THANK YOU!Thank you to all the parents and the Friendship Community Club for making the Scholastic Book Fair such a success. Special thanks to Rebecca Gahagan for setting up, taking down and organizing the Book Fair.

Thank you to Friendship Community Club for providing refreshments for our Open House.

Newsletter October 3, 2014

Friendship Village School23 School Street P.O. Box 100 Christina Labbe, PrincipalFriendship, ME 04547 Beth Simmons, Administrative AssistantPhone: 207-832-5057Fax: 207-832-7389! ! ! ! School office hours are from msad40.org ! ! ! ! ! ! 7:30am to 4pm.

If  you  have  an  item  you  want  placed  in  the  newsletter,  please  get  information  to  Beth  (elizabeth_simmons@msad40.org)  or  Christina  (christina_labbe@msad40.org)  by  Thursday  morning.  

Important Dates

October 10th – No School – Workshop dayOctober 13th – No School – Columbus DayOctober 21st – Lifetouch PicturesOctober 22nd – Early Release-Dismissal @12:45October 24th – Halloween DanceNovember 11th- No School-Veteran’s DayNovember 19th-Early Release, 12:45November 21st-End of First TrimesterNovember 27th and 28th-Thanksgiving BreakNovember 29th-FVS Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Friendship Community ClubYankee Candle Fundraising sale has begun!!

2 ways to shop online and in the catalog!Sale end date 10/8/14

Great gift ideas.

Dairy Brigade Update!The question has been asked if FVS gets money for the dairy containers we have been collecting.Mrs. Gahagan of the Community Club has been actively working with Terracycle, the company who runs the recycling program.There was a misunderstanding on the company's part about our registration information. She continues to be in contact with them. We indeed will get $'s to benefit out students.Please keep sending in your clean dairy containers. We greatly appreciate all those that have been faithful in contributing.Terracycle will make new products from the plastic we send to them. We are also proud of our students for learningto recycle and actively doing so here at school.

ReminderT shirt, sweatshirt orders due by

Thursday, October 9th.

From  the  Principal’s  Desk,

October  already!    

We  had  our  Lirst  Celebration  on  September  30th  for  the  students  who  showed  responsible  behavior  for  the  entire  month  of  September.    The  students  enjoyed  time  at  the  end  of  the  day  outside  as  a  whole  school.    It  was  fun  to  see  all  the  students  outside  interacting  with  one  another  in  different  areas  talking,  playing,  and  just  having  fun!    We  then  came  into  the  lobby  to  discuss  our  new  character  word  of  the  month  –  Respect.    We  talked  about  what  it  looks  like.  The  celebration  next  month  will  be  held  in  different  areas  and  students  will  sign  up  for  what  they  want  to  do.  They  can  give  teachers  ideas  of  activities.

I  am  also  pleased  to  share  with  you  EVERY  classroom  teacher  has  received  a  projector  in  their  classroom.    We  were  able  to  get  three  projectors  with  the  money  we  earned  from  selling  the  FVS  Posters  and  Linda  Trenholm,  our  Technology  Director,  also  was  able  to  purchase  three  for  us  to  get  a  projector  in  every  room.      

Mrs. Labbe

SPREAD THE WORDMONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014

isBLUE SHIRT DAY

World Day of Bullying Prevention

Responsibility Students of the Week!Isaac SAyden G

Mackenzie ECole W

Lillian WRewards chosen this week: time with the Principal(Ipad), 2 recesses, help out in a classroom, read a book to a younger student and help Mrs. Jameson in the kitchen. Congratulations!

Healthy & Fit FamiliesHelping Kids Be Their Best

Sugary Drinks

Drinking more water and less sugary drinks is one simple thing that can have a big impact on your family�’s health.

Choose Less Sugary Drinks�• Keep a pitcher of water in the

Why Water?�• Water is the #1 thirst quencher.

Go Easy on Juice

Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator.

�• Offer water at meals with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

�• Serve water at snack time.�• Provide water between meals when your

�• Water is the most important nutrient of all.

�• Water is needed to fuel for your child�’s body.

�•Offer water instead of juice between meals and with snacks.�•Offer 100% juice �– not �“fruit drinks�”.�•Limit juice to 4 �– 6 ounces per day for children under 6 years old.�•Encourage your child to eat whole fruit.

child is thirsty.�• Buy fewer sugary drinks like Kool-Aid®,

sports drinks, fruit punches and lemonades.

