Ray Writers
Ray Writers meets from 2:45 to 4:15, in the Library.
5th grade Ray Writers will meet on 3/24.
4th grade Ray Writers will meet on 4/7, 4/21, 5/ 5 and 5/19.
(There may be a few spaces available for students who have not yet
signed up). Students in grade 3 who are already signed up for Ray
Writers will have an opportunity to meet again in the fall. If you have
questions, please feel free to call either Hatsy McGraw or Sherrie
Greeley.
Bonjour
Bonjour from 5th grade French class! The French fashion show this
week was a huge success! If you would like a photo of your son or
daughter from the show, please email me and I will email the photo to
you! My email is Kristin.Olmstead@valley.net Merci
bien!
Cold vs Flu
We have seen many absences over the last couple of weeks.
Children are presenting with fever, headache, and some complaints of
sore throat and stomach ache. So, is it a cold or the flu?
Here are some guidelines to consider in distinguishing between a cold
and the flu.
You can expect 2 to 4 colds in any given year. Washing your hands
with soap remains the most effective way to avoid getting a cold or the
flu. Here's a guide to try to answer the question "Is it a
cold or the flu?":
Symptoms
Cold
Flu
Fever
Rare
Typical, 102-104 degrees
F 3-4 days or more
Headache
Rare
Prominent
Cough
Dry or Productive Dry, can become severe
Fatigue, weakness Very
mild
Can last up to 2-3 weeks
Extreme exhaustion Almost
never
Early and prominent
Aches, pains
Slight
Usual and often severe
Stuffy nose
Common
Sometimes
Sneezing
Usual
Sometimes
Sore throat
Common
Sometimes
Chest discomfort
Mild
Common
The CDC recently posted the
following new recommendations for children and the flu vaccine.
This will be important to keep in mind for next year. A panel of
immunization experts voted to expand the recommended ages for annual
influenza vaccination of children to include all children from 6 months
through 18 years of age. The previous recommendation was for
vaccination of children from 6 months to 59 months of age. The expanded
recommendation is to take effect as soon as feasible, but no later than
the 2009 2010 influenza season.
Ray School Parents Invited
Rob Williams, a media educator, will speak at the Marion Cross School
multipurpose room on Tuesday, March 25th, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. about
children and media issues. Rob teaches media studies at Champlain
College and is the father of two elementary school children. All
parents are faced with increasingly complex media issues. As parents we
seek to understand and help our children navigate the media maze safely
and thoughtfully as they grow and develop. It would be wonderful to
have you, our Ray School neighbors, join us for this event.
Calendar Changes
Due to the number of snow days that have been used thus far this school
year, the Superintendent of Schools has announced the following
calendar changes. School will be in session on March 17 and May
2. (Those days had been set aside as Teacher Inservice
Days.) Please make these changes to your calendar. This
means that, barring any further snow/emergency days, the last day of
school will be Thursday, June 19.
PTO News
Attention Teachers, Staff, Parents and Community Members: The Ray
School PTO Gift Committee is opening gift proposals to be considered
for funding by the PTO. Proposal forms are in the PTO
mailbox. Proposal deadline will be Friday, March 28th at 3
pm. Proposals may be submitted in hardcopy to the PTO mailbox or
emailed to kseltzer@aol.com. The PTO will confirm receipt of
proposal. The PTO will convene on Monday, March 31st to review
proposals and will then present proposals to the School Board at their
April meeting. Funding will be awarded at the end of April. We
thank you for your patience in awaiting the renewal of this program and
encourage you to apply. Ray School PTO Gift Committee, Karen Seltzer,
chair.
Fourth graders are off and
running on their March month of food collection for Haven
Helpers. The Haven has made a special request for contributions
this month of: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Baked Beans, and baking
mixes. Thank you to all the parents helping to remind their kids
and vice versa!
Local Activities
Hanover Conservation Council invites you and your family to a Free
Volunteer Recruitment Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 29, from
9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Richard W. Black Recreation and Community
Center. Come and learn about volunteer opportunities with the
Council. A few of our dedicated volunteers will be recounting
their favorite experiences volunteering with the Council. RSVP
for the event by calling Sarah Peña, Volunteer Coordinator, at
643-3475 or e-mailing spena@sover.net <mailto:spena@sover.net>
Hanover Recreation Department
will hold the 30th Annual Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday, March
22, at RW Black Center, 48 Lebanon Street. The event will begin
at 11:00 a.m. All children, pre-school through third grade, are
invited to attend. Bring a decorated basket to collect eggs
and redeem them for prizes at the end of the hunt. For more
information call 643-5315.
Upper Valley Music Center Summer Camps
include: Music Discovery Camp - a half day program for children
entering Kindergarten, Music Explorers Camp- for children in
First to Third Grades, and Music Makers Camp for students in grades
four to six - campers explore and study the strings, wood winds, brass,
percussion and musical theater AND for students in grades seven to
twelve - the chamber option lets students be challenged in
professionally coached, level-appropriate ensembles, a symphonic
orchestra, music history and more. More information on all of
UVMC's summer programming is available at www.uvmusic.org, or by
calling 448-1642.
Help the Howe Library win
$25,000! The Finley Foundation is challenging New Hampshire
Public Libraries to increase their membership. The library with
the greatest percentage of growth will be awarded $25,000. Do you
have your Howe Library Card?
Reminders from Hanover Recreation:
* All spring athletic registrations must be in by March 14th to avoid
the $20 late fee. * Make your own stuffed animal.
Stuff-n-Fluff a cuddly bear, make a rainbow wish, name it, and take it
home to love it forever! For children ages five to twelve on Monday,
March 17th, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., at the Rec center.
Fees: $10 Hanover Residents/$15 Non-Residents plus $6 material
fee paid directly to instructor, Sara Gellerstedt, Noah's Ark Animal
Workshop.
Lebanon Ballet School will
present Cinderella's Party for Children on Sunday, March 16, from
3:30-5:30 p.m. Please come dressed for Cinderella's special party
designed just for you! Activities will include making invitations
for the ball, getting ready for Cinderella and her friends' (YOU) big
night, raffle with great prizes, dancing, and yummy goodies. Come and
meet the special City Center Ballet dancers who will be starring in
"Cinderella" in April! Tickets are limited, so get yours now at the
Lebanon Ballet School by calling 448-5404. Adults tickets are $10.00
and children's tickets are $ 5.00 All proceeds to benefit City
Center Ballet Suggested age for this event is three to
twelve. All children eight and under must be accompanied by an
adult.