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UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1070 HEALD HIGHWAY
UNION, ME 04862207-785-4330
CHRISTINA WOTTON, PRINCIPAL ALLISON DAVIS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, September 22ndLifetouch School Pictures @ UES
~~~~~~~~~Friday, September 25thDinner & A Movie Night
Home- rated PG 6:30-9:00 PM~~~~~~~~~
Tooth Protectors Dental ClinicSeptember 28th & 29th
~~~~~~~~~Friday, October 9th
No School- Workshop Day~~~~~~~~~
Monday, October 12thNo School- Columbus Day
Kindergarten Registration
Any child having their 5th birthday on or before October 15th 2011 is eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall. Please call Miller School at 832-2103 or stop by the office to register your child.
There is a NEW School Cancellation scroll bar on the district website.
www.msad40.orgThe front door at Miller School will be
locked from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Please RING THE DOORBELL and we will let you in.
New Story Hour at the Waldoboro Public Library
Join the Monday Book Nook
Monday’s at 3:30 p.m.No registration needed
Listen to children’s chapter books (8-12) read aloud.
http://www.msad40.org/schools/union/
Do you have an item you want placed in the newsletter? Please get any
information to Allison in the office by Thursday morning. The best way to give me information is to e-mail it to
me. My e-mail address is
Principal’s Pride This week I am proud of our 1st graders who did all of their summer reading work. I am also proud of Mrs. Todd who set up the summer reading program and was able to reward our students with not only a reading certificate, but a gift certificate to Dorman’s Dairy Dream in Thomaston. Thank you to Dorman’s and Mrs. Todd for celebrating our reading successes! Thank you to all the parents that helped support the summer reading program.
Summer Reading Awards: Haylie Matson, Lilly Hills, Abigail Lima, Wyatt Hood, Noah Holmes, Youssouf Sinare, Madison Woodcock and Nolan Wellman. Not pictured: Nate Wooden and Henry Umstead.
Respectfully,Christina M. Wotton, Principal
Breakfast Menufor week of 9/21/15
Monday- Assorted cereal, fruit, milk
Tuesday- Muffin, fruit, milk
Wednesday- Bagel & cream cheese, fruit, milk
Thursday- Cinnamon bun, fruit, milk
Friday- Rice Krispies, banana, milk
www.facebook.com/unionelementaryschoolinfoSEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Lifetouch picture day is coming up next week on Tuesday, September 22nd. Picture order forms were
sent home last week. If you didn’t get a form and would like to order pictures, please request another
order form from the office.
NewslettersBecause of internet issues today we will be sending paper newsletters home with all students. If you would like to continue receiving a paper newsletter, please contact the school or send in a note to the office. After this week we will only be sending home paper newsletters with those of you who are not participating in the Go Green program. Normally, parents who are participating in the Go Green program will get a notice by e-mail on Fridays that the newsletter is available to view online. Thank you for helping Union Elementary School save money by saving paper!!
Students recognized for positive behaviors!!
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized this week for our targeted positive behavior which is: student maintains a growth mindset.
Sienna Lee, Liam Doughty, Henry Umstead, Torin Lally, Cameron Jensen, Ryan Pelkey, Liberty Bove, Aiden Abbotoni, Micaela Lorentzen, Hope Mason, Tyler Metcalf, Aleah Sebrey, Hannah Woodcock, & Addison Mellor.
We did a drawing from those names and the following students will receive special privileges next week:Liam Doughty, Aiden Abbotoni & Hope Mason.
Great job!!!!
All students who are recognized have their name put in a drawing. We will draw a winner of a special prize at our Trimester Assembly!
Tooth Protectors, Inc.We are excited to be able to provide preventative dental hygiene services to your child at school. Tooth Protectors Inc. (TPI) is a
Maine based program. We have a team of licensed, registered dental hygienists who travel throughout Maine providing much needed
preventative dental services.
We bring the dental of0ice to you!Our dental clinic will be set up at Union Elementary School and
students will be seen during school hours.We provide preventative dental care such as: oral assessments, educational oral hygiene instruction, dental cleanings, 3luoride treatments, sealants of molars and pre molars, temporary
3illings and referrals.Services are available for self-‐pay patients, and for patients who
have MaineCare or other dental insurance.
Our 0irst clinic dates of this school year here at UES are September 28th & 29th
Dental forms were handed out to students at UES the first week of school. If you didn’t get a form or need a new one, call the school (785-4330) or have your child ask for a new one in the office. Forms must be returned by Friday, September 25th in order for your child to be seen. Please contact Allison in the office if you have any questions. Thank you!
DINNER AND A MOVIE NIGHT AT UES SPONSORED BY THE PARENT-TEACHER
GROUPPlease join us for dinner and a movie night nextFriday, September 25th starting @ 6:30 PM. We will be showing the movie Home- rated PG
Pizza & glow sticks will be available for purchase starting at 6:30.The movie will be starting at 7:00 on the outdoor screen (weather
permitting) or inside in case of inclement weather.