Sorta Pop Makes 2 servings

Best Drinks For ChildrenThe best drinks for kids are milk & water.�• Children between 1 2 years old should

g y�•Too much juice can cause tooth decay, diarrhea and weight gain.

Sorta Pop Makes 2 servings

This is a great way to stretch juice.

Ingredients you�’ll need�…1 cup 100% fruit juice¾ cup sparkling seltzer water, chilled

�• Children between 1�–2 years old should drink whole milk and/or breast milk.

�• Young children (preschoolers) should drink 2 cups of fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk each day. Older children need 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk a day.

Instructions:In a small pitcher, combine juice and sparkling water. Stir gently to mix. Serve immediately, over ice or chilled if desired.

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�• Save flavored milks such as strawberry or chocolate for a special treat.

Nutrition information per serving: 60 calories, 0 gm protein, 14 gm carbohydrate, 0 gm fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 gm dietary fiber, 9 mg sodium, 60% vitamin C.

Amerigas is going back to school!Save your Amerigas Propane receipts and bring them to school. School Days from Amerigas Propane will give our school up to $2000 per school year for books, computers, sports equipment, band equipment, art materials and field trips!

FVS Hot Lunch and Breakfast Sign up Sheet

! ! Breakfast B Milk Lunch L Milk! ! ! ! Monday!_____________________________________

Tuesday!_____________________________________

Wednesday___________________________________

Thursday____________________________________

Friday! __________________________________________

Breakfast 1.25, Hot Lunch 2.40 Milk .50, Water .50, Juice .30

Name:_______________________________________

Campbell’s Labels For EducationCollect those soup labels. Thank you to Crystal Lee for heading up thisprogram. Please send in the UPC labels on products.

Boxtops for EducationWe are Also participating in the Boxtops for Education program.Please save your Boxtops and return them to school.

Hot Lunch and Breakfast MenuOctober 6th thru October 9th

MondayWG French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links,

Sweet Potato Wedges, Juice(Fruity Cheerios)

TuesdayChicken Fajita and Cheese Wrap,

Broccoli/Dip, Fruit(Banana Muffin)

WednesdayHam and Cheese Sandwich, Black Beans and

Corn, Fruit(Breakfast Bar)

ThursdayA-Cheese or B-Ham Pizza, Side Salad,

Assorted Fruit(Yogurt)

FridayWorkshop Day-No School

21st Annual Friendship Village School Holiday Craft Fair is coming!

Mark your calendar for November 29, 2014. The Fair will run from 9am to 2pm. Table fee this year is $25. If you would like to have a table please call

Beth@832-5057

HELP WANTED: Friendship Community CalendarIt will soon be time to begin preparation for the 55th issue of the community calendar. For those who aren’t familiar, the calendar was started by the Community Club 54 years ago and is a self supporting scholarship fund for graduating seniors of Friendship who are going on to higher education. We have FUN jobs that need to be done for this year’s calendar. The Photo contest is top on the list. Or are you a people person? Our Sales/Contact position is open too. Anyone want to be our Typist? The calendar company has changed their format so entries are typed directly onto their website. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining the Community Calendar Committee. If you or someone you know would like to be involved please call, text or email Wanda Benner (542-3822 or web791@roadrunner.com). Thank you!

RSU  40/MSAD  40  Adult  Education  –  October  classes!  View  classes  &  pay  online  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org  or  call  832-­5205.

Hoop  Dance  Fitness  with  Nikki  HuntThis   class   will   be   going   over   beginner   level   hooping   techniques,   including   hooping   around   the  waist   arms   and   legs.     The   class   will  introduce  hooping   tricks   and  transitions  to   help  you  create  your  own  personal  ;low.    Move  to  great  motivational  music  while  you  get  a  great,   low-­‐impact   workout!     Begins   Tuesday,   10/7  from   6:00  –   7:00  p.m.   for   6  weeks.     Fee:  $59/$64  non-­‐resident.    Class   is   held   at  Medomak  Middle  School.

