The parents of incoming 6th grade students will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive forum on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm in the school’s Media Center. The Guidance Department, staff and students of Hudson Memorial will be present to answer questions and to address parental concerns providing information that will foster a smooth transition to the Hudson Memorial.

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

A child’s ability to communicate and understand ideas is essential for the development of reading and writing. Oral and written language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) support each other and enhance success in school.

• Those students who are not planning to go to Hudson Memorial School next year, please advise the office here at Nottingham so we may provide a list to Memorial.
• The 5th grade students will be experiencing the life of a Pilgrim at Sturbridge Village on May 28th.
• “Step Up Day” to Memorial, May 8, 2008, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. –bring a bag lunch.
• The 5th grade students will enjoy lunch and a movie on Friday, June 6th as a farewell treat from Mr. Durso and Mrs. Beaulieu.
• Hudson Memorial School will be hosting a 6th grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 27th, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
• Memorial’s Open House will be on Tuesday, September 9th at 6 p.m.
• If your child is planning to play sports for Memorial, be sure to see your child’s physician to obtain a current physical. This is required to play sports. More details should be forthcoming from Memorial at a later date.
• Students picked their band, etc., preferences on Tuesday, April 15th with Memorial Guidance.
• Career Day – new format—Students going to Alvirne, May 16th, watch for permission slips.

Dear Nottingham West Families,

We have an exciting and different fundraiser beginning this week that will help the PTO to raise funds to help with programs for the remainder of this year and the beginning of next school year.

We are selling prepaid admission tickets to Chunky’s Cinema Pub. If you have been to Chunky’s before you know how unique their theater is with newly released movies, comfy Lincoln Continental Car chairs and great food to eat while viewing the movie!

We would like to welcome you to the first online Math Superstars optional math program. This is an exciting new step for the Nottingham West School as we develop our online activities for your child. Our focus of this program is to expand their knowledge, problem solving skills, and approach to math with enjoyment.

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Battle of the Books is currently in its fifth year at Nottingham West! Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to encourage students to read quality literature. The program is designed for motivated readers who would like to improve their fluency and comprehension. Battle of the Books is a program where students can share their love of reading with their friends.

Students must read a total of six books that have been selected by the nationally known Battle of the Books Program, and attend practice meetings to prepare for our “battles” in March. The fourth and fifth grade students participating in this program will compete together in teams within our school building to determine the top scoring team for Nottingham West. During this “battle” the students will answer a variety of questions about the six required reading books, and identify the title of the book where the event occurred and the author(s) of the book. Comprehension plays a big role in this program!

   We are happy to report that the students are well on their way with the required reading! Several mock battles have occurred up to this point and the students are progressing nicely. We are very proud of the effort and enthusiasm of our students!