Music announcements:
All students, faculty and staff are invited to the SPHS Home Marching Band Show to be held tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th at SPHS. The Mahoney 7th/ 8th grade band will combine with the Memorial 7th/8th grade band to open the show with our National Anthem at 5:55 P.M. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. GO RIOTS!
7th and 8th grade members: Good luck and see you Saturday at the Home Show! Please arrive by 4:00 in white and black. report to the HS auditorium-and most important-bring your instrument home today! All 7th and 8th grade percussionists must see Mrs. Barry today!
Upcoming Sports Events:
Football: Wednesday, September 30th at Scarborough; Location TBA for 4:30 p.m. game time.
Field Hockey: Tuesday, September 29th vs. King at Memorial; 7th grade at 4:30; 8th at 3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Friday, September 25th Vs. SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Monday, September 28th Vs. Gorham at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30th Vs. Memorial at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
8th grade plays first through Saturday, October 3rd.
Girls Soccer: Friday, September 25th At SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, September 28th at Gorham at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30th at Memorial at 3:30 p.m.
8th grade plays first through Saturday, October 3rd.
Tennis: Tuesday, September 29th at Gorham at 3:30 p.m.
Cross Country: Wednesday, September 30th at Lyman Moore Middle School (change of venue) Opponents are Moore and Wescott 3:30. Girls run first.
Sports announcements:
Congratulations to the Mahoney football team. They began their season with a dominating 32-12 win over Massabesic Middle School.
Congratulations to the tennis team on their strong playing yesterday .
Other Announcements:
Time to put on your dancing shoes!! Mahoney’s first dance of the year is TONIGHT from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $6.00. Come and join the fun! This dance is for Mahoney students only and is held in the gym. If you have not turned in your “First Day info sheets” you will not be welcome at the dance! So bring them in!
Please remember that no bikes, scooters or skate boards riding on school grounds. It is a safety issue with cars going in and out of the drive through.
Calling all girls! Want to join a book club? There will be an all girls book club for 6th grade girls and another one for 7th and 8th grade girls. These clubs will meet during workshop and will NOT interfere with band or chorus. Come to the library SOON to sign up. These clubs are lots of fun and fill up quickly!
REMINDER: Laptops are NOT to go home until you have brought in a signed permission slip and Mr. Koelker has processed and tagged your laptop.
It is important that students lock up their bikes and use the fence closest to the building entrance. Unfortunately, bikes do and have gotten stolen so please follow the guideline above.
There will be a meeting for all interested in being on the Robotic team on Monday, September 28th at 2:30 p.m. Listen for the location!
]]>Music announcements:
All students, faculty and staff are invited to the SPHS Home Marching Band Show to be held this Saturday, September 26th at SPHS. The Mahoney 7th/ 8th grade band will combine with the Memorial 7th/8th grade band to open the show with our National Anthem at 5:55 P.M. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. GO RIOTS!
All 7th and 8th grade band members are reminded to take instruments home for the big HOME SHOW this weekend! See Mrs. Barry with questions.
Sports Events this week
Field Hockey: Thursday, September 24th at Wescott ; 8th grade at3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Friday, September 25th Vs. SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Friday, September 25th At SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 4:30 p.m.
Tennis: Thursday, September 24th Vs Holy Cross at SPHS at 3:30 p.m.
Football: Thursday, September 24th at Massabesic at 3:30 p.m.
Sports announcements:
The 8th grade boys’ soccer team chalked up its 2nd victory this season with a win over Wescott Middle School 1 – 0. Our next game is at home on Friday against SMC.
Yesterday the 8th grade girls’ soccer from defeated Wescott 3-0. A job well done!
Athletes can use a day off after such a great meet so there will be no practice today Thursday.
Other Announcements:
Students: A reminder to turn in your fundraiser.
Time to put on your dancing shoes!! Mahoney’s first dance of the year is THIS Friday from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $6.00. Come and join the fun! This dance is for Mahoney students only and is held in the gym. If you have not turned in your “First Day info sheets” you will not be welcome at the dance! So bring them in!
Calling all girls! Want to join a book club? There will be an all girls book club for 6th grade girls and another one for 7th and 8th grade girls. These clubs will meet during workshop and will NOT interfere with band or chorus. Come to the library SOON to sign up. These clubs are lots of fun and fill up quickly!
