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Monthly Newsletter
June 2008
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Sean Arney, Principal
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From the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As the end of the year unfolds, we begin thinking about the excitement summer vacation will bring. I first want to ask each member of the UM Community to reflect on the 2007-2008 school year. We have much to celebrate and be proud of. Your child has worked very hard accomplishing a very demanding and rigorous program. I have watched as the children have grown physically, emotionally, and academically. I truly feel that the staff has prepared your child to move to the next level. I would like to encourage our students to have fun this summer while spending time with family and friends. At the same time, I would encourage your child to spend some time each day practicing the skills they worked so hard to acquire. Our staff created a challenging and fun summer activity packet. This is not meant to put unnecessary stress on your child, but to be done throughout the summer in a fun and engaging manner. I want to wish everyone a wonderful, restful summer and l look forward to seeing you August 28th for our welcome back Open House (2:30 – 4:00 PM).
Sincerely,
Sean Arney
Principal
UM Primary School
Last Day of School
Information
“PM” Kindergarten
Last Day of School
(12:05 – 2:45 PM)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dismissal at 2:45 PM
Bus transportation will be
provided for bus students
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“AM” Kindergarten,
Miss McKeon’s Class, and
Grades 1 & 2,
Last Day of School
Thursday, June 12, 2008
11:10 AM Dismissal
(No Lunch Service –
No UMSD Aftercare Services)
Bus transportation will be
provided for bus students.
Plan Ahead
New School Day Schedule
For 2008-2009
8:40 AM – 2:55 PM
- ALL Grade 1 and 2 students will start on Wednesday, September 3, 2008
- Kindergarten students with last names beginning A through L will start on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 8:40 AM – 2:55 PM
- Kindergarten students with last names beginning M through Z will start on Thursday, September 4, 2008, 8:40 AM – 2:55 PM
- ALL kindergarten students will come on September 5, 2008, 8:40 AM – 2:55 PM. *If parents/guardians have a need due to work schedules or other situations to send their kindergarten child on both September 3rd & 4, they may do so (8:45-3:00 PM).
- Parents/guardians of kindergarten students, are welcome to come to a kindergarten orientation program from 9:00-10:00 AM on their child’s start day in the child’s assigned classroom:
A through L Wednesday, September 3rd
M through Z Thursday, September 4th
*Please note that buses will be provided for all students who receive bus service. Parents/guardians are not permitted to ride the buses and may come to this orientation via their own transportation.
This special orientation time is in place for parents/guardian and their kindergarten aged child. Siblings cannot attend this orientation program.
In late August you will be receiving a mailing that will include your child’s teacher’s name and room number/section. We invite our parents along with our students to come to our Open House to visit and familiarize themselves with their new classroom assignment. Our Open House for all students, accompanied by their parent/guardian, to come and visit the Primary School is on:
Tuesday, September 2nd from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Get all the Open House and Kindergarten Orientation and First Full Day for Kindergarten students information...
Required Summer Activities
All students entering first and second grade will be receiving a Summer Learning Booklet along with their report card in June. Over the summer each student is required to complete the activities within the booklet and return it to their new teacher in September. The booklet also includes ideas for books to read and resources such as websites and magazines for parents and children to enjoy. Other grade levels should look for summer activity information in the next few weeks from the Intermediate School staff.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
from the
Nurse’s Corner
Mrs. Kathy Zanine, RN, BSN
Parents, if your child has any medication in the nurse's office, please remember to come and pick it up before the last day of school June 12th. The children are not permitted to carry any medication around school or to and from school. Any medication that is left beyond the last day of school will get discarded.
Also, just a reminder that all physical, dental and immunizations need to be current and a copy sent in to the nurse for a student's file. The school physician will be coming in the first week of June to perform a brief physical for any kindergarten or first grade student who does not have one on record.