Important Dates:

April - June 6:

Kids Half Marathon!

May 22nd– June 9th

Live Oaks Goes Purple for Alzheimer's

Awareness—Wear Purple Day June

9th

Tuesday, June 6th:

Field Day!

Rain Date—June 9th!

Friday, June 9th:

Wear Purple Day! And

Donate to Alzheimer’s

Awareness

Monday, June 12th:

Early Release, 1:05 Dismissal

Tuesday, June 13th:

Early Release, 1:05 Dismissal

Wednesday, June 14th:

Early Release, 1:05 Dismissal

In this issue:

Live Oaks has Talent & Spring Concert I

News You Can Use II

Student Spotlight III

Student Leaders in Action - Walk to End Alzheimer's

IV

Summer Enrichment 2017 V-VI

Summer Math Letter VII

Friday, June 2, 2017 Volume 2016-2017, Issue 36

Live Oaks School 575 Merwin Avenue

Milford, CT 06460

(203) 783-3564

Rose Marzinotto Bonnie Etense

Principal Teacher Leader

Live Oaks School Connections

WE ARE….LIVE OAKS!

Live Oaks Spring Concert

Click here for photos and videos!

The link is fixed!

Live Oaks has Talent!

Variety Show

Click Here for Variety Show Photos

II

News You Can Use

MILFORD SUMMER ENRICHMENT

Registration for the student sum-mer Enrichment courses is now

open! Participate in a Mini-Mindfulness Retreat with over

very own Ms. Costantini or a Live Oakian favorite Makerspace with Mrs. Etense! Click here for more or see the flyer attached to this

week’s Friday Folder.

Live Oaks Field Day

Tuesday, June 6th

Rain Date: Friday, June 9th

Interested in volunteering? CLICK HERE

fieldday.liveoakspta.com

Have good news to share with the Live Oaks

Community? Email Mrs. Etense at be-

tense@milforded.org and she’ll do her best to

include it in an upcoming newsletter!

From the Nurse’s Office

Reminder!

The school nurse cannot apply sunscreen

or administer any medications (this in-

cludes allergy meds of all types) at school

without a medication order from your

child’s doctor per Milford Health Depart-

ment. Please apply sunscreen before

school. Thank you!

III

Student Spotlight!

Congratulations to Jaycey Ressler who

won 1st Place in the Milford Young Women’s

Club 2017 Youth Creative Writing Contest!

How my homework flew away!

One sunny day, mommy and I were outside on the balcony during our usual school vacation trip to

Florida. Mom said, “Jaycey, you need to do your homework.” “You’re right,” I said. Mom went in to go

get it and then I sat down to do it. I finished 4 story problems and then I started to get a little bit hungry.

I went to get some grapes and a cool smoothie and left the completed page on the table outside.

I continued working on the rest of my homework worksheets when something unusual

happened…..whoosh …….whoosh… a gust of wind burst into our space and carried away my home-

work! “Ahhh!!” I screeched! Mom immediately got out of her seat and ran around the whole balcony

leaping to catch it. I was laughing so hard, I almost cried tears of joy! She reminded me of my silly dog

jumping up for a treat.

Up, up, over the railing the worksheet went! Like a soaring kite swaying on a windy day. It was

gone. We decided to take the elevator down to the lobby and go exploring outside in hopes of finding my

homework. Up, down, and all around we searched desperately, but sadly we returned to the elevator

without my missing page. I couldn’t stop thinking about it all vacation long. I was wondering where that

paper ended up. I wondered if another kid found it. For the rest of my vacation, every time I went out-

side I hoped it would fly back to me.

When I got back home, I hopped onto the bus excited to see all my friends and return to school.

We all shared stories of the fun things we did during our school vacation. I impatiently rushed off the bus

to get into the building when something unusual happened… whoosh.. whoosh…. a gust of wind blew a

wrinkled piece of paper right into my face, it was my lost homework sheet and I was so relieved!

I happily returned to my classroom and gave it to my teacher along with a great big smile. She said

“welcome back!” and I laughed and said “Time flies and so does my homework!”

THE END

IV

Student Leaders in Action

Wear Purple for Alzheimer’s June 9th

Please make a donation if you can to help the Alzheimer's Association advance research into methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's. For the millions already affect-ed by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support and resources in communities nation-wide.

Click HERE for Katrina's Fundraising Page

Click HERE for Bobby's Fundraising Page

Thank you for your support! All donors will have their names on a purple flower in the Live Oaks Main Hall.

Did you know…?

Enrichment Courses for Fun

Summer School When summer kicks in and the weather becomes warm, it’s not long before the kids start saying, “I’m bored!” Why not

enroll them in one or more of our interesting Summer Enrichment courses? Here’s what we’re offering this year. See what

appeals to your student and register via the link included at the bottom of the page. Happy summer!

