A Message from Mrs. Hennessey

October  2026

Happy October to our Memorial School families! This month, students have settled into the school year and are learning new information and skills. We are so proud of the resilience, the enthusiasm for learning, and the can-do attitudes our students demonstrate every single day! 

We are finishing our fall benchmark assessments and will use this data to identify student strengths and areas for growth. Your child’s teacher will provide assessment results and information about strategies families can use to practice literacy and math skills at your parent/teacher conference later this fall.

Here’s to a good October! Thank you so much for your continued partnership and support. We are so lucky to learn and grow with all of our Memorial learners and families. Please feel free to contact me directly at ahennessey@sad15.org or by phone at 926-4322 at any time.

October 30th – School-Wide Spirit Day: “Wear a Costume Day” 

Memorial School will host a special Spirit Day later this month! On Friday, October 30th, students are invited to wear a school-appropriate costume of their choice to school. As always, Memorial School Spirit Days are totally optional!

Student costumes will need to meet the following expectations:

  • Please do not wear costume masks.
  • Costumes and accessories must be school-appropriate.
  • Students must wear sneakers or other footwear appropriate for school, PE class, and outdoor recess.
  • Weather permitting, we will have outdoor recess, so students are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for the weather.
  • Please refrain from sending in hand-held props as they may be hard to keep track of through the day. 
  • Please only wear costumes that allow students to sit, walk, and hear well throughout the school day.
  • Hats, wigs, and face paint are allowed as long as they are not a distraction to learning.

Halloween Treats                   

Memorial School staff encourages our young learners to kindly enjoy candy at home (rather than at school) on the days around Halloween. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hennessey at 926-4322 or ahennessey@sad15.org.

Grandparents’ Luncheon

Please save the date! Memorial School will host a Grandparents’ Luncheon on Thursday, November 19th. This is an opportunity for grandparents to visit us for a classroom activity and a turkey lunch. More information and a sign-up form will be sent in Totes in the coming weeks!

Picture Day!

Say Cheese! Our Photo Day will be Wednesday, October 14th. All students will be photographed. Families can order photos before the photo day or wait until a proof is available. Photo envelopes were sent home in Totes, but you can also order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0682GGF/.

 Dress in Layers

This fall, we will experience outdoor learning and play at every opportunity. We encourage you to dress your child in layers so that she/he can be most comfortable while we are outdoors and indoors!

Fall Family Night 

On Thursday, October 8th, Memorial will host our annual Fall Family Night from 5-6 pm. This is an opportunity for families to visit Memorial, mingle with staff, take part in activities, visit the Book Fair, enjoy dinner on us — and much, much more! There will also be a food giveaway provided by the GNG Backpack Program! We hope to see you here on the evening of October 8th!

New MSAD 15 Community Events Page!

We’re excited to introduce a new page on the MSAD 15 website designed to help our families, students, staff, and community stay connected with events and activities happening throughout our district and community! From family activities and sports clinics to performances, workshops, and community gatherings, we’ll share flyers and information about upcoming opportunities to get involved. 

Check the page often for new events and opportunities! And help us spread the word about all the wonderful things happening in our community! 

Want to share an event?  Send flyers and event information to mhumphrey@sad15.org.

We’re better together, and we’re excited to help connect our Patriot community! 

Memorial School Handbook

Click on the “Memorial School Handbook” on the left-hand side of the Memorial website to access the updated Memorial School Handbook. Please let Mrs. Hennessey know if you have any questions about the handbook. You can email her at ahennessey@sad15.org or 926-4322.

Updated October 8, 2026