Friday, May 15, 2015

Friday, May 15th, 2015

NECAP TESTING THIS WEEK:  All 8th graders will be administered the NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) Science Test this week for three days in the morning on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (May 19, 20, 21).  Please ensure your student gets plenty of rest and eats a nutritious breakfast each day to prepare them for testing each morning of the preceding dates listed.

CHORUS FIELD TRIPS:  Mrs. Beckley will take all middle level Chorus students to Copley Manor to sing for residents on Wednesday, May 20th.  On Tuesday, May 26th, the 7/8 Chorus students will go to Copley Hospital and sing for their patients.  

SAVE THE DATE!  Memorial Day Observance will be held on Friday, May 22nd, at 10:00am at the bandshell.  In case of inclement weather, please proceed to the gymnasium.  

PAML DANCE:  The last PAML dance for this school year will be held on Friday, May 22nd, 7:00-9:30pm, in the cafeteria.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ‘KAN JAM’ FUNDRAISER:  Students, faculty and staff will be participating together on Friday afternoon, May 22nd, for fun activities outside on the athletic fields to support this great cause.  The recommended donation is $10 per student but all donations will be greatly appreciated and will go directly to our local chapter of the American Heart Association.  If your child brings in a check, please make it payable to ‘PAML’.  Donations are due in to Mr. Maynard by Friday, May 22nd.  All participants and spectators are encouraged to wear red on event day.  

REMINDER:  There will be no school on Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day federal observance.

REMINDER:  Fifth graders will be attending Camp Keewaydin May 26th-29th.

MAPLE LEAF PROJECT:  Sixth graders will be participating in the Maple Leaf Project May 27th-29th.  Students will spend time each morning at local businesses learning about how they are run, daily routine, etc.  Be sure to ask your 6th grader about their experience!

PAmazing RACE:  Eighth graders will participate in a fun-filled afternoon of outside activities on Thursday, May 28th as these students attempt to out-wit, out-think and out-do their fellow students on the field!

HIGH NOTE MUSICAL FESTIVAL:  Mr. Bruce will take 7/8 Band students to this all-day band/music festival in Lake George, New York on Friday, May 29th.