MILLER SCHOOL145 KALERS CORNER STREET WALDOBORO, ME , 04572 207-832-2103

JULIA LEVENSALER, PRINCIPAL DECEMBER 18TH & 25TH, 2015 CASEY LUFKIN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

~IMPORTANT DATES~Wednesday, December 23rd -

Friday, January 1st NO SCHOOL~~~~~~~~~~

Monday, January 4thBack To School

~~~~~~~~~~Wednesday, January 6th

Early Release DayDismissal at 1:00 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~Monday, January 18th

NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day

LUNCH MENUMilk served with meals

Menu subject to changeLunch 2.40/Milk .50/Reduced .40

Adult Lunch 4.00Chocolate Milk available every day

Week of 12/21/15 - 12/25/15)

MONDAYChicken Nuggets

with Dipping SauceRice Pilaf

Cooked CarrotsChilled Pears

TUESDAYHot Dog

Fresh RollBaked Beans

Strawberry Cup

WEDNESDAY

NO SCHOOLVacation

THURSDAY

NO SCHOOLVacation

FRIDAY

NO SCHOOL Vacation

LUNCH/BREAKFAST SIGN UP

First Name: _________________ Last Name: _______________ Teacher: ____________ Choice Choice Lunch A B Milk Breakfast Milk .50Monday _____ _____ _____ _____ Breakfast PricesTuesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Reduced = FreeWednesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 1.25Thursday _____ _____ _____ _____ Adult Breakfast 2.35Friday _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch Prices Reduced .40Total: _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 2.40 Adult Lunch 4.00Please check which days your child will take breakfast, hot lunch and if your child brings their own lunch, which days they would like a lunch milk.

Total Amount Enclosed $_____________ Date: __________________

Please attach this slip to your envelope with your child's lunch and breakfast money on MONDAY morning.

All items for the Miller School Newsletter must be submitted by Wednesday, at 12:00 noon in order to be published that week. Please submit all items to the front office or email to linda_poli@msad40.org

Linda Poli & Karen Selvick, Office Managers

There is a NEW School Cancellation scroll bar on the district website.

www.msad40.orgThe front door at Miller School will be

locked from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Please RING THE DOORBELL and we will let you in.

New Story Hour at the Waldoboro Public Library

Join the Monday Book Nook

Mondayʼs at 3:30 p.m.No registration needed

Listen to childrenʼs chapter books (8-12) read aloud.

http://www.msad40.org/schools/miller www.facebook.com/millerschoolwaldoboro

Breakfast MenuMonday: Whole Grain Muffin OR Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk.Tuesday: Yogurt OR Cereal, Fresh Fruit,Crackers, MilkWednesday: Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll OR Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk.Thursday: Whole Grain Pancakes OR Cereal, 100% Fruit Juice, Milk.Friday: Whole Grain Egg & Cheese Wrap OR Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk.

From The Principalʼs Desk       Miller School focuses on literacy because without the ability to read and write our students will struggle throughout school and beyond. Families play an important role in a child's literacy education. According to research, children whose families read to them, talk to them, and ask about school do better in school than those whose families don't do these things. Over our break, try to spend some time reading and writing together. Even 10 or 15 minutes a day can make a difference in your child's progress. Read some favorite books or magazines together, write thank you notes for gifts received, or read directions for games you play together. If you need some other ideas feel free to contact your child's teacher. Most importantly, enjoy your time together this holiday break.

Congratulations to all of our students who were

RESPONSIBLElast month.

The following students have earned Schooner Pride Coupons:

Peyton Eaton, Arianna Sproul, Melanie Murray, Kylie Robbins, Kamryn Snell and Ava Berry.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE...This newsletter is for

two weeks. The menu and lunch sign up for the week after vacation

is on page two.

Santa Claus is Coming To TownSunday, December 20th

at 6:00 p.m. Come see the the firetruck parade and meet Santa and theFirefighters downtown. There will be hot cocoa and cookies and a gift for each child.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOXTOP

WINNERS...Nathan Winchenbach

Eli Korenkiewicz

Stop by the office to pick your prize from the

Treasure Chest!

WINTER WEATHER HAS ARRIVED Winter has arrived at Miller School. When there's snow on the ground students in grades pre-K to 4 must have boots and ski pants to play in the snow. Any student without these will be directed to play on the hot top. Fifth and sixth graders with boots will be allowed on the snow. They don't need to have ski pants but if they get wet they know they'll have to live with that decision for the rest of the day. Ski pants are therefore strongly encouraged. Students without boots must stay on the hot top. These rules are in place to keep students dry and comfortable so they can focus on learning. While not always popular we've found that it's the best policy. If your child needs ski pants and/or boots please let us know. We have some of each available here at school. If you have any outgrown ski pants or boots at home we'd love to add them to our “collection.” Please talk to your child about these rules and let us know if you have any questions.

