W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

§  Last Day of School is Friday, June 6^th.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45am.

§  4^th Quarter Awards Assembly is Friday June 6^th at 10:15am.

§  Please check student lunch balances and pay by the end of the school year.

§  Lemonade Sale on Wednesday, May 29^th. Lemonade & orange juice available for $0.25.

§  Chocolate for Sale during afternoon recesses until it runs out.  $3.00 a box.

§  Playground Fundraiser – Miss Grose’s 2^nd Grade is hosting a movie night at the Lincoln Theater on Tuesday, May 27^th at 6:30pm.  They will be showing “The Sandlot.” Admission is by donation.  They will also feature a bake sale table.

§  Egg Drop on Thursday, May 29^th starting at 2:30pm.

Egg Drop Rules: K-2 may make their egg-traption at home and bring to school on Thursday. Anything goes….make your best egg-traption to survive the 40 foot drop from the gym roof with following exceptions: no balls or parachutes and we provide the egg.

3 – 6 grade will make their egg-traptions in the class Thursday morning.

§  Family Fun Night – Thursday, May 29^th. Lots of fun for all including: Parent information tables, school garage sale, children’s activities, Fun Run, free BBQ, and Talent Show.

§  Library Books are due by Friday, May 30^th.

§  Swimming Lesson Registration forms are available in the office. Please fill out and return to the office or mail to Troy Parks and Recreation by Friday, June 6^th.  Late forms will not be accepted.  Children must turn five by July 7, 2014.

§  Elementary Tennis for grades K-6 will be offered June 2^nd -5^th from 3:45 - 4:45pm. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a racquet if you have one.

§  Troy Community Baptist Church is offering free lunch through the Summer Food Program. Starting June 9^th, lunch will be offered from 12:00 – 1:00pm.  Activities, such as fishing and basketball, will be offered following lunch from 1:00-3:00pm. Come enjoy the food and activities.

§  Troy PTA Community Color 5K Fun Run/Walk on July 4^th at 9:00am. Registration forms are available in the office.

Word of the Week  

Safety – freedom from danger or risk of injury.

W.F. Morrison Elementary – 501 E. Kalispell – PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935 – (406)295-4321

Egg Drop & Family Fun Night

Thursday, May 29^th at W.F. Morrison

-Schedule of Events-

2:00-4:30       Parent/Family Informational Tables open  

Find out more about College 4 Kids, water safety, PTA, Girl Scouts, summer reading, summer camp, swimming & soccer registration, & much more!! Plus, there will be a school garage sale, by donation & playground fundraiser.

2:30-3:30       Egg Drop

K-2 may make their egg-traption at home and bring to school on Thursday. Anything goes….make your best egg-traption to survive the 40 foot drop from the gym roof with following exceptions:

-         no balls or parachutes

-         we provide the egg

3 – 6 grade will make their egg-traptions in the class Thursday morning.

3:30-4:30              Activities

                        Face painting, horse rides, bike rodeo, and more!!

4:30-5:00               Fun Run

5:00-5:30               Free BBQ

5:30-6:30               Talent Show featuring some of WF Morrison’s finest acts!!

W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

§  Memorial Day – No School on Monday, May 26^th

§  Hot Dog Sale on Thursday, May 22^nd during afternoon recess.  Ms. Coy’s class will be selling hot dogs, water, fruit snacks, and other treats.

§  Science Fair – Thursday, May 22^nd. Open to parents/public from 3:30 – 5:00pm.

§  Playground Fundraiser – Miss Grose’s 2^nd Grade is hosting a movie night at the Lincoln Theater on Tuesday, May 27^th at 6:30pm.  They will be showing “The Sandlot.” Admission is by donation.  They will also feature a bake sale table.

§  Egg Drop and Family Fun Night on Thursday, May 29^th starting at 2:00pm.  More information on the back of the Newsletter.

§  Library Books are due by Friday, May 30^th.

§  Fall Youth Soccer Registration forms are available in the office. Completed forms can be returned to the Morrison Elementary office.

