Epping Elementary Cool News
October 17, 2014
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct. 20th - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Squam Lake Science Center, Mrs. Pattee and Mrs. Boelter
Buses leave at 9:00
Oct. 21st - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Squam Lake Science Center, Mrs. Demers and
Mrs. Bliss-Mitchell, buses leave at 9:00
Oct 24th - PTO Monster Mash, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, @ Epping Elementary School
Oct 31th - Happy Halloween, Trick or Treat, 5:00 to 7:00
Nov 10th - NO SCHOOL, Professional Development Day for Staff
Nov 11th - NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
Nov 26th-28th - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Recess
Epping Elementary School
October 24th
Mark Vallone, Principal
PTO Monster Mash
Erin Milbury, Assistant Principal
6:00pm to 8:00pm
www.SAU14.org
603-679-8018
Principal’s Corner
Why does the bus seem to be late/early ? Par ents and guar dians often ask me why a bus stopped by
earlier than usual or was late in arriving. This question usually is asked when a young student (K to Grade 2)
is returned to school in the afternoon because no adult was out to meet the bus. (Epping School District policy requires that an adult be present at the bus stop to meet a bus student from grades K to 2 for safety
reasons.)
So why would a bus be early or late? Why can’t buses always arrive at the same time? Bus students are dismissed at 3:10 and they board buses that have arrived at school. If the buses arrive on time and there are no
hold ups in dismissal, it is possible for buses to actually begin leaving EES grounds at 3:20. It would be great
if this happened every day but everything has to go right in the office at the end of the day. A bus may be
held up at dismissal because there is a crying student or two who insists that his/her parent wanted them to
ride the bus that day even though the student is scheduled for an after school event such as Adventure Club.
The student’s bus waits while a phone call is made to confirm what the plan is. Buses may arrive at EES late
because they left the middle school and high school late or encountered a downed tree limb on the route.
These events cause buses to be late.
A bus can also arrive earlier than usual. Why? Take the example of the days when there are after school
activities such as Tuesday or Thursday. If a bunch of bus students take part in Adventure Club there will be
fewer students riding the buses so it takes less time to complete a bus route and students get dropped off
earlier.
So hopefully, you can see how there can be different times that a student is dropped off given all the factors
that can affect when a bus leaves school and how long it takes to complete its run. My advice to parents who
have to wait at a bus stop to meet their child is to get to the bus stop a few minutes earlier or later as needed.
THANKS !
Halloween Monster Mash is coming up……October 24…..6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Epping Elementar y
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 will not be admitted.
High school age siblings also will not be admitted. This rule is strictly enforced due to the limited space and
to prevent our young students from being intimidated by older (and larger) siblings.
PTO Needs Volunteers for the Halloween Monster Mash I am asking that par ents and guar dians who
plan to attend next Friday’s Monster Mash consider giving just 30 minutes of their time helping out with this
very popular event. Please remember events like these are only made possible by volunteer help. Contact
Debbie Deary, by email [email protected] or by phone 793 2887.
Can you help provide Stocking Stuffers for Soldiers Overseas Ther e ar e two gr oups tr ying to suppor t
our soldiers stationed overseas. Mrs. Bilodeau’s class has adopted a unit stationed in Afghanistan and The
National Honor Society wants to support the Pease Greeters. They all will be collecting stocking stuffer items
to send. They are looking for items such as Chiclets, Big Red gum, breath mints, beef jerky, packs of peanuts
or almonds, packs of raisins, men’s and women’s deodorant, razors, nail clippers, drink mixes for water bottles,
small bottle of hand sanitizer and tea bags. Anyone wishing to make a donation can drop off items at the
school’s main office by October 31.
Assistant Principal’s News
To help kick off Red Ribbon Week, the Epping Police Department will be hosting a
parent workshop on “Drug Awareness and Current Trends”. This event will take
place on Wednesday October 22nd from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Epping Middle
High School cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to meet Sergeant McFadden our
current D.A.R.E. officer as well as Officer Hero, our district resource officer. Please
join us for this important event.
