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Rays of Sunshine, April 8, 2024

Important Dates

April 8 - 12 - School Closed: Have a great break!

April 17th - School Board Meeting

April 26th - PTO meeting

School/District Calendar Link

Community Interest

Dartmouth Eclipse Viewing Event

On April 8, a total solar eclipse is poised to pass over New Hampshire for the first time in 65 years. Folks are abuzz at Dartmouth and in the towns north of campus that will experience the moon’s full coverage of the sun. Hanover is just south of totality. Though local weather may be a gamble, the eclipse will begin here at 2:15 p.m., hitting a peak of more than 98% of totality at 3:28 p.m. before waning back to normal by 4:38 p.m. The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences will host a viewing event of the total solar eclipse on the Dartmouth Green from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rockefeller Center will provide eclipse glasses and the Department of Physics and Astronomy will have telescopes for people to safely view the eclipse.
Refreshments from local vendors will also be served.

The gathering is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

For more details, please refer to this Dartmouth News article.

Screenagers Under the Influence

Richmond Middle School will be showing the film Screenagers on Wednesday, April 17th. This is a free screening and open to youth (6th grade and up), parents, guardians, and the general public.

This 1-hour film delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments.

Please use this link to access a document with more information, including how to RSVP to this event.

Haven Helpers

Outstanding Oatmeal collection! Avery Hoppa delivered 263 pounds of oatmeal to the Haven on Tuesday. Well done Ray Schoolers. No fooling - April collection is MAC and CHEESE, please!

PTO Updates

Grade 5 Memory Book - Next Steps!

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the 5th Grade Memory Book! For anyone who would like to review their student's half page before it prints, please contact Amanda Marvin at amanda@marvinmania.com with input due by April 19th. If you have any questions about the book, please contact Jeni Mihalick at jenimihalick@gmail.com and Amanda Marvin at amanda@marvinmania.com. Have a great spring break!

Flower Day

We have a great committee in place but could use additional hands-on help the morning of Monday, May 6 to collect flowers and arrange bouquets. Email rayschoolpto@gmail.com with interest.

Make A Plate

PTO is looking for 2-3 volunteers to coordinate our Spring Make-a-Plate event. This is an annual PTO fundraiser where children decorate unique keepsake plates. Coordinator duties include working with Gwyn to set a date and book a space for the event, and working with the vendor to place orders. Please email rayschoolpto@gmail.com if you are interested!

Minutes and Next PTO Meeting

Minutes from our March meeting are available. Our next meeting will be April 26, noon at Ray. We are in need of two chairs to lead our PTO. Please consider supporting our school, staff and teachers by taking on this role!

Box Tops for Education Ongoing Fundraiser

Bring your grocery receipt to the main office and drop it off in the *new* Box Tops collection box! A volunteer will scan them for you! Or scan your own receipt through the BTFE App (on your Apple or Google Play device) and select the Ray School.

Qualifying products (at any store): Cheerios, Chex, Annie's, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, and more! See all qualifying products.

Any questions? Please reach out to Renée Sullivan (reneesullivan1@gmail.com). Thanks for supporting our school!