Introduction to Medicine

This course will introduce students to the current everyday practice of medicine. Each body system will be addressed using multi-media presentations and hands-on learning tools. Experts in each field provide insight into the pathophysiology of each system, but also address the

highlights and pitfalls of being a professional in that field. This course will be beneficial to any student interested in pursuing a career in health care. Gr. 9-12. June 26 - 29 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon FORAN: Rm. 345 Dr. David Esposito Course Fee: $80

Touch Typing

This course is designed for ALL grade levels, K-12. We will use Microsoft Word as well as a typing software

program. The program consists of a tutorial, reinforcement activities, educational games, and a

word processor. All of these components are combined in one comprehensive course that will help the student master the basics of keyboarding. Gr. K-12.

June 19 - 22 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

FORAN: Room 345 Louise Brown

Course Fee: $80

NEW!! Makerspace Makerspace includes origami, art materials, Legos, circuits, knitting or crocheting, and so much more. Students can bring their own device to find instructional videos to support their work. Participants will be in control of selecting their own activities and working on their own projects day to day. Activities will be self-guided, yet supervised. Grades 3-5. June 26 – 29 9:30-11 a.m. FORAN: Room 342 Bonnie Etense Course Fee: $60 July 10 - 13 9:30 -11 a.m. FORAN: Room 342 Bonnie Etense Course Fee: $60

Introduction to Cooking This course is designed for students who want to learn basic cooking skills while making fun recipes in a group setting. Students will learn how to identify and use kitchen tools and equipment, how to properly measure ingredients as well as receive an introduction to the stove and oven. They will also learn kitchen and food

safety information and of course eat their delectable creations! Grades 3-5. June 19-22 10:00 am - noon FORAN: Room 604 Michelle Ryan Course Fee $100

2017

To Register, click HERE or

go to our website: www.milforded.org

Intermediate Cooking This class is designed for the students who want to become more independent in the kitchen while making fun recipes. Students will work in small groups to create recipes using a variety of kitchen tools, equipment, and cooking methods. They will gain more experience with safe use of the stove, oven and microwave ovens. And of course be able to eat their delectable creations! Grades 6-8. June 26-29 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon FORAN: Room 604 Michelle Ryan Course Fee $100

NEW!! Mini-Mindfulness Retreat After a long year of school, who couldn't use a little brain break? This class is designed for individuals who are

looking to unwind and relax through the practice of mindfulness activities. During our week together we will explore stress reduction, creativity, focus and concentration, communication skills and self-confidence. Students will practice basic breathing and stretching techniques, create mindfulness jars, journal with mandala circle art and participate in various problem-solving initiatives. Please bring a water bottle, small healthy snack and towel to each class. Ages 5- 16. June 26-29 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FORAN: Room 344 Melissa Costantini Course Fee: $80

Mastering Math for Sciences Your ability to apply basic math skills to problem solving will have a huge impact on your success in high school science. This is especially true when you enroll in courses such as Chemistry and Physics – classes where a good grade can really make a college application stand out. This two-week session will put you ahead of the curve by providing you with hands-on experience with critical mathematical skills relevant to science, such as dimensional analysis, calculations using scientific notation, understanding the connection between significant figures and scientific measurement, using basic statistical techniques, visualizing and analyzing data. July 17-18 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. FORAN: Room 346 Jeff Stanton Course Fee: $80

Driver’s Ed Offered in partnership with our Adult Education Program. Please contact Lori Hart at (203) 783-3461 for further details Driver's Education July 10 – July 20 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday FORAN: Room 224

To Register, click HERE or

go to our website: www.milforded.org

Dear Milford Families, Research shows that most students lose 2-3 months of grade level math equivalency over the summer. Summer review and practice will help ensure our students retain the academic skills acquired this year and are ready to advance their learning at the start of the new school year. For our students entering grades 1 & 2, we have created a Summer Math Activity packet that will provide extra practice with the math skills your child has learned and will continue to use in the coming school year. For our students entering grades 3 through 6, we are offering families a choice:

● Option 1: Khan Academy - An online personal learning resource that offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a learning dashboard that empowers children to study at their own pace.

● Option 2: Download and print a summer activity packet The purpose of these Summer Math Activities is to ensure that our students are engaged in meaningful work that will reinforce important skills that are needed for the upcoming school year. An hour a week is all it takes for your child to strengthen his/her math skills, and prepare for the year ahead. Please go to our summer math site: https://sites.google.com/a/milforded.org/mps-summer-math to find more information about Khan Academy and/or to download the summer activity packet for your child. If you do not have home access to the internet, you can have free use of computers and the internet in the Milford Public Library. If you are unable to gain internet access, please contact your child’s teacher to pick up a summer math packet by June 14th. Let’s say goodbye to summer learning loss! Sincerely, The MPS Math Department