LUNCH MENUMilk served with meals

Menu subject to changeLunch 2.40/Milk .50/Reduced .40

Adult Lunch 4.00Chocolate Milk available every day

WEEK AFTER VACATION

Week of 1/4/16 - 1/8/16)MONDAY

Cheeseburger OR HamburgerFour Bean Salad

Mandarin Oranges

TUESDAYChicken & Gravy

Mashed PotatoCooked Carrots

Fresh Fruit

WEDNESDAYSloppy Joe

on Whole Grain BunSweet Corn

Juicy PeachesOR Salad Bar Grades 2-6

THURSDAYTomato Soup

Grilled CheeseCelery SticksDiced Pears

OR Salad Bar Grades 2-6

FRIDAYClassic Cheese

OR Pepperoni PizzaSide Salad

Assorted Fruit

LUNCH/BREAKFAST SIGN UP

First Name: _________________ Last Name: _______________ Teacher: ____________ Choice Choice Lunch A B Milk Breakfast Milk .50Monday _____ _____ _____ _____ Breakfast PricesTuesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Reduced = FreeWednesday _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 1.25Thursday _____ _____ _____ _____ Adult Breakfast 2.35Friday _____ _____ _____ _____ Lunch Prices Reduced .40Total: _____ _____ _____ _____ Full Price 2.40 Adult Lunch 4.00Please check which days your child will take breakfast, hot lunch and if your child brings their own lunch, which days they would like a lunch milk.

Total Amount Enclosed $_____________ Date: __________________

Please attach this slip to your envelope with your child's lunch and breakfast money on MONDAY morning.

The  Knox  Clinic  offers  low  cost  medical,  dental,  prescription  assistance,  and  mental  health  care  to  the  uninsured  and  under-­‐insured  in  Knox  County  and  border  towns  of  Waldoboro  and  Lincolnville.  Care  is  provided  by  volunteer  physicians,  dentists,  nurses,  social  workers  and  other  personnel.  

Our  Mission:  The  Knox  County  Health  Clinic’s  mission  is  to  build  the  capacity  of  the  Mid  Coast  community  to  provide  high  quality,  low  or  no  cost  health  and  wellness  services  to  low  income,  uninsured  and  underinsured  persons.Provision  of  direct  medical,  dental  and  mental  health  services  and  a  network  of  specialty  providers  and  referral  services  will  be  made  available  to  assure  that  all  midcoast  residents  have  the  opportunity  to  improve  and  maintain  their  overall  health.

Mental  Health  &  Wellness  Program*In  an  emergency,  call  the  Maine  State  24  hour  crisis  hotline  1-­‐888-­‐568-­‐1112*The  Knox  Clinic’s  Mental  Health  &  Wellness  Program  offers  wellness  education  and  disease  management  through  short-­‐term  counseling  and  community  resources.    Call  921-­‐6993  to  reach  the  Knox  Clinic’s  Mental  Health  and  Wellness  Coordinator.  This  program  does  not  have  a  staff  psychiatrist.    What  do  we  provide?  •  Short-­‐term  counseling  with  volunteer  counseling  providers:    the  Coordinator  of  this  program  will  assess  your  concerns  and  then  determine  with  you  the  course  of  care  services.

•  Wellness  Wednesdays:  Join  us  at  22  White  St.  in  Rockland  from  4:15-­‐5:30  p.m.  every  Wednesday  for  reiki,  chair  massage,  ear  acupuncture  and  more!  Rotating  group  offerings  such  as  Qi  Gong  and  yoga  are  also  available  for  free  at  4pm  every  Wednesday  at  the  Dancing  Elephant  on  16  School  St.  Please  call  207-­‐921-­‐6993  for  current  offerings.  

•  Complementary  Medicine  Practice:  clinic  patients  have  the  opportunity  to  learn  and  experience  healing  practices  such  as  therapeutic  massage,  acupuncture,  Jin  Shin  Jytsu,  and  homeopathy.  Benefits  can  include  stress  reduction,  reduced  pain,  and  relief  from  anxiety  and  depression.

•  Health  Management:  clinic  patients  can  meet  with  a  nurse  educator  and/or  a  registered  dietician  to  privately  discuss  concerns  such  as  diabetes,  cholesterol,  weight  issues,  breathing  difficulties,  smoking  cessation  and  much  more.  More  time  can  be  spent  focusing  on  your  health  and  wellness  goals.  How  much  does  it  cost?•  Many  of  the  services  are  complementary  -­‐  however,  some  providers  may  request  a  small  fee  for  service  depending  on  your  budget.  You  can  discuss  this  with  the  Program  Coordinator.  How  do  I  set  up  an  appointment?•  Call  207-­‐921-­‐6993  to  do  a  brief  intake  over  the  phone  and  set  up  an  initial  visit.

