JANUARY 8, 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, January 14
PTO Meeting- 5:30
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 22
All School Assembly (featuring Kindergarten & Talent Show acts)- 2:15
Talent Show- 6:30
Game Night- 7:30
Tuesday, January 26
Public Forum: LES Budget Review & Discussion- 7:45-8:30am
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IN THE SCHOOLHOUSE
I Wish I May, I Wish I Might….
…ah, that it could be so easy! Budget time is once again upon us, and it most definitely is a time when wishes and realities do not always line up. The Town of Leverett is facing some significant budget constraints, and that has trickled down to all Town departments. The school is the Town of Leverett’s most significant cost, and there are often many questions about school expenditures. That is to be expected, since school budgeting is a complex process.
I have worked with Superintendent Jennifer Haggerty and Aaron Osborne, Director of Finance and Operations to develop the F17 budget, which will be presented in public hearing on February 23rd. It is important to us that the budget is fully understood, and that there is opportunity for parents’ questions and feedback prior to the public hearing and, ultimately, a vote at Town Meeting.
Recognizing that evening meetings are difficult for parents, the School Committee will offer a Budget Forum on Tuesday, January 26th from 7:45-8:30 a.m. At that time, we will go through the proposed budget and answer questions. Childcare will be available, and children may also have a school breakfast (breakfast begins at 8:30).
I encourage all parents and caregivers to participate in this process, and very much hope to see many of you the morning of January 26th!
- Margot Lacey
SPOTLIGHT ON . . .
Recess in Winter
From the LES Handbook:
Children are expected to go outside at recess time and should be dressed appropriately. During rainy or extremely cold weather (below 0ºF) recess will be held indoors. Between 0º and 20ºF, the Principal will make a decision regarding outside/inside recess. In general, we expect children who are well enough to be in school to participate in all school activities, including outdoor recess.
Children who want to play in the snow during recess MUST wear:
Grades 5-6: Boots; Snow pants are required for sliding in the snow.
Grades 2-4: Boots for playing on top of the snow; snow pants required for sliding or playing in the snow.
PreK-Grade 1: Boots and snow pants
One Person’s Trash is a Kindergartener’s Treasure!
Kindergarten would like to say thank you for the donated items! We have put them to good use making science models as part of our study of the Human Body!
-Amanda King
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
(Items listed here are not school sponsored)
Mucho Gusto Spanish with Laurie Davidson
Wednesdays at the Wendell Free Library
January 13- March 23 (no class Feb 17)
Grades K-3, 1:30-2:15
Games, stories, drama, poems, songs, art projects, and bookmaking
Ages 0-6, 2:30-3:15, with caregiver
Songs, circle games, creative movement, stories
sliding scale $80-$140 for 10 week session, includes take-home materials. No one turned away for lack of funds: Please contact instructor if additional assistance is needed.
sponsored in part by the Friends of the Wendell Free Library
My name is Willa Hartl and I have been babysitting for 5 years. I am a freshman in high school and I have experience babysitting ages 4 mos to 10 year olds. I love playing with kids inside or outside. I am looking for jobs after school or on the weekends. I am free every day except Thur. I charge $10 an hour. My phone number is (413)801-4585 and my email is [email protected] ,but texting or calling me is best! References available. I would love to hear from you.
KIDS YOGA
With Jai Fuller at The Yoga Center Amherst
Kids yoga is a playground that bridges the gulf between inner self and outer self. These classes draw on practices from Kundalini yoga, Hatha yoga and Awareness thought the body to support kids in developing self awareness, (mind and body), self regulation, perseverance, and compassion. And they are super fun! Kids will learn that yoga is play, and play is yoga.
8 Fridays, Feb. 5th - April 1st
(no class Feb. 19th)
4:15 - 5:15 pm
$100 for the series/ $15 drop in or use a parents class pass
I'm looking for a young person who could help with shoveling this winter - I have a plow service but, due to a neck injury, will likely need some help shoveling out my car, walkway, and mailbox - location is Long Plain Road between Montague Road and Long Hill Road. If you like being outside in the winter and want to earn some cash, this could be the job for you! Please call Lisa at 548-9691 if interested.