The Parent Teacher Group will provide beverages and popcorn. Everyone is welcome to bring a snack to share on our share table. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & whatever else you need to be comfy!
Please plan to stay and watch the movie with your child. If you would like to help with this event please contact Tara (email- [email protected] or text or call- 542-4743)
This week at UES we will begin to recognize those students who have exhibited excellent lunchroom behavior. Each week we will choose 12 students who will receive a golden ticket. Those students will get to sit at a special royalty table on Monday in the cafeteria. Congratulations to the following students for being chosen to be at the royalty table this week!
Kendall Wyman, Olivia Campbell, Wyatt Hood, Hailey Marquis, Karis Burns, Josh Blake, Jacob St. Pierre, Olivia Pelkey, Hope Mason, Addison McCormick, Aiden Sawyer, & Kelly Motyka.
The PTC is accepting donations from 9/18-10/13 of small, inexpensive, or gently used items to be part of the PTC Halloween Raffle. These Halloween themed items will be put on display in the lobby from 10/13-10/30. Winners will be drawn on 10/30 from the raffle tickets purchased. All donations can be left with Allison in the office. More information about the raffle coming soon!!
RSU 40 Adult EducationWelcome to the New Fall Semester!
We hope that you have received the new, combined fall brochure, featuring RSU 40 Adult Education and CLC Adult Education (Damariscotta). This new merger brings you a wider diversity of adult education offerings with more locations. We welcome your
feedback about this new venture!Call us at 832-‐5205 or visit our website at www.msad40.maineadulted.org
Upcoming classes next week with the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife:Crossbow Safety with Reggie ReadThis is a required course for anyone applying for a crossbow license. Topics covered include the history of crossbows, user responsibility and ethics, shooting and handling, laws and safety, and special concerns. At the end of class, a test will be administered for certiJication. Class meets Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Fee: $10. Location: Medomak Valley High School, Room 24.
Hunter Safety Home Study with Reggie ReadThis is a certifying course. Students must attend all scheduled sessions (3) as well as study at home with books or the Internet to be eligible to take the Jinal exam. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration AND payment are required in advance – sign up today! Class meets Thursday, 9/24, Tuesday, 10/6 & Thursday 10/8 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Fee: $10. Location: American Legion Hall, Jefferson Street, Waldoboro.
Ongoing class:HiSET (formerly GED) Preparation Class If you or someone you know needs to earn a high school credential, join us on Wednesday evenings at Medomak Valley High School and start the process with us. Preparation consists of Reading and Math assessments and taking the HiSET Practice Tests in Reading, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies prior to taking the Jive OfJicial HiSET Exams. If you need tutoring in any subject area, we can help with that as well. If Wednesday evening does not Jit your schedule, we will work out a daytime schedule for you. Class meets every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Fee: FREE for Maine residents. Location: Medomak Valley High School, Room 30.
Register by calling us at 832-‐5205 or online at our website at www.msad40.maineadulted.org
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
If you have not returned your child's free and reduced lunch application, please do so ASAP. A new one needs to be filled our each year. Make sure to complete all sections, listing the names of all household members and their income.
If you are not sure whether your child has qualified for free or reduced lunch, please contact the kitchen manager at your child's school or the food service director at 785-2277 ext. 241.
Every Monday morning and Thursday afternoon a low and negative lunch balance message is sent out. You can receive this message via email, text, or phone call. You may choose how you want to receive this message. If you decide not receive it at all, you will also not be able to receive any other messages that might come through the messenger system. To make changes regarding how you wish to receive your messages or to stop receiving the low balance message, please contact your school secretary. Keep in mind, however you choose to receive the messages pertaining to your child's lunch account is the same way you will receive other school messages.
If you have any food service related questions, feel free to call 785-2277 ext 241.
RSU #40/ MSAD #40Proudly announce the 2nd
“Race Against Bullying” 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
In Conjunction with Medomak Valley High School’s Homecoming
The Anti-Bullying Committee has been working hard to put together this race/walk for you. We previously held a poster contest open to all RSU#40/MSD#40 students. We
hope you enjoy contest winners’ posters all along the route. When we began this project we hoped to help bring
awareness of Bullying and the Anti-bullying cause. Bullying has had an effect on almost every person at
some point in their lives. Please join us to have fun and raise awareness among our community.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19th 5K: Registration at 7:00 a.m. start at 7:30 a.m.
Fun Run/Walk: Registration at 7:30, start at 8:00 a.m. (track closes 8:30 a.m.)
Location: MVHS TRACK (Fun Run/Walk) and X-Country rail (5K)
Entry Donation: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk = Free (T-shirt sold separately) $10 for t-shirt only
5K = $15 day of race with T-shirt (while supplies last)