Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!The book fair will run from September 22nd through September 26th in the FVS gym. The book fair will be open from 8am to 5pm daily and until 6:30 the night of open house. Please come and see the many books Scholastic has to offer!

Newsletter September 19, 2014

Friendship Village School23 School Street P.O. Box 100 Christina Labbe, PrincipalFriendship, ME 04547 Beth Simmons, Administrative AssistantPhone: 207-832-5057Fax: 207-832-7389! ! ! ! School office hours are from msad40.org ! ! ! ! ! ! 7:30am to 4pm.

If  you  have  an  item  you  want  placed  in  the  newsletter,  please  get  information  to  Beth  (elizabeth_simmons@msad40.org)  or  Christina  (christina_labbe@msad40.org)  by  Thursday  morning.  

Important Dates

September 20th-Race Against Bullying 5k, MVHS, 7amSeptember 22nd – 26th – Scholastic Book FairSeptember 25th – Open House 5-6:30 p.m.October 10th – No School – Workshop dayOctober 13th – No School – Columbus DayOctober 21st – Lifetouch PicturesOctober 22nd – Early Release-Dismissal @12:45October 24th – Halloween DanceNovember 11th- No School-Veteran’s DayNovember 19th-Early Release, 12:45November 21st-End of First TrimesterNovember 27th and 28th-Thanksgiving BreakNovember 29th-FVS Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Friendship Village School Open House

Thursday, September 25th5-6:30

Open House is a time for parents and teachers to meet and greet.

The Scholastic Book Fair will also be here for Open House for parents and students to enjoy. We do have a change for first and fourth grade teachers, due to a class they are taking in literacy; they will not be in the building until 5:30. They both really want to see parents and students on Open House night

and are hoping you can be there to see them from 5:30-6:30. We apologize for this change for those classes. We look

forward to seeing you there!  Please remember this not a time to have a conference with your child’s classroom teacher.

Parent Teacher conferences will be held in November or can be scheduled with your child’s teacher.

From  the  Principal’s  Desk,

It  appears  autumn  is  here!!    One  of  my  favorite  times  of  year  because  of  the  start  of  school,  not  to  mention  the  food!    

Students  in  grades  3-­‐6  have  been  working  diligently  on  NWEA  testing  this  week.    While  testing  can  be  stressful  for  some  students,  they  are  persevering  and  doing  their  best.  We  are  very  proud  of  them.    The  NWEA  assessments  give  data  to  teachers  so  they  can  ensure  the  students  are  receiving  the  information  they  need  in  class.

Last  week,  students  had  choice  of  where  they  sat  at  lunch  as  well  as  enjoying  music  during  lunch.    We  will  continue  to  do  this  as  long  as  the  students  show  us  responsible  behavior  throughout  the  week.    We  had  Uive  reward  earners  last  week  –  Brenden  Beckim  (5th),  Nelson  Weeks  (3rd),  Cole  Winchenbach  (3rd),  Isaiah  Orne  (3rd),  and  Leanna  Morin  (2nd).    Students  had  choices  of  assisting  in  another  classroom,  two  recesses  with  a  friend,  principal  time  (I  have  an  iPad  and  games  we  can  do),  lunch  with  a  friend  in  another  class.  The  two  recesses  with  a  friend  were  VERY  popular  this  week!    Learners  keep  up  the  great  work  of  showing  responsible  behavior-­‐we  are  proud  of  you  and  you  are  making  your  school  a  wonderful  place  to  grow  and  learn  together!!    Please  continue  to  talk  about  what  “responsible”  is  at  home.      We  will  have  a  school  wide  reward  time  on  the  30th  for  those  students  who  have  not  had  behavior  forms  sent  to  the  ofUice  this  month.    

Our  students  are  working  hard  and  really  making  responsible  decisions  on  their  own!!  I  am  not  surprised  since  we  have  great  students  and  families  at  FVS!!

Remember  the  Book  Fair  begins  next  week  and  Open  House  is  on  the  25th.    THANK YOU!

Due to the generosity of an anonymous gift, each FVS student

will be able to spend $10 at the

Scholastic Book Fair!

