Announcements Week of 05/05/23

• The May Reading Challenge has begun, the students have from the beginning of May to the beginning of June to read and record books. Winners PK-3rd chance to win a bike and helmet. Winners 4-8 chance to win a ride to school in the fire engine and/or ambulance.
• State testing sessions for Math and Reading in grades 3-8 will begin starting Tuesday, May 9th. Testing sessions for Science in grades 5 and 8 will begin Tuesday May 16th. The testing window closes on Friday May 26th. For more information on State testing visit: https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Maine%20Through%20Year%20Assessment%20for%20Parents.pdf
• Filed trip for grades 6 & 7 on Friday, May 12th. Permission slips have gone home so please make sure to have them returned by Thursday, May 11, 2023.
• Field trip for 4 & 5 on Friday, May 19th permission slips will go home next week so please keep an eye out for those.
• No school on Monday, May 29th in observation of Memorial Day.
• Don’t forget that Hannaford Helps Schools is happening until May 27, 2023.  Certain products purchased gives you School Dollars and will go towards our school.
• School Spirit Day is on Wednesday so don’t forget to wear your gold and black.  Hat Day is every Friday – you can wear a hat all day for $0.50.
• The Alexander Elementary School will keep the RADA fundraising link open if anyone wishes to order at any time. We will keep sharing it on our Facebook page. Click on the link and it will ask if you want to support Alexander Elementary School. https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=3492614.5fd339. 

Next Week’s Menu
Monday – Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Tuesday – Caesar Salad or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Wednesday – Chicken Nuggets or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Thursday Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Friday – Turkey & Swiss Sandwich or Uncrustable Peanut Butter & Jelly
Menu subject to change without notice!