May 2, 2012

EPPING MIDDLE SCHOOL
“A SCHOOL ON THE MOVE!”
33 Prescott Road
Epping, NH 03042
Kyle Repucci, Principal
Christine Hebert, Dean of Students
Office (603)679-2544
Fax (603)679-8118
Wednesday Communications to Parents
May 2, 2012
Bike Program - To encourage healthy activities for our students, the Epping Middle
School is offering a spring mountain bike program. The program will be held after school
on Wednesdays throughout the month of May. The program is open to all middle school
grades but is limited to 10 students. Attached is a list of specific information on the
activity. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. - Mr. DeGruttola.
Honor Roll – Enclosed, on a separate sheet, is the quarter 3 Honor Roll for Epping
Middle School. Some changes were made, so this is the revised Honor Roll.
Epping Middle School to Celebrate Get Caught Reading Month - May is Get
Caught Reading month across the country. Epping Middle School has many activities
planned for the week of May 7-11, 2012, to encourage reading.
The Scholastic Book Fair Luau will be held from Monday to Friday. The family sale will
take place on Thursday, May 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Unified
Arts Learning in Motion Presentation and the Fifth Grade Parents' Information Night.
Students will be able to find many books suitable for summer reading. "One For Books Turning Dollars and Coins into Books and Smiles" will also take place throughout the
week. When students drop change or bills into the One For Books box, they will receive
a ticket to enter a drawing. On Friday, a name will be drawn. The winner will win half
the money collected to spend on books at the fair; the remainder of the money will be
used to purchase books for classrooms.
In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, students will combine a spirit week with the Get
Caught Reading activities. Monday will be sunglasses day; Tuesday will be flip flops
day; Wednesday will be whacky hat day; and Thursday will be tie-dyed tee-shirt day.
Any student "caught reading" from Monday to Thursday, will be given a ticket which will
allow him/her to earn an "I Got Caught Reading at Epping Middle School" tee-shirt.
Students will be asked to proudly wear their tee-shirts on Friday. Also on Friday,
faculty/student volleyball games will be held at the end of the day to cap off the week's
activities.
On Thursday, students will have the opportunity to take part in a webcast event with
number one best-selling author James Patterson at 1:00 p.m. Patterson will be using the
webcast to launch his new book, Middle School: Get Me Out of Here, the much-awaited
sequel to his best seller, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.
Book talks on some of the books available at the Book Fair were presented to students
today. Next week's events were explained as well. We encourage all students to
participate in what should be a week of fun activities!
Learning in Motion - You are invited to come and see what happens in the Unified
Arts classes. Students will be teaching or demonstrating what takes place in our classes
and share their accomplishments with you. Please plan on attending and see the fun
and education that occurs every day. We call it “Learning in Motion”. May 10th 7:008:00 pm.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Next week (the week of May 7th) is National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. The
EMS Volunteers would like to thank the middle school teachers and staff by hosting a
breakfast for them on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00am in the middle school. We are
asking for donations from any parents/guardians to help make this breakfast a success.
All are welcome to be a part of helping with the breakfast.
If your last name begins with:
A-D:
Juice, Water, Breakfast Drinks
E-M:
Pastry, Breakfast Breads, Bagels
N-Z:
Fruit or Yogurt
If you are able to help donate food, please drop it off at the EMS office the day before on
May 8th or before 7am on Wednesday, May 9.
Please label the dish/food "EMS Appreciation Breakfast". If a donation of food is not
possible,and and you would like to help in some way, you can send in a $5.00 money
donation (please put in envelope addressed to Stephanie Sturzo) to be used to defray the
cost of the breakfast extras that will need to be purchased.
If you are able to help in any way, please email Amy Randall at [email protected] so we
can make sure we have enough food. Thank you very much!!
Epping Middle School Pride Assembly was held recently held for our Guiding
Principles #3 “Be on time to fulfill your daily commitments”. Those receiving certificates
were: Kayla Melvin from the Daredevils Team (6), Kiley LaFond from the Achilles Team
(6), Arean O’Loughlin from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Team (7), Ryen Gallagher
from the Captain America Team (8) and Rachael Davidson from the Unified Arts Team.
Guiding Principle #4, “Be appropriate; demonstrate behavior that is considerate of the
community, the school, and yourself”. Those receiving certificates were: Dawson Wilson
from the Daredevils Team (6), Everett Brown, Jr. from the Achilles Team (6), AJ
Johnson from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Team (7), Bryce Pietrini from the
Captain America Team (8), and Tyler Wall from the Unified Arts Team. Congratulations
to all – you make us very proud!