FVS Hot Lunch and Breakfast Sign up Sheet

! ! Breakfast B Milk Lunch L Milk! ! ! ! Monday!_____________________________________

Tuesday!_____________________________________

Wednesday___________________________________

Thursday____________________________________

Friday! __________________________________________

Breakfast 1.25, Hot Lunch 2.40 Milk .50, Water .50, Juice .30

Name:_______________________________________

Campbell’s Labels For EducationCollect those soup labels. Thank you to Crystal Lee for heading up thisprogram. Please send in the UPC labels on products.

Boxtops for EducationWe are Also participating in the Boxtops for Education program.Please save your Boxtops and return them to school.

Hot Lunch and Breakfast MenuSeptember 22nd thru the 26th

MondayFrench Toast Sticks, Sausage Link, Potato Puffs,

Juice Cup(Assorted Breakfast Bar)

TuesdayChicken Fajita Caesar Salad, Breadstick, Fruit

(Fruity Cheerios)

WednesdayTasty Tuna Sandwich, Carrot Sticks, Chips, Fruit

(Yogurt w/Crackers)

ThursdayBaked Crispy Chicken, Baked Beans,

Coleslaw, Apple(Cornpops)

FridayCheese Pizza, Salad, Assorted Fruit

(Assorted Breakfast)

FVS is participating in Hannaford Helps Schools again this year. Deposit your school dollars in the tower at your store or bring them in to the school office.

Amerigas is going back to school!Save your Amerigas Propane receipts and bring them to school. School Days from Amerigas Propane will give our school up to $2000 per school year for books, computers, sports equipment, band equipment, art materials and field trips!

Applications for the MMS Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Applications are now available for the 2014 MMS Annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held on November 1, 2014 in the Medomak Middle School gym. This craft fair show is open to all Maine crafters and artists. All products shown in the gym area must be handmade or homemade in the state of Maine. Please contact Colleen Jaques or Cherie Hunter for an application at 832-5028. Applications are due September 24,

                                                                                                           Medomak  Valley  Fall  Youth  Cheering  Clinic

This  clinic  will  focus  on  fundamentals  of  cheerleading:  including  proper  jump  technique,    mo@on  drills,  proper  stunt  progression  &  dance  instruc@on  by  our  coaching  staff  and  athletesYour  child  will  be  able  to  perform  with  our  varsity  cheerleaders  at  the  football  game  on  October  13  at  half  @me  to  show  case  what  they  have  learned!

When:  Saturday  Oct.  11,  1:00-­‐4:00pmWhere:  Medomak  Valley  High  SchoolCost:  $15.00  /  child  -­‐  registra@on  will  be  on  Saturday  @  12:30pmQues@ons:    Please  contact  Heather  Simmons  691-­‐5151  or  khisimmons@hotmail.com

21st Annual Friendship Village School Holiday Craft Fair is coming!

Mark your calendar for November 29, 2014. The Fair will run form 9am to 2pm. Table fee this year is $25. If you would like to have a table please call

Beth@832-5057

RSU  40/MSAD  40  Adult  Education  -­  A  new  fall  semester  is  beginning  soon!!!  View  classes  &  pay  online  at  www.msad40.maineadulted.org  or  call  832-­5205.

Pottery  –  Creating  with  Bridgette  KinneyThis  class  will  be  for  creating  pots  on  the  wheel  or  by  hand  building.    You  will  receive  25  lbs.  of  high  ;ire  stoneware  clay  to  create  with.    A  materials  fee  of  $20  is  payable  to  the  instructor  at  the  ;irst   class.    Begins  Tuesday,  9/23  from  6:00  –  8:  00  pm  for  5  weeks.    Fee:  $44/$49  non-­‐resident.      MVHS  Clay  Studio.

Conversational  French  with  Suzanne  HedrickIf   you  haven’t  spoken  the  language   for  a  while   and  would  like  to   brush  up  on  your  French  speaking  skills,   this   is   the   class   for   you!    All  levels  welcome.    This  class  offers  an  opportunity  to  learn  from  one  another.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  6:00  –  7:30  pm   for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $49/$54  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  1.

Designing  Your  Landscape:  FALL  with  Sharon  TurnerDevelop  a  plan  to  make   the  most  of  your  yard  and  garden  this   fall   in  this   ;ield-­‐based  class.    Have  a  consultant   assess   the  needs   of  your  property  and  develop  a  site-­‐speci;ic  plan  just  for  you!    First  class  meets  at  MVHS  and  then  classes  will  meet  at  participant’s   properties  –  dates  to  be  determined.  Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm  for  6-­‐8  weeks.    Fee:  $64/$69  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  1.    

