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Families,

Memorial School was OVERFLOWING with celebrations this week! We enjoyed Kindergarten shows, Smart Start Graduation, Grade 3 Stepping Up Ceremonies, and the Bellringer Walk. In addition to all of the celebrations, our newly minted FOURTH graders took a trip to Center School to check out their new school. All of the excitement was bittersweet, as we will say “goodbye” to many of our learners on Tuesday. We wish everyone a safe, happy summer. Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to check out our summer reading, math, and fitness challenges. They can be found on the school website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/memorial-school

Best,

Joey and Andrea

This month students are learning about CONFIDENCE. We are teaching, modeling and encouraging students to feel sure of themselves and their abilities. It is that quiet inner knowledge that they are capable of soaring!

Our Kindergarten students sang about all they’ve learned this year, and proved just how ready they are for first grade!

Congratulations to all of our Grade FOUR students! On Thursday, they officially became Center School Lions! We will miss you!

On Wednesday, our Graduating Seniors came back to Memorial School to take one more look at where it all began! Our third graders led the procession as the seniors paraded through the halls. Memorial’s students and staff cheered them all on.

Erin Basile, Grade 2 Teacher at Memorial School is the East Hampton Rookie Teacher for 2023. Though she is a newer teacher in our school district, Erin is no rookie to teaching. Erin was nominated by numerous parents and staff members who indicated that “she has left and undeniable and unforgettable memorable mark on each of her students.” Her own sense of calmness, empathy, and compassion leads to a focus on kindness and caring for each other in her classroom. With wonderful communication skills, parents feel like they are partners in her classroom and attribute her achievement with the fact that she ensures that all students with a variety of needs are successful in her inclusive classroom.

Erin approaches every day with an effectiveness in the classroom that has its foundation in professional dedication, innovative teaching methods, and a passion for children.

Congratulations Erin!

A PAWsitive office referral is submitted when a staff member recognizes a student who is going above and beyond to exemplify one of our three school rules - taking care of others, taking care of self, & taking care of things.

This week we recognize Mrs. Gould, a paraprofessional, and Mrs. Lemire, our nurse assistant, as the Orders Of The Cheetah. Mrs. Gould cares about the students she supports and is always willing to help support her colleagues. Mrs. Lemire does an amazing job helping our students feel better when they are ill or hurt.

Today we celebrated the last day of garden club by harvesting lettuce, kale, and flowers. It has been a pleasure having children enjoy working and learning all about gardening.

Memorial School is so excited to kick off our summer reading program!

As a school community we applaud all you have done to support your child’s engagement and learning this school year. As we approach the gifts of summer, and a well-deserved break, it will be critically important for your learner to continue to grow as an independent reader, and to recognize reading as one of the many positive life choices they can make.

In an effort to maintain students’ level of reading independence and prevent summer reading loss, we are encouraging all students to set summer reading goals.

For K-3rd Graders

In library classes from June 1st-June 12th, readers will be discussing goals and receiving their summer reading log. This log should be returned in the fall and readers who turn it in will be invited to participate in a special reading celebration.

In the classroom, students also has a special visit from public children’s librarian, Ms. Christine, to hear about all the exciting things the East Hampton Public Library has to offer this summer. We hope that you take advantage of the amazing programing and book selection available to enhance your child’s summer reading experience.

For more information visit our website https://www.easthamptonps.org/

Sincerely,

Mrs. Skarvelas, Mrs. Liebler, and Mrs. Flannery

Dear Memorial Families,

As we near the end of the school year, we want to make you aware of the various opportunities the district will be offering over the summer months in order to support your learner’s continued engagement with mathematics. We recognize there are many summer activities for students to support their needs. With participation in any of the activities, your child will be able to maintain their math skills over the summer months. Your support in this initiative is greatly appreciated.

East Hampton’s Grade-Level Summer Math Packets

Commissioner’s Summer Math Challenge

Reflex Math (Fact Fluency Practice) for students currently in grades 2 & 3

Bridges Links: Math At Home and Math Apps

Details about the opportunities and how your learner can participate can be found by clicking the various links. The district’s Summer Math Packets can be printed through the first link above. The links will also be available on Memorial’s webpage all summer long. If needed, you may request a printed copy from the office. We will communicate a due date for completed summer activities in the fall – and plan for a fun celebration!

Please reach out to district math specialists, Lis Ellis (K-2) and Andrea Winiarski (3-5), with any questions.

We hope you have “sum” fun with math over the summer!

6/12- Integrated Preschool Graduation

6/13- Last Day Of School Early Dismissal

The East Hampton Board of Education and the school community as a whole promote a secure and productive school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment, and any type of bullying behavior. Therefore it shall be the policy of the Board that bullying and/or teen dating violence committed against a student by another student is prohibited. The Board believes that a school environment in which students feel safe, supported, engaged and helpfully challenged is optimal for learning and healthy development. The Board seeks an environment in which students and adults feel socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically safe; an environment that is free of harassment, intimidation, teen dating violence and bullying. Our website provides links to various policies and reporting forms including our Safe School Climate Plan. Hard copies are also available in our main office. If at any point you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to building administration for further assistance.

When considering the number of absences your student has accrued, keep in mind that a student must be present for 195 minutes in order for the day to count! When bringing your student in late, or signing them out early if they have not been in school for a 195 minutes the day will be recorded as an absence.

The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The District shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The District shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Email: jbauer@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/memorial-school
Location: 20 Smith Street, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: 860-365-4020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ehmemorialschool