The Cougar Den at Forge Road

Volume 4, Issue 9, May/June 2015

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Guardians, I can’t believe the school year is coming to a close! As we zip through May, I hope you find good

Parent Reminders:

*School will be closed on Monday May 25,2015

for the Memorial Day Holiday. School will resume on Tuesday May 26, 2015.

weather, and plenty of fun family times outdoors lasting throughout the summer. We hope to see you at our PTO carnival in May. Here at school, students have several fun activities coming up like field trips, field day, the Read Across America Reward Assembly, (I heard something *Last Day of school is Thursday, June 11,

2015 Dismissal will be at 12:00 Noon.

Breakfast will be served that day, but No Lunches will be served due to the early dismissal. Have a Safe and enjoyable summer! about 1D), and our annual kickball tournament.

Have a great summer and we will be excited to see you in the Fall. For our 5 th graders and the 5 th grade

*The 2015-16 school year will start on Monday, August 24, 2015.

families, Best of Luck to you at the Middle School and in all you set out to accomplish!

Mr. Hale •Should you need to come to school during the

summer, please note that summer office hours are limited to Monday through Thursday.

Guidance Corner:

With our cold Winter this year, it seemed as though summer vacation and warmer weather might only be a dream. With school coming to a close, students are getting restless as their minds begin READ ACROSS AMERICA UPDATE Mr. Hale challenged the Forge students to read 5,000 books during the month of May. He almost thought he won this year, BUT the Forge students not only achieved the goal, they blew past it by reading at total of 6, 486 books! Kudos to everyone who participated!

to wonder about all that they will do this summer. It’s important to keep students’ mind and bodies active over summer, so they can retain all the information they have learned.

Here are just a few ideas;

Nurse’s Notes:

The end of our school year is fast approaching! During the months of May & June, please make sure your child has a water bottle daily and sunscreen – this is the time of year Going on a trip, give the GPS a break and let your child help to “map” your route, or plan some of the when many students end up in my office being overheated or sunburned. As Summer break begins, please supervise sightseeing.

Set aside time during the afternoon heat or unwind their activities carefully. Each year more than 200,000 are treated in the ER’s for playground related injuries. You can help prevent your kids from injury by providing in the evening with a good book.

No big vacation plans? We live in the history rich adequate supervision and proper use of equipment. When they participate in sports make sure they have the proper Northeast, so plan a few day trips. There are many great places within a short distance from home that are educational and may be inexpensive or even equipment - helmets, wrist, knee and elbow pads - will help to reduce serious injury. Make sure your child has proper footwear for their activity, and make sure that the free.

Whatever you do enjoy all that Summer has to offer playing fields or playgrounds are in good shape without holes or ruts. with your family! See you in the Fall!

I wish everyone a wonderful, safe Summer, and look forward to seeing them next fall. – Mrs. Keller – Mrs. McGrady

Moving over Summer?

Remember to let school know your new address as

UpComing FORGE FIELD TRIP DATES

1 st Grade – June 3 3 rd Grade – May 27 & June 4 5 th Grade – June 10 soon as you move, even if it is within Palmyra Area School District. Then you will be assured of receiving important information that is mailed over the summer months.

Dr. Seuss Quote:

How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its noon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon?