UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1070 HEALD HIGHWAY

UNION, ME 04862

CHRISTINA WOTTON, PRINCIPAL SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 MICHELLE BAILEY, LEAD TEACHER

Dates to RememberSaturday, September 20th

RSU #40/ MSAD # 40Race Against Bullying

5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk @ MVHS Track

See flyer attached for details!!~~~~~~~~~

September 22nd-29thScholastic Book Fair @ UESSpecial Book Fair Hours on

Open House Night 5:30-7:30 PM~~~~~~~~~

Wednesday, September 24thOpen House @ UES 6-7:00 PM

~~~~~~~~~Friday, October 10th

No School- Workshop Day~~~~~~~~~

Monday, October 13thNo School- Columbus Day

~~~~~~~~~Wednesday, October 29th & Wednesday, November 5th

Parent/Teacher Conferences @ UES 3:30-7:00 PM

Allison Davis, Administrative Assistant

Kindergarten Registration

Any child having their 5th birthday on or before October 15th 2011 is eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall. Please call Miller School at 832-2103 or stop by the office to register your child.

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/union/

Do you have an item you want placed in the newsletter? Please get any

information to Allison in the office by Thursday morning. The best way to give me information is to e-mail it to

me. My e-mail address is

allison_davis@msad40.org

Breakfast Menufor week of 9/19/14

Monday- Whole grain doughnut, orange, white milk

Tuesday- Assorted cereal, graham cracker, cranberry juice, white milk

Wednesday- Cinnamon roll, fresh fruit, white milk

Thursday- Fruit Loops, graham cracker, fresh fruit, white milk

Friday- Gogurt, graham cracker, fruit, white milk

Principal’s Pride

At Union Elementary School this week we are proud of our school community. We have such a supportive staff, students, families and the community it must be recognized. In one week we have had our first parent group meeting with plans of pie sales, events for our students and a lot of hard work by dedicated staff and students. Also this week, we have had families volunteering at recess and in the lunchroom and during our arrival. It prides us to see families coming in and spending time with our staff, working together to make the best school opportunities for our students. Please, if you have any desire to volunteer, stop by the office and fill out our volunteer form. Also, check out our next parent group meeting October 8th at 6:00 PM. Thank you to everyone who has already made our school a better place.

Union Elementary Honorary VolunteersBJ BurnsPat Hood

Mandy HoodColin KellyStacy Kelly

Michelle LaFranceMyrna SouleTara Wellman

Respectfully,Christina M. Wotton, Principal

Students recognized for positive behaviors!!

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized this week for our targeted positive behavior which is: student uses polite language and kind words.

Wyatt Hood, Onyx Benito, Jennifer Lind, Julia Hynd, Colby Gammon, Skylar Hills, Bryce Boody, Lochlan Murray, Kassi Soule, Gabriel Manning, Sarah Williams, Reagan Wadford, Bryce Colburn, & Hannah Marsden.

We did a drawing from those names and the following students will receive special privileges next week:Onyx Benito, Lochlan Murray & Gabriel Manning.

Great job!!!!

All students who are recognized have their name put in a drawing. We will draw a winner of a special prize at our Trimester Assembly!

Union Scouts Hold Signup Night Union Cub Scout Pack 207 and Boy Scout Troop 207 will be holding a signup night on Wednesday September 24th starting at 6:00 PM at the People’s United Methodist Church. The church is located just below the Union Post Office on the Common. Boys in first to fifth grade are considered Cub Scouts and boys in sixth grade to the age of eighteen are considered Boy Scouts. Boys from Appleton, Hope, Union and Washington are encouraged to join us on September 24th to find out what scouting is all about! For further information call Michael Thompson at 385-4611.

Scholastic Book Fair

The book fair is returning to Union Elementary! The fair will run from September

22nd – 29th during the school day (except Tuesday). In addition to the daytime hours,

the fair will also be open the night of the Open House here at school on September 24th from

5:30-7:30 PM. Come out and support the UES library by purchasing some books!

