by Debbie Burke
updated
Mon, Sep 5, 2011 01:22 PM
Messages from the staff at the Barstow Memorial
School: the first day of school was wonderful! We were all so
pleased to see the majority of our students impacted by the flood
still arrive at school today. As you are aware, many of our
families in Mendon and Pittsfield have been cut off due to the
devastating floods.
At times like this, communities come together and
make it all work, and it did. This first day of school will be one
that these children will never forget! A reminder to parents that
if weather conditions look questionable, that other arrangements
should be made since the Journey's End trail would not be a safe
route in the rain.
We encourage parents to be involved with the school
as much as possible as it sends a message to your child that their
education is important and we are all working together.
This year's Open House will be on Wednesday,
September 20. During Open House we are asking the children to
escort you into their classrooms, introduce you to their teachers
and share what they're doing in school. This family friendly format
will also allow you the time and flexibility to informally tour the
school together and visit some of the other classrooms such as
music, art, physical education, computer lab and the library. At 7
p.m. we will invite you to join us in the gym to be introduced to
the entire faculty. Refreshments will be in the Hall courtesy of
the PTO. Come and meet this year's PTO officers.
The importance of being on time…throughout the
years, we have struggled with students arriving late to school.
Although we understand that emergencies can happen from time to
time, we ask that parents remember that your children do not want
to be late for school. A suggestion would be to get them into the
routine of preparing everything the night before - backpacks,
clothes, etc. Please do not keep your child home to get their
homework done since we'd much rather have them at school on time
and can deal with the homework during the day. Thank you for your
help in teaching your child the importance of being
punctual.
Confidentiality reminder: parents who volunteer to
help out at school and/or chaperone trips are a valued and
essential part of our school community. While at school you may
become aware of information about other children; we respectfully
ask that you do not share any information about children with
others and respect each child and family's right to
privacy.
It was a great and wonderful surprise to be named
"Best Principal" in the 2011 Rutland Herald Best of the Best
Reader's Choice Survey 3 years in a row! I am not only thankful to
those of you who took the time to vote for me, but also to be a
part of such a supportive school community! This is truly an
honor!
Just a reminder that in an effort to continue to do
our part in reducing waste in the environment, the school will only
be sending home general school notices with the youngest or only
student in K-8 in each family. If you would prefer to have someone
other than the youngest child responsible for bringing home the
notices, please call the school office and let Mrs. Jaquith know
which way to send information home.
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