REMINDER: Laptops are NOT to go home until you have brought in a signed permission slip and Mr. Koelker has processed and tagged your laptop.
It is important that students lock up their bikes and use the fence closest to the building entrance. Unfortunately, bikes do and have gotten stolen so please follow the guideline above.
]]>Music announcements:
All students, faculty and staff are invited to the SPHS Home Marching Band Show to be held this Saturday, September 26th at SPHS. The Mahoney 7th/ 8th grade band will combine with the Memorial 7th/8th grade band to open the show with our National Anthem at 5:55 P.M. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. GO RIOTS!
There will NO 8th grade band today. Please go to your workshop. Also, there will be no honors band rehearsal today. Thank you!
Sports Events this week
Cross Country: Wednesday, September 23rd at Hinckley Park. Opponents will be Gorham and Lincoln. Meet at 3:30.
Field Hockey: Thursday, September 24th at Wescott ; 8th grade at3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Wednesday, September 23rd AT Wescott 8th grade only at 3:30 p.m
Friday, September 25th Vs. SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wednesday, September 23rd Vs Wescott at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m; girls 8th grade will play first.
Friday, September 25th At SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 4:30 p.m.
Tennis: Thursday, September 24th Vs Holy Cross at SPHS at 3:30 p.m.
Football: Thursday, September 24th at Massabesic at 3:30 p.m.
Sports announcements:
Other Announcements:
Students: A reminder that TODAY is cookie dough sales turn in day.
Time to put on your dancing shoes!! Mahoney’s first dance of the year is THIS Friday from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $6.00. Come and join the fun! This dance is for Mahoney students only and is held in the gym.
Calling all girls! Want to join a book club? There will be an all girls book club for 6th grade girls and another one for 7th and 8th grade girls. These clubs will meet during workshop and will NOT interfere with band or chorus. Come to the library SOON to sign up. These clubs are lots of fun and fill up quickly!
Project Reach would like to thank all the staff who came out yesterday and voted for the Reach Council Officers. The winners of the 2009-2010 Reach Council are as follows:
Wii Coordinator: Jakob O’Neal
Secretary: Ashley Johnson
Treasurer: Zasu White
Reach Store Manager: Jacob Peavey
School Store Manager: Chris Perkins
Vice President: Ethan Shrestha
President: Hannah Gato
Congratulations to all the new council members!
REMINDER: Laptops are NOT to go home until you have brought in a signed permission slip and Mr. Koelker has processed and tagged your laptop.
It is important that students lock up their bikes and use the fence closest to the building entrance. Unfortunately, bikes do and have gotten stolen so please follow the guideline above.
]]>Music announcements:
All students, faculty and staff are invited to the SPHS Home Marching Band Show to be held this Saturday, September 26th at SPHS. The Mahoney 7th/ 8th grade band will combine with the Memorial 7th/8th grade band to open the show with our National Anthem at 5:55 P.M. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. GO RIOTS!
Sports Events this week
Cross Country: Wednesday, September 23rd at Hinckley Park. Opponents will be Gorham and Lincoln. Meet at 3:30.
Field Hockey: TODAY AT Gorham; 7th grade at 4:30; 8th grade at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 24th at Wescott ; 8th grade at3:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Wednesday, September 23rd AT Wescott 8th grade only at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25th Vs. SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wednesday, September 23rd Vs Wescott at Mahoney at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, September 25th At SMC 8th grade only at Mahoney at 4:30 p.m.
Tennis: Thursday, September 24th Vs Holy Cross at SPHS at 3:30 p.m.
Football: Thursday, September 24th at Massabesic at 3:30 p.m.
Sports announcements:
The 8th grade boys soccer team won its first game this season with a convincing 7 - 4 victory over Lincoln Middle School. Everyone played very well. Our next home game is Friday at 3:30 against SMC.
Yesterday the 8th grade girls soccer team defeated Lincoln Middle School 3-1. Great game by all!
Other Announcements:
Students: Please bring in your fundraising packets with money and give them to their homeroom teacher no later than Wednesday of this week!
REMINDER: Laptops are NOT to go home until you have brought in a signed permission slip and Mr. Koelker has processed and tagged your laptop.
