Notes from Ms. Heffron February 14, 2008
As many of us are experiencing at home, here at school we are running out of places to put or plow snow. Our terrific Building and Grounds crew is carefully plowing out front so as not to injure the redone seating area, benches and new concrete. Unfortunately, because of the scope of our area and the constancy of new snow and ice, our sidewalks are getting narrower. Then, earlier this week, the district ran out of salt, because there was simply none available in our part of the state! Somehow, this is also related in my mind to the growing lost and found collection. Please check the items on the tables in the front entryway during the next week. After that, all remaining things will be donated.Another note on the winter conditions and temperatures: If the wind chill is
-15 degrees or below, the crossing guards will leave their designated area at 8:25. They will not be there for the arrival of the kindergartners who start at 9:15.
With Parent Teacher conferences, the February 22nd Admirals game and the February 26th Family Dinner, there are many chances to get together with the Cumberland community. I hope to see you at one or more of these events.
Other notes:
- NEW THIS YEAR - Our 5th Grade Community Service Club is holding a Silent Auction Bake Sale the night of Family Dinner (Tuesday, February 26) to help raise funds for their year-long campaign to support Second Harvest's Back-Pack Buddies program. The club is trying to raise $3,000 to provide school supplies and backpacks for kids in a needy inner city school. They have formed teams and solicited local businesses to donate "sweet treat" packages (bagels, cakes and desserts from your favorite local places) and will be auctioning off packages in the lobby the night of family dinner. Also look for some special "teacher features" - our teachers have put together some fun items to support this cause. It's going to be a really fun night!
- Each year the Director of Instruction seeks parent/guardian representation for various committees. Please see the flyer on the back of today's letter for more information on these opportunities along with curricular updates.
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