Union Elementary School Open HouseFamilies of Union Elementary Students are invited to an

Open House to be held here at UES on Wednesday, September 24th from 6-7 PM. Please remember that this

is not a time to have a conference with a classroom teacher, as they will need to meet and greet all families. Parent/

teacher conferences are held in November or can be scheduled with your child’s teacher separately. Hope to see

you all here on Wednesday, September 24th!!

UES Facebook PageDid you know that UES now has a Facebook page?!? In an attempt to communicate faster and more frequently with families we have developed a school Facebook page. You can view the page here:www.facebook.com/unionelementaryschoolinfo

All students should have received a permission form to sign in order to have their picture or school work posted on the page. If you donʼt want your child pictured or to have their work published to FB, please return the pink form with a “NO” written anywhere on the page along with your childʼs name.

Thanks and we look forward to moving forward with our technology here at UES!!

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News from the RSU 40 District Health OfficeSeptember 19th, 2014

Welcome Back!

We hope that everyone has had a wonderful summer. It is hard to believe that we are already back in school. Each week, the RSU 40 Health Office will provide helpful tips on staying active, healthy living/eating and staying safe. With the new school year upon us, we’d like to set parameters for when a child should be sent to school when they are not feeling well. Some parents have asked for guidelines for making this decision, so we thought it wise to let you know of conditions when it would be best for a child to not attend school.

Please keep your child home if she/he exhibits one or more of the following symptoms:

*Fever !! A temperature of 100.6 degrees F or higher (taken orally). A child ! ! ! ! should be “fever free” for 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or ! ! ! ! Motrin.*Diarrhea ! ! Watery, foul smelling, runny and/or bloody stools.*Vomiting ! ! One or more times in the last 24-hour period. *Sore throat ! ! With vomiting, earache or irritability accompanied by a fever*Nasal Discharge ! Runny, yellowish-greenish mucous accompanied by fever, vomiting, or ! ! ! ! diarrhea.*”Pinkeye” ! ! Greenish, yellowish drainage and inflammation of the conjunctiva ! ! ! ! (white) of the eye.*Rash ! ! ! An unexplained rash with fever or behavioral change. A child can ! ! ! ! return to school if a physician has determined the illness is not ! ! ! ! communicable and a fever is gone.*Strep throat/Impetigo and other bacterial infections requiring antibiotics – Discuss with ! ! ! ! your physician when it is appropriate to return to school.

! Children with the above symptoms cannot comfortably participate in program activities and they unnecessarily expose others to their illnesses. They should stay home for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If you believe your child is too sick to go out to recess, then she/he is probably too sick to attend school.

! Please encourage your child to wash hands before eating, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing or blowing her/his nose.

! By using these few guidelines we can all stay a little healthier. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for a healthier school year, please give the RSU 40 District Health Office a call.

Medomak  Valley  Fall  Youth  Cheering  Clinic

This  clinic  will  focus  on  fundamentals  of  cheerleading:  including  proper  jump  technique,    mo9on  drills,  proper  stunt  progression  &  dance  instruc9on  by  our  coaching  staff  and  athletesYour  child  will  be  able  to  perform  with  our  varsity  cheerleaders  at  the  football  game  on  October  13  at  half  9me  to  show  case  what  they  have  learned!

When:  Saturday  Oct.  11,  1:00-­‐4:00pmWhere:  Medomak  Valley  High  SchoolCost:  $15.00  /  child  -­‐  registra9on  will  be  on  Saturday  @  12:30pmQues9ons:    Please  contact  Heather  Simmons  691-­‐5151  or  khisimmons@hotmail.com

Applications for the MMS Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Applications are now available for the 2014 MMS Annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held on November 1, 2014 in the Medomak Middle School gym. This craft fair show is open to all Maine crafters and artists. All products shown in the gym area must be handmade or homemade in the state of Maine. Please contact Colleen Jaques or Cherie Hunter for an application at 832-5028. Applications are due September 24, 2014.

