guardians of WCS Students: !May is F-U-L-L of learning at WCS, both in and beyond the school. Watch elsewhere in our newsletters and classroom announcements for information on what is happening every day for your child(ren) – reading, writing, math – and field trips to bring all that classroom learning to life! !May is also that time of year when teachers look closely at each child, carefully assessing what they have learned during the year and how much they have progressed towards their end-of-year goals. Students are completing standardized testing in grades 2 through 6 and all students are completing benchmark tests to confirm their growth in important literacy skills. All this information assists teachers in supporting ongoing improvement and planning for instruction this spring as well as next year. !Beyond the academic learning that your children are experiencing, they are also talking and acting daily to demonstrate the attributes of Code of Honor: to be Fair, Honest, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible. We start our days reviewing the Code together and reminding ourselves to show others these traits – “In all We Say and Do.” They receive recognition from staff for demonstrating those qualities and are encouraged to continue such behaviors in the wider community – on field trips, at home, and in their other activities. This code is colorfully translated onto a bulletin board displayed in our main hallway, which they pass every day and which supports their learning to think about what we “say and do”: !

THINK (before you speak) !T – is it TRUE? H – is it HELPFUL? I – is it INSPIRING? N – is it NECESSARY? K – is it KIND? !

So…whether it is about what subject they are learning or what ways they practiced being fair, honest, kind, respectful, or responsible - there should be plenty of answers to “What did you do in school today?” as you ride in the car, or sit at the supper table, or go through a bedtime routine. I hope you enjoy these conversations and the joy of learning your children share with us every day! !Deborah F. Howard Principal - WCS

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 13, 2016

SAVE THE DATES!!!

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 !!!

REMINDER!We would like to send a friendly reminder that flip- flops are

highly discouraged at Warren Community School as they can be dangerous on the stairs and on the playground.

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SalisburySteakMashedPotatoCookedCarrotsDicedPearsOrSaladBarGrades3-6

BBQChickenSideSaladw/DarkLeafyGreensAssortedFruit

OvenRoastedChickenBakedBeansManager’sChoiceFruit

ClassicCheesePizzaCrunchyCarrotSticksw/Low-fatRanchDipFreshFruit

Ham&CheeseSandwichSweetCornApplesauceCupOrSaladBarGrades3-6

SloppyJoeSteamedBroccoliFruitCocktailMixOrSaladBarGrades3-6

HamburgerorCheeseburgerSideSaladAssortedFruit

Shepherd’sPieFreshRollManager’sChoiceFruit

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TomatoSoupCucumberCoinsCheeseStuffedBreadStickDicedPearsorSaladBarGrades3-6

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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.

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Lunch Sign-up

Students Name:__________________________________ Teacher:____________________________ !

Choice A Choice B Just Milk Breakfast !Monday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Tuesday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Wednesday ________ ________ ________ ________ !Thursday ________ ________ ________ ________ !

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Breakfast: Full price-$1.25/ Reduced price-$ Free Lunch: Full price-$2.40/ Reduced price-$.40

BLACK & Grade4-6FunNightMay20th6pm-8pmWCSGym/CafeteriaMusic–Food–Fun

$3admission/$2Pizza/snacksandnoveltyitemsforsale

*6thgradehaschosenthetheme‘Black&White’*

Studentswillnotbepermittedtoleavethebuildingwithoutanadult.Pleasecomeinsidetoretrieveyourchild.Everyoneshouldenterandexitthroughtheschool’smainentrance.Asusual,allschoolrulesapplyincludingthedresscode.Studentsnotabletofollowthecodeofhonorwillbeaskedtositoutandtakeabreak.Excessivebehaviorissues(running,climbing,

beingtoophysicaloroutofcontrol)willwarrantacallforpickup.

Adultswishingtostaymustbeontheschool’sapprovedvolunteerlist.VerifyyourstatusbycallingtheschooloremailPTFofWarrenCommunitySchool@gmail.com.

*FundsraisedduringthisfinalFunNightoftheyearwillbenefitthe6thgradeclass*

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!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)!!!

“Battle of the Badges”!!Knox County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a softball

tournament to benefit the D.A.R.E. program. !!When: May 22nd!

