Parents of students in grades 6-12 have been sent letters informing them that their child will complete a survey Feb. 4, dealing with issues of healthy decision-making. Parents are invited to preview the survey, please call the elementary or high school office.
The school’s local spelling bee for middle school students was held last Friday with Eric Ryan of grade eight winning the spelling bee and eighth grade student Maya Gardiner placing second. The County spelling bee will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30, Mill Pond School with a snow date of Feb. 26.
Last week the middle school civil rights group organized a “No Name Calling Week” for our school. The purpose of this activity was to make everyone aware of unkind things they may say and to replace those unkind words with kind, thoughtful words. Each class made kindness chains that were displayed in the gym. Also, all students and staff members wore white ribbons each day to symbolize their participation in choosing kind words instead of hurtful words.
Those members involved with planning this week were Micayla Fitzpatrick, Jaime Theriault, Hannah Chapla, Emily Transue, Cassidy Clark, Deserae Brewer, Toni Gillotti, Samantha Palmer and Rachel Harmon. This team is supported by Mrs. Harbison.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, we held our annual eye clinic for students. All students in kindergarten and first grade classes were screened. We would like to thank Dr. Newman and Dr. Philbrook for setting this time aside for our students. We appreciate nurse Estabrook organizing this screening.
On Friday, Feb. 1, the school community will celebrate “sugar-out” day by students and staff members refraining from eating foods with added sugar in them. Students will be provided with healthy snacks during the day and will learn how to make healthy choices when choosing various foods.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so students learning will focus on the role sugar plays in dental decay and our overall health.
News from ‘The Hawk’s Nest’
By Loreen Wiley