§  Swimming Lesson Registration forms are available in the office. Please fill out and return to the office or mail to Troy Parks and Recreation by Friday, June 6.  Late forms will not be accepted.  Children must turn five by July 7, 2014.

§  Elementary Tennis for grades K-6 will be offered June 2^nd -5^th from 3:45 - 4:45pm. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a racquet if you have one.

§  Volleyball Camp for 5^th & 6^th graders on June 9^th – 11^th held at Libby High School. Registration forms are available in the office.  The cost is $55.00.

§   Troy Community Baptist Church is offering free lunch through the Summer Food Program. Starting June 9^th, lunch will be offered from 12:00 – 1:00pm.  Activities, such as fishing and basketball, will be offered following lunch from 1:00-3:00pm. Come enjoy the food and activities.

§  Troy PTA Community Color 5K Fun Run/Walk on July 4^th at 9:00am. Registration forms are available in the office.

Word of the Week: Safety - being protected from

or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

W.F. Morrison Elementary – 501 E. Kalispell – PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935 – (406)295-4321

Egg Drop & Family Fun Night

Thursday, May 29^th at W.F. Morrison

-Schedule of Events-

2:00-4:30       Parent/Family Informational Tables open  

Find out more about College 4 Kids, water safety, PTA, Girl Scouts, summer reading, summer camp, swimming & soccer registration, & much more!! Plus, there will be a school garage sale, by donation & playground fundraiser.

2:30-3:30       Egg Drop

K-2 may make their egg-traption at home and bring to school on Thursday. Anything goes….make your best egg-traption to survive the 40 foot drop from the gym roof with following exceptions:

-         no balls or parachutes

-         we provide the egg

3 – 6 grade will make their egg-traptions in the class Thursday morning.

3:30-4:30              Activities

                        Face painting, horse rides, bike rodeo, and more!!

4:30-5:00               Fun Run

5:00-5:30               Free BBQ

5:30-6:30               Talent Show featuring some of WF Morrison’s finest acts!!

Dear Montana School Principals: I am getting ready for the third year of The Summer 6 Reading Challenge. I hope your school will take part in this important initiative. When students sign up for the challenge to read at least six books over the course of the summer, they will be eligible to win prizes. Last year 2,000 Montana students took the challenge. The OPI has a page on its website devoted to the "Summer 6 Reading Challenge." Click here for more information: http://opi.mt.gov/read6books. The site has materials you can download and print for parents and students. I'm asking your school to do three important things to promote the Summer 6 Reading Challenge: Encourage students to sign-up before the end of the school year.  Teachers can help students sign up online or send in a registration form.  Print and distribute the Summer 6 Reading Challenge materials for parents and students with your school's end-of-year materials. Post information about the Summer 6 Reading Challenge on your website and link to our webpage. http://opi.mt.gov/read6books  If you have questions or comments, please e-mail me at opisupt@mt.gov  or call Colet Bartow, School Library Specialist, at 406-444-3583. Thank you for everything you do for Montana students. Sincerely, Denise Juneau Superintendent of Public Instruction About OPI"The Montana Office of Public Instruction provides vision, advocacy, support and leadership for schools and communities to ensure that all students meet today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities."       This message was intended for 'dcrewerts@gmail.com' You have received this message because you are subscribed to 'Elementary Principals' Unsubscribe | To contact us please email AHagen2@mt.gov   Office of Public Instruction P.O. Box 202501, Helena, Montana 50620-2501

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W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

§  No School on Friday, May 16^th

§  No ASP on Thursday, May 15^th

§  Elementary School Track Meet is scheduled for Thursday, May 15^th at 12:30pm. 

Ms. Coy’s 2/3 grade class will have a concession stand during the meet with refreshments and snacks available for purchase.  Concession stand proceeds will go towards the Playground Renovation Fund.

§  5^th & 6^th Grade Band Concert will be held Thursday, May 15^th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.