Where: MVHS baseball field!Time: 8:00am first pitch, Knox

County plays at 9:30!tournament will continue

throughout the day!!Please come out and support the D.A.R.E. program and

watch the fun of the “Battle of the Badges”!!

MEDOMAK VALLEY BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 2016

JUNE 27 -JUNE 30 (M-Th)DAY CAMP

@ MEDOMAK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLBOYS ENTERING GRADES 2-5/ 8:30-10:00.

BOYS ENTERING GRADES 6-10 / 10:15-12:00.

JULY 5 -JULY 8 (Tue.-Fri.)DAY CAMP

@ MEDOMAK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLBOYS ENTERING GRADES 2-5 / 8:30-10:00.

BOYS ENTERING GRADES 6-10 / 10:15-12:00.

JULY 11 -JULY 14 (M-Th)DAY CAMP

@MEDOMAK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLBOYS ENTERING GRADES 2-5 / 8:30-10:00.

BOYS ENTERING GRADES 6-10 / 10:15-12:00.

JULY 18-20 ( MON.-WED.)PANTHER PRIDE CAMP for Boys and Girls

@ MEDOMAK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLGRADES 4-9 / 9:00-12:00.

DAY CAMP is $35.00 per week / $65.00 for 2 weeks / $90.00 for 3 weeks PANTHER PRIDE CAMP is $35.00

Family Discounts are available.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACTNICK DEPATSY @ 207-542-3671 OR E-MAIL

nick.depatsy@fivetowns.net

Thank You

Nick DePatsy

Dustin J. Osier!5K Walk/Run!

Date: June 25th!Time: 8:15-9:45am registration!

Walkers start at 10:00am!Runners start at 10:20am!

Where: Medomak Valley Track!Cost: $25.00 registration fee (t-shirt

included)!This event will be dedicated in

memory of Dustin Osier, who lost his life in a tragic car accident in August 2011. All proceeds will be placed in the athletic scholarship

fund.

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wereinformedthatvariousKeebler®andAustin®brandcrackersmaynolongerbesafeforachildwithpeanutallergies.Wewouldliketo

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Why is Physical Activity Important?

Being physically active is fun, helps you look and feel your best, and gives you more energy to do other things.

Physical activity helps your body work better, too! It can:

• improve blood circulation throughout your body

• help keep weight under control

• improve blood cholesterol levels

• boost your energy level

• help you sleep

• make you feel good about yourself

• give you stronger muscles

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Washing a car

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Gymnastics Dancing Canoeing

Volleyball Jumping Rope Skiing

Skateboarding In-line Skating

Push-ups/Pull-ups Climbing

Bicycling (0-10mph) Karate

Hiking Mowing the Lawn

Playing Basketball Jumping Jacks

Playing Hockey Running Playing Soccer

Aerobics Playing Tennis

Activity Pyramid

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Get Moving Today!

The more active you are, the faster your heart beats. Because your heart is a muscle, it becomes stronger and more efficient when you exercise it. You definitely want your heart to be strong enough to pump blood throughout your body! To benefit most from physical activity, try to get at least 60 minutes of moderate- or high- intensity activity each day.

If you are active at a low-intensity level, you should be able to sing while doing the activity. If you are active at a moderate-

intensity level, you should be able to talk comfortably while doing the

activity. If you are too out of breath to carry on a conversation, the

activity is considered high-intensity.

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Thisclasswillfeatureeasy-to-understandinformationonIinding,collecting,identifying,andpreparingthesaferandmorecommonedibleandmedicinalmushroomspeciesofNewEnglandandEasternCanada.Whetheryouareacook,forager,herbalist,orrestaurateuryouwillenjoythistheinformation.ThebookEdibleandMedicinalMushroomsofNewEnglandandEasternCanada,whichwaswrittenandphotographedbytheinstructor,willbeavailableforpurchaseinclassfor$21.ClassmeetsWednesday,5/18from6:30–8:30pmatMedomakValleyHighSchool.Fee:$24.

Registerbycallingusat832-5205oronlineatourwebsiteatwww.msad40.maineadulted.org