It is important that students lock up their bikes and use the fence closest to the building entrance. Unfortunately, bikes do and have gotten stolen so please follow the guideline above.
The teen center will be open every day after school from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Anyone in grade 6-12 is welcome to stop by and hang out! We will have new games, toys and a great snack bar! Transportation is provided from Mahoney with bus #12. For more info, please call the Community Center at 767-7650.
Dear Parents,
At the request of the Maine Center for Disease Control, the Maine Department of Education has asked that we contact parents about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The Maine CDC has created a one-page fact sheet for parents which you can review below.
_____________________Superintendent of Schools
What is eastern equine encephalitis (EEE)?
EEE is a very serious viral infection transmitted to people from the bite of an infected mosquito. One-third of those identified with the symptoms die of the disease, and half of the survivors suffer from permanent brain damage. The disease is especially severe in children and older adults.
EEE virus is most commonly found in mosquitoes in and near wetlands, especially freshwater hardwood (red maple) and cedar wetlands.
There is no vaccine or effective treatment for humans. Therefore, prevention strategies are critical.
Where has EEE virus been found in Maine?
EEE virus was first identified in a horse in Maine in 2005. In the fall of 2008, a man spending time in Cumberland County and a horse from York County died of the disease. In recent days and weeks EEE virus has killed horses in York, Cumberland, Kennebec, Waldo, and Penobscot Counties. These horses mean infected mosquitoes posing a risk to people are present.
Although the risk of contracting the disease from one particular mosquito bite is very small, since any one mosquito is unlikely to be infected, the risk for contracting EEE is much more widespread geographically than previously thought. All Mainers, schools, and communities should take action.
What can you do to prevent getting infected? PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES!
Adults and children participating in outdoor activities for a significant amount of time when the temperature is greater than 50 degrees are encouraged to:
Cover up by wearing long sleeves, socks, and pants; and/or
Use an effective insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin and/or clothing. The repellent/insecticide permethrin can be used on clothing and be effective through several washes. Always follow the package directions.
Avoid outdoor evening activities when mosquitoes are most actively biting (starting one hour before sunset) if the temperature is over 50 degrees, or make sure to cover up with clothes and/or insect repellent.
Repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out. Get rid of unnecessary standing water that can serve as mosquito breeding sites. Examples include: empty standing water from flower pots, buckets, barrels and other containers; drill holes in tire swings so water drains out; and keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used.
For more information:
Maine CDC EEE Website http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/ddc/epi/vector-borne/index.shtml
US CDC Insect Repellent Website
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/insect_repellent.htm
August 31, 2009
Dear Parents:
The H1N1 flu virus continues to be a major factor for schools to address as we reopen our doors this week. It is critical for schools to plan to prevent disease transmission and protect students and staff, as well as our community from flu infection.
The South Portland Health Services team attended the Maine H1N1 conference August 20, 2009 in Augusta. Because school age children are the major transmitters of influenza in a community, and the largest number of cases of H1N1 have been in people between the ages of 5 to 24, we are taking steps to promote a healthy school environment during what could be a challenging flu season with two strains of virus circulating.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four main ways you and your family may keep from getting sick with the flu at school and at home:
▫ Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
▫ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands.
▫ Stay home if you or your child is sick for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others.
▫ Get your family vaccinated for seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu when vaccines are available.
In the event that your child needs to be sent home from school, please have a plan to pick your child up quickly. If you are immediately unavailable, have an alternate person designated to pick up your child promptly. Further information for parents if children are sick and must stay home can be found at www.flu.gov/plan/school/parentfactsheet.html.
Based on the above guidelines, South Portland Health Services will be offering flu clinics for school aged children only for both seasonal and H1N1influenza. More information on these clinics will be available in school newsletters and on our website. Seasonal flu vaccine should be available at the end of September and the first clinic will be based on that availability. H1N1 clinics will follow in October and November as vaccine arrives. These clinics are being coordinated with VNA Home Health Services and Hospice.
Further information on influenza is available at www.flu.gov and www.maineflu.gov. South Portland updates will be available in newsletters and on the homepage of our school website, www.southportlandschools.org. Staying safe relies on good planning and preparation. Let’s work together to keep the South Portland school community as healthy as possible.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Godin
Superintendent of Schools