Friendship Village School 23 School Street P.O. Box 100 Christina Labbe, Principal Friendship, ME 04547 Beth Simmons, Administrative Assistant Phone: 207-832-5057 Fax: 207-832-7389 School office hours are from msad40.org 8:00am to 4:30pm. 2/12/16

Important Dates February 15th thru 19th- Vacation March 2nd- Dr. Seuss Day March 3rd-Dental Health Assembly, 12:30pm March 4th- Workshop Day-No School March 10th-DARE starts for 5th graders March 14th- Pi Day March 30th-The NED Show, 9am

The Winter Fun Continues!!We will be continuing to offer Winter activities for 4th, 5th and 6th graders from 3:15-4:30, every other Wednesday through February. We may continue to offer after school activities after February depending on interest and availability of supervision. Activity space is limited to the first 10 to sign up, Ms. Carter and Mrs. Jameson will provide supervision for the events. Parents will need to pick up students at 4:30 from Friendship Village School. Parents who want to attend the event with their children are welcome to join in the fun! Please bring your own snowshoes, we may have an extra pair or two to share if needed. Please sign up by Tuesday at FVS and call Ms. Carter at FVS to give permission for your child to join us or if you have questions.

Friendship  Ski  Club  

Ski  Club  will  resume  on  Friday  nights  star7ng  February  12th,  at  the  Camden  Snow  Bowl.  This  is  a  more  affordable  way  for  parents  and  children,  ages  7  and  up,  to  learn  to  ski.  This  is  not  school  related,  there  is  no  bus  or  chaperones  and  parents  must  go  with  their  children.  We  MUST  have  at  least  10  people  (students/parents/siblings)  sign  up  to  ski  for  the  group  discount.  Lessons  start  promptly  at  4:30,  please  don’t  be  late.    All  paperwork  and  fees  (checks  payable  to  Camden  Snow  Bowl)  must  be  turned  in  to  Amy  McColleF  {15  Harbor  Rd,  the  2nd  house  past  Wallace’s  Market  on  the  right-­‐  please  don’t  send  the  informaPon  into  the  school}  or  Cecily  Havener  by  the  Wed  before  the  ski  date.  Forms  are  in  the  FVS  foyer.    There  will  be  no  Ski  Club  on  holidays  or  vaca7ons,  please  note:  no  Ski  Club  on  Friday  February  19,  2016.    Please  contact  Amy  (542-­‐4040)  or  Cecily  (441-­‐8133)  with  any  ques7ons.  

From the Principal’s Desk,

We had a lot of fun celebrating the 100th day of school on Thursday. Students in grades 1-6 have had 100 days of learning. When we return our kindergarteners will be able to celebrate their 100 days of learning!

Thank you to Mr. Whitney and Mr. Stott for preparing students for our Winter Music Concert. Also I would like to thank all the parents, grandparents and community members who were able to attend. Your continued support in your child(ren)’s learning reinforces the importance of school.

A couple of reminders for when we return . . .

Our school is participating in the #ReadtoMe Challenge from February 2nd to March 2nd. We would love for our families to participate by posting a picture or video of you reading to or with your child and post it to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other social network with #ReadtoME and #ReadaloudME, and tag your friends to challenge them!

Please send children in with the appropriate snow attire so they can fully enjoy their recess time. We ask that K-3 have all of their snow suits to play in the snow. Students in grades 4-6 have more of a choice, but need to be thoughtful in what they do outside so they are not wet all afternoon. In addition, please pack extra socks or clothes especially for younger students so we do not have to call home.

I hope you all enjoy your vacation next week and have safe travels if you are traveling! I look forward to hearing what everyone did when we get back.

Have a great week!

Christina Labbe

We are always collecting Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education. Thank you for

helping our school!!

Lunch and Breakfast Menu February 22nd thru February 26th

Monday Beef Ravioli, Steamed Broccoli, Fruit

(Cereal)

Tuesday Chicken Nuggets, W/Dip, Pasta Salad,

Peas, Applesauce Cup (Muffin)

Wednesday A-Fish Burger or B-Ham Salad Roll,

Carrot Sticks/Dip, Fruit (Cinnamon Buns)

Thursday Taco Haystack, Black Beans, Corn,

Fruit Cocktail (Yogurt)

Friday A-Cheese or B-Hamburg Pizza, Salad, Fruit

(Bagel/PB)

Breakfast 1.25, Hot Lunch 2.40 Milk .50, Water .50, Juice .30

2016 RSU #40 DENTAL HEALTH POSTER CONTEST

THEME: “Make a Big Smile”

INSTRUCTIONS

* The poster should illustrate the importance of oral health and ways to keep teeth healthy. * A basic understanding of good oral health concepts is required. These can be reflected as illustrations of the theme. Some examples could include eating nutritious foods, having regular dental check-ups, getting dental sealants, brushing and flossing every day and using mouth guards to protect teeth. * Posters should be approximately 15” x 22” in size and horizontally oriented. * The following information must be printed on the back of each poster submitted: student name, grade and classroom teacher. * Posters should be colorful and easily seen from a distance. Posters can be as creative as desired.

CONTEST RULES

Deadline: All entries must be submitted to your School Nurse by Friday, February 26, 2016. Judging: Posters will be judged according to their effectiveness in adhering to the poster contest theme as well as addressing the basic components of good oral health. Our poster contest judge this year will be Karen Etheridge. Categories:

Grades kindergarten, first and second Grades three and four

Grades five and six Winners & Prizes: Winners of the poster contest will be notified by March 18, 2016. There will be an award for the winner of each category. However, everyone that submits a poster will be given a dental prize.

SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINIC Sunday night Feb 14 2016 ,There will be a softball pitching clinic for 3-8th grade at MVHS , Featuring 2 time Eastern Maine Champion and Saint Josephs College pitcher Kayla Vannah. There will be no cost for this and no sign up. Just bring your own catcher PLEASE!

3rd - 6th Grade 5-6 pm

7th & 8th Grade 6-7 pm

The clinics will continue on the 21st and 28th with Coach Vannah and Coach Santheson at the same times above.

RSU 40 Health Office Newsletter February 12, 2016

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Oral health is often taken for granted, but it is an essential part of our everyday lives. Good oral health enhances our ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and convey our feelings and emotions through facial expressions. However, oral diseases, which range from cavities to oral cancer, cause pain and disability for millions of Americans each year. Did you know that tooth decay affects more than ¼ of U.S. children ages 2-5 and half of those aged 12 -15? (cdc.gov oral health doc 2011) Good oral hygiene should start at an early age – after all, our smile is with us for life! Help your student practice smart tooth care:

• Brush and floss regularly (at least twice a day) for good oral health • Visit your dentist regularly to keep your teeth and gums healthy & clean • Eat a balanced diet to help build stronger teeth • Protect your smile, wear a mouth guard during contact sports

The Knox County Health Clinic Dental Program offers free or minimum cost access to dental care for those who qualify. Priority is given to those who need dental care for the control of pain and infection, or to improve employability, and to children in need. There is a waiting list. The Dental Clinic does not provide emergency services. For more information, please contact the clinic at: Knox County Health Clinic 22 White St. Rockland, ME 04841 (207) 594-6996