§  THS Student Council Donut Fundraiser Donuts from ScrumDiddilyUmptious of Spokane are available to order until May 19^th for $12/dozen. Orders may be placed in the office.

§  Fall Youth Soccer Registration forms available on the back of the newsletter and in the office. Completed forms can be returned to the Morrison Elementary office.

§  ASP Talent Show Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 20^th during PE classes.

§  Science Fair – Thursday, May 22^nd. Open to parents/public from 3:30 – 5:00pm.

§  Swimming Lesson Registration forms available in the office. Please fill out and return to the office or mail to Troy Parks and Recreation by Friday, June 6.  Late forms will not be accepted.  Children must turn 5 by July 7, 2014.

§  Egg Drop and Family Fun Night is scheduled for Thursday, May 29^th

§  Parents of upcoming Kindergarteners - Teachers and researchers at UM developed a series of learning modules that you can receive via email. There are a total of 10 modules and the purpose of them is to assist you in teaching your child early literacy skills. Parents have found these to be very easy to use and children find the activities fun and exciting. They do not take a lot of time but they are full of useful tips, activities and other free educational resources are made available to you. Please contact the office for more information.

§  Elementary Tennis for grades K-6 will be offered June 2^nd -5^th from 3:45 - 4:45pm. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a racquet if you have one.

§  Volleyball Camp for 5^th & 6^th graders on June 9^th – 11^th held at Libby High School. Registration forms are available in the office.  The cost is $55.00.

Word of the Week: Patience – being tolerant and accepting others mistakes,

waiting without complaining

W.F. Morrison Elementary – 501 E. Kalispell – PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935 – (406)295-4321

W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

§  Elementary Spring Concert – Grades K – 4^th will be having a concert Tuesday, May 6^th at 6:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  The theme for the performance is “American Folk Songs.” 

§  5^th & 6^th Grade Band Concert will be held Thursday, May 15^th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.

§  Wings Fundraisers on  Wednesday, May 7^th

·        For a donation of $1.00, students may wear a hat of their choice, for the school day.

·        There will be a Popsicle sale during the afternoon recesses. Popsicles will be $0.25 each.

§  Ms. Coy & Ms. Grose’s class will be going on a field trip to First Montana Bank and Cabinet View Medical Center on Thursday, May 8^th.

§  Mr. Rogers & Ms. Huntsberger’s Kindergarten will be going on a field trip to Shannon Lake on Friday, May 5^th.

§  Elementary School Track Meet is scheduled for Thursday, May 15^th at 12:30pm. 

Ms. Coy’s 2/3 grade class will have a concession stand during the meet with refreshments and snacks available for purchase.  The proceeds from the concession stand will go towards the Playground Renovation Fund.

§  ASP Talent Show Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 20^th during PE classes.

§  Swimming Lesson Registration is attached. Please fill out and return to the office or mail to Troy Parks and Recreation by Friday, June 6.  Late forms will not be accepted.  Children must turn 5 by July 7, 2014.

§  Egg Drop is coming up! It is scheduled for Thursday, May 29^th.  Kindergarten – 2^nd will be able to make their egg-traption at home and bring it in.  3^rd – 6^th will be making theirs in the classroom.

§  For Student safety – If your child is doing something other than the usual after school, please send a note with your child or call the office letting us know of the change.

Word of the Week: Unity – working and living together peacefully

W.F. Morrison Elementary – 501 E. Kalispell – PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935 – (406)295-4321

W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

After School Activities: Happy spring! It’s exciting to see all of the fun after school activities going on in our community that benefit our kiddos. We would just like to remind you that if your kiddo is doing something out of the ordinary after school, please send a note with your child or call the school letting us know of the change. If we don’t have a note we will assume that your kiddo will be going home in the usual way. Thank you for all of your cooperation. 

§  Root beer Float Sale on Thursday, May 1^st during lunch recess.  Floats are $2.00 each.

§  4-H Meeting this Thursday, May 1^st at 5:30pm at the Methodist Church.

