Calendar Updates - 12/14/08

Many updates have been made to our school calendar of events. Click here to visit.

Have a safe and happy vacation!

Report Cards

Most report cards were distributed today. However, if your child did not receive their report card today, they will get it on Wednesday. We appologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reminder - there is no school tomorrow, November 11 2008 in recognition of Veterans Day.

In- School Halloween Dress Guidelines

As announced to the kids earlier today, costumes are not to be worn to school on Halloween. This includes masks and face painting. There are several reasons for this: (1) Costumes can get ripped, stained, etc. during school (2) Costumes are not always appropriate dress for weather conditions (3) Masks can significantly decrease visibility causing a safety concern (4) Face painting can get very itchy throughout the day.

Here's what the kids CAN do: WEAR A CRAZY HAT! It can be a Halloween hat or any other type of hat. Coloring hair is OK too!

In the future, I would like to consider creating some sort of after-school social event that will give students the opportunity to enjoy the fall season and dress in costume. This should be discussed with the MEQCO.

October 2008 Highlights

October 13 - Columbus Day/No School
October 15 - Hearing Screening Up Through Grade 3 (in school)
October 17 - Grade 5 Basketball Game at W.W. High School 6pm
October 21 - School Improvement Team 6pm
October 30 - Picture Day

For more information, see the School Calendar and/or District Calendar

*As the weather gets colder, children should be reminded to dress warmly. Layers are appropriate at this time of year as mornings may be chilly but the temperature may rise considerably within the school building. Children should not be dropped off at school earlier than 7:50 as they will be asked to wait outside until the bell rings. This will surely be undesirable as winter approaches.

*If children report lost clothing items, the first place they should check is in the lost and found area on stage. Any articles of clothing brought to the office are placed directly in the lost and found area.

*As children gather their costumes together in anticipation of Halloween, please be advised that many costume pieces and accessories are not appropriate to bring to school. As Halloween approaches I will send out information on how the school will allow the students to show their spirit.

Pie Fundraiser - Beginning 9-29-2008

Beginning on Monday, September 29, 2008, the Maisie E. Quinn Community Organization will sponsor a Pie Fundraiser. Notices, information and order forms will be sent home starting on monday the 29th.

If you signed up at open house to be involved in MEQCO fund raising, you will recieve a phone call shortly to explain how you can help.

Welcome Back! - 9-11-08

The opening of the school year was great! We are well on our way to some great learning experiences. I have updated the web site in a few ways. Here are the highlights:

• Added scrolling quick view of the Calendar and Notices
• Updated calendar with many important dates and events
• Added Sept 08 Newsletter, Parent Info and Bus Saftey Info to Notices
• Added translation tool and weather information to the bottom of the web site

Check back soon for updates and announcements. As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

DISCIPLINE FORM

A sample of the new discipline form is being sent home with an explaination letter attached on the reverse side. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Remillard.
UPDATE - this discipline form has been retracted for further review.

ELECT TO READ

Elect to Read night will be held on April 4 at 6:30 pm. Bring a blanket and comfortable 'jammies and enjoy. Contact Mrs. Gregory for more information.

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration will be the entire week of March 24 - 28. Please drop by the school between 8:30 - 10am or 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Refer to the newspaper ad or the notice sent home for the information you will need to bring for registration. You may also call the school for more information.

PLEASE BE ADVISED - if you wish to be in the full-day-kindergarten, you must submit your complete registration on or before March 28th.

Parent Survey

Please take a few moments to fill out our Online Parent Survey (click here). The information gathered will help us to know what we do well and what we can do better.
UPDATE - parent survey form closed until further notice

Welcome

Maise Quinn School has quite a bit going on at this point in the year. This week begins our "Ramp-Up" Clubs: (1)Health, Fitness, Nurtition and Literacy Clug (2) Literacy Club. I am confident that the children involved with these programs will make both personal and academic gains.

We continue with our "Hands-Off" policy. This is a very strict policy through which we identify students who use their hands inappropriately (aggressively, playfully or in self-defense). Notices and phone calls are made to parents and suspention will ultimately be explored if 3 incidents are reported. The children need to learn to keep their hands to themselves in any and all situations. I am concerned with how many notices I am getting and recording, but will hopefully see a decline as this problem continues to be addressed. I thank all parents and teachers for their continued understanding and support.