The Snow Forecast #5
October 18, 2026 π
Dear Families,
We have a lot of events coming up at Mary Snow, to include a PBIS celebration and Early Release on Wednesday. 4th graders are also going on a field trip on various days over the next 2 weeks.
Read through to see other activities that will be coming at the beginning of November!
What's Coming Up?
10/21: Maine Apple Crunch Day & PBIS School Wide Celebration (all morning) π
10/21: Early Release, dismissal at noon
10/22: Challenger/Cole Museum- Ms. Budden's Class
10/22: Miss Martin's Class to Treworgy's Apple Orchard (9:30)
10/23: Challenger/Cole Museum- Ms. Green & Mrs. Linscott's Classes
10/28: Challenger/Cole Museum- Mrs. Wilcox & Ms. Anderson's Classes
10/30: First Quarter ends
**Early Release Day: during the morning when students are in school, they will be participating in a special craft, apple tasting & voting, a STEM project, and Mileage Club. We will also go outside and crunch our apples right before dismissal. π
Scholastic Book Fair
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Where: In the Mary Snow Music Room
Time:
Why: Proceeds go towards providing students with free books!
PEAK & 21st Century Event
November 5th from 5-6:30
PEAK Family Math Games Night 11/5!
- Join us for pizza and math games for the whole family!
- After you browse the Scholastic Book Fair, join us in the gym for a slice and to learn some new games the whole family can enjoy.
- We will have a variety of games to challenge and delight a wide range of math abilities. Parents can learn new ways to support their childrenβs developing math skills, and students will have the chance to show off what they have learned and challenge their parents in fun-filled ways!
If you have any questions, please donβt hesitate to reach out to either Susan Hoxie (shoxie@bangorschools.net) or Astrid Lassila-Smith (alassilasmith@bangorschools.net).
If you can join us, please RSVP here.
21st Century- Quarter 2
starts 11/2
We are pleased to have a new schedule of after school activities to offer students at Mary Snow, with more options each day. Some favorites will remain, like Chorus, Math Club, Game Club, Audubon and Cheer Club, and we are adding new options like Word Games, Chess Club and a Student led Environmental Club. We are excited to offer Motion Makers in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center and Cole Transportation Museum. For full details, see the sign up packet your student brought home on 10/16. Please return by 10/23. We will be contacting you by email the following week to confirm your childβs enrollment.
Student Drinks at School βοΈπ₯€
Please do not send your child with energy or caffeinated drinks. Thank you!
Costumes
As a friendly reminder, students should not wear costumes or costume pieces to school. Thank you for your help in making sure we are all following this expectation. We appreciate your support!
PBIS Family Survey
Twice a year we send out a family PBIS survey to get some feedback about the climate at Mary Snow. The survey does not take long, but gives us valuable information about what is going well and which areas we can improve on. Here is the LINK.
Student Attendance
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Week of 10/5:
GRADE 4- 97.6% π
GRADE 5- 96.5% π
Week of 10/13:
GRADE 4- 95.6% π
GRADE 5- 95.6% π
Our goal is 95% each week and we made it! Thank you for sending your student to school- it is so important in developing grade level academics, socialization, and problem solving skills.
PBIS Weekly RAM Award Winners!
4th Grade
Claire
Nick
Ophelia
Maelonnie
Jayden
Wilvany
Daria
Audrey
Isaac
Royce
5th Grade
Amaiah
Ava K
Liv A
Kayson
David R.
Grace
Zeke
Mirabelle
Miles
Ada