Trenton School Newsletter
"What we do matters"
Picture of the Week
For over a century people have been trying to push Bubble Rock off its perch on North Bubble mountain in Acadia National Park! Our group of intrepid hikers were not going to let an opportunity get by.
Allergy Alerts!
Because of severe food allergies, we ask that people not bring certain foods to these school locations: Finfish (tuna, salmon, haddock, etc.) - SCHOOL WIDE Treenuts (cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts,etc.) & Peanuts - Ok to bring, but not to be shared in ANY LOCATION
Trenton School News
This past week saw the end of the Fall sports season. The XC team had two races with runners Sharyn Lipsky and Miles Burr placing in the Coastal League Championship 5th and 8th respectfully. The Soccer team played its final game against Hancock but was unable to advance to the next round. Our students were great competitors throughout their respective seasons. Thank you to the coaches for their time and efforts in support our students.
K-2 students prepared and presented "Not So Scary Tales" to family and friends. The evening began with a potluck supper, the main course a squash and sweet potato soup made from vegetables from the school garden. Students then presented their "Tales" in the gym decorated for the season by the PTC. "Not So Scary Tales" is a family literacy event to highlight the importance of reading in your child's life and future success. Early reading with your child not only supports their literacy growth which sets them up for academic success; it will also provide them with the background knowledge and skills to be stronger thinkers. In these early years, it is essential that you read to and listen to your child as the read and share what they are reading. This straightforward daily task will go a long way to promoting students success.
The week wrapped up with the middle school hiking in Acadia National Park. This is the first of two yearly hikes middle school students will get to do this year. One in the Fall and one in the Spring. Students had the opportunity to choose from four hikes of various difficulty levels. Friday was a great day for a hike and students did a great job spending the day in nature. Beyond the physical benefits of hiking, research also points to the mental benefits of walking outside. Those benefits include a boost to creativity, improve symptoms of ADHD, a boost brain power and reduces obsessive and negative thinking.
So, read with your child and take them for a hike. These are simple yet profound acts that will support your child's success.
I hope you all had a good weekend! - Mr. Z
Not So Scary Gym
On Top of the World
A Day in the Park
Scary Poems!
Parent teacher conferences will be the week of November 5th. Conferences will be scheduled over two days, November 7th & 8th. November 7th is a early release for students with conferences scheduled from 12:40 to 6:40 and November 8th from 3:20 to 6:40. A link to the scheduling website will be emailed separately.
ASP (After School Program)
ASP runs 3pm-5pm, Monday through Thursday. Registration forms are available at school. If you need to contact the ASP please call 207-213-9273.
Mark you calendar! Picture retake day is Friday, November 2nd.
PTC is looking for Volunteers!
Please consider volunteering your time to the PTC. The events hosted by the PTC help fund educational field trips, buy new sports equipment, replace playground equipment and fund special events that are held throughout the school year for the students.
“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” -author unknown
Trenton PTC is excited to announce that our annual Craft Fair and Chance Raffle will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8am-2pm. We are looking for volunteers to help solicit donations from community businesses. If you are available and willing to help, please contact Katherine Dow at the school or by email: katherine.dow@mdirss.org.
Annual Holiday Craft Fair Registration Form - November 17, 2018
Parents and Visitors
Please remember to sign in when visiting the school and put on a visitors badge if you are meeting with a teacher. If you are in school to pick-up your child, please wait in the lobby area and allow office staff to call your child down. This minimizes disruptions to the classrooms.
Guidance Quote of the Week!
What we resist persists. What we accept evaporates.
Managing Emotional Mayhem p108
