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

JULIA LEVENSALER, PRINCIPAL JANUARY 29, 2016 CASEY LUFKIN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

~IMPORTANT DATES~Wednesday, February 3rd

Early Release Day Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~Friday, February 5th

Sugar Out Day~~~~~~~~~~

Monday, February 8thPTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~Monday, February 15th -

Friday, February 19thNO SCHOOL

February Vacation

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 2/1/16 - 2/5/16)

MONDAYOrange Chicken

Fried RiceEgg Roll

Pineapple & Cherries

TUESDAYCorn Dog

Baked BeansFresh Fruit

WEDNESDAYEARLY RELEASE DAY

PB & J PocketCrunchy Carrot Sticks

Low Fat Ranch DipFresh Fruit

OR Salad Bar Grades 2-6

THURSDAYSalisbury SteakMashed Potato

Sweet CornJuicy Peaches

OR Salad Bar Grades 2-6

FRIDAYClassic Cheese Pizza

Side SaladAssorted 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.

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

From The Principalʼs Desk        Winter Concert Dates

Come join us....

Friday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m.Kindergarten - Grade 3

will perform

Tuesday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m.Grades 4-6 will perform.

Call to Artists Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming 'Young Hearts' show. The Tidemark Gallery is seeking submissions in any media, made by a K-6th grade Miller Student, created during the Art Special. All work is due, framed and labeled, by February 6th.

The 'Young Hearts' show will be on display at the Tidemark Gallery

from 4-6pm, February 11th.

News RSU 40 Health Services

Dear Parents,

February is “ National Children’s Dental Health Month,” and RSU 40 is acknowledging February 5, 2016, as “Sugar-Out Day”. Your child’s school lunch program will not be serving sugary foods on “Sugar-Out Day”. We are asking you to help by being sure your child brings a non-sugary snack and/or lunch to school on “Sugar-Out Day”. Why not join your child in observing “Sugar-Out Day” by giving up sugary foods too? Dental disease is a costly health problem in Maine. Tooth decay is preventable. One step in breaking the chain of decay is to cut down on the amount of sugary foods and drinks your family consumes. Sugar mixes with the germs in your mouth to form an acid. The acid eats away your teeth. If “acid-attacks” happen too often, the teeth are weakened and cavities start. There are many foods we eat daily that have “hidden” sugars. These sugars include honey, molasses, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, and sucrose. It may be hard to change your eating habits by choosing foods and drinks without sugar; however, you can read food labels and replace sweet, sticky, starchy snacks such as candy, raisins, potato chips and soda with fresh and canned fruits (without heavy, sugary syrup), vegetables, popcorn, cheese and yogurt. Most children like these foods and they make great low sugar snacks to take to school too! Thank you for your help and support for a brighter, healthier smile for life!!

Sincerely,

RSU 40 Health Services

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOXTOP

WINNERS...Peyton EatonChris Grover

Stop by the office to pick your prize from the

Treasure Chest!

Absence from School The Miller School staff believes that if students are to be successful at school, regular attendance is very important. We understand that sometimes a child must be absent due to illness or family emergencies. In order to ensure safety, we ask that you do the following if your child is absent. 1. Please call the office at 832-2103 between 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

on the day of the absence.2. If we do not receive a call, the school’s automated phone

service will be calling you.

Medomak Pee-Wee Wrestling Medomak Pee-Wee Wrestling has begun. The program is open to all RSU 40 boys and girls grades K-4 and will be held from 4:30 - 6:00 Mondays and Thursdays. There is a $10 registration fee and checks are payable to MVHS All-Sports Boosters. Practices will be held at MMS when the Middle School Wrestling team begins meeting in late January. FMI contact Jed Harris at 542-4451 or Billy Bramhall at 542-4731.

