We've had quite a few applicants for our preK program, but there is still room available. Read on for more information.
RSU 12 and local Head Start programs are partnering to offer a free, high quality, comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten program to children in the district who turn four by October 15, 2018. Bus transportation will be provided. Pre -K programs will operate Monday through Friday, and follow the school schedule. Meals will be served and a short rest period will be included. Classrooms will be staffed by a certified Early Childhood Teacher and Education Technicians to assist in the classroom. Children in the program will receive comprehensive services. All families are encouraged to apply. For more information about this Pre-K/Head Start collaboration, or to receive an application, please contact your Palermo Consolidated School or the RSU 12 Central Office.
We are extending the RSU 12 school closure until at least April 27, 2020. We understand the gravity of this decision and will reevaluate this decision regularly as the conditions change. Please read more detailed information about the closure in this letter, https://5il.co/e0n3
Homework packets will be going home on Friday morning. The bus will arrive at your home approximately 2 hours later than normal, please have someone outside to grab the packet. If you have not requested a homework packet, we will be calling to verify whether you want one or not.
Thank you to all who responded to our parent survey about meal and continuity of learning packets for students. The survey has been closed. If you did not get a chance to fill it out or you haven't spoken to your child's school about this yet, and you want your child to receive meals or a learning packet, please reach out to the school. If you get a recording, please leave a detailed message. Thank you!
Good afternoon. In these challenging times, RSU 12 wants to be sure that ALL students have access to breakfast and lunch and will provide it free of charge if desired. Meals will be bussed to homes. In addition, we would like information to help us provide families with learning activities for students. Please take a moment to complete this survey so we know how best to support your children. https://forms.gle/vSs6pHgpo9r5eH2TA Please complete it once for EACH of your children under age 18 in the home. Thank you!
All RSU 12 schools will be closed for two weeks from March 16-March 27th in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The situation will be revisited next week. Educators will be developing plans for the continuity learning to be ready later this week.
Please read a letter from the RSU 12 Superintendent about the COVID-19 school closure. You can find the letter here, https://5il.co/dqg6
Please read a letter from the RSU 12 Superintendent with general information about the coronavirus, COVID-19, at the following link, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/610870/Letter_about_Coronavirus.3.9.20.pdf
School Calendar Change
March 20, 2020 will be a Student School Day in RSU 12. The RSU 12 Board of Directors will be deciding at the March 12th Board meeting to make March 20th a student day instead of a Teacher Workshop Day. This is due to the excessive amount of storm days we have had this year. We want all RSU 12 families to be notified of this likely decision, so that you can make plans for your student to attend school on March 20th.
School Calendar Change -- March 20, 2020 will be a Student School Day in RSU 12. The RSU 12 Board of Directors will be deciding at the March 12th Board meeting to make March 20th a student day instead of a Teacher Workshop Day. This is due to the excessive amount of storm days we have had this year. We want all RSU 12 families to be notified of this likely decision, so that you can make plans for your student to attend school on March 20th.
The RSU 12 School Board meeting has been cancelled for tonight, February 13, 2020
All RSU 12 Adult Ed Classes are cancelled tonight, February 13th.
RSU 12 schools are closed today, Thursday, February 13th.
RSU 12 schools will have a two-hour delay this morning Monday, February 10th.
RSU12 schools are closed today Friday, February 7, 2020 due to the predicted freezing rain all day.
All RSU 12 schools are closed today, Thursday February 6th due to the snow and ice storm
Art Club has been cancelled for today, Tuesday, February 4th. Loom Club will still be going on for grades 6, 7 and 8. Please make sure to pick up your kiddo no later than 3:45. Thank you for your help with this.
There is NO OPEN GYM today because we have a District Meeting at Windsor. Thanks!!
RSU 12 schools are closed today, Thursday, January 16, 2020
Midcoast Conservancy will be doing Fat Tire Biking tomorrow from 1:30-3:00 for kids in grades 5-8. You will need to send a permission slip for your child to stay. Midcoast Conservancy will not be liable for injuries sustained during this activity. Thank you!
Mr. Grenier will be starting outdoor activities during PE classes for all students in grades K-8. Please make sure your kiddo comes to school with all their winter gear, most importantly ski pants, so that they are ready to participate. Thank you for your help with this.
