Dates to Remember Sept. 29 & 30 -Tooth Protectors Dental Clinic-New Dates Sept. 29 - 6:30 Instrumental Music Parent Information Night at Miller School Oct. 1 - 6:30 Parent-Teacher Group Meeting in Library ~ New Members are Welcome! Oct. 9 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Oct. 12 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

Prescott Memorial School 100 Waldoboro Road

Washington, ME 04574 Phone 845-2424 Fax 845-2748

www.MSAD40.org Nancy Stover, Principal

Mary Ledger, Administrative Assistant

9/25/15 NEWSLETTER

HOT LUNCH AND BREAKFAST MENUMon. - B-Rice Krispy-L- Hot Dog w/Roll, Baked Beans, PeachesTues. - B-Omelet-L-Choice A Chicken Noodle OR Choice B

Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Crunchy Carrot Sticks, Apple- Gr. 4-6 Salad Bar Option

Wed. - B-Corn Flakes -L- Chicken Caesar Salad w/Romaine, Breadstick, Fruit - Gr. 4-6 Salad Bar Option

Thur. - B-NutriBar-L- Cheese Pizza, Garden Salad, Fruit Fri. - B-Mixed Breakfast-L- Chicken Burger, Oven Fries, Fruit

Menu subject to change - milk availableStudent Hot Lunch $2.40 - Breakfast $1.25

Reduced Hot Lunch 40¢ - Reduced Breakfast FreeCold Milk - 50¢ - Adult Hot Lunch - $4.00

All lunch, breakfast and milk money must be submitted in the white envelopes provided by the Food Service Dept. These envelopes are available at school. Checks are to be made payable to “M.S.A.D. #40.”

Principal’s CornerThe school board recently voted in favor of applying for the Maine Department of Education’s Revolving

Renovation Fund loan to cover the $292,000 cost of installing air handlers at Prescott to improve air quality. The MDOE will issue the awards on February 1, 2016. If we do not receive this grant, we will explore other options of funding.

The Book Fair and Ice cream social was a big success this week. Many thanks to Sherry Casas for organizing this great opportunity and to Amiee Gess, Mary Ledger, Michele Dostie and Cris Casas for serving up delicious ice cream sundaes! Thank you families for purchasing books to help support our school!

We had a visit from some members of the Knox County Educators Association this week. These ladies came loaded with school supplies, playground balls and jump ropes for the students at Prescott Memorial School. Each year, the group gathers donations for a school in Knox County and we were fortunate to be chosen this year. We are very grateful for this wonderful display of generosity from our former educators. Two of these ladies, Hazel Kopishke and Carolyn Rasmussen taught several years here at Prescott. Thank you!

Our school has been invited to be part of a new program to supply extra food for weekends for families who might like to have it. Information sheets and family letters were sent home this week with students. Please sign the form on the back of the letter and return it to school whether or not you want to be included, so we’ll know you received this letter. We’d like forms returned by Oct. 2nd. If you have any questions, please call the school at 845-2424.

PUBLIC DINNERWashington Fire Dept.Saturday, October 3rd4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Adults $8.00 ~ Children $4.00Turkey, Roast Beef, Bakes Beans, Casseroles, Pies, and Much More!

Vegetarian Dishes AvailableWashington Fire DepartmentOld Union Rd., Washington

Sponsored by the WFD Auxiliary

We collect Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education (usually found on Campbell soup cans), flip tops from

cans, and empty ink cartridges for recycling.

Information for inclusion in the school newsletter must be submitted to Mrs. Ledger by Thursday a.m. and can be e-mailed to Mary_Ledger@msad40.org.

Prescott  Memorial  School  A.C.E.  

Afterschool  Care  We  have  openings!

Weekly Cost $45.00 (Afterschool – 5:30PM) Call Stacey Fowler for more information…

207-273-3890

Activities: Crafts, Art, Group Games

Team Building, Social Groups 5210 Activities

Cooking/Healthy Food Education Homework Time

Field Trips, Much More

HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLSEarn money for your school while you shop! From now through Nov. 28th, Hannaford Supermarkets will support local schools and reward customers who purchase selected General Mills products with a school fund-raising initiative called Hannaford Helps Schools. Prescott Memorial School is registered, so start saving “school dollar” certificates from the store cashiers and submit them to Prescott Memorial School. Visit hannaford.com/hhs for a list of all participating products.