BOO!!
It’s Creeping Up On YOU!
Monster Mash
& Haunted Hallway
Hosted by the EES PTO
th
Friday, October 24
6:00pm
8:00pm
$2.00 Children
$3.00 Adults
With each ticket purchased to the Monster Mash, you will receive 1 ticket for the Haunted Hallway.
Additional tickets for the Haunted Hallway can be purchased 2 for $1.
Food donations of fruits, veggies, and baked goods are appreciated!
JOIN US if you dare
Join us at Wendy’s
on Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 5-8 PM
and help support
Epping High School’s
Project Graduation
Wendy’s will donate 15% of the proceeds toward
making our senior’s graduation night safe.
No cooking - just bring the family
Wendy’s
Rte 125
Epping,NH
LEDDY CENTER
38C LADD’S LANE
PO BOX 929
EPPING, NH 03042
[email protected]
www.leddycenter.org
Don LaDuke as George Bailey, Jane Button as Mary Bailey in
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE AT LEDDY OCT. 24-NOV. 9
EPPING—No one is born to be a failure. No one is poor who has friends. Simple thoughts that were the inspiration for one of the richest, most uplifting, most beloved American films ever made. Frank Capra’s classic
tale of George Bailey and his Christmas Eve visit with a guardian angel was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. After 68 years, it remains as powerful and moving as the
day it was made.
Leddy Center in Epping is proud to present the stage production of Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life”, for
three weekends and two Wednesday matinees at 2:00pm, October 24- Nov. 9. The role of George Bailey,
played by Jimmy Stewart in the movie, is played brilliantly by Leddy veteran, Don LaDuke, and the role of
Mary Bailey, played by Donna Reed in the movie, is played to perfection by Leddy favorite, Jane Button.
With an all star cast including Steve Koch as Mr. Potter, Dr. Paul Gustavson, as Pop Bailey, Lynn Rockwell,
as Ma Bailey, Mike Coppinger, as the Superintendent of Angels, Greg Dixon, as the adorable Clarence theAngel, Kevin Murphy, as Uncle Billy, Richard Gouin, as Harry, George’s brother, Greg deZarn O’Hare, as the
pharmacist, Mr. Gower, Dominic Barbarito, as young George, Bob Taylor, as Officer Bert, and Matt Hutchins,
as Ernie the cab driver, plus many other Bedford Falls townsfolk, It’s A Wonderful Life comes alive on stage
with all the power and emotion you expect from this all time classic story.
Sponsored by ACE Hardware/Ben Franklin Store in Raymond, NH and Hurlbert Toyota of Epping, It’s a
Wonderful Life is being presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays and two Wednesday
afternoons, at 2:00pm. Tickets are $18 online at www.leddycenter.org 24/7 and by visiting or calling the box
office at 603-679-2781, Monday through Friday, between 3pm and 5pm. Leddy Center is celebrating its 40th
Season of bringing Broadway musicals and classic drama to our greater communities as a non-profit 501c3
NH Arts and Education Organization.
(Not A School Sponsored Event)
2015 Learn to Ski / Snowboard Program
Epping Parks & Recreation Department
INFO NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR Tuesday, OCT. 28 AT 6PM 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 one night per week this year due to staffing available.
Days:
Thursdays -Jan. 8- Feb. 5
Times:
Students get released to EES Main Lobby early at 2:45pm
Arrive at McIntyre by 3:30pm
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)
If you have K student please contact us before registering for this program.
Cost:
Ski or Snowboard Lessons: $140 (All prices are for 5 week session)
Ski or Snowboard Rentals: $65
Helmet Rental(Rec. Required):$15 (Total for Lessons w/ All Rentals: $220)
*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 Tuesday, October 28, in the EES Gym at 6pm. 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! Please RSVP to [email protected], so we can send info. to you prior to the meeting.
Registration is due by November 17!
(Not A School Sponsored Event)
Come to the Town of Epping Goblin's Gala!
