Newletter #9
Newsletter
Thursday, October 30, 2008
SNOWFLAKES IN OCTOBER!
Lyme School
Serving the Lyme Community for over 100 years
Snowflakes... in October?! .... Please! That dog just don’t hunt! However, I seem to be unable to convince the weather or the meteorologists that we somehow missed summer this year. So after a great deal of reluctance we have compiled the contact numbers and email addresses to use in our snow day notification process. For those that are unfamiliar with this process, on the days where there will be a delay or cancelation you will be called at about 6am. You will also be contacted through email if you have why is the #@!$ listed an email address on your emergency phone ringing at contact card. If you would prefer a specific email or phone number to be used am in these cases, please contact the school via phone or email and we will update the contact system. We will also continue update local radio and television stations.
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One important detail is that the message you will receive is recorded, so please forgive the cheerful tenor in my voice. I recorded it when 1) I was awake 2) it was a reasonable hour of the day and 3) I was in a reasonable mood (which would not be the case if I recorded myself at 5 am the morning of the snow day). Secondly, as it is a recording, don’t bother to engage in a debate about the merit of the decision as my likely response will likely sound like a dial tone. In fact if you wish to debate the decision please call the superintendent as he is responsible for making it. However, if you feel like it was a good decision... my number is 795-2125.
Spot Imagination and Knowledge October Leaves Leaves are falling, one by one Here comes one more Soon a whole tree is bare But we don’t care. We jump in them We play in them We climb trees We pick leaves To save for good deed - Alina, grade 2
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• Volume: 3 • 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
Wind and Water Listen to the wind Hear it Little Fairy bells Down by the waterfall - Maeve, grade 2
Fourth Grade Investigates Wild Weather!
Speaking of snow days, there have been some that have suggested that somehow I control such snow events, but despite my attempts to control weather (through a series of highly ritualistic chants which consist of me pleading, “Please only snow on the weekends!”, with my skis held above my head) there are apparently some weather events that get by without my notice (or actually in spite of). The fourth grade this week has been studying these events (revealing just how ineffective my efforts have been). The events include Tornados, Blizzards, Tsunamis, Wildfires, Floods, and Hurricanes. Each group is creating presentations that explain how these events are formed, include pictures which show the effects before and after, illustrations of what the event looks like while it is occurring, and six particular facts that relate to it. This project focuses on developing the students sense of meteorology, cause and effect, communication skills, early citation skills and group dynamic skills. The poster is assessed based upon a rubric that the students use to guide their work. So maybe we can ask the blizzard group why snow falls in October despite the fact that we all may agree that it is a few weeks too early - then again we live in New Hampshire.
In this Mailing:
• Ford Sayer Flyer • PTO Newsletter •Lyme Recreation Basketball Form Grades close this Friday No school November 11th
The Plains School 1906 The
Laura Barnes School 1958
Lyme School
Page Two
Newsletter Lunch
Lunch
11/3 to 11/8
11/10 to 11/14
Week of
october fest ‘08
Monday
Soft Tacos Corn Chips with Salsa Garden Salad Corn Bread
Monday
Chicken Burgers Corn Chips Hot Vegetable Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Macaroni and Cheese Garden Salad Cantaloupe
Tuesday
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday
Grilled Cheese & Chicken Noodle Soup Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Wednesday
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Chicken Nuggets Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Thursday
Hot Dog & Bun Tater Tots Mixed Vegetables Cookies
Friday
Homemade Thin Crust & Thick Crust Pizza Garden Salad Mixed Fresh Fruit
Friday, October 31st Grade 1-5 starting at 1:00 Arts& Crafts Pumpkin Painting Scarecrow Creations Refreshments & More Surprises Come join us! Pinnacle Hike in the morning
Spirit Day ! Friday, October 31st Wear Orange, Black, and Purple
Thursday
Friday
Homemade Thin Crust & Thick Crust Pizza Garden Salad Mixed Fresh Fruit Cookies
happy halloween ! Don’t forget to come by the school Halloween Evening to show me your costumes and to get halloween treats !!
Message from the
P.T.O.
Week of
Popcorn Friday tomorrow! Bring in 25 cents at lunchtime and enjoy a spooky bag of popcorn!
Look for the PTO newsletter in this week's Thursday envelope or visit www.lymeschool.org to keep up to date on PTO news! Happy Halloween from Lyme School PTO!
A la carte Fruit and Milk are available everyday at Lunch Contact me at: [email protected] Phone: 795-2125 or just stop by.
You may print color copies of the Newsletters at:
www. LymeSchool.org
Converse Free Library
Watch for exciting Library events on the Listserve and in this space.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
SNOWFLAKES IN OCTOBER!
