Two Hour Delay

Good morning, All!

     Due to the nasty weather outside, the administration has issued a two-hour delay this morning.  This means school will start at 9:30, so all you middle-schoolers have to miss Social Studies today.

     Eighth grade, you still have your test tomorrow!

Early Release Today

Good morning everyone,

     Today the administration is closing school at 11:00, even earlier than usual early release time, because the incoming storm will hit us soon after that time.  We will have lunch on an early schedule, and then dismiss to busses.  This means you will have your morning classes, likely half of your 10:00 class, and you will not have your intervention or afternoon courses.

Outdoor Adventure Tomorrow

Hello All!

     Don't forget that tomorrow, Tuesday March 25, we are all going cross-country skiing in the frigid weather, so bundle up!

Sock Hop Saturday!

     Hello everyone!  Do you like to dance?  Do you like loud music and groovy tunes?  Do you enjoy great food and even better entertainment?

     If so, we have just the event for you!  Saturday March 22, at 6:30 PM, we are hosting a 50's Sock Hop here at Helen S. Dunn School!  We have great music, great food, fantastic decorations, and a limbo bar, so come by and have a blast!

     Show up and show off your skills!  Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Flanders, and so many others have put a lot of time into this fun event, so come to the school and have a great time!

     We have new speakers, a disco mirror ball,  food and drink, and even hula hoops!  The staff beat you all at the basketball game Thursday afternoon; here's your chance to show them up!

Early Release Today

Good morning!

     School starts at the normal time today, but the administration has called an early release, due to the incoming storm.  You will have your regular morning classes, intervention, and lunch, and then we will dismiss you at noon.

     Enjoy the afternoon in the snow!

Haiku

by Kiairah

Droopy willow trees

make good shade, but it sadly
makes me feel the same.

by Hunter

Covered in water,

seven billion people

won’t last forever.

by Vicktoria

A beautiful stream

flows along the Pacific;

pebbles sink in you.

by Alexis

I walk through the woods;

I look for moose, deer, and birds,

but I find nothing.

Shriners, Soda Tabs, and Success

     Today the Eighth Grade hosted a party for the first, second, and third place winners in the race for soda tabs.  The Sixth, Fifth, and Third Grades had a great time this afternoon eating delicious snacks, playing fun games, dancing to fantastic music, and, most important of all, receiving the gratitude of local Shrine leaders, who came to collect the soda tabs and show their respect for our efforts.

     The entire experience was planned, coordinated, and presented by Tabitha; she deserves our praise and our respect for suggesting the fundraiser, creating flyers, organizing the collection, and contacting everyone involved.  Along with other students in the class, she created decorations, requisitioned supplies, and acquired administrative approval for the most energetic in-school event of the year.

     Among the other students, of particular note was Christopher, who successfully DJed the entire event, coordinated the dances and the competitions, and stayed after to help clean up the gym.  His enthusiasm and expertise served everyone well; if you see him in the halls, thank him for a successful party.

     Kyler, Mikayla, Scarlet, and other contributed their time and energy as well.  Mrs. Goodspeed, Mrs. Carrie Madden, Mr. Leclerc, Mr. Brownewell, and Mr. Archer all helped as well.  The school successfully raised over $400.00 for the Shriner's Children's Hospitals; that is over 40,000 can tabs!

     I will publish some photos of the event when they become available to me; until then, if you see a Helen S. Dunn student, let them know they did a great job!

Tonight's Game has been Cancelled

Hello All,
     Tonight's basketball game has been cancelled, no doubt due to the remarkable amount of snow coming down right now.

     For future reference, you can find the game schedule on the Helen S. Dunn School website, or you can click right here:  click here to see the basketball schedule.

New Quarter, Upcoming Assessments

Hello All!

     Monday marked the start of the new marking period here at Helen S Dunn School.  That means your old grades are set, and you have a brand-new chance to improve!  With that in mind, you should all be aware of the upcoming assessments for which you need to study.  They are:

6th Grade:  On Friday, November 8, you have a quiz on the Greek Gods and Goddesses.
7th Grade:  On Wednesday, November 13, you have a quiz on Animal Farm.  Pay attention to the characters and conflicts.
8th Grade:  On Friday, November 8, you have a quiz on the eighteen (18) literary elements and techniques from pages 108 - 109 in your textbook.
8th Grade:  On Wednesday, November 13, you have an exam on the Civil War in Social Studies.

     Study hard; these are the first big grades of the new quarter in ELA!  As always, if you have any questions, please come see me.  Also, don't forget that tomorrow and Friday are half days, and parent-teacher conferences take place tomorrow afternoon.  Work hard!

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

No School Today

Hello All!
     Due to a power outage, the administration has cancelled school today.  You should all enjoy your day off and spend some time outside while it's still warm enough to feel your nose.  Don't forget, though, that your homework is now due tomorrow.
     If you want to track the outage, go to Bangor Hydro's outage tracker on their website:  click here to see the outage map.  It is outage 77890-1.
     Have a great day!

A-Hiking We Will Go...

     Today the upper grades took a field trip to Twin Pine Camps and Trails, where they spend several hours hiking through the woods.  Despite the chilly weather and occasional raindrops, it was a fun outing for most involved.  At least, it was probably more for for them than a regular day of school!

     Twin Pine is located in Millinocket, on the shores of Millinocket Lake.  We spent about an hour and twenty minutes riding in busses before we even got to their entrance road.  Everyone was grateful to get off the bus for a grand total of two minutes, and then everyone was cold.  However, the hike warmed us up, and the sun finally came out as well.

The Evil Old Hag Who Lives Down the Street

     I asked the sixth grade class to write stories with magical or mysterious characters, and so far the results have been remarkable!  Over the next several days, I will highlight some of their stories for you; not surprisingly, many of them chose to write about witches and strange creatures.  Today, I want to share Kiairah's.  She writes well, uses good details, and even has a surprise at the end!

The Evil Old Hag Who Lives Down The Street

By:  Kiairah

Starring: Alexis

as the Old Hag

                                   

     Once-upon-a-time there was a nice couple who had just moved into a new neighborhood. There were only a few houses, but nobody lived in them except one at the end of the street. That was the Old Hag’s house.

     Everybody was scared of her; “She’s bewitched!” said one. “She will put a curse on you,” said another. Nobody has ever made any sociable contact with her, but they think she is the meanest most ugliest person they have ever seen. They didn’t know her; they didn’t know her story. 

Pespectives on Soccer

Almost Victory

by Jadeyn

     I, Jadeyn Cain, play on the Greenbush soccer team.  We would like to be in the first notch A.  On the 14th of October, we find out who wins.

     We work together.  We all like soccer.  If we try hard enough it will happen.  We have only lost once.  We have twenty-two people on the Greenbush Panthers soccer team.

Greenbush Panthers Going to Playoffs!

by Hailie

     The Greenbush soccer team is going to the playoffs on the 14th at the soccer field.  We have only lost once.  We can do it with teamwork.  We have 22 people on our team.

Why I Love Soccer

by Kiairah

     One reason I love soccer is because it's a team sport, and you don't have to rely on yourself because there isn't an "I" in team.  Another reason is because it is a great way to get in shape for future sports like basketball, cheering, softball, baseball, and football.  The final reason I love soccer is that I can play with my friends.




     We have another game tonight at home versus Penobscot Christian!  This is the last league game before playoffs, so please attend and cheer on your Panthers.  They have had a great season so far, and they always appreciate your support!