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Dear Families,

Today's clear skies and warm weather was the perfect way to end the last week of winter and welcome spring. Students were all smiles as they enjoyed the warm temperatures during recess. This week, we celebrated St. Patrick's Day by wearing green and engaging in a variety of activities, including: graphing Lucky Charms, listening to Irish music, and creating leprechaun traps to try and catch the tricky green guests making a mess in the classrooms. We also continued to work toward our school-wide goal of reading 3,000 books by the end of March. We are so proud of our students and all of the reading they have been doing in an effort to reach this goal. So far, our learners have read over 2,800 books. We’re almost there! This accomplishment has earned our readers two more rewards! Next Friday, March 25th, we will celebrate their recent success with a Pajamas and Popsicles day! As a reminder… Friday, March 25th is an early release day for students, as teachers will be engaged in professional learning activities.

Classroom Tidbits:

Kindergarten- students practiced the problem solving steps they would use when someone takes something away from them.

Grade 1- students were reminded how a little act of kindness changes everything. Students shared ideas for acts of kindness in class and beyond.

Grade 2- students worked on solving problems using the STEP acronym.

Grade 3- students worked on and will continue to practice solving problems with peers.

With appreciation for your partnership,

Joey & Andrea

Memorial Models are chosen weekly by their teacher and have excelled all week in taking care of themselves, others, and things.

Memorial students already read 2,854 books and earned two more rewards! Students have earned a Pajama Day and popsicles. These rewards will take place on Friday, March 25th. The school goal is to read 3,000 books! We are almost at the building goal! Keep on reading!

We will be having an in-person art show at East Hampton High School on Wednesday, March 30th, from 5:30-7:00pm

Over the next couple of weeks, you will receive a ParentSquare message from me if your child’s artwork has been selected to be put on display. Please note that due to space limitations, not all students will have a work of art in this art show.

All are welcome and invited to attend,view and celebrate the amazing student artworks from our whole district, K-12!

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, Mrs. Vining:)

2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration packets will be available at the Memorial School foyer and at the East Hampton Public Library starting Tuesday March 1st.

To secure a screening appointment for your child, we ask that you please return all completed registration paperwork to the Memorial School Office or drop box in the foyer by Thursday, March 31st.

Kindergarten screening will be held 9am -2pm on May 9th, 10th and 11th.

Dear parents/guardians,

If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please keep them home for at least 24 hours (without use of pain relieving medication) before returning to school:

fever (temperature of 100.4 or higher)

sore throat

diarrhea

vomiting/nausea

uncontrolled cough

loss of taste or smell

poor appetite/lethargy

pink eye

Also, Please bring in a spare change of clothing (shirt, pants and underwear) for your child to keep at school in the case of an accident or a spill. We have a very limited selection of bottoms in the nurse office. If anyone has gently used boys sweatpants or girls leggings size 6 and up to donate to the nurse office that would be greatly appreciated.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns!

Thank you,

Nurse Katie and Miss Michelle

School Nurse

Memorial Elementary School

20 Smith Street

East Hampton, CT 06424

Phone 860-365-4020 / Fax 860-365-4024

kwilliams@easthamptonct.org / https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/memorial-school

Pease review Mr. Smith's communication HERE

Next week, teachers will be discussing the upcoming changes to our mask policy with students. These discussions will focus on how each family’s situation and needs differ. Students will be reminded that no one’s choice to mask or unmask will be judged; and there will be no tolerance for criticizing anyone’s personal choice.

3/21- World Down Syndrome Day- Rock Your Socks!

3/21- Board of Finance budget Public Hearing at 6:30 pm

3/15- Coffee with the Superintendent 7:30-9:00am

3/25- Early Release Day for Professional Development

3/25- Reading Challenge Reward = Pajama Day!

3/25- Paraeducator and Interventionist Appreciation Day!

3/25- Board of Finance Education Budget Review at 6:30pm

3/28- Board of Education Meeting at 6:30pm

3/30- Board of finance Budget Deliberations at 6:30pm

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

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