Benjamin Vail, Principal Robert F. England, Assistant ... - MSAD #40

Benjamin Vail, Principal
Robert F. England, Assistant Principal
Candy Starr, Secretary
56 School St., Waldoboro, ME 04572
PH: 832-2106 / FX: 832-2112
Check the Newsletter and Daily Bulletin on line at www.msad40.org
October 19, 2007
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MILK SERVED WITH MEALS
Hot Lunch - $1.70, Reduced - $.40,
Cold Lunch Milk - $.35
Adults - $3.00
Breakfast $.85, Reduced $.30
Monday, Oct. 22
Hot Ham & Cheese Sub
OR
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Sliced Peaches
Pot Luck Veggie
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Lasagna w/Meat Sauce
Garlic Bread
Garden Salad
Pineapple Chunks
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Chef Salad w/Breadstick
OR
Tuna Wrap w/Fresh Veggies & Dip
Granny Smith Apple
Thursday, Oct. 25
Chicken Quesadilla w/Salsa & Sour Cream
OR
Steak & Cheese Sub
Whole Kernel Corn
Fruit Cup
Friday, Oct. 26
Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
w/Marinara Sauce
Garden Salad
Fruit Cocktail
Please submit news items to be published in the ADGray
newsletter via e-mail to Candy_Starr@sad40.k12.me.us
or deliver news items to the ADGray office by
Wednesday morning for Thursday publication.
From the Principal’s Office:
I wanted to share a brief explanation of some upcoming
fundraising efforts at ADGray. During the first two weeks of
November, ADGray students will be selling t-shirts, cookie
dough, and pies (any items ordered will be delivered in time for
Christmas!). Each student is asked to sell at least one item. These
funds, along with those from the magazine drive, support our end
of year program, “Community Studies.” This very popular and
successful program allows students to participate in community
based learning both on and off school grounds. As I am sure you
know, there are costs associated with this program, whether it be
for transportation, materials or admission fees. Without this
fundraising, Community Studies would have to be limited or
eliminated entirely. I would like to close by thanking students and
parents for their support of this fundraising project and the
Community Studies Program that we are so proud of. If you have
any questions related to fundraising or Community Studies,
please contact us at the school (832-2106).
Just a reminder to students that we do not recommend door-todoor
fundraising. Please sell to family, friends, and neighbors!
Sincerely,
Benjamin Vail
Principal, ADG
Bruce Roberts Toy Fund
Bruce Roberts Toy Fund Applications are available in
the ADGray office. Please note, the application
deadline is October 23 rd ! Late applications will not
guarantee assistance. Once applications have been
filled out they must be mailed to Rebecca Ruggieri at
280 Highland Rd., Warren, ME 04864. For more
information call the Second Congregational Church at
273-2338/273-4556 or applicants can contact Becky
Ruggieri at 449-7555 (between 5 & 7 p.m.)

The ADGray PTO is sponsoring an auction
scheduled for Saturday, November 3 with
auctioneer, Larry Trueman. Money raised from
the auction will benefit the 8 th grade class trip to
Boston. To donate items for the auction, please
contact Cindy Stevenson @ 832-9955 – please,
only new or like new items. Also, food (bowls
of stews/chowders, chili, biscuits/bread) will be
available for purchase during the auction preview
which begins at 5 p.m. with the auction
scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the
sale of the chili and chowders will benefit ADG
Community Studies as well as other activities.
To donate chili, stews, chowders, bread, or
biscuits, etc. parents are asked to contact Deb
Connolly at 832-6181 or Cindy Stevenson at
832-9955. Please note: there is an auction
planning meeting scheduled for Wednesday,
Oct. 24 th at ADG beginning at 6 p.m. Parents
are welcome and encouraged to attend!
25th Annual Craft Fair
Sat., Nov. 3, 2007
Sun., Nov. 4, 2007
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Union Elementary &
DR Gaul Middle School
Route 17 in Union
More than 50 craft exhibitors
Santa will be here for photos!
Free Admission
Refreshments will be sold
by the D.R. Gaul & AD Gray Chorus to benefit
their group.
After School Art
After School Art is held each
Monday after school from 2-3:30. For
more information, see Mrs. Winslow
The Annual A.D.Gray Food Drive, which
benefits the Waldoboro Food Bank and is
sponsored by the student council, is
scheduled to begin on Oct. 22. Donations
will be collected by homebase and will be
counted on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, beginning Oct. 22 and continuing
through Nov 14. Food donations will be
delivered to the Food Bank on Nov. 15.
Remember to bring in canned and/or
boxed items, no perishable items and
please, no items in glass jars. Keep in mind
that many people don’t have enough food
to eat and may also not have enough money
to buy all of the items they need, so be
generous, serve others and be a
responsible citizen here at A.D.Gray
Middle School.
AD Gray
Fall Sports Awards
Tuesday October 30th. @ 6 PM.
Teams scheduled to be
recognized are Cross Country,
Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer
Halloween Dance
Friday, October 26 th from 7-9 p.m.
$3.00 admission
*Dress in Costume (Optional)
*Prizes for best costume!
*Guess the weight of the Pumpkin!
*Get your Picture taken!
*Refreshments for Sale!
8 th graders are needed to donate refreshments that
can be sold at the dance. All proceeds to benefit
the 8 th grade class trip to Boston in the spring

