Newsletter Past Issues 2022-2023

Last Updated: 6/12/2023 2:58 PM

Memorial School publishes regular e-newsletters and frequent e-mail updates. Please be sure to check your email or this page to stay up to speed on the latest school communications.

 

2022-2023 School Year Email Communications Archive
 

June 11, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Interim Principal Meredith Davine and Assistant Principal Tim Westphal
  • Grade 5 Graduation & Celebration
  • Girls on the Run “Let’s Rock” Community Project
  • Grade 5 “Stand By Me” Camp Lincoln Field Trip Recap
  • Memorial School Library Update & Summer Reading Programs
  • Middle School Band & Chorus Enrollment Information
  • Lucca the Comfort Dog T-Shirt Fundraiser
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Summer Camp Info
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

June 4, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Interim Principal Meredith Davine and Assistant Principal Tim Westphal
  • School Calendar
  • Grade 5 Graduation & Celebration
  • Field Day - June 8th!
  • Memorial School Library Update & Summer Reading Programs
  • Spring Band & Chorus Concert
  • Middle School Band & Chorus Enrollment Information
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Summer Camp Info
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

May 29, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Interim Principal Meredith Davine and Assistant Principal Tim Westphal
  • School Calendar
  • Important Reminders for Upcoming Grade 5 Events
  • Spring Band & Chorus Concert
  • Counselor's Corner: May Choose Love Calendar
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Community events, activities, and program
  • Summer Camp Info

 

May 22, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Assistant Principal Meredith Davine
  • Important Upcoming Dates & Reminders
  • Spring Band & Chorus Concert
  • SPCA Fundraiser
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Community events, activities, and program
  • Summer Camp Info

 

May 15, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Assistant Principal Meredith Davine
  • Thank you PTO and Families
  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Spring 2023 Statewide Testing at Memorial School 
  • SPCA Fundraiser
  • Grade 5 Graduation & Celebration—Save the Date!
  • Counselors' Corner: Choose Love May Calendar
  • Hollywood Spring Dance
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

May 8, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Assistant Principal Meredith Davine
  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Scholastic Book Fair Information
  • Spring 2023 Statewide Testing at Memorial School 
  • Welcome Memorial Elementary Comfort Dog, Lucca!
  • SPCA Fundraiser
  • Counselors' Corner: Recommended podcast
  • Grade 5 Graduation & Celebration—Save the Date!
  • PTO Update
  • SRSD 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
  • Information on Seacoast Mental Health Center's May 11th "Anxious Nation" Screening and Panel Discussion
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

May 1, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Assistant Principal Meredith Davine
  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Celebrating Invention Convention
  • PTO Update
  • Counselors' Corner: Recommended reading
  • Poetry Café is back by popular demand!
  • Information on Seacoast Mental Health Center's May 11th "Anxious Nation" Screening and Panel Discussion
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

April 17, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Assistant Principal Meredith Davine
  • Spring Spirit Week
  • Poetry Café is back by popular demand!
  • Lynn Lyons April 20 presentation information
  • 603 Bright Futures Survey
  • Community events, activities, and program
  • PTO Update

 

April 10, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Poetry Month 
  • Counselor's Corner: Grateful breath exercise
  • Congratulations to the Drama Club
  • PTO Update
  • 603 Bright Futures Survey
  • Lynn Lyons April 20 presentation information
  • YMCA program information
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

April 3, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Autism Awareness
  • Counselor's Corner: Choose Love this April
  • Lynn Lyons April 20 presentation information
  • Invention Convention - Deadline extended
  • PTO Update
  • World Autism Day
  • Kindergarten registration
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

March 27, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Upcoming Invention Convention
  • Counselor's Corner: Why is my child acting out?
  • PTO Update
  • Invention Convention
  • World Autism Day
  • Kindergarten registration
  • Music Boosters Mulch Madness
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

