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Families,

It truly doesn’t seem possible that we’re entering the last week of May! Our cheetahs have been as busy as ever; and our grade level teams have continued to take their learning on the road with some amazing field experiences.

Kindergarten and Grade 3 students ventured out this week, and both trips were aligned to Wit & Wisdom modules. In addition, they both helped our learners recognize America 250! What a perfect way to ease into Memorial Day weekend!

As you enjoy your holiday weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the military personnel who have passed while serving in the armed forces. Thank you to those who serve.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,

Joey & Andrea

Today we enjoyed our last Cheetah Pride assembly of the 2025-26 school year! It was such a pleasure to reflect on all of the growth we’ve made as a school community this year, and to begin talking about summer plans, including summer reading!. We had a special visit from the East Hampton Public Librarian, who came to chat with us about their summer reading programs. Be sure to stop by EHPL for more information.

In recognition of America 250, third graders took a trip back in time to see what school was like long ago, and to visit the Bevin Bell Factory. The Bevin Bell Factory has been continuously producing bells in East Hampton for nearly two centuries, making it the oldest bell manufacturer in the United States. Our students got to see, and learn about, a special bell that is being manufactured to commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday!

Kindergarten students visited Mystic Seaport Museum for an engaging, hands-on learning experience connected to our America Then & Now Wit & Wisdom module. Students explored a recreated 19th-century seaport village and experienced what life was like long ago through visits to a one-room schoolhouse, historic homes, ships, a printing press, and toys from the past. The trip brought history to life by helping students compare transportation, communication, school, and daily life from the past to today in a meaningful and interactive way. It was also a great way to recognize our Nation’s 250th birthday!

A PAWsitive office referral is submitted when a staff member recognizes a student who is going above and beyond to exemplify one of our three school rules - taking care of others, taking care of self, & taking care of things.

Memorial Models are chosen weekly by their teacher. These students have excelled all week in taking care of themselves, others and things. The recipients will dine at a VIP table during lunch every Friday!

Mrs. Beauparlant is a dedicated member of our RISE program. She greets every day with a smile, and is committed to doing her very best for our students!

Hello Memorial Families! Please find your student’s grade level below to see what we’ve been up to this month in music class!

Preschool: Students had fun dancing to music and playing the “copycat game” with movements to music!

Kindergarten: – Kindergarten students were expected to make a “perfect match” with their singing voices when singing hello to the teacher. They continued to identify long and short sounds in music. They also practiced their cheetah pride rules while exploring music tools at music centers!

First Grade: This month, students were expected to read patterns made of the notes “sol” and “mi”. Students are also exploring instruments in the percussion family this month. They tried (or will try) an “instrument detective” activity where they identified the best way to play the instrument (hit, shake, scrape).

Second Grade: This month, students identified the dotted half note in the classic springtime song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”. They also worked on composing a song to be played on boomwhackers. They found out about a musical form called “rondo” during a fun music activity too!

Third Grade: Students worked hard to wrap up our recorder unit by meeting or exceeding the goal of earning green belt! It was so impressive to watch the hard work and perseverance students showed during this program! We have also been learning about instruments in the four families of the orchestra. Next week, students will participate in our “Instrument Petting Zoo” to find out about band instruments they can play in fourth grade at center school!

Please check out the music room website for more information about the music program. Feel free to reach out at any time by emailing smaldonado@easthamptonct.org.

Mrs. Maldonado

We are looking forward to celebrating the end of the school year by showcasing all of our hard work in literacy! Students have spent the year speaking, listening, reading, and writing about various topics including Then and Now, Powerful Forces, Civil Rights and Space. We hope to see all of you at our Works of Wisdom open house on Wednesday night, May 27th.

5/25- Memorial Day- No School

5/27 - Works of Wisdom 5:30-7:00pm

5/29- IT Appreciation Day and Author's Visit

5/29-PTO Grade 3 Special Persons Social 6-7

6/8-BOE 6:30

6/8-6/11-Fun Days

6/12-Grade 3 Visits Center School

6/12-Integrated PRE-K Popsicles on the Playground

5/15-Smart Start Graduation

6/16-Grade 3 Step-Up Ceremonies/Showcase of the Arts

6/19-Juneteenth/Last Day of School/Early Dismissal

Spring Events Calendar:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DvL1o1X5PCiAjUaPzz5qmAzROXiyYBLFNyT7ZYA5yFM/edit?usp=sharing

Hello Parents, and Guardians,

As students spend more time outside and our involved in sports, we have seen more notes

from home regarding orthopedic injuries. Please review the policy below as it applies to parental

exclusion requests from gym class.

P.E. Excuse and or Needed Accommodations:

An excuse from physical education class for one day may be authorized by the school nurse

upon request of the parents. Any student unable to participate in physical education class due to

injury and or illness will also be excused from outdoor recess. An excuse for more than one day

must be the written request of a physician. In addition, the following situations are cause for

student exclusion from P.E. and recess: casts, crutches and splints, ace wraps, slings,

Stitches ,staples and glue used for wound closure. Clearance to resume P.E./recess is

authorized per doctor's note only. Orthopedic permission to resume P.E./recess after cast

removal per doctor's note only.

Any questions and or concerns you can contact the nurse's office 860-365-4020 Ext. 816

Krista Kardys RN & Michelle Lemire Health Office Assistant

Thank you,

Krista Kardys RN

Ms. Michelle, Health Aid

Memorial School Nurse

860-365-4020 ext. 816

When considering the number of absences your student has accrued, keep in mind that a student must be present for 195 minutes in order for the day to count! When bringing your student in late, or signing them out early if they have not been in school for a 195 minutes the day will be recorded as an absence.

Memorial School Attendance email:

memorial_attendance@easthamptonct.org * there is an _ between memorial and attendance!

Please Review This Important Information Below.

Students, parents, and community members have access to an anonymous tip line on the front page of the school district website to report self-concerns, mental health concerns of a friend, or concerns of violence. Simply click here or view on the website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/.

Email: jbauer@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/memorial-school
Location: 20 Smith Street, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: 860-365-4020
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