• Early Release: A reminder to families that Wednesday September 27, 2023 will be an EARLY RELEASE. Dismissal will begin at 12:20.

• PowerSchool Update:

Thank you to those who have updated PowerSchool information. Please take a few moments to make these updates. Here is the link: https://powerschool.oldrochester.org/public/. Principal Coellner has also provided a short tutorial should you need help: https://youtu.be/z54nos-gLRY

• Attendance Policy: Our attendance policy can be found in the student handbook. A reminder about absence notes, “After any absence, students should present a parent’s note indicating the reason for the absence to the School Nurse.”

Families may provide a written note OR a note can be submitted through PowerSchool. Please see the video provided by Principal Coellner: https://youtu.be/dJDZ3Xu5HGM

• School Picture time: October 11th and 12th will be school picture days. As in the past few years, picture orders will be online only. Families simply go to MyLifetouch.com and plug in the picture day ID code EVTD37DPK to order photos. Please reach out to the office if you would like to order pictures but are unable to do it through the website. A schedule for the two days will be shared in the coming weeks so that you will know which day to send your child in their picture outfit :)

• Concert Choir: Concert Choir meets Mondays at 8AM in the music room. All 4th, 5th and 6th graders are welcome to join. Drop off at the bus loop and enter through the band room. We will meet every Monday and Thursday morning at 8AM. Come and sing!

• Student Handbook: The updated handbook is available on the school website, Student Handbook 2023-2024

• Message From VASE:

Car Wash Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather tomorrow, the 6th Grade Car Wash is being rescheduled to Saturday, October 7 from 10-12pm. *Please note* we have a new location for the car wash at Marion Fire Department, Station 2 located at 871 Point Road. All pre-purchased tickets will be honored.

https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/6th-grade-car-wash-2023

ACE Volunteers Needed

Please consider volunteering for ACE. We need volunteers to make this program run smoothly!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CADAB2BA6F4C34-acevolunteers1

ACE Fall Session - October 4, 11, 18, 25

We have spots available in Sippican Land Trust Junior Rangers, Book Club and Robotics Club:

https://students.arbitersports.com/v-a-s-e/ace-program-fall-2023

Pilates with Shawn Sweet from the Mattapoisett Wellness Center

A whole body workout that focuses on strengthening the core, infused with elements of yoga and barre. No-impact exercises are both on and off the mat. The benefits are improved balance, toned muscles and increased flexibility. Please bring a mat and water to class. *Please note* This class must have a minimum of 10 people to run each week. Cost is $8 per person. Adults only.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CADAB2BA6F4C34-pilates#/

School Council

We welcome new School Council member, Ashley O'Brien and returning member, Kristina Callina! Thank you both for serving our school and community.

• Music in the Morning: Every morning, as a school community, we listen to Music in the Morning. Mrs. Richard and Mrs. Moore will be enlightening all of us with music, instruments and genre. This week’s Music in the morning will be We Don't Talk About Bruno by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvWRMAU6V-c

• Approved Flyers: Keep up with community events! The district has a landing page for approved flyers. Check in each week to see what’s new at the following link: https://ss.oldrochester.org/families-students/community