RAY SCHOOL NEWS FOR PARENTS
www.RaySchool.org

November 9, 2007

A. Bruce Williams, Principal
Sarah Curtis, Assistant Principal

Fitness Reports
Fourth and fifth grade students will bring home their health-related fitness reports today. We were very pleased with the effort students gave to these tests and we're very thankful to those parent volunteers who helped make the process go so smoothly. Here's a look at how they scored. The percentage of Ray School students who met the healthy fitness standard on the Cooper Institute Fitnessgram health-related fitness tests.

4th grade 5th grade
PACER 100%** 98%
curl ups 96% 97%
push ups 92% 97%
Trunk lift 99% 96%
Sit and Reach 83% 76%

There are no aerobic endurance standards for students until they are 10 years old. Students younger than 10 practice the PACER and mile run to learn how to pace themselves in endurance activities.

Health Notes
I can’t emphasize enough how important good hand washing is in the prevention of disease and illness anytime of the year but especially as we head into the season of colds and flu. Practice, practice, practice.

Guidelines for keeping your child home ill.
Generally speaking, if your child has any of the following symptoms, he/she should be kept home not only for him/her but for the protection of others at school:
* fever - temperature should be normal for 24 hours before returning to school.
* diarrhea or vomiting within the past 24 hours
* severe cold symptoms- cough, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, especially if accompanied by fever or enlarged tonsils/glands
* red, watery, itchy eyes with drainage
* undetermined rash
* persistent headaches or stomach ache
* *Know your child...irritability, lack of energy or disinterest in play, eating or other activities, may be a sign that he/she is coming down with something.

Hunting season has begun here in the twin states. Hanover still has many local areas
that are accessible for hunting. Some of these abut our neighborhoods or recreation areas. The fall season is also a great time for hikes, walks, and outdoor play in and around these hunting grounds. BE SAFE...be familiar with the access to hunting that is allowable in the area you plan your activities. If your plans include activities in huntable areas the best protection is to wear a hat and vest in hunter’s flame orange.

Lost and Found
Found items are on display in the hall outside the Ray Cafe. When you are in the building, please check for items you may be missing. Over Thanksgiving break, items left unclaimed will be donated to a local charity.

PTO News
The third grade food drive for Haven Helpers is in full swing for the month of November. Thank you to students, parents, and teachers for all of your help. Particular requests from the Haven this month are: cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie filling, olives, tuna, baked beans, and other Thanksgiving items

If you meant to join the Ray School PTO this year and have not yet, there's still time! All moneys needed to support programming and activities are raised through annual membership dues. The Ray School Directory comes with membership. The standard membership fee is $25, but families are encouraged to join at any level of contribution. Membership forms are available on the PTO web site (www.RaySchool.org/pto/Membership.htm).

The 2006/2007 PTO Directories were distributed on Friday, October 26. We apologize for any errors or omissions. If you placed an order, and did not receive it, please send an email to raypto@valley.net. For any corrections or changes, please send an email with subject "correction to school database" to anna.defoe@valley.net so that she can update the school database.

Local Activities
Tip Top Pottery and Beads has some fun things going on this season for the kids, including Preschool Beaded Holiday Crafts for 4-7 year olds, on Thursday, November 8th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., and on two Sundays, November 4th and 18th, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Parents must attend with their kids. The shop will be open on Monday, November 12th (Veterans Day), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will ba a Wheel Throwing Workshop, with Brian Murphy, on Veterans Day, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Throw a piece and then come back and paint it. Participants must register for this activity which costs $25 all inclusive. For more information or to register call 802-280-1700.

To All Skiers and Would Be Skiers - Registration is now taking place for the Dartmouth Skiway's SPECTRA skiing and snowboarding programs. Team SPECTRA will meet each Sunday afternoon, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., beginning January 13. Registration for the skiing and snowboarding programs is conducted on a first come / first served basis. (The registration period will conclude on December 28.) If you are interested in volunteering to be an instructor (or you know somebody else who may be interested), it is not too late to sign up.
Quite a few volunteers from last year will not be returning and I do NOT want to have to turn away any children. Please email Bill Proom at bill.proom@gfplp.com or call 643-5343 to request general program information and registration and indemnity forms.

The 15th Annual Hanover 10K Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday, November 18th, at 1:00 p.m. Beautiful measured course throughout Hanover, with prizes for top finishers, medals for division winners, and all runners eligible for cool raffle prizes. Two new age divisions for kids, ages 10-14, and 15-19! For more information, contact Hanover Parks and Recreation at 643-5315, or download a registration form at www.hanovernh.org/stories/storyReader$143.

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