Lyme School
Serving the Lyme Community for over 100 years
Snowflakes... in October?! .... Please! That dog just don’t hunt! However, I seem to be unable to convince the weather or the meteorologists that we somehow missed summer this year. So after a great deal of reluctance we have compiled the contact numbers and email addresses to use in our snow day notification process. For those that are unfamiliar with this process, on the days where there will be a delay or cancelation you will be called at about 6am. You will also be contacted through email if you have why is the #@!$ listed an email address on your emergency phone ringing at contact card. If you would prefer a specific email or phone number to be used am in these cases, please contact the school via phone or email and we will update the contact system. We will also continue update local radio and television stations.
6:00
the
One important detail is that the message you will receive is recorded, so please forgive the cheerful tenor in my voice. I recorded it when 1) I was awake 2) it was a reasonable hour of the day and 3) I was in a reasonable mood (which would not be the case if I recorded myself at 5 am the morning of the snow day). Secondly, as it is a recording, don’t bother to engage in a debate about the merit of the decision as my likely response will likely sound like a dial tone. In fact if you wish to debate the decision please call the superintendent as he is responsible for making it. However, if you feel like it was a good decision... my number is 795-2125.
Spot Imagination and Knowledge October Leaves Leaves are falling, one by one Here comes one more Soon a whole tree is bare But we don’t care. We jump in them We play in them We climb trees We pick leaves To save for good deed - Alina, grade 2
#
!
9
• Volume: 3 • 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
Wind and Water Listen to the wind Hear it Little Fairy bells Down by the waterfall - Maeve, grade 2
Fourth Grade Investigates Wild Weather!
Speaking of snow days, there have been some that have suggested that somehow I control such snow events, but despite my attempts to control weather (through a series of highly ritualistic chants which consist of me pleading, “Please only snow on the weekends!”, with my skis held above my head) there are apparently some weather events that get by without my notice (or actually in spite of). The fourth grade this week has been studying these events (revealing just how ineffective my efforts have been). The events include Tornados, Blizzards, Tsunamis, Wildfires, Floods, and Hurricanes. Each group is creating presentations that explain how these events are formed, include pictures which show the effects before and after, illustrations of what the event looks like while it is occurring, and six particular facts that relate to it. This project focuses on developing the students sense of meteorology, cause and effect, communication skills, early citation skills and group dynamic skills. The poster is assessed based upon a rubric that the students use to guide their work. So maybe we can ask the blizzard group why snow falls in October despite the fact that we all may agree that it is a few weeks too early - then again we live in New Hampshire.
In this Mailing:
• Ford Sayer Flyer • PTO Newsletter •Lyme Recreation Basketball Form Grades close this Friday No school November 11th
The Plains School 1906 The
Laura Barnes School 1958
Lyme School
Page Two
Newsletter Lunch
Lunch
11/3 to 11/8
11/10 to 11/14
Week of
october fest ‘08
Monday
Soft Tacos Corn Chips with Salsa Garden Salad Corn Bread
Monday
Chicken Burgers Corn Chips Hot Vegetable Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Macaroni and Cheese Garden Salad Cantaloupe
Tuesday
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday
Grilled Cheese & Chicken Noodle Soup Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Wednesday
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Chicken Nuggets Garden Salad Fresh Fruit
Thursday
Hot Dog & Bun Tater Tots Mixed Vegetables Cookies
Friday
Homemade Thin Crust & Thick Crust Pizza Garden Salad Mixed Fresh Fruit
Friday, October 31st Grade 1-5 starting at 1:00 Arts& Crafts Pumpkin Painting Scarecrow Creations Refreshments & More Surprises Come join us! Pinnacle Hike in the morning
Spirit Day ! Friday, October 31st Wear Orange, Black, and Purple
Thursday
Friday
Homemade Thin Crust & Thick Crust Pizza Garden Salad Mixed Fresh Fruit Cookies
happy halloween ! Don’t forget to come by the school Halloween Evening to show me your costumes and to get halloween treats !!
Message from the
P.T.O.
Week of
Popcorn Friday tomorrow! Bring in 25 cents at lunchtime and enjoy a spooky bag of popcorn!
Look for the PTO newsletter in this week's Thursday envelope or visit www.lymeschool.org to keep up to date on PTO news! Happy Halloween from Lyme School PTO!
A la carte Fruit and Milk are available everyday at Lunch Contact me at: [email protected] Phone: 795-2125 or just stop by.
You may print color copies of the Newsletters at:
www. LymeSchool.org
Converse Free Library
Watch for exciting Library events on the Listserve and in this space.