RSU  40/MSAD  40  Adult  Education  -­  A  new  fall  semester  is  beginning  soon!!!  View  classes  &  pay  online  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org  or  call  832-­5205.

Pottery  –  Creating  with  Bridgette  KinneyThis  class  will   be   for  creating  pots  on  the  wheel  or  by  hand  building.    You  will   receive   25  lbs.  of  high  ;ire  stoneware   clay  to  create  with.    A  materials  fee  of  $20  is  payable  to  the  instructor  at  the   ;irst  class.    Begins  Tuesday,  9/23  from  6:00  –  8:  00  pm   for  5  weeks.    Fee:  $44/$49  non-­‐resident.      MVHS  Clay  Studio.

Conversational  French  with  Suzanne  HedrickIf  you  haven’t   spoken  the   language   for  a  while   and  would   like   to  brush  up  on  your  French  speaking  skills,  this   is  the  class  for  you!    All   levels  welcome.    This  class  offers  an  opportunity  to  learn  from  one  another.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  6:00  –  7:30  pm  for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $49/$54  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  1.

Designing  Your  Landscape:  FALL  with  Sharon  TurnerDevelop  a  plan  to  make   the  most  of  your  yard  and  garden  this  fall   in  this  ;ield-­‐based  class.    Have   a   consultant  assess  the   needs  of  your  property  and  develop  a   site-­‐speci;ic  plan  just   for  you!    First  class  meets  at  MVHS  and  then  classes  will  meet  at  participant’s  properties   –  dates  to  be  determined.  Begins  Wednesday,   9/24   from  6:00  –  8:00  pm   for  6-­‐8  weeks.     Fee:   $64/$69   non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  1.    

Gentle  Hatha/Vinyasa  Yoga  with  Amanda  Rich  BarrowsHatha  yoga   is  a   blend  of  breath-­‐synchronized  movements  and  postures  intended  to  improve  body  alignment,  strength,  ;lexibility  and  balance.    Class  will  be  slow  enough  for  beginners  and  will  build  upon  skills  learned..    Wear  loose  comfortable  clothing  and  bring  a   yoga  mat.     Begins  Wednesday,   9/24  from  4:30   –  5:30  pm   for  8  weeks.  Fee:   $84/$89  non-­‐resident.  Class   is  held   at  the  Warren  Community  School,  117  Eastern  Road,  Warren.

Gentle  Flow  Restorative  Yoga  with  Patti  (Prema)  KristiansenThis  type  of  yoga  includes  embodied  postures,  breathing   techniques,  restorative   yoga  and  meditation  to  enhance  body  awareness  and   overall   health  and   well   being.    Restorative   yoga   aids  in  decreasing   chronic  stress  with  the   use   of   props  for  total   relaxation.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  5:30  –  7:00  pm  for  8  weeks.    Fee:  $94/$99  non-­‐resident.    Class  is  held  at  Dragon;ly  Farm  Yoga  Studio,  192  Simon  Road,  Waldoboro.

Intro  to  Excel  with  Vanessa  RichardsDiscover  how  to  set  up  fully  formatted  worksheets  quickly  and  ef;iciently  using  Microsoft  Excel.    Learn   the  best  ways   to  sort  and  analyze  data  and  create  custom  charts  and  graphs.    Experience  with  MS  Word  is  a  prerequisite.  Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  7:00  –  9:00  pm  for  5  weeks.    Fee:  $64/$69  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  27.

Social  Media  &  E-­Commerce  with  Vanessa  RichardsLearn   to  embrace   technology  and  ;ind  out  how  it  can  bene;it  you.  Topics  include   creating   a   free   blog/website,  selling  online   with  Ebay  and  Amazon,  and  Facebook  networking  for  business.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  4:30  –  6:30  pm  for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $74/$79  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  27.