§  No Cloverbuds on Thursday, May 1^st.

§  Elementary Spring Concert – Grades K – 4^th will be having a concert Tuesday, May 6^th at 6:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  The theme for the performance is “American Folk Songs.” 

§  5^th & 6^th Grade Band Concert will be held Thursday, May 15^th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.

§  Spring Pictures are due! Please return payment envelope or pictures to your child’s teacher.

§  For student safety all visitors and parents must check in at the office and wear a visitor badge while on school grounds during the school day.

§  Egg Drop is coming up! It is scheduled for Thursday, May 29^th.  Kindergarten – 2^nd will be able to make their egg-traption at home and bring it in.  3^rd – 6^th will be making theirs in the classroom.

§  World’s Finest Chocolate available in the office. The 6^th grade is selling chocolates to raise money for their trip to Silverwood. Several varieties to choose from for $6.00 each.

§  SBAC  (Smarter Balance Testing Consortium) Testing for 3^rd – 6^th grade students has begun and will continue through Wednesday, May 7^th.  It is very important for students to be in attendance during the testing and well rested.  A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast will help them concentrate.

§  Troy Baptist Church is offering free lunch through the Summer Food Program.  Lunch will be offered from 12:00 – 1:00pm, starting on June 9^th.  Come enjoy the food and activities.

W.F. Morrison Newsletter

Home of the Mighty Mustangs!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

§  Elementary Spring Concert – Grades K – 4^th will be having a concert Tuesday, May 6^th at 6:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  The theme for the performance is “American Folk Songs.” 

§  5^th & 6^th Grade Band Concert will be held Thursday, May 15^th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.

§  Spring Pictures are here! Please return payment envelope or pictures to your child’s teacher.

§  World’s Finest Chocolate available in the office. The 6^th grade is selling chocolates to raise money for their trip to Silverwood. Several varieties to choose from for $6.00 each.

§  SBAC  (Smarter Balance Testing Consortium) Testing for 3^rd – 6^th grade students has begun and will continue through Wednesday, May 7^th.  It is very important for students to be in attendance during the testing and well rested.  A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast will help them concentrate.

§  Playground Renovation and Fundraising Meeting on Tuesday, April 22^nd at 5:00 pm at Morrison Elementary. We need your help and support! We are in the beginning stages of renovating W.F. Morrison’s playground. This will be an informational meeting to share the plans that have been drafted and to plan for fundraising. Parents, grandparents, and community members are needed and welcome. Ms. Coy’s class has already raised $500!!

§  Kindergarten Registration and Preschool Screening will be held on Thursday, April 24^th from 9:00 – 11:00am at the Methodist Church.  Children must turn five on or before September 10, 2014 to be eligible for kindergarten.  Birth certificates and immunization records are needed. Please get the word out to anyone you know who has a child of this age. It will help us greatly with planning so that we can be well prepared for our newest students in the fall. Please call the office at 295-4321 for more information.

§  Running Club – Morrison Elementary has started a Spring Running Club.  We would like to invite parents to help with our running club before school and during recess.  If you are available please contact Ms. Higgins at 295-4321 or jhiggins.elem@gmail.com. The students are highly motivated for this and are having a great time.

§  Next year’s staffing assignments are as follows:

Kindergarten – Ms. Huntsberger

1^st Grade – Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Cummings

2^nd Grade – Ms. Coy and Ms. Grose

3^rd Grade – Mr. Rogers

4^th Grade – Mrs. Downey and Mrs. Mackay

5^th Grade – Mrs. Roberts

6^th Grade – Mrs. Hammer and Mrs. Winslow

We will be carefully planning classes to be sure they are balanced academically, behaviorally, and socially.  If you have a strong educational reason for requesting a teacher, it will be considered.  The request must be in written and submitted to Mrs. Rewerts by May 15^th.

Word of the Week: Responsibility – doing what needs to be done

W.F. Morrison Elementary – 501 E. Kalispell – PO Box 867, Troy, MT 59935 – (406)295-4321