Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Day 1
PARENT NOTES:
Athletics:
Practices for Indoor Track and Swimming will begin today 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?
● 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: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Day 1
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!
Attention all yearbook staff: There is a very important meeting today after school.
Sports:
For all those who signed up for indoor track or swimming, practice begins today! 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:
*Color Guard sign ups start NOW! Come join the fun. We have a meeting this Wednesday right after school in front of the auditorium. Come check it out and get ready for spring!
*Beginner Band runs on Mondays immediately after school in room 201.
*6th Honors Band will practice Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
*7th and 8th Honors Band will rehearse on Thursday after school this week.
*Performance Jazz will rehearse Tuesday and Friday mornings, starting at 7:15 a.m.
*Training Jazz will rehearse Thursday morning this week.
* All band members please get instruments and music home over break. There is much practicing to do in order to be ready for the upcoming festivals and concerts!
Quote of the day: Think like a proton and stay positive!
Question of the day: proton or neutron
PARENT NOTES:
Athletics:
Practices for Indoor Track and Swimming will begin today 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: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Day 1
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!
Attention all yearbook staff: There is a very important meeting today after school.
Sports:
For all those who signed up for indoor track or swimming, practice begins today! 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:
*Color Guard sign ups start NOW! Come join the fun. We have a meeting this Wednesday right after school in front of the auditorium. Come check it out and get ready for spring!
*Beginner Band runs on Mondays immediately after school in room 201.
*6th Honors Band will practice Tuesday after school and Wednesday before school.
*7th and 8th Honors Band will rehearse on Thursday after school this week.
*Performance Jazz will rehearse Tuesday and Friday mornings, starting at 7:15 a.m.
*Training Jazz will rehearse Thursday morning this week.
* All band members please get instruments and music home over break. There is much practicing to do in order to be ready for the upcoming festivals and concerts!
Quote of the day: Think like a proton and stay positive!
Question of the day: proton or neutron
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