The RSU #16 Medication Policy is available to review in the Nurse’s Office. However, many students are coming to school medicated for fevers. I thought I would go over the School Policy more clearly. If your child has a temperature of 100 or greater when they wake up, please DO NOT give them medicine and send them to school. This causes other children to catch whatever virus they have and get sick. The School Policy is : 24 hrs FEVER FREE WITHOUT MEDICINE.

If your child vomits 24 hrs prior to school, please DO NOT send them. School Policy is: Children CAN NOT come to school for 24 HOURS AFTER THEY LAST VOMITED. Thank You all for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Louise T. Robinson LPN(207) 998-4915 ext 140

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Feb. 17 - 21 NO SCHOOL February Vacation

Feb 19 - PTA Meeting 6:30pm @ Ricker Library

Feb. 26 - Principal’s Coffee 9:30am (Invites mailed)

Feb. 27 - Panther Pride @ 9:30

Mar. 5 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Augusta

Mar. 9 - Mar. 19 Student Led Conferences

Mar. 11 - Pre-K Registration Night

Mar. 12 - Panther Pride @ 9:30

Mar. 20 - NO SCHOOL

Mar. 29 - PCS PTA Night at the Maine Mariners Game!

POLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Panther News 1250 Maine Street, Poland, ME, 04274 P (207)998-4915 F (207)998-4998

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Wildlife Warriors Fundraiser!

Dear PCS Parents/Guardians and Children,

The 5th Grade GaTE ELA is launching a school-wide

fundraiser to help the many animals devastated by the

current Australian fires. These fires have destroyed many

animals’ habitats, and many of their lives have been lost.

The money raised in the fundraiser will be donated to the

Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, the Wildlife Warriors.

Announcements will be made and posters will be hung up around the school,

promoting the fundraiser and Australia’s animals.

The Wildlife Warrior Fundraiser will take place for one week - One Week only on the

week we return from the break, from February 24-28.

Student Wildlife Warriors will be in the lobby every morning from 8:30-9:00 collecting

donations. Each person that donates will get a sticker, and will sign the “I’m A Wildlife

Warrior!” poster. At the end of the week we will pull out a name, and that person will

get a stuffed kangaroo and koala. All money donated will be collected at the end of

the week, and sent to the Australian Wildlife Hospital. We all need to become Wildlife

Warriors together as a community! Sincerely, 5th Grade GaTE ELA

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The Special Olympics Team competed at Winter Games January 26-28th.  As a team we brought back an array of medals and ribbons in both skiing and snowshoeing.  Our athletes compete in slalom ski and bi-ski events as well as snowshoe races that range from 25 meters to 100 meters!

____________________________________________________________There will be a Volunteer Training offered on Monday, Feb. 24th , 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM in the office. If you wish to attend, please call the school office or email sbarron@rsu16.org to add your name to the list.Please bring  your Driver’s License._________________________________________________________________________

Hearth Healthy Day date will be determined after vacation! Stay tuned!

Panther Pride is rescheduled for February 27th!

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Bedtime Math's Crazy 8s Math Club is in full swing with Ms Laprell and Ms Barber! Students in grades 1 and 2 have attended 3 weeks of math club. So far, activities have included Glow in the Dark Geometry, Bouncy Dice Explosion, and Spy Training. In week one, students used glow sticks to create shapes and repeating patterns. Week 2 consisted of dice addition and human bingo. In week 3, students broke codes to find a treasure. These kids are making mischief and memories!

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Hello PCS Families

It's been Crazy!  After a few snow days and a lot of our kids getting some sick days we are all due for February vacation!!  

I am excited to say Pi Day is coming soon!! You should receive your Pi Day fundraiser paperwork this week!!  Last

year was incredible and we had a ton of fun!!! So here is a rundown of the next few weeks:

- Feb 25-26th - classes do math problems- Feb 28th - teachers send home notes with number of correct problems solved & students begin collecting sponsor donations- March 6 - pledge sheets & all collected money is due to be returned to the school by this date- March 12 - Assembly with Pie in the face event

And here's some info on Mariners Day:This year we have Maine Mariners Hockey tickets for sale to benefit the PCS PTA & our Playground Fund!Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers   Fan Appreciation Night & last game this seasonSunday March 29th @ 3pm $15 per seat in End Section M

Purchase tickets at: https://fevo.me/PolandCommunitySchool

Tickets will be sent via email or text from the Mariners 

** If we sell 25 tickets we earn money on each ticket PLUS we can run a concession stand fundraiser at the game ** If we sell 50 tickets we earn money on each ticket PLUS we can run a concession stand & a 50/50 fundraiser at the game 

Help us by sharing the link with your family & friends who would like to attend the 3/29 Mariners game!  I hope everyone has a great winter break!! 

Next Meeting:  February 19, 2020 6:30 @ Ricker Library

Join The Group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/pcspta/

Email Us: poland.pta@gmail.com 

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