Principal`s Corner - Epping School District

September 14, 2012
CALENDAR OF
Principal: Mr. Mark Vallone
Dean of Students: Mrs. Erin Milbury
Web Site: www.sau14.org
EVENTS.
Principal’s Corner
Sept. 18th-Miss Stalzer’s & Mrs.
PTO Fundraising Kicks Off Today the PTO kicked off its annual fall fundraiser today and runs through October 1st. If you and
your family can participate, please do. PTO funds pay for student
field trips, classroom supplies, special events and about 25% of
the cost of our EES T-shirts. Materials went home today but you
can also get information on the PTO web site
http://www.epping-pto.org/
Robblee’s 4th Grade Field Trip to
Great Bay Discovery Center
Sept. 19th-Mrs. Eckhardt’s & Mrs.
Hutching’s 4th Grade Field Trip to
Great Bay Discovery Center
Sept. 21st-9:00 to 10:00 EES
Volunteer Orientation for New
Volunteers
Sept 25th– Open House for
Grades K-2 @ 6:30
Sept. 26th-Open House for
Grades 3-5 @ 6:30
Sept. 28th-NO SCHOOL,
Professional Development Day
Another Kick Off for ….. the Olweus Anti-Bullying Program
… There was an another kick-off this week as motivational
speaker and stunt bike rider Chris Poulos wowed students and
staff with great bike stunts and a message of respect for each other. Between stunts he shared his life story and taught lessons on
how to prevent bullying. After the assembly, students returned to
their rooms to work on slogans, chants and posters on the rules to
prevent bullying. The whole school gathered again at the end of
the day to watch each grade share their songs and posters. A letter went home to all families describing the Olweus Anti-bullying
program. Parents and guardians will get to learn more about Olweus and how it works during the Open House Nights September
25 and 26.
Playground committee The Epping School Board has approved
the formation of a Playground Committee to study and recommend a plan to improve the Epping Elementary Playground members of the Epping public interested in serving on this committee
are requested to notify District Office of their interest by September 20, 2012. Please contact Paula VanGundy by telephone at
679-8003 x101, by email at pvangundy@sau14.org or by mail at
213 Main Street, Epping, NH 03042.
Volunteer Orientation for New Volunteers. Anyone who is interested in volunteering at the Epping Elementary School and was not fingerprinted last year must attend this orientation. There will be a brief meeting
and tour of the school. Please contact Mrs. MacLeay at 69-8018, et. 224 if you plan to attend.
Not All Eligible Families Are Signing UP for Federal Lunch Program. During these uncertain economic
times it is good to know that students can take part in our school’s breakfast or lunch program for a reduced
fee or for free. All families have to do is fill out the forms available in the main office or from a teacher or
staff member. Unfortunately, not all families have filled out and turned in the forms which means some students are not getting the nutrition they need. It also means our school receives less federal money to support
programs like the Title I reading and math tutoring. If you are not sure about whether your family is eligible
you can talk with a school guidance counselor (Kathleen Stanley Berting or Marianne McDonough) or the Epping Food Service Director, Veronica Bush (679-5472) or me. Applications are confidential
State Testing Begins October 1 Grade 4 will begin NECAP testing on Monday, October 3. Grades 3-4-5
will take part in this annual test of reading, writing and mathematics. It’s very important that all healthy students be on time and at school on the days of their tests. Please try to schedule appointments and travel around
these dates. Here’s the schedule for those grades to help you with your plans:
Monday, October 1st
Tuesday, October 2nd
Wednesday October3rd
Thursday, October4th
Friday, October 5th
Grade 5
Grade 5
Grade5
Grade 5
Grade 5
Tuesday, October 9th
Wednesday, October 10th
Thursdays, October 11th,
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 4
Friday, October 12th,
Monday, October 15th
Tuesday, October 16th
Wednesday October 17th
Thursday, October 18th
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 3
Grade 3
Grade 3
Friday, October 19th
Make up day
September 15, 2015
National Tell a Police
Officer
“Thank You”
Day
Epping Elementary would like to thank the Epping Law Enforcement Officers and all
the officers through the nation for their service and sacrifice in keeping us and our
children safe. So please join us and say “Thank You” and shake the hand of any law
enforcement officer you see Saturday Sept. 15th.