Medomak Middle School Wrestling Medomak Middle School Wrestling has begun. Middle School wrestling is open at any boy or girl in grades 5-8 in RSU 40. Each athlete must submit a completed sports participation form, along with proof of health insurance and current sports physical, prior to first practice. The form can be found in the MMS main office or at www.msad40.org. Click on “Athletics”, then “Forms”. FMI contact Athletic Director Matt Lash at 832-5389 ext 129 or matt_lash@msad40.org.

Waldoboro K-2 Basketball Registration OpensCoaches Needed

The Waldoboro Recreation Department is   accepting registrations for the K-2 youth basketball program. Volunteer coaches are needed. The program is open to boys and girls in Kindergarten, 1st   and     2nd grade and focuses on the basic skills of  basketball   including ball control, passing, shooting and defense.   Scrimmages will be worked in   as the season progresses. Players will meet in the Miller School Gym on Saturday's beginning January 23rd. (Kindergarten: 9-9:50am and Grade 1/2 from 10:00-11:15am). If enough interest, Kindergarten will also meet on Monday's from 5:00pm-5:50pm and Grade's 1/2 will meet  on Wednesday's   from 4:30pm-5:45pm. The program ends on March 26th. Schedules will be provided on the first day. Cost of the program is $25 for Waldoboro residents and $35 for non-residents.  Registration forms are available at the Waldoboro Town Office or online at  www.waldoboromaine.org       Completed forms and payment may be dropped off at the  Waldoboro Town   Office or   mailed to the Waldoboro Recreation Department, P. O. Box J, Waldoboro, ME 04572.  For more information, or if interested in coaching, please   contact Kyle at 832-5369 x308.

 

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

2016 RSU #40 DENTAL HEALTH POSTER CONTEST

THEME: “Make a Big Smile”

INSTRUCTIONS *The poster should illustrate the importance of oral health and ways to keep teeth healthy. *A basic understanding of good oral health concepts is required. These can be reflected as illustrations of the theme. Some examples could include eating nutritious foods, having regular dental check-ups, getting dental sealants, brushing and flossing every day and using mouth guards to protect teeth. *Posters should be approximately 15” x 22” in size and horizontally oriented. *The following information must be printed on the back of each poster submitted: student name, grade and classroom teacher. *Posters should be colorful and easily seen from a distance. Posters can be as creative as desired.

CONTEST RULESDeadline: All entries must be submitted to your School Nurse by Friday, February 26, 2016.

Judging: Posters will be judged according to their effectiveness in adhering to the poster contest theme as well as addressing the basic components of good oral health. Our poster contest judge this year will be Karen Etheridge.

Categories:Grades kindergarten, first and secondGrades three and four

Grades five and six

Winners & Prizes: Winners of the poster contest will be notified by March 18, 2016. There will be an award for the winner of each category. However, everyone that submits a poster will be given a dental prize.Valentine’s Day

Flowers The LEAD Program will once again be selling carnations for Valentine’s Day. They will be sold Friday, February 12th. The cost is $1.25 for each flower. Red, pink and white flowers for friends, family and teachers. The money raised will support the LEAD program. Thank You.

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COOKING MATTERS® AT THE STORE

A Guided Grocery Store Tour to Help Families Buy Healthy, Affordable Foods Want to save money at the store? Want to buy healthy foods to feed your family? Need some tasty and healthy recipes for your family? If you said yes, come join us for a free Cooking Matters at the Store for Adults guided grocery store tour! Practice skills like: • buying fruits and vegetables on a budget • comparing unit prices to find bargains • reading and comparing food labels • identifying whole grains • and sticking to your budget!

After the tour you will receive a: • FREE $10 gift card to the grocery store • FREE workbook full of tasty recipes and simple tips on

buying healthy, low-cost foods • FREE reusable grocery bag • FREE calculator

SIGN UP TODAY FOR A FREE GROCERY TOUR!

Date: First Friday of every Month January 8 February 5 March 4 April 1 Time: 10 AM Location: Hannaford Rockland RSVP: Nancy Wood 236 – 6313 ext 4 We will meet in the entry area BY PRODUCE SECTION.

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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

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