Cross Country Results!
The AD Gray Girls placed 3rd at the XC Championship Meet recently in Belfast. It was a close race for the top 3 finishers with
only 11 points separating the lot. Camden placed first with 55 points, Rockland had 60 points and AD Gray came in 3 rd with a
close 64 points. Leading for ADG was Mallory R. in 3rd place giving Rockland a fight for their title; Brittany A. made
Lincolnville work hard, but gets them in the end with a 4th place finish. Kelsie G. and Mary C. placed 16th and 17th respectively
squeezing out Camden; Elizabeth D. placed 24 th ; Dezarae M. placed 27th and Taylor P. finished in 44 th place.
Due to illness and injury the boys did not have a full team. Alec B. headed out strong, but tripped up on a root and was not able to
finish the race. Brody P. and Craig D. gave the 4-wheeler a workout and finished strong in 47th and 48th place.
The DR Gaul XC coach complimented on ADG’s good sportsmanship and behavior during the season. He told us that we were
the team that he had his team try to emulate. What a great compliment from one coach to another.....
Stay tuned for our pizza party time and don’t forget Awards Night on October 30th!!!
Coach Knight
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE:
A DATE WORTH NOTING.........
It’s Community Health Fair time again!
When? November 17 th 9am – 1pm
Where? Rockland District High School
Sponsored by? Pen Bay Health Care
What’s happening?
THIS YEAR’S HEALTH FAIR WILL INCLUDE:
*Flu shots for children and adults that are eligible
*Police safety tips and free gunlocks
*Car seat safety and checks
*Activities for kids and young families
*Healthy lifestyle information on yoga, massage,
Homeopathic methods and more
*Demonstrations of healthy cooking on a budget
*Cholesterol, blood pressure, hearing screenings
and more!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Magazine Drive Results!
In the ADG Magazine Drive, overall sales
totaled $3,983.00 with 193 orders turned in! The
homeroom with the highest sales overall was
Mrs. Durgin’s homeroom. They get to keep the
“Traveling Weepul.” Congratulations to Isabelle
L. who was the highest salesperson overall!
Great Job!! Thank you to all who participated in
this major fundraiser for our school.
WBA Business Showcase
From 5 – 7 pm on Friday, October 26, at
Miller School, local businesses will present a
festive and free, Business Showcase with
displays and samples of their products and
services. There will be refreshments, door
prizes, and lots of interesting and
informative booths showing off what our
community has to offer. Visitors will have a
chance to meet local owners and managers
and check-out what they have to offer.
You’re almost sure to find a product or
service you didn’t know about. AND, you
get to vote on the best-decorated pumpkin
submitted from each company. It’s free, it’s
fun, and it’s about your town. It’s brought
to you by Waldoboro Business Association
and showcase sponsor, Union Trust.
Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff –
Please drop in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. at Miller School, 145 Kaler’s Corner
Road in Waldoboro.
Charlotte Henderson
Administrative Coordinator
Medomak Valley Land Trust
207-832-5570

