Volume 25, Issue 20 Thursday, June 16, 2016
NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Greetings,
Thank you to the voters in the Towns of New Salem and Wendell for passing the 2016 – 2017 budget. We are very pleased to have the support of our community, and we are already looking forward to next year!
Over the summer, we plan to move forward with our plan to begin replacing the school’s 37-year-old carpets. This project will take place gradually over multiple summers, so that the school can air out properly before students return.
In response to some concerns that were raised about the carpeting, I would like to assure families that the carpet we plan to install was chosen because it is a safer, greener product made out of recycled, low-emitting materials. The proposed carpet is certified as a CRI Green Label Plus by the Indoor Air Quality Carpet Testing Program and is free of Living Building Challenge Red List chemicals. It is also a Gold Certified NSF Sustainable Carpet that is CDPH compliant, flame retardant, recyclable, and lifetime warrantied.
We have been researching options for the last three years, and feel that this product will meet the needs of the school and the needs of our students. Our goal is to create a safe, healthy environment for our community’s children to learn and grow.
As the school year comes to a close, I wish all of you a wonderful summer filled with fun and relaxation. Thank you all for a successful school year. Be safe and enjoy your vacation!
Fondly,
Kelley
TEAM SRS
TEAM SRS is up and running! Tuesday night’s meeting had the biggest turnout of the school year and was brimming with fun new ideas and insight. Working together, we accomplished a ton in just a short period of time. We look forward to implementing new ways to gain participation to keep the TEAM SRS momentum going! The calendar is set for next year and it includes many FRESH and exciting events!
Thanks to voters and volunteers, we have a new board:
Jodie Vezina – Co-President
Tracey Carroll – Co-President
Robyn Vitello – Vice President
Laurie DiDonato – Co-Treasurer
Michael Cortina – Co-Treasurer
Danika Tyminski – Secretary
Keep an eye out for a special TEAM SRS mailing this summer that will include our new event calendar as well as meeting dates and volunteer incentives.
Pre-ordered Swift River #SmallSchoolBigHeart shirts will be sent home next week. We will have a small inventory of additional shirts available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested, please message the Swift River School PTCA Facebook page to check on availability by Monday, June 20. Someone will get back to you!
Like us on Facebook @ Swift River School PTCA for more information!
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
These announcements and events are not school-sponsored.
Friends of the New Salem Library
Saturday, June 18: At 4:00 PM, The Friends of the New Salem Public Library will hold 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: The Night Sky is coming from the Boston Museum of Science to Swift River School! 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 about the North Star, and MORE...This is an All Ages event. For more information and to sign up please call the Library at (978) 544-6334.
Tuesday, June 28: From 11:30 – 1:30 we will host 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! This event is for all ages at the New Salem Public Library. More to come in July!
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.