Upcoming Events at Oyster River Schools

Thomas Newkirk Presentation
Thursday

Tonight, at 7:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the high school, UNH Professor Tom Newkirk will speak about "Teaching and Learning in Modern Times; The Reform Movement in Education and What It Means for Our Children". This talk focuses on systems being put in place that mainly rely on standardized test results and serve to undermine the creativity and morale of educators. The result of this process undercuts the goal of trying to improve education. There will be a formal talk and followed [sic] by discussion.

See Also: Presentation at ORHS by UNH Professor Thomas Newkirk

Mast Way Welcome Back Picnic
Friday

Tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 9) Mast Way Elementary is ringing in the new school year by inviting staff, students, and families to a Welcome Back Picnic from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the fields next to the school. Weather forecast is looking good!

Sponsored by the Mast Way PTO, families should pack a picnic but keep some room for ice cream sundaes provided by the PTO!

Superintendent's Listening Tour
Tuesday and Wednesday

Superintendent Levesque will be making the first two stops on his listening tour next week. All Oyster River residents are welcome and encouraged to attend — the superintendent would like to meet you and hear your thoughts on the following three questions:

• What do you value most and desire to preserve regarding public education in ORCSD?
• What would you like to improve, change, or receive more information on regarding public education in ORCSD?
• What suggestions do you have for the interim superintendent?

Next week's meetings will be held at:

OR Middle School	Tuesday, September 13	6:00-7:00PM
OR High School	Wednesday, September 14	7:00-8:00PM

See Also: Superintendent's Report: August 2011

Moharimet PTO Meeting
Tuesday

The Moharimet PTO is meeting in the West Wing of the school from 6:45 to 7:45 PM on Tuesday, September 13 to discuss the Library Program. [UPDATE] There has been a speaker change: Moharimet Math Coach, Ellen Ervin, will be discussing Everyday Mathematics.

Early Release
Wednesday

Just a reminder that students will be released from school early on Wednesday. 12:15 PM for middle school and high school students, 1:15PM for elementary school students.

Mast Way Curriculum Night
Thursday

Mast Way invites parents to Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15 at 5:00PM.

This is a special, school-wide event for parents to share information about the classroom, the curriculum, sign-up for October conferences, meet specialists and unified arts program teachers.

Plus! Parents can also get directly involved in assisting and promoting the educational process by volunteering. Sign-up sheets will be available for interested parents — get involved!

Mast Way Parent Night Out
Friday

[UPDATE] This monthly event is on the district calendar, but isn't actually happening this month.

Date night! Once a month (usually the second Friday), Mast Way PTO volunteers watch children, play games, organize activities, and screen movies. Families can pay a small fee to send the children in to have fun from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Sponsored by the Mast Way PTO.

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Check the district calendar in the "Calendars" section of the district website for information on all upcoming events at the school. There are also calendars for middle school athletics and high school athletics.