Date:
Friday, October 31
Time:
6-8PM
Location:
Epping Safety Complex, 37 Pleasant Street (Rt. 27)
Hosted By:
Epping Firemen's Association, Epping Parks & Rec. Dept., Watson Senior's Group &
Epping PD
Cost:
All Event Activities are Free!
The Epping Firemen's Association will be accepting "Fill the Boot" Donations
to help cover event costs and continued support for the Epping Fire Department.
Donations will also be accepted for "Save Watson Academy" Repair funds.
Parking: Handicapped and Limited Regular Parking will be available at the Safety Complex!
Additional parking is available at the Town Hall Parking Lot!
Due to limited parking, this event is open to Epping Town Residents and their families only!
Event Activities:
Sparky's Costume Contest :
Children's "Best Costume" Contest open to Epping Elementary School Children.
Grades: K-5 (must attend Epping Elementary School)
Entries: Roaming Judges will hand out Entry Forms to Select Finalists during the event.
Judging: All Finalist Entries will be reviewed by judges and winner will be contacted.
Prize: The winning child will get a Ride to School on Monday in an Epping Fire Truck!
Pumpkin Stroll: Pumpkin Carving Contests for Best Pumpkin: 2 Categories - "10 and Under" & "General"
Drop off Pumpkins Fri. 31st between 8AM - 6PM @ Fire Dept. with completed Reg. Form
Categories: 10 & Under = Carved WITHOUT Adult Help. General = All Other Entries
Prizes & Announcement Time: Winners Announced at 7:30PM, Prizes: Gift Card Baskets
Haunted Walk:
Walk through the haunted path of ghosts, goblins and graves… if you dare!
Walk inc. Fire Safety Demonstration for kids as they make their way through the fog!
Other Activities: Visit the Fire Truck Bays for Trick or Treating, Popcorn, Cider & Hot Chocolate!
Take a picture with Sparky the Fire Dog & stop by the Temporary Tattoo Station!
ETV, Channel 22 will be there to film and televise the event, so dress to impress!
Event is Rain or Shine! In the case of extreme bad weather, cancellations will be posted on
Fire, Police and Parks & Rec. Websites and Facebook Pages!
Town Wide Trick-or-Treating is also Friday, Oct. 31st from 5-7PM.
(Not at School Sponsored Event)
EAGLE SWEATSHIRTS
We will be placing another Eagle Sweatshirt order before the holidays. If you would like to order an Eagle
Sweatshirt, please complete the form below and return it along with your check (made payable to Epping
Elementary School) to Mrs. MacLeay in the office before December 3rd.
The styles and prices are as follows:
Hooded Adult Sweatshirt
Zip Front Hooded Sweatshirt (available in Adult sizes only)
Crewneck Sweatshirt (available in Adult sizes only)
Polo shirt (available in Adult sizes only)
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirt
$24
$27
$20
$18
$17
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Sweatshirt Style
Quantity
Size
Embroidered on Sleeve
($5.00 additional)
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Epping Elementary School
Student of the Week
Week of October 13-17, 2014
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Mrs. Bilodeau-Sam Graziano
Mrs. Boelter-Nev Haugh
Mrs. Darois-Haley Marden
Mrs. Demers-Haylee Fields
Mrs. Kennedy-Aidan Hauenstein
Mrs. Bliss-Mitchell-Mikayla Picard
Mrs. Mahalaris-Brody Hannon
Mrs. Pattee-Maria Wheeler
Mrs. Tulchinsky-Blake Snyder
3rd Grade
4th Grade
Mrs. Butt-Jessica Brassil
Mrs. Eckhardt-Lindsey Parents
Ms. Crane--Troy Coleman
Ms. Gesel-Sophia Morang
Ms. Kennedy-Jacob Twombly
Ms. Stalzer-Kaelin Beattie
Mrs. Rossel-James Gillespie
Mrs. Yates-Miriam Peck
5th Grade
Mrs. Baker-Zachary Rogers
Mrs. Feld-Mikey Picard
Mrs. Thompson-David Meyer
Mrs. True-Julia Hardy