Showing posts with label Community. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Community. Show all posts

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Commencement Ceremony

Hello All,

     Tonight is the commencement ceremony at Helen S. Dunn School.  Our eighth grade class is receiving their certificates of achievement and being recognized for their time and effort here at HSD.  The ceremony starts at 6:00, so come and watch your children and friends earn their rewards for all the hard work they have contributed in the last nine or more years!

     In honor of the situation, Jasmine and Nicole wrote a lovely poem which they will read this evening.  I like it very much, and I think it captures the feelings of the eighth grade class as they close this chapter in their lives.  You may read it below.



“Graduation Day!”

This year our old lives end, 
And new ones begin.
But we will never forget the memories,
That will be forever in our heart.

We had good times,
and bad times.
As we move on,
we will never forget the friendships we had.

We will remember the days
when taking naps in class,
and never forgetting recess,
getting to run and play.

It felt like just yesterday
when we were little kids,
and now today,
we have grown so much.

We’ll remember big events,
like semi or carnivals.
Even the little things will be remembered.

Some of us will go in the same direction, 
some of us will go our separate ways;
but I know we will never forget,
The good old days.



by Jasmine and Nicole

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Rock-a-thon Papers!

Hello, Eighth Grade!

     Your Rock-a-thon papers are due tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21, 2014.  You need sponsors to attend the event on Friday.

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

Tonight's Game is Cancelled

Hello All,

     Tonight's home game against Veazie is cancelled, likely due to the great amount of water in the field.  Hopefully Thursday's game will still happen!


Friday, April 18, 2014

Happy Vacation!

Hello All!

     I hope everyone has a wonderful and entertaining vacation week, and you all take full advantage of your time out of school to burn off some energy and get outside for fun.  With the river going down and the snow almost entirely gone, and with temperatures predicted to be in the 50s and 60s all next week, you should have plenty of reasons to enjoy the sunshine.

     In case any of you panic, or any parents ask, none of the ELA classes has homework over vacation, and the eighth grade has no Social Studies work.  We will begin the Roaring Twenties in Social Studies on Monday after vacation.  I will also be hiring for three new jobs that day, so if you are looking for further employment, or just your first job, let me know!

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Cinderella is Postponed

Good afternoon,

     Due to unexpected circumstances, the school has postponed the production of Cinderella tonight.  It will be presented after vacation.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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.

Friday, March 21, 2014

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!

Thursday, March 13, 2014

School is Cancelled Today

Good morning!

     The administration has cancelled school today, due to the slippery road conditions caused by the massive amount of snow we received in the last fifteen hours.  Enjoy your day off, and don't forget to catch up on any late homework!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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!

Friday, February 14, 2014

No School - Enjoy your Ten-Day Vacation!

     Due to unsafe road conditions, caused by the ridiculous amount of precipitation outside, you have no school today!  Enjoy the day off and the resulting ten-day vacation.  Drama students should practice their songs, 8th grade should finish their reading and writing, and all of you should take advantage of this chance to relax and enjoy some well-earned rest.

     I'll see you on the 24th!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

You Played Well

     Tonight, the Girls played against Indian Island for the Championship, and although they played hard and well, lost 40-18 to the Warriors.  This has been an eventful season, and you all should be proud of yourselves.
     Go Panthers!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

No School Today

     Due to expected weather conditions, the administration has cancelled school today.  Enjoy the snow!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Girls' Basketball Playoffs!

     Tonight at 3:30 on Indian Island, our Lady Panthers play against Beech Hill for the playoffs.  Everyone should come to the game and support them!  Tell a friend and bring a friend, if you can!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Good Game!

     Tonight the Panthers played and won against Beech Hill!  Boys and Girls had many excellent plays, and this was the last home game for Luke, Hunter, Dakota, and Kyle on the boys' team, and Nicole and Jasmine on the girls' team.

     It was a great game.

Friday, January 10, 2014

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!

Monday, January 6, 2014

No School Today

Good Morning!

     The administration has closed the school for the day, citing unsafe road conditions.  I hope you all have a splendid day off; hopefully, we will continue tomorrow.

     For any of you who did not finish your homework on time, this is an excellent opportunity to make up for that!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Game Tonight!

Hello All!

     Don't forget about tonight's game!  We play Veazie in a non-league competition tonight at 3:45.  Girls play first, followed by the boys.  Come out and support your Panthers as they go head-to-head with some tough competition!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Basketball Game Rescheduled

Hello All,
     We have rescheduled tonight's game versus Veazie for Thursday night.  I hope you all can come out and support your Panthers then!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Concert Tonight!

Hello All!

     Don't forget that tonight we present the Winter Concert!  The Dessert Silent Auction starts at 5:30, and the concert starts at 6:00.  Please come down and see your chorus and band perform!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Tonight's Game is On!

Hello All,
     Tonight we have a basketball game versus All Saints.  Girls play first at 3:30, and boys play after.  Come out and support your team!

     The full basketball schedule can be found here:  click here to see this season's schedule.

     Go Panthers!