January 7, 2016

Greetings Memorial Families,

Happy New Year everyone! We are all excited to be back after a restful vacation and looking forward to the months ahead.

Welcome!
We would like to formally welcome Irene McNeil to the staff.  Irene officially started this week as the part-time office secretary in the office and we are thrilled to have her.  You may contact her at imcneil@email.medfield.net.

Please mark your calendars...next Friday, January 15th, Memorial students will have an early release day.  Elementary staff will be involved in literacy professional development.

In Medfield for one night only....don't miss this amazing opportunity!

Jessica Cox - Assembly for Students and Community

Some exciting news just arrived! Blake students and the Medfield community have been offered a wonderful opportunity to meet Jessica Cox and hear all about her incredible story of courage and perseverance.  Jessica is an energetic, positive motivational speaker who was born without arms but did not let that stop her from becoming the World's 1st Armless Pilot and the 1st Armless Black-belt in the U.S.  She will present to Blake Middle School student on Friday, January 22nd, during assembly period. In addition (as a preview to the assemblies), Jessica will share her trials and triumphs with the Medfield community on Thursday, January 21st, at 7 p.m. in Blake Middle School Auditorium.  Please see this Jessica Cox Community Event for more information, and check out the link to a trailer to a film about her story - Jessica Cox Film Trailer.  We strongly encourage you seize the chance to meet Jessica and learn about her amazing accomplishments despite her physical constraints.  Spread the word and order your free tickets now before they are gone!  E-mail (your name, address, # of tickets) to: President@HelpingHandsGroup.org

Click here to read more about Jessica Cox -  Medfield Patch - Jessica Cox Presentation

It’s Time for World Language Selections!

On Wednesday, January 13th at 9:00 a.m., Mrs. Olson, Wheelock Principal, and Mrs. Ellen Toubman, Medfield World Language Content Specialist, will attend the Memorial PTO meeting to present information to the parents of Memorial first graders to assist them in the world language selection process.  A Google survey will be sent out toward the end of the month when parents will select either Mandarin or Spanish for their student’s second grade year.  Later this month, and before the survey is sent home, Mrs. Olson and the world language teachers, along with a few of our Wheelock world language students will return to Memorial to present to the first graders so the boys and girls can gain a little knowledge of each language before talking over their choice with their parents.  We hope you find this helpful.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

Registration for the Medfield Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program for the fall of 2016 is coming up! The program is open to typically developing children who act as role models in an inclusive classroom setting. Open Registration for existing students began January 4, 2016 online at Medfield.net and will end January 13, 2016.

Registration for new students begins on January 18, 2016 and ends on January 27, 2016.

Open House for NEW FAMILIES ONLY will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Memorial Elementary School from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The preschool teachers will talk about the preschool programs and answer any questions you may have regarding the program.

The Registration forms are also available to be filled out at the Student Services office at Town Hall (459 Main St. 3rd floor).

ENROLLMENT

Children must be Medfield residents and must be three years old** on or before August 31, 2016. Space in the preschool is limited and children are chosen by lottery.  A registration form must be submitted online for your child’s name to be included in the lottery.

Lottery for Current Families is January 14, 2016, and for New Families on January 28, 2016. You will be notified by phone within two days of the drawing if your child has been selected.  Children who are not selected will be put on a waiting list for future openings.

Program days/times are:

2 day program: $2,550.00 per year

Tuesday & Thursday 8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (morning session)

                      12:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (afternoon session)

3 day program: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m.$ 5,850.00/year

4 day program: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. $ 7,230.00/year

TUITION

Tuition is payable in monthly installments. A completed application and the full amount of September tuition are required for all registrants to reserve a space.

For more information, please call: Student Services (508) 359-7135

or email: isafina@email.medfield.net

Memorial PTO Meeting

The Memorial PTO will be meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the Teachers' Room. We hope that you'll be able to join us!

Winter Carnival Volunteers Needed

The PTO is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Winter Carnival. For those of you who are new to the Memorial, the Winter Carnival is an amazing event filled with games, activities, food and raffles. Many hands are needed for this phenomenal day. Please click HERE to sign up to help.

Thank you for reading.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Missy Bilsborough