2015  Medomak  Middle  School  Holiday  Cra6  Fair  

GOOD  NEWS!  Tables  and  exhibit  spaces  are  available  for  this  year’s  MMS  Cra9  Fair!    The  event,  which  con>nues  to  grow  each  year,  is  Saturday,  November  7th  9am~3pm.    For  informa>on,  Fees  and/or  reserva>ons,  please  call  Medomak  Middle  School  832-­‐5028  ext.109.  Don’t  let  the  warm  weather  fool  you,  the  Holidays  are  on  the  way.  We  are  looking  forward  to  another  Cheerful  and  Exci4ng  event!  

RSU  40  Adult  Education  ~  Welcome  to  the  New  Fall  Semester!  Call  us  at  832-­5205  or  visit  our  website  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org  

Basic  Woodlot  Management  for  ALL  Landowners  with  Mort  Moesswilde  &  Paul  Miller  -­  Come  learn  the  ins  and  outs  of  managing  your  woodlot.    The  <irst  four  class  meetings  will  be  out  side  for  a  hands-­‐on  approach,  with  remaining  classes  planned  for  inside.  Discussion  will  be  directed  at  helping  with  your  speci<ic  situations.    Bring  your  questions!    Begins  Tuesday,  9/29  from  5:30  –  7:00  pm  for  6  weeks  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School.  Fee:  $29.    Substitute  Teaching  Series  –  All  Free  of  Charge  -­  Join  us  to  learn  about  becoming  a  substitute  teacher  for  RSU  40.    These  sessions  will  be  presented  by  district  teachers,  substitute  teachers  and  administrators  and  are  all  held  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School.  I.  So,  You  Think  You’d  Like  to  Try  Subbing?    Get  the  info  you  need  to  start  the  process  of  becoming  a  substitute  teacher  for  RSU  40.    The  district  has  7  schools  and  includes  the  towns  of  Waldoboro,  Warren,  Washington,  Union  and  Friendship.    Class  meets  Tuesday,  9/29  from  6:00  –  7:30  pm.      II.  Substitute  Teaching  at  the  Elementary  Level    -­  If  you’d  like  to  work  with  younger  children,  this  session  will  focus  on  substituting  at  the  preschool  through  grade  6  levels  at  the  5  district  elementary  schools.    Class  meets  Tues.,  10/6  from  6  -­‐  7:30  pm.  III.  Substitute  Teaching  at  the  Secondary  Level  -­  Substitute  teaching  at  the  district  middle  school  and  high  school  will  be  the  focus  of  this  session,  with  valuable  strategies  for  working  with  this  age  group.    Class  meets  Tues.,  10/13  from  6  –  7:30  pm.  Planning  the  Garden  and  Jump-­starting  Spring  with  Sharon  Turner  -­  Join  master  gardener,  consultant  and  designer  Sharon  Turner  to  develop  a  plan  to  make  the  most  of  your  yard  and  garden.    This  <ield-­‐based  class  will  take  place  at  each  participant’s  property  where  an  individualized,  site-­‐speci<ic  plan  will  be  developed.    The  <irst  class  will  be  held  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School  for  planning;  dates  of  subsequent  class  will  be  determined  by  the  group.    A  materials  fee  of  $10  is  payable  at  the  <irst  class.    Begins  Tuesday,  9/29  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm  for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $79.  Edible  and  Medicinal  Mushroom  with  David  Spahr  -­  Join  author  and  naturalist  David  Spahr  for  an  informative  class  covering  collecting,  identifying  and  preparing  some  of  the  more  common  edible  and  medicinal  mushrooms.    His  book,  Edible  and  Medicinal  Mushrooms  of  New  England  and  Eastern  Canada  will  be  available  for  purchase  in  class.    Class  meets  Tuesday,  9/29  from  6:30  –  8:30  pm  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School  in  Waldoboro.    Fee:  $24.  Beginning  Belly  Dance  with  Patti  Luchetti  -­  Learn  the  signature  torso  movements  and  rhythms  of  this  ancient  dance  style  while  having  fun  and  targeting  the  belly  and  thighs.    Bring  a  large  scarf  for  the  hips  and  wear  loose,  comfortable  clothing.    Begins  Thursday,  10/1  from  7:00  –  8:30  pm  for  8  weeks  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School.    Fee:  $69.  Secrets  of  Chinese  Cooking  Part  1  with  Chef  Chris  Toy  -­‐  Come  learn  about  Chinese  cooking  tools,  ingredients,  and  techniques  and  bring  your  appetite  as  you  prepare  a  delicious  dinner  of  wok  baked  chicken,  garlic  and  ginger  stir-­‐fry  seafood  and  more!    Come  and  enjoy!    Class  meets  Thursday,  10/1  from  5:30  –  8:00  pm  at  Medomak  Middle  School.  Fee:  $39  (includes  all  food  costs)  Zen  Martial  Arts  with  Chuck  Nguyen  -­  Zen  Martial  Arts  is  an  eclectic  program  including  Vietnamese  Kung-­‐fu,  Korean  Taekwando  and  Brazilian  Jujitsu.    Ages  13  to  adult  are  welcome;  all  must  sign  a  liability  waiver.    Begins  Thursday,  10/1  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm  for  10  weeks  at  Medomak  Middle  School.    Fee  for  adults:  $119/  Fee  for  students  (ages  13-­‐18):  $89.  Ongoing  class:  HiSET  (formerly  GED)  Preparation  Class    -­  If  you  or  someone  you  know  needs  to  earn  a  high  school  credential,  join  us  on  Wednesday  evenings  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School  and  start  the  process  with  us.      Preparation  consists  of  Reading  and  Math  assessments  and  taking  the  HiSET  Practice  Tests  in  Reading,  Writing,  Math,  Science  and  Social  Studies  prior  to  taking  the  <ive  Of<icial  HiSET  Exams.    If  you  need  tutoring  in  any  subject  area,  we  can  help  with  that  as  well.  If  Wednesday  evening  does  not  <it  your  schedule,  we  will  work  out  a  daytime  schedule  for  you.    Class  meets  every  Wednesday  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.    Fee:  FREE  for  Maine  residents.    Location:  Medomak  Valley  High  School,  Room  30.  

