PTO sets first meeting of school year
EASTON NEWS
It is that time of year again as school has started and it is almost time for the first Easton Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the year.
The PTO welcomes anyone who would like to be a part of making Easton schools a place where students can thrive. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Easton Elementary School library and free childcare will be provided.
During this meeting, the group will be planning the annual harvest party, Christmas bazaar and future possibilities for fundraising. They are also looking for a fundraising coordinator.
Rec department activities
Recreation department soccer is underway for children in first and second grade and meets after school until 3:45 p.m. on the recreation soccer field behind the school. Children must be pre-registered by emailing recreation@eastonme.com or visiting the Facebook page (Easton Recreation). The program is free for Easton residents and the program will continue each Tuesday through harvest break. Participants must have shin guards, while cleats and mouthguards are optional.
Rec soccer for children in third and fourth grade began this week and is also held after school until 4 p.m. on the rec soccer field behind the school. Children must be pre-registered by emailing recreation@eastonme.com or visiting the Facebook page (Easton Recreation). The program is free for Easton residents and the program will continue each Monday and Thursday through harvest break. Participants must have shin guards, while cleats and mouth guard are optional.
Swim lessons will be held through Gentile Hall and are open to children ages four and older. Students will be split by abilities. Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays at 1 p.m. from Sept. 19 through Oct. 7 (The Oct. 3 class will be held Oct. 4). The bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 for one child in the family and $25 for an additional child from same household. Partial scholarships may be available. Partial scholarships may be available.
Dance Camp will be offered through Moon Dance Studios on Sept. 19, 20 and 22 from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Hall. The cost is $18 and the camp is open to those in grades 1 and up. Focus will be on hip hop and jazz. Campers are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothes to move easily.
Golf camp will be offered at Mars Hill Country Club on Sept. 26, 27 and 29 from 9:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The cost is $10 and it is open to grades 1 and up. The children will be transported by bus to the golf course for instruction by the golf pro. Clubs will be provided.
Fall cooking camp will be offered in collaboration with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Chris Finnemore on Oct. 3, 4 and 6 from 9:30-11:45 a.m. The cost is $10 and open to grades 1 and up. The children will be serving the seniors dinner on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. Please feel free to invite grandparents or other special folks in your child’s life.
Senior trips planned
On Friday, Sept. 2, the seniors will leave the Manor at 10 a.m. to enjoy lunch at Grama’s Restaurant in Centreville, New Brunswick and visit Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory in Hartland, complete with hot samples right off the line! The cost is $4 tour and participants are responsible for lunch. Those taking the trip must have a passport or photo ID/birth certificate to cross the border on the bus.
The group will join TAMC for lunch and musical entertainment at the Presque Inn and Convention Center on Monday, Sept. 12, departing at 10 a.m. from the Manor. The topics will be oncology and CT scans. The cost is $5 for everything. Please sign up in the rec room at the Manor.
Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to hillary_jt@myfairpoint.net or calling 551-7737.