Nice Moves were also recognized at the Pride Celebration for those students who did
“Nice Moves” for classmates, teachers or staff. Students are given tickets when they are
observed doing something special and names are randomly drawn from those tickets.
Those students receiving free snack or free ice cream tickets include: Thomas Bullock,
Erin Daley, Kristina Davidson, Brian Duguie, Madisyn Jensen, Morgan Lambert,
Michael Langdon, Becky Milbury and Tyler Wilkins. Congratulations for jobs well done!
Youth and Government - Students participated in Youth and Government this spring.
The following students received certificates of Achievement: Zach Bickford, Tom
Bullock, Emily Colban, Brendan DeMarais, Nicole Dollard, Emily Donovan, Nick Funai,
Ryen Gallagher, Olivia Goodrich, Sophie Jordan, Eliza Kucera, Madeline Marchisio,
Deanna McCullen, Brenna Osood, Sabrina Patterson, and Sophia Randall.
Ms. Weisberg has students from both the Middle and High School participating in
Daffodil Days. The following students received certificates for their valuable
contributions to the American Cancer Society: Lisa Demaine, Ryen Gallagher, Parker
Holt, Megan Illsley, Ashley Krenzer, Kayla LaRoche, Ashley MacLeod, Madeline
Marchisio, Tara Martel, Breauna Munroe, Mat Pefine, Chloe Pelletier, Hunter Quist,
and Jill Venuti. Thank you all for your time and effort for this wonderful charity.
Friends Helping Friends (FHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to financially
helping Epping students with long-term illnesses. We are raffling off tickets for a twohour basketball clinic for six people led by Dwight Davis, third overall NBA draft pick of
1972 and member of the All NBA Rookie team. Dwight will travel to any gym in the
state. The clinic may be scheduled for anytime in 2012. Raffle drawing is scheduled for
May 31. The cost of a ticket is $5.00. Please contact Pat Weisberg, 679-2544, x 277,
[email protected] for more information or to purchase tickets.
Important Dates:
5/7 – 5/11/12 – Scholastic Book Fair
5/10/12 - 5th Grade Parent Transitional Meeting at EMS 6:30 pm
5/10/12 – Learning In Motion 7:00 – 8:00 pm
5/18/12 – Activity Night 6:30 – 9:00 pm
5/23 – 5/26/12 – 8th grade to Washington, D.C.
6/7/12 – MS Band/Chorus Concert 6:30 pm
6/8/12 – 8th Grade Dance 6:30 pm
6/19/12 – 8th Grade Recognition Night 6:30 pm
6/20/12 – Last Day of School
Epping Middle School Pride Honor Roll for Quarter 3 of the 2011-2012 School Year
Highest Honors in Learning:
Evelyn Carleton, Maylee Gagnon, Konrad Hodgman and Katie Pelletier all from the
Daredevils Team (6).
Highest Honors in Work Habits/Effort:
Riley Brissette, Evelyn Carleton, Maylee Gagnon, Konrad Hodgman, Parker Holt,
Morgan Lambert, Victoria Maestas and Katie Pelletier from the Daredevils Team (6);
Emily Donovan and Sophie Jordan from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Team (7);
Madeline Marchisio, Chloe Pelletier and Alexa Wells from the Captain America Team
(8).
Honors in Learning:
Jacob Bisaillon, Riley Brissette, Emma Coolidge, Veronica Hackett, Grant Haley, Parker
Holt, Morgan Lambert, Damien LoPresti, Victoria Maestas, Kayla Melvin, Rebecca
Milbury, Samantha Prince, Alec Silva, Nghia Tran, Emerson Waning and Kayla Wells
from the Daredevils Team (6); Lucas Albro, Keelin Berger, Everett Brown, Jr., Stephanie
DiFrancesco, Jesse Ellis, Rianna Greenwood, Jordan Place, Catriona Poulin, Aladia Ruiz
and Caleb West from the Achilles Team (6); Madelyn Bentz, Caitryn Bushor, Emily
Colban, Erin Daley, Nicole Dollard, Emily Donovan, Brian Duguie, Alexander Johnson,
Sophie Jordan, Carson Lustenberger, Mark Marasca, Brandi McKay, Brenna Osgood,
Sabrina Patterson, Matthew Pipitone, Sophia Randall, Garrett Snyder, and Caitlyn
Walsh from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Team (7); Nicholas Arsenault, Hanna
Chomas, Abby Dulin, Ryen Gallagher, Olivia Goodrich, Jessica Gosselin, Ashley
Krenzer, Madeline Marchisio, Deanna McCullen, Breauna Munroe, Noelle Nee, Cameron
Osgood, Chloe Pelletier, Bryce Pietrini, Sabrina Portes, Zyan Prestridge, Hunter Quist,
Sabrina Rivers, Robert Walsh and Alexa Wells from the Captain America Team (8).