Just a reminder that Roy’s bus will be picking up all kiddos at Great Expectations daycare and all the kids on Branch Mills Road beginning tomorrow! Happy New Year!
When we come back from vacation, we will have a bus change. Jonathan will be picking up all of his kids 5 minutes later because Roy will be picking up all of the kiddos on Branch Mills Road and Great Expectations Daycare. Happy Holidays to you all!!
All RSU 12 after school activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, December 17 due to the snow.
There is no boys basketball practice today, Monday, December 9 due to the concert. Also, Open Gym will be cancelled on Wednesday, December 11th because we have a basketball game here. Thanks!!
All RSU 12 schools are closed today, Tuesday, December 3rd due to the snowstorm.
RSU 12 has tools to help you keep track of your child's lunch account. You can use MySchoolBucks to view your child's balance and make online payments with a credit or debit card. You can also complete an online application to see if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals. Find these resources on the school website under Menu, Parent Resources.
All after school activities in RSU 12 are cancelled this afternoon, November 18th, due to a forecast of freezing rain.
All RSU 12 schools are closed today, Tuesday November 12th, due to the snow and ice predicted today.
Two hour delay for all RSU 12 Schools today November 1, 2019
RSU 12 staff spent the day Friday learning together. There were opportunities to learn about complex reasoning skills and how to teach these to students. There were also opportunities to practice strategies to address challenging student behavior and to build a sense of community in the classroom. We look forward to applying our new learning in the classroom!
RSU #12 is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online at http://svrsu.schoollunchapp.com! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!
Your data is transmitted to the Student Nutrition Office the same day you apply, allowing for quicker processing so you can receive benefits faster.
Follow the easy to use, step-by-step screens to enter student and household information. Then click “Apply” to submit your application for meal benefits!
The Department of Education is looking to hear from students.
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This is just a reminder that today, Wednesday, August 28th, is the first day of school for RSU 12 and it is an early release for all schools. Students release at 1:30pm today. Thank you.
Opening workshop day at RSU 12. We are excited to be back and can’t wait to see our students on Wednesday!
RSU 12 School Nutrition Director Mike Flynn receives accolades for statewide training. http://www.dailybulldog.com/db/health/local-and-state-partners-host-regional-school-nutrition-training/
Last message of the day, sorry folks! Mike Tesseo will be doing this bus run as he normally does it since we came back to the school at 1:00. Thanks for your understanding!
It looks like the rain will be coming in a little earlier than expected. We will bringing the kiddos back here after lunch. Dismissal will be from Palermo School after all! Thanks!
We will be at the Palermo Ball Field for the entire day today, dismissal is from there. Mike Tesseo is going to do Turner Ridge Road first on his bus run, those kiddos will be home about a 1/2 an hour early. If it does rain before dismissal, we will bring the kids back here.
The 8th graders are working on the graduation slide show. All 8th graders must bring in 10 pictures from younger years to current! Pictures must be in ASAP!
Art Club is being cancelled today for kiddos in grades 3, 4 and 5. Grades 3, 4 and 5 will have it next Tuesday. Thank you!
Just a reminder that bus changes will begin on Monday. Mike Tesseo will leave 10 minutes early and Mike Lamontagne will leave 5 minutes early. The new bus routes were sent home on Friday, and the are also on Facebook. Enjoy your time with your kiddos!!
We are making some changes to our bus routes that will begin after vacation. Please check with your kids to see these changes on a notice going home today. Thank you!
Art Club is cancelled for today. Grades 3, 4 and 5 will have it next week.
We will be running with two buses this afternoon. Kids that live in the Branch and Route 3 will be dismissed a few minutes early. Mike will be taking Jones, Parmenter, Cain Hill, Boots and Saddle, Hostile Valley and Level Hill part way. Drop off times will be different. Thanks!
Mrs. Martin had to leave unexpectedly so Art Club has been cancelled today for kiddos in grades 3, 4 and 5.
Basketball games have been cancelled today.
Art Club is being cancelled today for kiddos in grades 6-8.
Roy's bus had an issue this morning. The substitute bus driver has gone to get another bus. He will be running late. Thank you!
We have had several people express interest in attending and are hoping to have a few more. Please RSVP to Deb Taylor if you can join us.
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RSU 12 would like to improve its communication efforts. We want to be sure that parents and community members know what is happening in our schools and that we are providing information in a way that works for them.