Knitting  Hats  &  Mittens  with  MaryLou  D’AquilaJust  in  time   for  holiday  giving   –  make   a  set   for  you  and  a   set  to  give   as  gifts.    Learn  to  knit  in  the   round  on  circular  needles  and  double  pointed  needles  to  make  hats  and  mittens.    Call  the  adult  ed.  of;ice  or  check  on  the  website  for  materials  needed:  832-­‐5205  or  www.msad40.maineadulted.org.    Begins  Thursday,  9/25  from   6:30  –  8:30  pm  for  2  weeks.    Fee:  $34/$39  non-­‐resident.    Class  is  held  at  Eagles  Nest  Yarns,  14  Old  Route  1,  Waldoboro.

Foraging  for  Wild  Plants  with  Tom  SeymourThis  class   includes   a   classroom   seminar  with  a   narrated   slideshow,   followed   by  an  outdoor  foraging   ;ield  trip.  Learn  about   local  edible  wild  plants,  and  then  identify  them  in  the  wild.    Fee:  $39/$44  non-­‐resident.  Class  meets  Saturday,  9/27  from  10:00  am  –  2:30  pm.    Classroom   session   is  held   at  Union  Elementary  School   from  10:00   –  12:00  and   ;ield   trip   is  held   at  Rowan  Tree   Farm,  1018  Depot  Street,  Union  from  12:15  –  2:30.

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  Of9icial  GED  Tests,  there  is  a  grace  period  of  one  year  (2014  only)  to  keep  your  GED  scores  and  9inish  testing  with  the  HiSET  Exams  –  hurry!!!    Call  832-­5205  for  more  info  today!

RSU #40 / MSAD #40 Proudly announce the 1ST

“RACE AGAINST BULLYING” 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

In Conjunction with Medomak Valley High School’s Homecoming The Anti-Bullying Committee has been working all year to put together this race/walk for you. We previously held a poster contest open to all RSU #40 / MSAD #40 students. We hope you enjoy contest winner’s posters all along the route. When we began this project we hoped to help bring awareness of Bullying and to the Anti-bullying cause. Bullying has had an effect on almost every person at some point in their lives. Please join us to have fun and raise awareness among our community. DATE & TIME: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Registration 7am 5K, Start 7:30am 7:30am Fun Run/Walk, Start 8:00am(track closes 8:30am) LOCATION: MVHS TRACK (Fun Run/Walk) & X-Country Trail (5K) ENTRY DONATION: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk = FREE (T-shirt sold separately) 5K - $20 day of race w/T-shirt, $18 Pre-registration by

September 17th (address below) OR $10 day of race, No T-shirt Thank You Hall’s Funeral Home for sponsoring T-shirts! RACE AWARDS: Fun Run; Ribbons Medals to overall M/F Winners 1st & 2nd places of each age group (25 & under, 26-40 and 41 & over). RACE DIRECTOR: Sandra O’Farrell 832-7870 & John Homan DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES : Christina Wotton & Casey Lufkin (Main Office 785-2277) RESULTS: Published in local papers SPONSORS: Thank you to Dow Furniture and Hall’s Funeral Home for sponsoring our race ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Waiver and Entry Form – RSU #40 / MSAD #40 “Race Against Bullying” 5K or Fun Run/Walk I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run or run/walk. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants and the effects of the weather (including high heat and humidity), traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release RSU #40 / MSAD #40 and its officials, Committees and all sponsors, their representatives and successors, including the race director, from all claims of the part of the persons named in this waiver. Name:_____________________________________________________ Age:___________M/F_________ Address:___________________________________________________Phone#______________________ Signature:______________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian if under 18) Please circle one: 5K or 1 Mile and Runner or Walker T-Shirt Size (Circle One): Adult: S M L XL XXL Child: S M L Make checks payable to: RSU #40 (memo: Race Against Bullying) Mail check and form by Sept 17th to: Sandra O’Farrell, 1154 Main St, Waldoboro, ME 04572 Questions? Call Sandra 207-832-7870