RSU  40  Adult  Education  Upcoming  Classes!Call  us  at  832-­5205  or  visit  our  website  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org

Getting  in  Touch  with  Your  Tablet  with  Ezra  Hinkley  Tap,  swipe  and  pinch  your  way  to  making  the  most  of  your  iPad,  Kindle  Fire,  Galaxy  or  other  touch  screen  device.    There  is  so  much  more  than  just  games  in  the  free  application  world,  and  we  will  @ind  some  of  the  best  ones  to  make  your  life  more  convenient,  enjoyable  and  ef@icient.    Learn  simple  tricks  for  navigating  your  device  and  maximizing  battery  life.    Bring  a  device  if  you  have  one.    Class  meets  Wednesday,  12/9  from  6:00  –  8:00  p.m.  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School.    Fee:  $24.

Asian  Hot  Pot  Party  with  Chef  Chris  ToyGot  company  coming  for  the  holidays?  Does  everyone  have  different  food  preferences  and  requirements?    Try  Asian  Hot  Pot.    This  classic  fondue  style  cuisine  allows  everyone  to  gather  around  the  table  and  choose  exactly  what  they  would  like  to  eat.    Choose  between  regular  and  spicy,  vegetables,  meat  and  seafood,  as  well  as  rice  and  noodles.    Come  and  join  the  fun  and  bring  containers  for  the  leftovers!    Class  meets  Thursday,  12/10  from  5:30  –  8:00  p.m.  at  Medomak  Middle  School.    Fee:  $39  (includes  all  food  costs!).

Ongoing  class:HiSET  (formerly  GED)  Preparation  Class  If  you  or  someone  you  know  needs  to  earn  a  high  school  credential,   join  us  on  Wednesday  evenings  at  Medomak  Valley  High  School  and   start   the  process   with  us.       Preparation   consists   of   Reading   and  Math  assessments   and  taking   the  HiSET  Practice   Tests   in  Reading,  Writing,  Math,  Science  and  Social  Studies  prior   to  taking  the  @ive  Of@icial  HiSET  Exams.    If  you  need  tutoring  in  any  subject  area,  we  can  help  with  that   as  well.   If  Wednesday  evening  does  not   @it   your  schedule,  we  will  work  out  a  daytime  schedule  for  you.    Class  meets  every  Wednesday  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.    Fee:  FREE  for  Maine  residents.    Location:  Medomak  Valley  High  School,  Room  30.

Register  by  calling  us  at  832-­5205  or  online  at  our  website  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org

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If you have any ideas, concerns, or questions pertaining to the food service program, please call the Food Service Director at 785-2277 ext. 241

Fitness Tip: Try to be active for 60 minutes or more every day. Dance, play ball, walk a dog, or do whatever physical activity you enjoy doing.

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RSU40 2015 �– 2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015 2016

4 Independence Day 1 New Year�’s Day 6Early Release Day

18 Martin Luther King Day

0 student days/0 teacher days 19 student days/19 teacher days

26 Workshop Day 3 Early Release Day 27 Workshop Day 15 �– 19 Vacation 31 1st Day Grades 1-9 15 President�’s Day

1 student day/3 teacher days 16 student days/16 teacher days 1 1st Day Grades 10-12 4 Workshop Day 4 Vacation 7 Labor Day 8 1st Day Grades Pre-K �– K 20 student days/20 teacher days 22 student days/23 teacher days

9 Workshop Day 6 Early Release Day 12 Columbus Day 18 �– 22 Vacation 18 Patriot�’s Day

20 student days/21 teacher days 16 student days/16 teacher days 4 Early Release Day 4 Early Release Day 11 Veterans Day 30 Memorial Day 25 �– 27 Vacation 26 Thanksgiving Day 17 student days/18 teacher days 21 student days/21 teacher days

2 Early Release Day 1 Early Release Day 23 - 31 Vacation 8 Graduation 25 Christmas Day 16Last Student Day

* includes 5 snow days 16 student days/16 teacher days 12 student days/12 teacher

Approved 6/18/15

OCTOBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 W 10 11 H 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MARCH S M T W T F S 1 2 3 W 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 E 5 6 7 8 9 10 H 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 W H V 28 29 30

APRIL S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 E 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 H V V V V 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 V 5 6 H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER S M T W T F S

1 E 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 V V H 2627 V V V V

MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 E 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 H 31

AUGUST S M T W T F S

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 W W 28 2930 31

JUNE S M T W T F S

E 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 11 12 * * * * 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JULY S M T W T F S 1 2 H 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY S M T W T F S H 2 3 4 5 E 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 H 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY S M T W T F S 1 2 E 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 H V V V V 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29