Register  by  calling  us  at  832-­5205  or  online  at  our  website  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org  

 

National “Take Back” Initiative Unused Medication Collection Sponsored)by)the))US)DEA))&))Maine)Sheriffs)Associa8on)

DATE: !Saturday,!September!26,!2015!TIME: !10!AM!–!2!PM!

KNOX COUNTY COLLECTION SITES: Rockland!Police!Department!ROCKLAND)PD)

Camden!Police!Department!CAMDEN)PD)

Lowe’s,!Thomaston!!!THOMASTON)PD)

Union!Fire!Department)Vinalhaven!Fire!Department!Warren!Fire!Department!!!KNOX)COUNTY)SHERIFF!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call)par8cipa8ng)law)enforcement)agencies)Visit))knoxcountymaine.gov/ema!!

www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback!

PLEASE:''No!needles!or!thermometers'Don’t)flush)or)stash)C))Prevent)the)danger)of)uninten8onal)misuse)Keep)medica8ons)out)of)the)environment)where)they)cause)harm)

Free & Confidential

Dear Families,

As a part of our efforts towards supporting healthy, ready-to-learn students, we encourage students to bring healthy snacks to school. Healthy snacks help students maintain energy throughout the day and help ensure they are ready to focus and learn. We want your kids to be the healthiest they can be!

Here are some healthy snack ideas to fuel your kids:• Turkey or Ham Roll-Ups: Sliced turkey or ham rolled up with cheese• Snack Kabobs: Veggie or fruit chunks and cheese cubes skewered onto

thin pretzel sticks• Cottage Cheese or Yogurt with Fruit and/or Granola: Try using fresh

grapes, frozen berries, or canned peaches or pineapple• Crackers with Nut Butter or Hummus• String Cheese• Veggies and Dip • Trail Mix: Whole grain cereal (e.g. Cheerios, Mini-Wheats, Wheat Chex)

mixed with dried fruit (e.g. raisins, cranberries, apricots) and nuts• Baked Tortilla Chips with Hummus or Salsa and Guacamole• Fresh Fruit: Apples, cherries, grapes, bananas, pears, oranges…fruit is

nature’s portable, ready-to-eat snack!

our efforts are supported by Let’s Go!, a program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. Let’s Go! works where children and families live, learn, work, and play to help make the healthy choice the easy choice. Let’s Go! encourages families to adopt the 5-2-1-0 message:

For more information about Let’s Go!, visit www.letsgo.org. Thank you for joining us in our commitment to healthy, ready-to-learn kids!

Sincerely,

letter to Families

HEALTHY SNACK Ideas

healthy snacks help kidsgrow!