March 20, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Read Across America Week & Literacy
  • Counselor's Corner: More stress-busting tips
  • Invention Convention
  • World Down Syndrome Day
  • World Autism Day
  • PTO Spring Cleaning Fundraiser
  • Kindergarten registration
  • Music Boosters Mulch Madness
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

March 13, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Read Across America Week & Literacy
  • Recent Happenings at Memorial School
  • Invention Convention
  • Counselor's Corner: Stress-busting parent-child activities 
  • World Down Syndrome Day
  • PTO Spring Cleaning Fundraiser
  • Kindergarten registration
  • Music Boosters Mulch Madness
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

March 6, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Getting back into the swing of things post-vacation 
  • Coffee with the Superintendent: Friday, March 10
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • Community events, activities, and program
  • Kindergarten registration

 

February 19, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Philanthropy awareness and opportunities
  • Counselor's Corner: Choose Love Awareness Month
  • Coffee with the Superintendent: Friday, March 10
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • Parent Education Night April 20, 2023: Helping Your Family's Emotional Health, presented by Lynn Lyons
  • Preschool applications are now being accepted
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

February 12, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Random acts of kindness
  • Counselor's Corner: Tips for when your child doesn't want to go to school
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • Parent Education Night April 20, 2023: Helping Your Family's Emotional Health, presented by Lynn Lyons
  • Preschool applications are now being accepted
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

February 5, 2023, Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: NWEA testing info and reminders
  • NWEA Testing Scheduled for the Week of February 6
  • Counselor's Corner: More tips to help children learn to manage anxiety
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • PTO Lollipop Grams
  • Parent Education Night April 20, 2023: Helping Your Family's Emotional Health, presented by Lynn Lyons
  • Preschool applications are now being accepted
  • Community events, activities, and program

 

January 30, 2023 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Questions to engage with kids 
  • NWEA Testing Scheduled for the Week of February 6
  • Counselor's Corner: Tips to help children learn to manage anxiety
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • PTO Lollipop Grams
  • Preschool applications are now being accepted
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

January 23, 2023 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Benefits of reading for fun
  • Grade 5 instructional writing exercise
  • Student Council nutrition committee poll and new menu options
  • Counselor's Corner: Lynn Lyons presentation
  • Order your 2022-2023 yearbook!
  • Preschool applications now being accepted
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

January 17, 2023 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Community events
  • Recyclables Request from STEAM
  • Coffee with the Superintendent: Friday, January 20
  • GoFundMe Fundraiser for the Ragonese Family
  • Community events, activities, and programs
  • Parenting Support Group

 

January 9, 2023 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Setting academic goals
  • Important upcoming dates
  • Counselor's Corner: Top-rated books
  • Coffee with the Superintendent: Friday, January 20
  • GoFundMe Fundraiser for the Ragonese Family
  • Community events, activities, and programs
  • Parenting Support Group

 

December 19, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Congrats on the winter concert and winter clothing reminder
  • Important dates to remember
  • December Celebrations at Memorial School
  • Counselor's Corner: Merry CARESMas
  • Parenting Support Group
  • PTO Update

 

December 12, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Upcoming winter concert and food drive
  • December Celebrations at Memorial School
  • Winter Band & Chorus Concert
  • 2022 Memorial School Food Drive
  • Memorial School Annual Giving Tree
  • Counselor's Corner: Gizmo's Guide to Mental Health
  • Parenting Support Group
  • PTO Update

 

December 5, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Parent-teacher conferences and grading system
  • PTO Scholastic Book Fair Parent Night is December 6th
  • Winter Band & Chorus Concert
  • 2022 Memorial School Food Drive
  • December Celebrations at Memorial School
  • Memorial School Annual Giving Tree
  • Counselor's Corner: December 2022 Choose Love Calendar
  • Parenting Support Group
  • PTO Update
     

