PARENT NOTES:
The Civil Rights Team will be hosting the dance tonight. We are looking for parent chaperones and food & drink donations to help supplement the concessions table. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Don't forget to stop by our Photo Booth and get your picture taken!
Athletics:
Swimming and Indoor Track sign ups are outside the main office. An updated physical and signed contract must be on file to participate.
Practices will begin February 13th (Monday) and run through the month of March. Swimming practice will take place at the South Portland Community Center, with a shuttle bringing students to and from practice, and Indoor Track takes place right here at Mahoney. Please access the links below for schedules and more information.
Athletics Website
Swimming Schedule
Indoor Track Schedule
The past couple of years the PTA have asked students to sell Yankee Candle items in order to raise money. This year we have decided to do a 'No Frills' fundraiser. Many of you may be familiar with this idea. Instead of asking families to buy and sell items, we are looking for families to simply make a donation. Please click here for the details. As with any fundraiser, we thank you very much for your support!
South Portland School Department Phone Drive: Donate your old phone to help the SPSD InfoTech Department bring new and exciting technology to classrooms around the district!
What do we need?
- iPhones version 5 or newer.
- Modern Android phones (e.g. Galaxy, Nexus, Note, G3)
● Use with VR headsets so students can take virtual field trips.
● Connect with Twitter or other social media platforms to share classroom learning in real time.
● Use as a controller for robotics or drones.
Where can you bring your phones?
First wipe your phone by doing a factory reset, then bring it to any of the schools in the district. There will be drop off boxes in the front offices.
Questions? Please contact Meg Blakemore at Dyer Elementary School, blakemme@spsdme.org
*phones that are not used will be responsibly recycled
Homework Club runs from 2:30-3:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Homework club is an opportunity for students to stay after school to get help from staff members. Each day there are 2 adult to supervise and support students. Please note that only students who plan on using this time productively are welcome.
The cafeteria is open for breakfast everyday until 7:50. Please know that only those that are eating breakfast should be in the cafeteria at this time.
The chill in the air inside is an indication that cold weather is here. Please remember that students are expected to stay outside until the 7:35 bell rings. They should dress warmly or plan to arrive after 7:35.
Would you like to set up a lunch account for your student? Does your student need more money on his/her account? Head to myschoolbucks.com to take care of this!
Student Morning Announcements: Friday, February 10, 2017 Day 6
Students, have you been given a student recognition slip from your teacher? If so stay tuned for more information about something big coming after February break!
Sports:
For all those who signed up for indoor track or swimming, practice begins Monday! Indoor track will be right after school in the gym and the swimming shuttle to the Community center pool leaves at 2:30.
Students, remember no throwing, fooling around with snow outside on school grounds. Too many cars and people around for this to be safe.
Music:
*All Band members are reminded that today we welcome our visiting composer. Please report to the auditorium for full band during your related arts class today.
*Beginner Band runs on Mondays immediately after school in room 201.
*6th Honors Band will practice this THURSDAY is cancelled. Mrs. Barry will be available on Friday after school for extra help. Please let her know if you can make it.
*7th and 8th Honors Band will not rehearse this week.
*Performance Jazz will rehearse Thursday morning, starting at 7:15 a.m.
*Good luck to the Performance Jazz Band as we head to the District Jazz Festival Thursday, departing at 2:30 p.m. Please come to the auditorium at 2:15, already in uniform and ready to load the bus!
*Training Jazz will rehearse Friday morning this week only.
Quote of the day: The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude!
Question of the day: shovel or snow blow