Epping Elementary Cool News
October 11, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon. 10/14- NO SCHOOL, Columbus Day
Wed. 10/16—2nd Grade Field Trip, Squam Lake Nature Science Center
Mon. 11/04—PTO Meeting, 7:00, Artroom
Fri 11/8—NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mon 11/11—NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
Wed-Fri 11/27-29—NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Recess
Just a reminder
Epping Elementary School
Mark Vallone Principal
Erin Milbury Dean of Students
www.SAU14.org
NO SCHOOL
Monday Oct, 14th
Principal’s Corner
State Testing for Grade 3 starts Tuesday, Oct. 15th Grade 3 is the next and final class to take the state test
called the NECAP. This test is given to all New Hampshire students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 is based
on the state curriculum frameworks for what students should know and be able to do at these levels.
It’s very important that you also help your children be prepared. All that involves is making sure they attend
school on time, get a good night’s rest every night of the testing and encourage them to do their best. Students
will receive no homework on testing nights, just a reminder to get rest and be ready to do their best
Halloween Monster Mash is coming up……October 25…..6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Epping Elementary
School PTO will be hosting a whole bunch of zombies, princesses, werewolves, ninjas, and other costumed
guests in two weeks. There will be a haunted hallway, arts and crafts, refreshments, DJs, and a costume parade. The Mash has been a family hit for years. Some reminders and some advice for those planning to attend. First, children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event. Second, the Mash is open
only to EES students and their younger siblings. Older siblings in middle school can attend the Middle School
Dance. High school age siblings will not be admitted. This rule is strictly enforced.
No School on Monday, October 14. Please enjoy the Columbus Day holiday. This means students return on
Tuesday, October 15.
Harlem Wizards are coming back November 7 Stay tuned for more news on this event. For dads and
moms out there who like to play basketball- the PTO needs a crew of players to join me in taking on the Wizards that night.
FALL FUNDRAISER
FINAL DROP DEAD LAST DAY
The
for fundraiser forms is October 16th.
Please get any remaining forms into the office before next Wednesday. Thank you!
CONGRATUATLIONS to
Miriam Peck for being
the Wacky Wednesday winner!!
Please stay tuned for other fundraiser winners!!
MONSTER MASH
Friday, October 25
6:00pm
th
8:00pm
Join us for our trip through the Haunted Hallway…
IF YOU DARE!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thursday, November 7th
Stay tuned for how to buy your tickets EARLY!!
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UPDATE
As part of the membership drive, we are having a classroom membership contest. The class with
the HIGHEST percentage of registered & paid PTO members will win a special prize! The
winning class will be announced following the November PTO meeting so there is still time to help
your child’s class win!
The classes that currently have the
HIGHEST percentage of paid PTO members
Ms. Colby – 73% PTO members
Mrs. Boelter – 50% PTO members
Mrs. Daniels – 50% PTO members
Mrs. Mahalaris – 47% PTO members
NEXT MEETING
The next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, November 4th at 7pm in the art room. Free
babysitting is offered in the library for those who attend. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, we would
love for you to come and get involved!!
Other ways to find out about the PTO
just search for EES PTO
or
Check out our website www.epping-pto.org
2013 ANNUAL SKI SALE
Skis/Boards/Skates/Apparel
Sunday, October 27, 2013
At the UNH Field House
8:30am-4:30pm
Great deals on new and used equipment
Free Raffle for NH Ski Area Tickets
Bring your equipment to SELL!
GREAT FAMILY DEALS! HUGE INVENTORY!
*Used equipment MUST be brought into the Field House on the day of the
event between 8am and 9:30am to be added into the sale. Pick-up for unsold
items will open at 4pm.
Not a School Sponsored Event**NON PROFIT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CORY SCHWARTZ: [email protected] 603-512-2317 or
[email protected] / 603-969-4424
2014 Learn to Ski / Snowboard Program
Epping Parks & Recreation Department
INFO NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 24 AT 5:30PM AT EES GYM!
Program Description:
This 5 week program is run by McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, NH. The children will have one hour of lessons, a
snack break in the clubhouse, then return for a second hour of lessons, or they will have one hour of lessons and one
hour of "free ski" time, depending on their Level. Participants have the option of choosing Ski or Snowboard Lessons. You can choose to rent or bring your own equipment, including helmet. Epping Recreation Department is the
host agency for our "School" to participate in this program. We run this program as a "Parent Supported Program"
and will offer limited supervision and transportation for those who can't volunteer to assist with the program. (You
do NOT need to be enrolled in our "After School Program" to register and participate in this program!)
Days, Times, Ages & Cost:
We will offer the program on two different nights this year, due to increased program interest!
Days: Tuesdays -Jan. 7- Feb. 4 or Thursdays -Jan. 2- Jan. 30 (Choose One Day!)
Times: Students get released to EES Gym at 3:05pm
Arrive at McIntyre by 3:45pm
Lessons from 4-6pm
Leave McIntyre by 6:15pm
Carpool Children Arrive at EES Parking Lot between 6:45-6:55pm
Grades: 1-8 (Must be min. 6 years of age or older)
Cost: Ski or Snowboard Lessons: $135 (All prices are for 5 week session)
Ski or Snowboard Rentals: $65
Helmet Rental: $15 (Total for Lessons w/ All Rentals: $215)
*We ask parents who wish to have their child carpool with Rec. staff or parent volunteer, please contact the Rec.
Director via email at: [email protected] or by phone
at 608-9487. You will be required to sign a waiver for carpool participation.
How To Register:
We will be holding an Information & Registration Night on Thursday, October 24, in the EES Gym at
5:30pm. During this meeting, McIntyre Staff will be there to answer any program questions and measure your child
for rentals. We will have registration forms available to be completed and discuss parent chaperone benefits and
carpool needs. This meeting is very important for organizational purposes, so attendance is strongly encouraged!
Registration is due by November 15!
(Not A School Sponsored Event)
Hey Kids! Bring the whole family to the Richie McFarland Children’s Center’s
9th Annual “Seacoast’s Original”
“TOUCH-A-TRUCK”
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2013
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Pease Tradeport, Pease Blvd, Portsmouth, NH
Admission
$5 per person not to exceed $20 per family
The big trucks are back on the Pease International
Tradeport for the 9th Annual Touch-a-Truck to benefit
Richie McFarland Children’s Center. Stop by and
see big construction equipment, race cars, limousines,
trucks, tow trucks and many more. Children will be
able to touch, sit in, climb on and have their pictures
en with the vehicles and the professionals who
operate them.
Proceeds to
benefit the
the
oil
tak-
For more info call 603.778.8193 or email
[email protected]
RAIN DATE - Sunday, October 20, 2013
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT
11 SANDY POINT ROAD
The Richie McFarland Children’s Center is a nonprofit, community-based organization that
serves
families with young children.
With Cassandra
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:45pm-8:45pm
Where:
Epping Elementary School
Cost:
$7
For more information visit:
facebook.com/zumbawithcassandra or http://
www.eppingrecreation.org/
*This is not a school sponsored event.