Congratulations to all – you make us very proud!
Epping Middle School - Adventure Club
Spring 2012
To encourage healthy activities for our students, the Epping Middle School
is offering a spring mountain bike program. The program will be held after school
on Wednesdays throughout the month of May. The program is open to all
middle school grades but is limited to 10 students. Below is a list of specific
information on the activity. Please contact me if you have any questions or
comments.
Nick DeGruttola
Guidance Counselor
Epping Middle School
659-2544 x283
Cell: 603-765-5262
 Participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.
 The field trip will take place from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Students are to be
picked up in front of the Middle School.
 Club dates: May 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
 Students will be supervised by Middle School faculty at all times.
 Students will be riding on and off road (fire roads, rail trails).
 Riding on local roads will only take place to gain access to the
Rockingham Recreational Trail. Detailed maps are available upon request.
 Bikes and helmets are provided my EMS. Helmets are worn at all times.
 Basic riding skills are required. If you have a low comfort level riding a
bike or require individual lessons on riding a 2 wheeled bike, please see
Mr. DeGruttola.
Epping Middle School
Field Trip Permission and Release Form
Purpose: Teambuilding Activity
Name of Activity: Bike Program
Destination: Rockingham Recreational Trail (Epping)
Henderson- Swasey Town Forest (Exeter)
Date(s):
5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Travel Day to Exeter
Time – depart at: 2:30pm
return at: 4:30pm
Transportation: First Student
Cost: None
Adult Coordinator: Nick DeGruttola
Other information: See other side
(keep top, tear off and return bottom form)
I hereby grant permission for ______________________________________________________to
participate in the field trip to _____________________________________on________________.
EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION
In the event of an emergency and I cannot be reached by telephone, I hereby authorize transport and treatment by
qualified medical personnel.
Telephone: Home:____________________________Student Date of Birth:__________________
During the hours of the field trip, I/we can be reached at the following telephone number:_______________________________________
Date of most recent tetanus shot:_____________________________________________________
Family Doctor:___________________________________Phone:__________________________
Medical Alert (includes allergies and medications):______________________________________
This form serves to release Epping Middle School and all its personnel from liability in cases of accident and injury connected with this field
trip. (Your permission will not release school employees where negligence is established.)
Parent / Guardian Signature:___________________________________Date:_________________
Friends Helping Friends SILENT AUCTION BID SHEET
BIDDER NAME:______________________________
BIDDER PHONE NO:_______________________
BIDDER EMAIL:____________________________________
DONOR
ID
Strawberry Banke
1 Museum
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Approximate
VALUE
Admission pass for a family (two adults and children under 17)
$40
The Leddy Center
2 tickets to Mary Gatchell Concert Oct 12, 2012
Hannaford
Gift certificate
$25
Margaritas
One Mexican Entrée
$20
Margaritas
One Mexican Entrée
$20
Ace/Ben Franklin
Gift certificate
$25
Poco's Restaurant
Gift certificate
$25
Poco's Restaurant
Gift certificate
$25
Weathervane
Lobster dinner for two
Warren's Lobster House Gift certificate expires 3/31/13
Warren's Lobster House Gift certificate expires 3/31/13
Wentworth by th Sea
Seacoast Repetory
13 Theater
14
ITEM
Gift certificate expires 12/31/12
Two tickets to any Mainstage 2012 show
NH Historical Society
Family admission passes 2 adults with children or grandchildren
NH Historical Society
Family admission passes 2 adults with children or grandchildren
Teacher
Teacher
Red Fruit of the Loom sweatshirt with Epping, New Hampshire and
pine trees embroidered on it. Size L
Red Fruit of the Loom sweatshirt with Epping, New Hampshire and
pine trees embroidered on it. Size M
Teacher
Sharp Atomic Wireless Weather Station
D. W
Radio Days in-ear buds Jimmy Hendrix
D. W
Radio Days in-ear buds Elvis (pink)
D. W
Radio Days in-ear buds Elvis (red)
A. Grover, A Lansigne
A. Grover, A Lansigne
bracelet, earrings, embellished headband made from recycled
wrappers
bracelet, earrings, embellished headband made from recycled
wrappers
A. Grover, A Lansigne
1" pin made from recycled wrappers
A. Grover, A Lansigne
2" pin made from recycled wrappers
Please turn over for more great items
$36
$25
$25
$100
$84
$17
$17
$30
$30
$60
$20
$20
$20
$15
$15
$5
$8
BID
DONOR
26
27
ITEM
Retro Music
100% cotton t-shirt advertising Martin guitar strings, size L; guitar
pick earrings
Teacher
sterling silver earrings in the shape of rhinoceros
VALUE
$30
$50
28 Seabrook 99 Restaurant Gift certificate-to be used at any 99 Restaurant
Gift certificate for a lube, oil and filter (appointment needed)
29 Carworks
$25
30 Water Country
31 Lindt Chocolate
Two general admission tickets
$76
Gift basket of assorted chocolates
$75
32 Blue Moon Evolution
33 Butler family
Gift certificate
$25
Decorative wall mirror
$45
34 The Friendly Toast
Gift certificate
$25
35
Telly's Restaurant
Gift certificate
Holt Family
Hand painted ceramic bowl-pink on the outside, brown with pink
paisley design on the inside
36
$25
$50
Rochester Opera House
Two tickets to any Family Series show in the upcoming 2012-2013
season.