The Medomak Valley Winter Youth Boys Basketball program will
run from November 3, 2007 to January 19, 2007. On November
3 rd there will be a boys basketball clinic at MVHS: grades 3-4 will
run from 8-9:30 a.m. and grades 5-6 will run from 10-11:30 a.m.
On November 10 th there ill be a boys clinic at Warren Community
School: grades 3-4 will run from 12-1:30 p.m. and grades 5-6 will
run from 2-3:30 p.m. Games will begin on November 17 th (3/4
grade league and 5/6 grade league). Championship games,
awards, and LOTS OF FUN! The cost is $25 per participant. Please
make checks payable to Medomak Valley Boosters Club (financial
assistance is available). For more information or if you have any
questions, contact Coach DePatsy @ 832-7491 or Coach
Reynolds @ 542-5159. Information is available in the ADG office.
Penobscot Bay YMCA Fall II programs.
Classes are filling up! Register Today! Call (207)
236-3375 or access the website @
www.penbayymca.org
Windjammer Youth Basketball Registrations.
Cost: $32 Season: October 29-January 19th.
Grades 2nd-8th. Learn and improve basketball
skills through practices and games. Great way to
meet new friends, stay active through the winter
and have fun!
Mike MacDonald Baseball & Pitching Clinics.
Learn the art of pitching and new skills of
baseball with Minor League Pitcher Mike
MacDonald. Sundays Oct 21 & 28. Various
times, ages 9-12 for Baseball Clinic and Grades
7-12 for Pitching clinics. Cost is $50-$60 for
clinics.
Vacation Camp: November 12th, 7:30am-
5:30pm Cost: $26 M $31 NM. Your child is sure
to have a fun-filled day with us. Swimming, rock
climbing, outdoor adventure, sports & games, arts
and more! Well-trained staff to supervise your
child.
Erin Graham
Sports & Camping Director
Penobscot Bay YMCA
(207) 236-3375 ext 275
WALDOBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
9AM-1PM
Come celebrate Fire Prevention Week!!
Visit with Sparky the Fire Dog and get a ride in
a fire truck around the station. There will be
handouts, demos, a car wash (donations
accepted), and the Child Identification
Program sponsored by King Solomon’s Lodge
of Waldoboro (parents will receive a VHS
tape and fingerprint card for their child).
This program is FREE of charge and will be
helpful in case of a missing child incident).
Every child that brings in a sandwich bag of
soda can tabs will be entered in a drawing
for a ride to school in a fire truck!! Plus
much more, lots of fun for both
children and adults!
For more information contact Bill Maxwell
at 832-5741
Friendship Village School Community Club/PTO
Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Hahn Community Center, November 24th from 9am-2pm
Baked Goods, Raffles, Door Prizes, Hotdogs and Much More!!
Craft Tables Available for $15 each - contact Kathy Macleod @ 832-6988

More Fall Classes Brought To You By MSAD 40 Adult Education!
These classes are held at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro.
College Planning Essentials for Adults with Joanne Richards
Thinking about going to college but don’t know where to start? This class will help you learn
about admission, financial aid and college programs. You must be 19 or older and pre-register
by calling 1-800-281-3703. One night only: Monday, Oct. 22 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: FREE.
Internet Genealogy – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly with Helen Shaw
For those interested in tracing their roots, this class will provide you with the right tools to
maximize your Internet search and be successful. This class is for those with some genealogy
background. One night only: Monday, Oct. 22 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Fee: $15.
Fall Walk Along for Seniors and Others!
Join us Tuesday & Thursday mornings in the Medomak Valley High School gym with your indoor
walking shoes and disregard the weather outside! Begins Oct. 23 & 25 from 6:00-7:00 a.m.
Fee: FREE!!!
Your Single Lens Reflex (SLR) with Robert Gorrill
This class is for those using interchangeable lens Digital SLR cameras (DSLRs). Bring to class
your camera instruction book and 5 photos that you have taken.
Begins Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for 3 weeks. Fee: $35.
What Does It Mean to Have a Land Trust in Your Community?
Join members of the Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and learn how they assist the 20 towns
that are located in the Georges River Watershed. Topics include wildlife habitat protection,
land use, water quality, education, public access and more! One night only: Monday, October 29
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $10.
We gladly accept VISA & MasterCard - call 832-5205 to register today.
Visit our new web address at www.msad40.org/schools/adult.
Daytime Learning Center at Miller School
Open Monday & Thursday Mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Potter – Instructor
The Learning Center provides adults with help in reading, writing, and math, offers GED
preparation and practice testing and also offers a program for ESOL (English for Speakers of
Other Languages) students.
Parents may bring their children.
Call for more information – 832-5231 or 832-5205