Gentle  Hatha/Vinyasa  Yoga  with  Amanda  Rich  BarrowsHatha  yoga   is   a  blend  of   breath-­‐synchronized  movements   and  postures   intended  to   improve   body  alignment,   strength,   ;lexibility   and  balance.    Class  will  be  slow  enough  for  beginners  and  will  build  upon  skills   learned..    Wear   loose  comfortable  clothing  and  bring  a  yoga  mat.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24   from  4:30  –   5:30  pm   for   8  weeks.   Fee:   $84/$89  non-­‐resident.   Class   is   held  at   the  Warren  Community  School,  117  Eastern  Road,  Warren.

Gentle  Flow  Restorative  Yoga  with  Patti  (Prema)  KristiansenThis   type  of   yoga   includes  embodied  postures,  breathing  techniques,  restorative  yoga  and  meditation  to   enhance  body  awareness   and  overall   health   and  well  being.     Restorative  yoga   aids   in   decreasing   chronic   stress   with   the  use   of   props   for   total   relaxation.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  5:30  –  7:00  pm  for  8  weeks.    Fee:  $94/$99  non-­‐resident.    Class   is  held  at  Dragon;ly  Farm  Yoga  Studio,  192  Simon  Road,  Waldoboro.

Intro  to  Excel  with  Vanessa  RichardsDiscover  how  to  set  up  fully  formatted  worksheets  quickly  and  ef;iciently  using  Microsoft  Excel.    Learn  the  best  ways  to  sort  and  analyze  data  and  create  custom  charts  and  graphs.    Experience  with  MS  Word  is  a  prerequisite.  Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  7:00  –  9:00  pm  for  5  weeks.    Fee:  $64/$69  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  27.

Social  Media  &  E-­Commerce  with  Vanessa  RichardsLearn  to  embrace  technology  and  ;ind  out  how  it  can  bene;it  you.  Topics  include  creating  a  free  blog/website,  selling  online  with  Ebay  and  Amazon,  and  Facebook  networking  for  business.    Begins  Wednesday,  9/24  from  4:30  –  6:30  pm   for  6  weeks.    Fee:  $74/$79  non-­‐resident.    MVHS  Room  27.

Knitting  Hats  &  Mittens  with  MaryLou  D’AquilaJust   in  time  for  holiday  giving  –  make  a  set   for   you  and  a  set   to  give  as   gifts.    Learn  to  knit   in  the  round  on  circular  needles   and  double  pointed   needles   to   make   hats   and   mittens.     Call   the   adult   ed.   of;ice   or   check   on   the   website   for   materials   needed:   832-­‐5205   or  www.msad40.maineadulted.org.    Begins  Thursday,  9/25  from  6:30  –  8:30  pm   for  2  weeks.    Fee:  $34/$39  non-­‐resident.    Class  is  held  at  Eagles  Nest  Yarns,  14  Old  Route  1,  Waldoboro.

Foraging  for  Wild  Plants  with  Tom  SeymourThis   class   includes  a  classroom  seminar  with  a  narrated  slideshow,   followed  by  an  outdoor   foraging  ;ield  trip.  Learn  about   local  edible  wild   plants,   and  then   identify   them   in   the   wild.     Fee:   $39/$44   non-­‐resident.   Class   meets   Saturday,   9/27   from   10:00  am   –   2:30  pm.    Classroom   session  is  held  at  Union  Elementary  School  from  10:00  –  12:00  and  ;ield  trip  is  held  at  Rowan  Tree  Farm,  1018  Depot  Street,  Union  from  12:15  –  2:30.

HiSET  classes  at  MVHS  with  Beth  Pope  and  Michelle  McAnaneyStart   the  process   of  earning  a  high  school  equivalency  diploma  today!  Maine  and  many  other  states  have  switched  from  the  GED  tests   to  the  HiSET  (High  School  Equivalency  Test)  Exams.  This  program   is   FREE  of   charge  for  Maine  residents.    Begin  any  Wednesday   at  MVHS  from  6:00  –  8:00  pm.  NOTE:    If  you  have  already  begun  taking  the  Of9icial  GED  Tests,  there  is  a  grace  period  of  one  year  (2014  only)  to  keep  your  GED  scores  and  9inish  testing  with  the  HiSET  Exams  –  hurry!!!    Call  832-­5205  for  more  info  today!