Parent Conferences will be Nov. 11 and Nov. 13 from 3:15 to 7:00 p.m.  Please call to make an appointment.  Report cards will be given out at that time.  933-2290
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Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 24 - 28, 2008.  No School.
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3/4 Soccer Pizza Party Nov. 12 from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m.
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Jay Peak ski dates Dec. 17, Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4,
Mar. 4 & 23.  Packets will come out next week for grades 4 - 8 to sign up.

Ski Chaperone meeting November 11th from 6:15-7:00 p.m.  Photos for passes, background check forms, etc.  All chaperones should plan to attend.
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Jay Peak Season Pass.......As a community member of the Jay Peak Foundation, all Berkshire students are eligible to purchase a reduced rate season pass for $219.00 + tax.  Please send in payment of $232.14 along with your student’s name to school not later than Nov. 21st.  
Please make checks payable to Jay Peak.
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Daisies will meet every Tuesday (except Nov. 11 Parent Conferences) 3:10 to 4:30.
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Spirit & Pride errors must be returned by Monday, Nov. 10th.
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7/8 Girl’s Basketball practices November 10, 13, 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Nov. 11 is 4:15 - 5:30.  Nov. 12 is 4:30 to 5:15.
 
7/8 Boy’s Basketball practices Nov. 10th through 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Also Nov. 17...6:00 to 8:00.
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Winter Music Concert December 16 at 1:30 p.m.
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8th grade will be hosting a Craft Sale here at the Berkshire School on December 6.  Anyone wishing to purchase a table ($15), please call the school and talk with Chris Nichols or Sally Pelkey.  933-2290
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Magazine Drive is over.  Top seller was Isabelle McDermott.  Thank you to everyone who bought magazines, etc.  
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Hannaford’s Helps Schools....Berkshire School is participating in this program sponsored by Hannaford’s.  Please drop receipts at Hannafords or here at school.
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30 & over Women’s basketball every Sunday at
4:00 p.m. beginning Nov. 9.  
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Tae Kwon Do every Thursday 3:00 to 4:00.
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Parents....Please call the school 933-2290 when your child will be out for an appointment or with sickness.
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B.E.S.T. Committee meeting Nov. 13th at 6:00 p.m.  Parent Teacher Group Planning & Organizational Meeting - New Members Wanted!  All Parents & Teachers invited.
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Character Thought of the Week................
   If you have been responsible by telling the truth, people trust you to do more.
   If you are responsible by showing good manners and being kind, you'll have more friends.
   If you show a responsible attitude, adults will give you trust to do more on your own.
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Whisper Tree Candles will be sold in November by the 8th grade class.
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DELAYED OPENINGS.......There may be days this year when, rather than closing school because of inclement weather, the Superintendent of Schools will choose to have a delayed opening.  The time that the buses run will be determined by the length of the delay.  For instance, if the delay is for two hours, the buses will run and school will begin two hours later that usual.  School will still end at the usual time.  If the inclement weather continues throughout the morning the Superintendent may cancel school, so please listen to the radio or look for the closing on tv.  Radio stations to listen to include: WEZF 92.9 FM, WLFE 102.3 FM, WWSR 1420 AM, WIZN 106.7 “FM, WOKO 98.5 FM.  TV stations WPTZ Channel 3 & 5  run a banner on the bottom of the screen throughout morning.

Also we will use our “Alert Now” (automated message system) to notify families about upcoming events,
school closings, delays, etc.