Dear Memorial Families,

We had a wonderful school-wide meeting today where we honored our two retirees, Mrs. Ann Heslop and Mrs. Joanne Seaman. The children had some very funny definitions of retirement to share with us and most of them involved being "tired." We all shared a lot of laughs! Please join me in wishing Mrs. Heslop and Mrs. Seaman a wonderful retirement!

OK...I need to brag a little. The photo below is of my first class to go from Kindergarten at MMES all the way through to senior year at MERMHS! I first met this group when they were in Kindergarten during my first year at MMES. It was so great to welcome them all back to MMES this morning to parade through the hallways! This incredible group of humans will be "crossing the bridge" one last time this afternoon to graduate from high school. It was great to catch up with all of them and to see the faces on our students as they cheered on the "big kids" parading through the halls in their caps and gowns!

Don't blink...your children will be coming back in their caps and gowns before you know it! Enjoy every second!

Have a great weekend,

Best,

John

Join Us in Dressing Up!

Monday, June 3- Hornet Day

Tuesday, June 4- Sports Day

Wednesday, June 5- Wacky Wednesday

Thursday, June 6- Crazy Hair Day

Friday, June 7-Movie Character Day

I cannot believe that in 13 days this school year will end, and I will be walking out the door for the last time as your school nurse. I have been blessed to have a job that I love. So many memories, so many children, so many families that I will forever treasure.

When I reflect on my years here, we have been through so much. We have had our share of the good, the bad and the ugly, but through it all we stood tall and united for the children.

I have a bulletin board up now in my office “Our Strength is our Diversity,” we support each other, we are a team, we embrace challenges, we celebrate differences, we learn from each other, we respect each other, we share, and we listen. So true, this is what makes MMES so special.

I have had the honor of being sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother to so many. You are family, and you will forever hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget, and I hope that when you think of me, a smile will come upon your face. I wish you all health and happiness. As I say each year at kindergarten orientation, embrace these years because they go by very quickly.

Thank you for all your support and cooperation throughout the years.

Forever blessed and grateful,

Hugs,

Joanne

It's that time of year when MMES kiddos need to return all the library books they have out. The classroom with the highest % of book returns by Friday, May 30th will win a popsicle party!

Overdue notices have been sent home. Please help your kiddo(s) find their books and send them into school any day of the week - doesn’t have to be their Library day. If you get a notice for a book that you know was returned, or was damaged or lost...please just send the overdue notice back to Ms. Silag with a note explaining the situation so she can make note of it on the library database.

Summer Lending for those interested, and who have returned all their books, will be the week of June 3rd for students who are currently in K - Gr 4.

Thank you for your help! It takes a village:)

-Ms. Silag

2023-2024 Calendar

Today: Hit the Street for Little Feet 5:00 pm start!

May

31 - HS Graduation

June

3 - Field Day

4 - Spring Concert G K-4, 9:30 am

5 - Early Release, Professional Development, 11:45 Dismissal

6 - GK to Tuck's Point

7 - Last Day Kindergarten

7 - Grade 5 Project Adventure

10 - Grade 5 to Boston

11 - Crossing the Bridge, Grade 5, 6:00 pm

12 - Grade 3 to Boston State House

12 - Grade 5 to Masconomo Park

13 - Last Day of School, 11:45 Dismissal

19 - Juneteenth

Looking ahead to Back to School:

First Day of School - Wednesday, August 28, 2024

MMES Open House - Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 pm

It's almost here- Field Day is June 3rd! We have a couple more slots to fill for volunteers. Adults MUST be CORI certified in order to volunteer. If you are not CORI certified, please contact Maria Schmidt in the front office.

Here is the link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094EA5A62DA6FB6-49798800-memorial

If volunteer spots are full, know that we welcome parents to come watch, but they must stay behind the fencing on the turf. No adults will be allowed on the field without a volunteer badge.

1. Save the Date - Field Day - June 3, 2024
2. Get your school supplies.
3. K Student Orientation and Popsicle Party - Details coming.

Parents, buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and give your child the exact supplies their teacher requested, plus a lot of confidence! That’s right, confidence. Students who start the school year with everything their teachers want tend to have better grades, lower absenteeism, and higher confidence! Give your child the exact supplies they need to conquer next year with confidence. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies!

Please inform your child's teacher if you do not want your student to have a popsicle after the cookout.

MERSD elementary students now have access to the iReady "My Path" program at home. This aspect of iReady is an online tool that provides students with learning activities and practice geared towards their individual skills and needs. Below you will find information regarding accessing this tool at home for extra skill practice in reading and mathematics.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qhiOnoPCkyzwb8HLql0PdEgwNC_tiKcN/view

• Mobile Markets will then run from 2:30-3:30pm in October and November on the first Wednesday of each month.
• Mobile Market will run on an early release schedule of 11am-12:15pm on the first Wednesday of each month starting in December for the balance of the school year.

Saturday, June 1, 12:00—3:00 PM

One Up Games takes over the library! There will be plenty of PlayStation and Xbox consoles to go around, along with a wide selection of game titles. Plus...an LED mini-golf course will be set up in the building! Please register at manchesterpl.org if you can (but it's not required to attend). See you on Saturday!