January 9, 2008
Dylan Sirois
School Board Representative
To all Students,
The School Board meeting that was supposed to take place on January 2, 2008 was postponed for January 9, 2008 due to the snow and cancellation of school. In the meeting two resignations were announced, Guidance counselor Denis Monroe will be retiring this year, as well as English teacher Mike Walley. Both of these men have been in the Hall-Dale School system for many years and have greatly contributed to the School. The Board very reluctantly voted to accept their resignations with one vote opposed.
The fifth grade class will be going on a field trip to the Boston Museum of science, there they will have the opportunity to explore the universe and will be watching an Imax movie about the sun. The teachers have found the money in the budget and have also gathered fundraised money. The School Board gave their support, and agreed with its educational merit.
Sports are doing well at Hall-Dale in the Middle School and High School. Student involvement is very high in most sports. The athletic directors, Tim Soule and Tim Johnson concurred in their want for more winter activities and sports. They also announced our Sportsman ship scores in sports, overall their has been a tremendous increase in good sportsmanship over the last few years. The problem of a track coach stays high on Mr. Johnson’s mind, if you know of anyone who would like to apply for the position of track coach please contact Mr. Johnson.
I attended my first Wellness committee meeting last Thursday, there was great discussion over February events. They are going to try hosting a sugar out day based around the theme of 5:2:1:0 (5 servings of fruits or vegetables, no more than 2 hours of screen time, 1 hour of physical activity, and no candy sugar things or soda) I and the Events Planning committee will be planing an event to support the Wellness committee in Winter carnival, and I hope for great Student involvement.
Respectfully Submitted,
Student School Board Rep. Dylan Sirois