37
$50
Dwight Davis
Third overall 1972 NBA draft pick Dwight Davis, signed basketball
38
Priceless!
Past Crafts
Paul and Stephanie
39 Arsenault
Canvas beach tote with state motto and Old Man of the Mountain
embroidered on front. Contains blue beach towel with Epping Pride
embroidered on and a white and blue Epping town towel.
Grade 8 Team
2 tickets to Chunkys in Pelham, Haverhill or Nashua exp.9/30/12.
Valid Sunday-Thursday
R. Strayer
2012 Red Sox signed baseball:Kevin Youkelis, Nick Punto, Darnell
McDonald, Dustin Pedroia, Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Melancon, Jon
Lester, among others. (Must meet reserve)
40
41
$37
Items are in the display case in the ms lobby.Bid sheets due to Ms.
Weisberg May 3. You may email them to [email protected].
See Ms. Weisberg to buy $5 raffle tickets for 2-hour
DWIGHT DAVIS basketball clinic for 6. Dwight was
3rd overall draft pick of '72, All Rookie Team.
Expiration 12/31/12. Drawing 5/31
Proceeds directly benefit our students living with long-term illnesses.
$50
$14
$1,500
BID
Main Street Artw75 Main StreetwNewfields
SPRING 2 SESSION: MAY 7 - JUNE 16, 2012
Visit www.newfieldsart.org for class descriptions and dates.
Scholarships are available. Check online.
PRE
SCHOOL- K
Kindergarten Art Adventures - $80
Wed 1:45-2:45PM
Kindergarten Paint Party - $80
GRADE 1-3
MSA News
GRADE 1-5
Animal Encounters
Please join us for Animal Encounters, the first juried
art exhibit at Main Street Art. Twenty five talented
artists submitted 60 pieces of art. Awards will be
presented at the opening reception on Friday, May
4th from 5-7PM. Gallery hours thereafter are
Saturdays from 12-3PM through June 9th.
GRADE 3 - 5
May and June Workshops
Sun 1:00PM-4:00PM
Adults
Nancy Duffie
Vicky Anderson
June 16th
$30/class+$8 material fee
GRADE 6 - 8
Market Basket
Father’s Day Book
June 2nd & 9th
$42/for 2 classes
+$3 material fee
Wine Basket
Nancy Duffie
Sat 10:00AM-12:00PM
Grades 3-5
Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM
Adults
For class descriptions and registration forms, please visit
www.newfieldsart.org
603.580.5835
Creative Animals - $90
Tues 3:30-4:30PM
Pre Art Creative Animals - $30
Tues 3:00-3:30PM
Sculpture Exploration - $85
Fri 3:15-4:15PM
Crazy Creatures - $100
Mon 3:30-5:00 PM
Pre Art for Crazy Creatures - $25
Summer Camps! Don’t forget to check out all our great summer camps
and teen open studios for June, July, and August. All the details are on
the MSA website. Register now for space is limited.
May 20th
$30/class+$8 material fee
Fri 1:45-2:45PM
[email protected]
GRADE 3-8
TEENS &
ADULTS
ADULTS
Mon 3:00-3:30PM
Let’s Write A Book! - $90
Thurs 3:30-5:00PM
Pre Art for Let’s Write A Book! - $30
Thurs 3:00-3:30PM
Paper Mache Pets - $90
Wed 3:00-4:00PM
Animal Homes, Model Homes - $100
Sat 1:00-3:00PM
Wed 6:00-8:00 PM
Imaginitive Drawing - $130
Open Knitting
Thur 9:00-10:30AM
Please register early. Class sizes are limited.
Main Street Art is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
This is not a school sponsored activity.