DJ Bakie School Newsletter

April 21, 2017

IMPORTANT DATES

April 24 - 28

Spring Break

May 9
5th Grade Field Trip
The Music Hall, Portsmouth NH

May 10
Early Release 1:00

May 11
3rg Gr Concert 6:30 - 7:30 Bakie Gym

May 16,
Volunteer Tea

May 17
5th Grade Stand by Me
SRHS - Camp Lincoln

May 18

1st Gr Concert
5:30 - 6:30 Bakie Gym

2nd Gr Concert
6:30 - 7:30 Bakie Gym

May 25

Kindergarten & 4th Grade Showcase
5:30 - 7:00

May 29

No School
Memorial Day

June 1
Elementary Band Concert

6:00 - 8:00pm
SRHS

June 8

4th Grade Ox Cart Man

7:00 - 8:00 pm

June 20
Last Day of School

A Message from Principal Bamforth

Dear Bakie Families,

I am delighted to announce that Mr. Christopher Snyder will be the next principal of Bakie School beginning on July 1st. A former 4th grade teacher, Mr. Snyder brings nine years of experience as an elementary school leader: six years as an Assistant Principal in the Timberlane School District and three years as Principal in Dracut, MA. Mr. Snyder holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and an advanced degree (CAGS) as an Educational Specialist, both from UNH.

Mr. Snyder is excited to be part of such a progressive district as Sanborn and is looking forward to guiding our faculty and students as they continue their journey toward personalized learning.

Mr. Snyder lives with his wife, daughter, and two sons in Salem, NH and is pleased to be back on a similar vacation schedule. He loves to be outside. As a family, the Snyders enjoy hiking, biking and reading. A self-described baseball fanatic, Mr. Snyder also likes to run and has competed in five half-marathons.

I feel confident that Bakie School will be in good hands. Mr. Snyder will spend a few days here this spring getting to know our school. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Chris Snyder to Bakie School.

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Wishing all of our Bakie Families a wonderful vacation filled with love, laughter, and lots of outdoor play!!!!

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If your child will be five years old by Sept. 30, 2017

and you are a resident of Kingston, please

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to begin the registration process.

SANBORN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
17 Danville Rd.
Kingston, NH 03848
Date: January 2017
Daniel J. Bakie School

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

If your child will be five years old by September 30, 2017 and you are a resident of
Kingston, NH, he or she should register for full day kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Please go to our website (see below) and click on the kindergarten registration link to provide us with your child's information and to schedule a screening. All incoming kindergarten students are required to participate in a screening process. Student screenings will take place on Thursday, April 6th and Friday April 7th.
Registration packets will be available to pick up at the school on March 6th. We will require a copy of their birth certificate, immunization record, most recent physical exam, and proof of residency documentation. Acceptable residency documents include a copy of your utility bill, signed lease, notarized letter from Builder or Realtor, property tax bill, settlement document on a new home or a property deed. We ask that registration be completed by June 9th.
New Hampshire State Law requires all children to have had immunizations for DPT, Polio, Mumps, Measles, German Measles, Chicken Pox, and Hepatitis B prior to entry to school. They also require each child to have a complete medical examination within one year prior to entry into kindergarten.
An orientation and information night for parents of incoming kindergarten students will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the D. J. Bakie School.
For more information, visit www.sau17.org and select Bakie Elementary under "Schools".
To contact us by telephone, please call (603) 642-5272.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

FOR SANBORN REGIONAL INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

The Sanborn Regional Integrated Preschool Program is offered at both the

D.J.Bakie Elementary School in Kingston, NH and at the Memorial Elementary School in Newton, NH. We are currently accepting applications for the 2017- 2018 school year for the three year and four year old preschool programs.

The three year old program is held Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Eligible children must be three years old by September 30, 2017 and be residents of Kingston or Newton, New Hampshire.

The four year old program is held Mondays through Thursdays

from 12:00-3:00 PM at each school for residents of Kingston and Newton.

Eligible children must be four years old by September 30, 2017. There are limited openings in the four year old program at both schools.

Tuition for the three year program is $165 per month and the four year old program is $200 per month. A tuition agreement form must be completed and returned in order to participate in the program. Enrollment is limited, and the deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 24, 2017.

All applicants must participate in a developmental screening process. Please note that this is not a Child Find. You may call to schedule a Child Check Appointment if you are questioning a possible educational issue. For more information, or to register your child for the lottery, please call Robin Baker at 642-5272 or email at rbaker@sau17.net.

Would you like to send a letter to your child? We have our own Wee Deliver Post office that would be more than happy to deliver your mail to our students. Just stop on by and drop your letter in our own mail box located by the Gym and our Wee Delivery Post office team will deliver your mail.

SYSA Spring Soccer

Registration for Spring Soccer is now open! The season starts on May 7. Our final game will be played June 18. Boys & girls age 4-grade 8 of all skill levels may play on Sunday afternoons at Chase Field in Kingston. Prices: age 4-5=$25; Grade 1-8=$30 Registration deadline is APRIL 8 - registrations received after that date will result in a $20 late fee. Please visit our website for more info & to register online

http://www.sanbornyouthsoccer.org/. SYSA is not affiliated with the school district.

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Wednesday May 3, 2017 5:30 - 7:30 PM

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Please continue to send your Box Tops in all year and collect throughout the summer. Our next collection will be in the early fall and we will want to be prepared with thousands of Box Tops. Remember, each one is worth TEN cents. One small handful makes a big difference to the effort.

This money has helped to provide a scholarship to Camp Lincoln, support field trip or guest speaker expenses, purchase needed supplies for the school, and toys for the playground such as shovels and pails for the sandbox. The box top money certainly makes a difference to Bakie School.

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Sometimes things change...

Did you know that if you qualify, your child can receive free or reduced lunch and breakfast?

We invite our Bakie families who qualify

to save money through applying for
Free or Reduced Meals.

This is a wonderful way for your child to enjoy a healthy breakfast for only .30 cents per day and lunch for only .40 cents per day!

. . .

So many families are surprised that
they are eligible ~ why not apply!?!

Your application and information are completely confidential, and students and teachers never know who receives free or reduced-priced meals.

Please click here for the

Free or Reduced-Priced Meals Application.

Applications are also available at Bakie School

Click here to read the latest edition of

Fresh Picks Cafe Health & Nutrition Newsletter

Each month, their newsletter will contain interactive links, activities, and blog entries to inform you about health and nutrition. We highly encourage every family to apply for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.