Wolfpack Weekly

October

30: Sweetsir Halloween Parade for K-2 Students

November

2: Author Larry Delay visit's Sweetsir (see below for more information)

3: NO SCHOOL (staff professional development day)

11: NO SCHOOL

12: PTO Meeting, 6:00pm FNS Staff Lounge (enter C8 by gym)

13: PTO Bookstore

13: Holiday Helper applications are due

19: Donaghue Talent Show

20: Plimoth Patuxet Museums visits 3rd Grade

20- Merrimac Library visits 1st Grade

23: HRD and FNS Picture Retake Day

24: GreenScapes visits 5th Grade

25: Early Release (only breakfast is served)

25: Dress like a Celebrity Day

26-27: NO SCHOOL

Information About Head Lice:

As students are back in school and fall activities are in full swing, we would like to share some information about Head Lice. Please do not be alarmed, as head lice is a common occurrence in schools. Head lice do not carry disease and are not a sign of unclean people or homes. Please see the Mass.gov fact sheet for more information.

Here are some precautions you can take:

1. Check your child’s hair for eggs (nits).

2. If you suspect your child has head lice, ask your healthcare provider to diagnose the problem and recommend the appropriate treatment.

3. Notify your school nurse if your child is diagnosed as having head lice.

4. If head lice is diagnosed, do not return your child to school until she or he has been treated, and you have cleaned personal items (i.e. jackets, backpacks, etc). Continue to check your child for head lice and nits for the next 2 weeks.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school nurse.

Sweetsir School: Nurse Ashley adavis@prsd.org

Donaghue School: Nurse Jess jcossette@prsd.org

As the Holiday season draws near, the Holiday Helper committee will once again start reviewing applications for Merrimac families in need. This program has been in existence for over thirty years, and has grown tremendously. If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete the paperwork on the link below and return it to Sarah Pond or Kelsey Cavagnaro at your child's school by November 13, 2026 or email spond@prsd.org or kcavagnaro@prsd.org.

All applications are kept confidential.

Local author Larry Delay will visit Sweetsir on November 2, 2026. See the attached flyer if you would like to purchase a copy of the story he will be sharing with students.

Missed the talent show audition but still have a talent to share? We're keeping registration open until November 13! Please fill out THIS FORM and submit an audition video to merrimactalentshow@gmail.com by the the 13th!

We'd love a few more acts to add to the already amazing show!

The PTO Bookstore is back! It will be open October 16, November 13, and December 11 during school hours. Books will be priced at $1 - $6. The bookstore is cash only. Sweetsir students who wish to shop should bring their money in a labeled envelope or bag so that volunteers can easily assist with shopping and payment.

We are looking for volunteers! To volunteer for a time, please SIGN UP HERE. A current CORI is required to volunteer.

Sweetsir: (978) 346-8319

Donaghue: (978) 346- 8921