Basket-­weaving  101  with  Shirley  McAfeeLearn  to  weave   in  two  different   patterns   and  create  a  lovely  berry  basket   to  take  home  in  the   ;irst   few  weeks.    The  next   project  will  be  agreed  upon  in  class.    A  materials   fee  of  $20  is  payable  to  the  instructor  at   the  ;irst  class.    Please  bring  a  bucket,  scissors,  tape  measure,  pencil,  needle  nose  pliers,  spray  bottle,  hand  towel  and  4-­‐5  medium  rocks  or  paperweights.    Begins  Friday,  10/10  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm  for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $59/$64  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  1.

BLAST!    Babysitter  Lessons  and  Safety  Training  with  Andrew  EckmanBLAST!   is  an  important  training  program   for  potential  babysitters  and  parents   considering  hiring  a  babysitter.    The  program   is   exciting  and  interactive,  providing  extensive  training  in  pediatric   ;irst   aid,  household  safety,  and  the  fundamentals  of  childcare.    It  is  designed  for  ages  13  and  older.    Class  meets  Friday,  10/10  (teacher  workshop  day)  from  9:00  am  –  1:00  pm.  Fee:  $54/$59  non-­‐resident.  MVHS  Room  1.

HiSET  classes  at  MVHS  with  Beth  Pope  and  Michelle  McAnaneyStart   the  process  of  earning  a  high  school  equivalency  diploma  today!  Maine  and  many  other  states  have  switched  from  the  GED  tests   to  the  HiSET  (High  School  Equivalency  Test)  Exams.   This  program  is  FREE  of  charge  for  Maine  residents.    Begin  any  Wednesday  at  MVHS  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.  NOTE:    If  you  have  already  begun  taking  the  OfDicial  GED  Tests,  there  is  a  grace  period  of  one  year  (2014  only)  to  keep  your  GED  scores  and  Dinish  testing  with  the  HiSET  Exams  –  hurry!!!    Call  832-­5205  for  more  info  today!

Coming  later  in  the  month:Christmas  Ornament  Class  for  All  Ages  with  Bridgette  KinneyFamily  class  –  make  holiday  ornaments  &  decorations  together  with  clay!    Materials  fee  of  $5  per  person.    Begins  Wednesday,  10/15  from  4:00  –  5:30  pm  for  2  weeks.    Fee  per  family:  $34  (parent  and  up  to  3  children).    MVHS  Clay  Studio.

Create  Unique  Painted  Tiles  with  Bridgette  KinneyFamily  class  –  paint  2  tiles  together  and  get  a  shelf  for  display!    Great  for  holiday  gift  giving!  Materials  fee  for  tiles  and  shelf  $25  per  family.    Begins  Wednesday,  10/15  from  5:30  –  6:30  pm  for  2  weeks.    Fee  per  family:  $24  (parent  and  up  to  2  children).    MVHS  Clay  Studio.

Decluttering  Your  Home  –  Tips  from  a  Professional  Organizer  with  Diane  SmithLearn  practical   tips   and  motivated  strategies   from   a  professional  organizer  to   declutter  your  own  personal   space!    Begins  Wednesday,  10/15  from  6:00  –  8:30  pm  for  3  weeks.    Fee:  $35.    MVHS  Room  26.

Shorebirds  &  Ducks  of  Maine  with  Dennis  McKenna  of  Midcoast  Audubon  SocietyCome  and  enjoy  a  photographic  survey  of  the  shorebirds  and  waterfowl  of  Maine.    Learn  about  habitat,  migration,  feeding  habits  and  ;ield  identi;ication.    One  night  only:  Wednesday,  10/15  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.    Fee:  $24/$29  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  24.

Silk  Painting  Class  with  Fiona  WashburnComplete  a  silk  scarf  using  heat  set  silk  paints!    Great  gift  giving  idea!    Come  with  some  design  ideas  in  mind  or  in  print.    A  materials  fee  of  $20  is   payable  to   the   instructor.    Class   meets   Saturday,   10/18  from   9:00  am   –  1:00  pm.     Fee:  $34/$39  non-­‐resident.      Class   is  held  at  Medomak  Middle  School.

Guatemalan  Cuisine  with  Chef  Michael  Greer  at  the  Badger  Café.Help  to  prepare  a  rich  and  ;lavorful  chicken  stew,  Pepian,  along  with  rice  cakes  and  battered  squash  –  come  hungry!    A  materials  fee  of  $15  is  payable  to  the  chef.    Class  meets  Monday,  10/20  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.    Fee:  $19/$24  non-­‐resident.    Class  is  held  at   the  Badger  Café,  Union  Common.