In order for us to make improvements, we need your help. We would like to know what kinds of things you'd like to hear about and how we can best communicate.
Please join me on Wednesday, October 10:00 from 5:00-6:00 pm at Windsor Elementary School for an informal discussion to provide some input about how we can improve our communication efforts. This will be an opportunity for you to share your ideas, thoughts about what you'd like to see, and positive communication experiences you've had that we can learn from. We will brainstorm topics that you want to hear about, how often you'd like to have communication, and what kinds of communication means (paper newsletters, website updates, mobile apps, etc.) you'd prefer.
If you are able to join us, please RSVP to Deb Taylor at dtaylor@svrsu.org
Mike Lamontagne's bus run, Pat's old bus run, is going to be done the way he did this afternoon for the remainder of the school year. We apologize for the change in the route, we were unaware until this afternoon that this is how it was going to be. Thank you!
For whatever reason, we are unable to receive phone calls right now. Please email me at ahelm@svrsu.org if you need anything. Thank you!
Calling all four year olds in Palermo! RSU 12 and local Head Start programs are partnering to offer a free, high quality, comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten program to children in the district who turn four by October 15, 2018. Bus transportation will be provided. Pre -K programs will operate Monday through Friday, and follow the school schedule. Meals will be served and a short rest period will be included. Classrooms will be staffed by a certified Early Childhood Teacher and Education Technicians to assist in the classroom. Children in the program will receive comprehensive services. All families are encouraged to apply. For more information about this Pre-K/Head Start collaboration, or to receive an application, please contact your Palermo Consolidated School or the RSU 12 Central Office.
Field Day is being changed to Friday, June 8th due to the cloudy day forecast for tomorrow. We will be at the Palermo Ballfield all day.
Calling all four year olds in Palermo!
RSU 12 and local Head Start programs are partnering to offer a free, high quality, comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten program to children in the district who turn four by October 15, 2018.
Bus transportation will be provided.
Pre -K programs will operate Monday through Friday, and follow the school schedule. Meals will be served and a short rest period will be included.
Classrooms will be staffed by a certified Early Childhood Teacher and Education Technicians to assist in the classroom.
Children in the program will receive comprehensive services.
All families are encouraged to apply.
For more information about this Pre-K/Head Start collaboration, or to receive an application, please contact your Palermo Consolidated School or the RSU 12 Central Office.
Reminder! Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 28, is a full student day. There is no early dismissal tomorrow. This is to make up time because of snow days.
Pat will still be out tomorrow but we do have a substitute bus driver. Blake Brown will be driving Pat's bus. Please understand pick up and drop off times may be a bit different. Thank you!
Pat is out this afternoon and tomorrow. Kids from here to Tobey's and around the Branch will be dismissed at 2:15. The other kids will be split between Mike and Roy's buses. Thank you!
Due to illness Pat will not be driving bus in the morning. Mike and Roy will be doing her bus run. Your child may be picked up earlier or later than usual. Thank you!
Calling all four year olds in RSU 12!
RSU 12 and local Head Start programs are continuing their partnership to offer a free, high quality, comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten program to children in the district who turn four by October 15, 2018. Programs will be located Chelsea, Whitefield, Windsor and Somerville. Bus transportation will be provided. Pre -K programs will operate Monday through Friday and follow the school schedule. Meals will be served and a short rest period will be included. Classrooms will be staffed by a certified Early Childhood Teacher and Education Technicians to assist in the classroom. Children in the program will receive comprehensive services.
All families are encouraged to apply.
For more information about this Pre-K/Head Start collaboration, or to receive an application, please contact your local RSU 12 elementary school.
RSU 12 serves the towns of Alna, Chelsea, Palermo, Somerville, Westport Island, Whitefield, and Windsor.
We had to evacuate the building because of a fire alarm. The fire department was called and the building has been cleared to have the students return.
IMPORTANT: Information about the revised 2017-2018 School Year Calendar can be found here, http://www.svrsu.org/article/41672?org=pcs
Just a reminder that we are asking for donations for the Theme Baskets. Please have them in as soon as possible. Thank you for your help.
Attention: There has been an error in our alert system resulting in parents receiving messages that their child is absent from school. Please ignore these messages. We are working to fix the issue.