PTO FALL FUNDRAISER
Our Fall Fundraiser kicks off Friday with an exciting assembly for all classes. This is our major fundraiser of
the season. The focus is on safe fundraising. Sell only to people you or your family knows. Please share the
catalog with family, friends and co-workers and help raise money for our students! You can also shop online
at www.cherrydale.com. Enter school code FREPPEN and create a student ID number. Email family and
friends from around the country and enlist them to support our cause!
The fundraiser starts today and ends on Monday, October 1st. Payment for all orders must be submitted at that
time. Checks should be made out to Epping Elementary PTO. Delivery will be the first week in November.
Don’t forget our Fast Start Wacky Wednesday! Sell 5 items in the first 5 days and receive a “be cool at
school” bracelet and a chance to win a “Chilly” penguin.
There are also prizes for participation by class. Every class that has over 50% participation gets an extra recess! Last year 11 classes got a free recess. Let’s see if every class can get free recess this year! Good luck!
DAILY SNACK CART
Snacks and bottles of water will cost 25 cents.
This year we will also be selling Trix yogurt, cheese sticks, and graham crackers. Popcorn will be sold EVERY Friday.
CONSIDER JOINING THE PTO
Parents and teachers please consider joining the PTO! Please watch your child’s folder for a welcome letter
from the PTO. You can register by attending one of our meetings or by going to our website: www.eppingpto.org . Once you have become a registered PTO member you will begin receiving email reminders about
upcoming meetings and events. The class with the most PTO members, who have registered and paid their
dues, by our November meeting, will win a class prize. The winning class will be announced at the December
PTO meeting.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Monster Mash – Friday, October 26th
If you are interested in helping with the Monster Mash please contact Laura Rivers laurarivers70@comcast.net
Barn Dance and Chili Cook Off – Thursday, November, 8th
Please send an email to Deb Deary if you would like to be a contestant in the chili cook off
deary3isd@hotmail.com
NEXT MEETING
The next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, October 1st at 7pm in the art room. Free babysitting is offered in the library for those who attend. The Monster Mash committee is still looking for help!! Bring a
friend, bring a neighbor, we would love for you to come and get involved!!
WANT EVEN MORE INFO??
To learn more about the PTO check out EES PTO on Facebook. Meeting agenda and minutes, event calendar
and updates, pictures, and more can be found on our website www.epping-pto.org
The 3rd Annual Pumpkin
Stroll
Saturday, October 20, 2012 4pm-8pm
Watson Academy 17 Academy St. Epping
Pumpkin
Carving Contest
Drop your pumpkins off by
6:30pm to be entered into
the contest.
Join us at approximately
7pm
For the Pumpkin Lighting!!!
Sponsored by:
Epping Recreation Department
More Info:
eppingrecevents@gmail.com
PLUS…
Trick or Treating
Halloween Crafts
Haunted House
Face Painting
Vendor Shopping
Bake Sale
Don’t
forget
to wear
your costume!!!
This is not a school sponsored event.
On Sunday, September 23, 2012
Southern New Hampshire University ~ Manchester
Join the Epping
Stars
The Epping Stars is thrilled to be participating in our 5th Walk Now For Autism.
Our group is made up of families, friends, caregivers and incredible school staff
that support these Epping children affected with Autism. Join us in helping those
affected by autism and those that hopefully may never hear those hard words,
"your child has autism." We hope that you will join and/or support us to walk as a
united front of love, compassion, and gain further understanding of the many challenges our children, family, and educators face each day and know that we are not
alone and that it can be better every day! The walk day is a great family event!
Please contact Andrea Meyer at ameyer71@gmail.com or
Robin Clements at labelleclements@gmail.com with any questions.
www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/nne/eppingstars
Donations are tax deductible – Thank you!
This is not a school sponsored event.
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ALS Association
Walk to Defeat ALS
Invite your family and friends to dine at Margaritas.
We will donate 15% of your bill to your organization
Wednesday, September 19th 4 to 10pm
Please notify your host or server when you arrive that you are there to
support this great organization.
Not a school sponsored event.