Swift River

June 7 – 10: Scholastic B1G1 Free Book Fair

June 10: Field Day for Grades K – 6

June 15 6:30 PM: Grade 5 Play: A Thousand Cranes

June 16: Grade 6 Boston Field Trip

June 17, 1:15 PM: Talent Show

June 17: Last day of PK

June 21, 10:00 AM: Grade 6 Graduation

June 21: Last day of School – 11:30 AM Dismissal

NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Greetings,

As we wind down the school year, I would like to thank the residents of New Salem and Wendell for supporting the Swift River School budget and capital improvements at their respective Town Meetings. We are all proud of the accomplishments our students have made, and your continued support helps us to do our jobs even better, and our students to advance even more.

I would also like to thank all the volunteers who have made this year so successful. We are very grateful to have a network of people that help out in various capacities, such as in the classrooms, at the Book Fair, on Field Day, and at the 100 Mile Club. Also special thanks go out to our Fire and Police Departments. Without all of your support, these activities would have looked much different. Your willingness to donate your time has been greatly appreciated. I hope you’ll join us again next year.

After 11 years of service to Swift River, Karen Dean, Secretary and Enchanted Forest Extraordinaire, has decided not to return next year. Instead she will be providing care for her twin grandbabies! We all wish Karen a joyful retirement and thank her for her many years of service to our students. May her two littles ones keep her running around and entertained for years to come!

I look forward to seeing you soon at one of our upcoming events.

Fondly,

Kelley

Field Day!

Field Day for Grades K – 6 is tomorrow, June 10! Please apply bug spray and sunscreen at home; do not send it to school. It is very helpful if students have a water bottle labeled with their name for the day as well!

TEAM SRS

The word is out: TEAM SRS is here!

Join us for the last meeting of the school year on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 PM in the Café. Childcare will be provided and so will yummy treats and coffee!

What’s on the agenda?

• A brief description of the TEAM SRS vision, the future of the Swift River School PTCA
• Next year’s calendar:  vote on new events and which past events to keep
• Elections:  Vote in PTCA President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Come for part of the meeting or stay ‘til the end (around 8:00 PM).

RSVP by contacting Tracey Carroll at 978-577-8436 or [email protected].

Together Everyone Achieves More.  We’ve done so much already, imagine what we can do next!

Enchanted Forest News

The Enchanted Forest is having a Summer Spectacular Day on the last day of school (Tuesday, June 21). Dismissal is at 11:30 AM, and we’ll have a bagged lunch and fresh vegetables. An afternoon of summer fun water activities will include Bucket Ball, Bubbles, Water Balloon Play, a Sprinkler Dash and more. The day will end quietly with a movie and popcorn. A flier was sent home earlier this week with additional details and a registration form.

Estimated June bills will be sent home the week of June 13 and all balances must be paid in full by Monday, June 20. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have a question about your bill please contact Betsy at 978-544-6926, extenion 206 or email [email protected].

Come join the fun!

EF Staff

Library Lines

The Scholastic “Buy One, Get One FREE” Book Fair is open today (Thursday, June 9) until 5:30 PM and tomorrow (Friday, June 10) from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM. There are some great bargains to be had, while stocking up on summer reading material!

There are many summer reading programs available to encourage children to read. Your child received information this week about many of the programs listed below. The New Salem Public Library and the Wendell Free Library will once again offer their wonderful summer programs filled with many activities. Please check with the local libraries for specific information.

Barnes and Noble offers a summer reading program where children entering Grades 1 – 6 can earn a free book when they answer 3 questions. There are some wonderful titles available this year! Each child was given an entry form; you may also visit your local Barnes and Noble store or go online to www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/. This is available to children in Grade 1 through Grade 6 (entering Grade 1 – 6 in the fall). This program runs until September 6, 2016. Supplies may be limited, so don't wait too long!

TDBank is giving $10 to children who read ten books, which is deposited into a new or existing Young Saver account. Again, each child was given an entry form or you can visit your local TD Bank or go online to www.tdbank.com/summerreading.  This program is offered through August 31, 2016 and is open to children in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

I have also included a Chuck E. Cheese Reading Reward sheet. Children read every day for 2 weeks and place a checkmark in the appropriate box. They will receive 10 free tokens when the form is taken to a participating Chuck E. Cheese.

The library shelves are filling up, but we are still missing many books! All library books are due by Monday, June 13! Bills for missing/lost books will be mailed home next week. PLEASE help your child return their library book(s) as soon as possible.

Summer vacation is the perfect time to read. Relax and enjoy some good books!

Make time to read,

Betsy

New Salem Public Library News

Thursday, June 2: Join our Challenge to Walk to the Boston Public Library (74.4 miles) in 90 days! This challenge is for all ages, and you don't have to walk to BOSTON....but try to walk 74.4 miles during the 90 days. Walking kits and all other details are available when you sign up at the Library. This is an ALL AGES FREE challenge!

Saturday, June 11: At 10:30 AM Adam Suzor will give a class featuring basic computer tips. Learn to insert pictures, access the latest Google Drive info, and find out about anything else you may want to ask him.

Saturday, June 18: At 4:00 PM The Friends of the New Salem Public Library is holding its Annual Meeting. All are welcome to vote for the Board’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and celebrate the accomplishments enjoyed during Fiscal Year 2016. There will be wine and cheese served as refreshments. Please join us.

Saturday, June 25 at Swift River School Gym:

The Night Sky is coming! The Boston Museum of Science will present the Night Sky in two sessions: the first session will be from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and the second session will be from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Locate galaxies and planets, learn what is special about the North Star, and MORE... This is an All Ages event. For more info and to sign-up please call the Library at 978-544-6334.

Tuesday, June 28: From 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM we wil have Playtime across the Pond. Stories and games from England will include: Queenie Queenie, Please Mr. Crocodile, and make your own crown. Read books to earn prizes for all ages at the New Salem Public Library.

More to come in July!

New Salem Library Teens and Tweens

We have some great news! The town of New Salem voted to fund our program for another year! Yippee!

And the Library is buying a Playstation 4 for our teens. Lots of fun.

Also, we will be serving free lunch to kids 0-18 years old this summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 PM.

We're here all summer, every Wednesday, starting on June 29 from 1:00 – 5:30 PM. That’s an extra half hour of joy!

The New Salem-Wendell School District assures that all programs, activities, and employment opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, disability, economic status, homelessness, religion or sexual orientation.