January 20 NO SCHOOL

January 30 Winter Concert (4/5th Grade Chorus & 5th Grade band)

January 31 Winter Concert (snow date)

February 17 NO SCHOOL

February 17-21 NO SCHOOL

Today we celebrated December’s recognitions and homeroom challenge in our monthly assembly. The students watched a short video from one of the senior centers thanking our kids for the wonderful holiday wishes. The kids really did a nice job. They were creative and thoughtful with their work on these heartfelt messages. Once again, congratulations to all of the students who were recognized this month for the FMS Academic, Triple Pillar Award, or Artist of the Month. Additionally, shout out to Ms. Metrano’s, Ms. Gagnon’s and Ms. Gerrish’s homerooms for winning the December attendance challenge.

As a reminder, at FMS we try to get out at least once everyday. When the temperature hits 10 degrees Nurse Ricki and I meet and discuss all of the factors that contribute to a safe experience outside and make any modifications we need to our general recess plan. This may include reducing the time outside, requiring students to have zipped up jackets, hats and gloves, allowing individual classes to go outside briefly but keeping them in for the lunchtime recess.

Finally, please, please, please, take the time to review the attached documents from Nurse Ricki about illnesses and staying healthy!

Illness continues to circulate- Strep throat, Covid 19 and other viral illnesses

Strep throat- still seeing several cases circulating. Another resource for having your child tested when they have a sore throat is the School Based Health Center at Morse- you can call them, sign them up and access the services.

Covid 19- you can still obtain free tests click here

Norovirus is on the rise across the USA- It is a stomach virus- causing vomiting and diarrhea. You can find norovirus in your vomit or feces (poop) even before you start feeling sick.

The virus can also stay in your poop for 2 weeks or more after you feel better. You can still spread norovirus during that time.

Key Points:

• It is highly contagious.
• Washing with soap and water is the number one way to prevent it. Hand sanitizer DOES NOT work with Norovirus.
• So not prepare or handle food or care for others when you are sick.

Click here for additional prevention information

Respiratory and Hygiene guidelines from the CDC

Please call if you have any questions or concerns

Nurse Ricki

Showing the Wild Robot movie in the auditorium at Morse, this Friday 1/10 at 6:00.

Admission will be by donation.

All proceeds will support Morse's alternative education program, the Credit Pathways Program.

To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.

A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.

It is quick and easy!

Our next Spirit Day Friday is February 7

The theme is Pick a Decade.

(50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2010’s!) Have a great time remembering the fashions of the era.

Here is the schedule for the entire year.

Welcome back! We are so excited for 2025!

Before break you should have received your student directory. This was prepared by the PTA using contact information provided by parents in the beginning of the school year. We hope this is helpful for play dates and birthday parties!

Thanks to your support we were able to stock the teachers lounge with

snacks and drinks to begin the year.

Our next big event will be our Annual Valentine’s Day Family dance on February 7th! Follow our Facebook and sign up for our email list for all of our latest updates!

Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President

Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President

Ariel Elwell Treasurer

bathelementarypta@gmail.com

Midcoast Youth Theater's production of Oliver! will be performed in BHS's Crooker Theater January 9-12.

More information about Oliver! can be found at MYT's website, midcoastyouththeater.com.

For any families who wish to request free tickets to see Oliver!: MYT and Goodwin Motor Group are making free tickets available to each performance for families who otherwise might not be able to afford to attend. To reserve your complimentary tickets, please send an email to tickets@midcoastyouththeater.org and provide your name, the size of your family who will be attending, including the number of children and adults, and the date and time of the show you would like to see. You will receive an email reply to confirm your reservation and with instructions on how to pick up your tickets at the show.

Tickets are available for all five performances of Oliver! as follows:

Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 PM
Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 PM
Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2 PM.

We hope to see you at the show!

Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.

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