Waterford Memorial School

Good Morning Families, Reminder that today (Thursday, Oct. 5th) and Friday, Oct. 6th are 1/2 days. Harrison students will be dismissed at 12:10 and Waterford students dismissed at 12:15 on both days. Wishing you a wonderful day-Margaret Emery, Principal

The Harrison/Waterford PTO is looking for more Chili Cook-Off Contestants! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu1GvL-AnFZFQ3l9sPwdtTwocktVL1R52XClRJIDV-AFiRtQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Subject: School Picture Reminder Dear Families, A friendly reminder that School Pictures will be held on Thursday, September 28th for both Waterford Memorial and Harrison Elementary students. Respectfully, Mrs. Emery

Hope to see you at the first monthly PTO meeting of the 2023-2024 school year! To join via Zoom: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8649459287?pwd=eTu8kbUjBQ9JcInCZT8TXbSel3g3V9.1

We are thrilled to invite all families to our upcoming open house events. Join us on the dates below for an opportunity to explore your child's learning environment. What a great chance to foster strong connections between home and school, so please mark your calendars and come see the great things happening. We can't wait to welcome you! Waterford Memorial Open House: Sept. 6th from 5:30-6:30 Harrison Elementary Open House: Sept. 13th from 5:30-6:30

Important Announcement: Bus Schedule Updated!🚌 Good Evening Families- Our bus garage is continuing to work on bus times. You may go onto the district webpage to find your child's latest bus schedule. https://www.msad17.org/ If you have questions, regarding your times please reach out to the bus garage. WMS Parent Drop Off - 9:00 - 9:15 Parent Pick Up - 3:15 - 3:25 HES Parent Drop Off: 8:50 - 9:00 Parent Pick Up - 3:10 - 3:20

PTO has rescheduled the meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Please read the attached flyer. Margaret Emery

Dear Families, The School Board has approved remote snow days for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year. Please read the letter at this link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14tIG_Qml-XUU3WSShT4FqnA82iNJK3fDT4fUfY5Sa8c/edit?usp=sharing

Pre-K Registration Time Children who will be 4 years old on or before October 15, 2023 are eligible for the Pre-Kindergarten programs in the district. To receive an application, please contact Marjorie Scribner at 207.743.8972 Ext 8268 or email m.scribner@msad17.org . Information about the Pre-Kindergarten program can be found on the MSAD #17 website https://www.msad17.org/page/enroll-your-child

Waterford Christmas Tree Lighting

************************************************************************************* Attention all families: Please take this 5 minute survey from MaineHealth. Even if you completed the survey last year, we need your participation again! Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize drawing and five lucky winners across the state will each receive a $100 Amazon gift card for their personal use AND if you win, our school will receive $1,000. Other schools are participating, so the more families from our school who complete the survey, the greater our chance of winning $1,000! Contact information for the prize drawing will be collected at the end of the survey and will not be connected to your survey responses. All survey responses are anonymous. Copy and paste the following link to begin the survey: https://redcap.link/2022FamilySCH Thank you! Best regards, Emily Walters, MPH Director, Let's Go! Center for Health Improvement at MaineHealth ****************************************************************

PTO Meeting- October 11th

Information for Parent Pick Up and Drop for Waterford Memorial and Harrison Elementary. The start and end times for Waterford students has adjusted to 8:50-3:15. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iXA0T4hbYpzv4lYucoYXA9EZDf0xVXb0ZWjwKo53mBQ/edit?usp=sharing

Bus Routes: The bus routes have been posted on our MSAD17 webpage. If you click the link below, it will take you directly to this information. This document is updated daily because families are registering everyday. If your bus stop is not on this list, check it again on Friday for updates. If you have not registered your child(ren) for the bus, go to our MSAD 17 webpage and sign up. https://www.msad17.org/o/ohsd/page/bus-routes

Wednesday, August 31st is the first day of school for Waterford Memorial and Harrison Elementary. This is a FULL Day for our students. Kindergarten students will have a staggered start this week. Prek begins with staggered starts during the week of September 5th. There is NO Early Release Day on August 31st. Early Release Days will begin Wednesday, September 7th. Looking forward to seeing our hallways filled with students.

Harrison/Waterford PTO is throwing a back-to-school Ice Cream Social for all students and their families on Thursday, August 25th from 5pm-6pm at Crystal Lake Park. Please join us for a sweet treat and the chance to get to know some of the amazing staff from both schools! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QdQayDqewuVJOLUogqf3G888TU8R0v-sWG8c9yoa0i8/edit?usp=sharing

Substitute Orientation-August 2nd

Dear Families, Our school year is coming to an end and I want to thank each and every family for your support and opportunity to work with your child(ren). We faced challenges this year, as always, we faced them together and came out stronger. I wish your family a safe, wonderful summer. For our last week of school, we have a few events: Tuesday, June 14th: 2nd Graders travel to Harrison for Step-Up Day 9:15-1:00 Thursday, June 16th: 2nd Grade Celebration 12:45 Friday, June 17th: Field Day Monday, June 20th: No School - Holiday -Juneteenth Tuesday, June 21st: Last day of school Dismissal Times: 11:45-12:00 Parent Pick Up/ 12:00-12:15 Bus Pick Up

Waterford Memorial and Harrison Elementary where it all began for these Seniors. Seniors taking their final march through their elementary schools. "Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off an away! And YOU are the person who'll decide where to go." Dr. Seuss

Dear Families- Due to an increase in cases of Covid-19 and influenza cases, the Waterford Family Game Board Night for Wednesday, May 25th has been canceled. We will re-schedule in the fall. Thank you for understanding. Respectfully-Margaret Emery