November 28, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: NEASC visit, book fair, and parent-teacher conferences
  • 2022 Memorial School Food Drive
  • PTO Scholastic Book Fair November 26th through December 6th
  • PTO Update

 

November 21, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Thanksgiving week and NEASC visit 
  • Thanksgiving Luncheon & Concert for Our Community Friends
  • Counselor's Corner: Focus on gratitude
  • Letter from Superintendent Ambrose re: upcoming NEASC Collaborative Conference
  • 2022 Memorial School Food Drive
  • PTO Scholastic Book Fair November 26th through December 6th
  • PTO Update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

November 13, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • A note from Principal Alford: Thank you veterans and Thanksgiving preparation
  • Student Council & CARES Awards Assembly
  • Animal-Themed Creativity in Ms. Austin’s 4th-Grade Art Class
  • PTO Scholastic Book Fair is November 26th through December 6th
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

November 6, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • CARES and Student Council Assembly Monday, November 7th
  • Veterans Day is November 11th—No school
  • November 22—Early Release Day
  • Counselor's Corner: Red Ribbon Week
  • PTO Scholastic Book Fair is November 26th through December 6th
  • Community events, activities, and programs
     

October 30, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Reminder about PickUp Patrol
  • Picture retake day is November 2
  • Community materials request from STEAM
  • Counselor's Corner: The Brave Pose
  • PTO update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

October 23, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Thank you to the School Board
  • Picture retake day is November 2
  • Counselor's Corner: Red Ribbon Week
  • You're invited: Coffee with the Superintendent October 28, 2022
  • PTO update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

October 16, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Memorial Chorus kicks off the 2022-2023 season
  • Counselor's Corner: Managing Big Feelings
  • PTO update: Owl craft event, Halloween goody bags, and join the PTO
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

October 10, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • NWEA assessments in October
  • Cold and flu season tips from Nurse Nikki
  • Counselor's Corner: Six Simple Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions
  • PTO update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

October 2, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Reminder about Chromebook charging and preparation for standardized testing
  • NWEA assessments in October
  • Third grade news
  • Counselor's Corner: Tips for overcoming anxiety
  • PTO update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

September 25, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Thank you for a wonderful Open House
  • Chromebook User Agreement Form - reminder and links to required documents
  • Counselor's Corner: How to build student self-esteem
  • PTO Update
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

September 18, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Open House information
  • Chromebook User Agreement Form - action required
  • Health food choice and challenge in Ms. Brown's 3rd grade class
  • Counselor's Corner: Tips for better sleep
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

September 11, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • MySchoolBucks update
  • Chromebook User Agreement Form - action required
  • More band information from Mr. Vinciguerra
  • Message from our guidance counselors
  • Sign up for text messages through SchoolMessenger
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

September 4, 2022 Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Upcoming open house
  • Reminder about morning drop-off
  • Important message about band
  • Community events, activities, and programs

 

August 28, 2022: Weekly E-Newsletter

  • Coping with Back-to-School anxiety
  • Important message about band
  • Sigh up to receive text messages
     

August 26, 2022: EMail Update from Principal Adrian Alford

  • School Hours
  • Student Drop-off & Pick-up Route and Procedures
  • Early Dismissal Procedure

 

August 24, 2022: EMail Update from Principal Adrian Alford

  • 2022-2023 Bus Routes & Information
  • PickUp Patrol information and Required Action
  • Homeroom Teacher Assignments & Staff Directory
  • Reminders for Back-to-School Requirements

 

August 18, 2022: EMail Update from Principal Adrian Alford

  • PTO Back-to-School Picnic
  • Principal's Message
  • Required Back-to-School Forms
  • Required Pick-Up Patrol Dismissal Plan
  • Welcome Letters and Suggested Optional Supplies
  • Important Food Services Update for the 2022-2023 School Year

 

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Memorial Elementary School
31 West Main Street
Newton, NH 03858

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Phone: 603-382-5251
Fax: 603-382-1466