Calling all four year olds in RSU 12!
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, 2019.
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, Whitefield, and Windsor.
Reading with a flashlight . #readtoME
Tonight's challenge for Read To ME is to read with a flashlight. Maybe under the covers, behind the couch or even in the bathtub! Have fun with it and send your pictures.
Don't forget the Read to ME Challenge. Take your picture reading with your child to be shared on our school facebook page and the DOE Read to ME Campaign page. Send pictures to pmetta@svrsu.or or cbelanger@svrsu.org
Chelsea Elementary School is participating in the Read To ME Challenge. The powerful campaign challenges adults to read to children 15 minutes, to capture that reading with a photo or video and then post it on social media to challenge others to do the same. Hundreds of Maine schools, Community Literacy Groups, and other literacy organizations have partnered in the annual campaign and the Maine DOE. Be sure to get reading and tag those pictures and videos to Chelsea Elementary Updates and #ReadtoME
Wouldn’t it be great to see a picture of every student reading with an adult!
Tomorrow(Tuesday's) challenge is to upload yourself reading to your child/children while sitting under a table!!!!!!!!!!
If federal employees impacted by the shutdown would like to apply for school meal benefits for their children, they may so do through their local school district.
To apply – A special application can be downloaded from the Maine Department of Education’s website (linked below) and submitted to your local school’s food service program.
Download printable meal benefit application (PDF)
https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Meal%20Benefit%20Application%20SY19.pdf
HOMEWORK CLUB
AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS GRADES 4-8
HELP WITH HOMEWORK COMPLETION OR JUST HELP IN GENERAL. CHECK YOUR CHILD'S GRAdes. Are they proficient in their subjects? Are they completing homework on time? Do you feel your child could benefit from some extra review and practice?
HOMEWORK CLUB IS TUESDAY AND THURSDAY DIRECTLY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3:30
Please contact Mrs. Tinkham-LaVallee at 582-2214 if interested.
Late bus this morning. Mr. Gelina's bus will be 15-30 minutes late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience
This month students are working on the Habit of Mind of Producing quality work. Ask your children what that means to them. All students should be able to give you an answer.
This is a message we received at the school. The Maine Health Learning Resource center is offering something healthy living classes which may be of interest to parents and community members.
My name is Bonnie Carleton, I am a health educator at the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center. I’m reaching out to you to share some exciting news about our upcoming healthy lifestyle classes. I hope you will share this information with your colleagues and parents of the children that you care for. Our motto is “Be well, be well informed.” We believe that the more people know about health topics, the better they are able to make healthy choices for themselves and their loved ones.
We offer a variety of healthy lifestyle classes and we encourage everyone in the community to join us! We just released our Winter/Spring 2019 class catalog. Several of our classes are geared towards caregivers of children and parents. Some of our classes are even offered online. We can provide certificates of attendance, too! Don’t forget to ask us about financial assistance options.
Here are some of the highlights:
ü Calm Kids
ü Bye-Bye Bedtime Battles
ü Bouncing Back: Helping Children Heal & Thrive After Stressful Events
ü Fundamentals of Mindfulness
ü Restorative Yoga
ü Pre(vent) Diabetes: Healthy Habits & Recipes
ü Reiki for Self Care
ü Smoothies: Nutritious or Suspicious?
ü An Hour of Stress Relief & Gratitude Journaling
Click here to view the whole online catalog.
Thank you for sharing this information with your connections. We are very excited to offer these classes to our fellow Mainers! Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook for updates about our community classes and offerings.
Happy New Year,
Bonnie Carleton
Bonnie Carleton
Health Educator
MaineHealth Learning Resource Center
Education & Training
(207) 781-1726
There will be a late bus tonight. Students will be getting home 10-15 minutes late. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The town of Chelsea will be hosting a public supper and tree lighting for Chelsea residents this Saturday (Dec 8) at Chelsea Elementary School and near the town office. The supper will be from 4-6 and Santa will arrive in time for the tree lighting. Children will have their picture taken with SANTA. There will also be some venders/crafters on site. Chelsea PTA will be hosting the visit with Santa and cookies and hot chocolate as well as raffling off the raffle tree. Hope to see everyone there
Long Term Sub Ed Tech III needed for the library after Dec. 17. Apply online!
Event in Chelsea
Category: Special Education Services/Special Education Ed Tech
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Until Filled
POSITION: Special Ed Tech III - Resource Room
QUALIFICATIONS: Current State of Maine Department of Education Certification and CHRC Authorization.
DESCRIPTION: Must be self-directed; Able to plan and deliver instruction under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher;
Able to work as part of a strong cohesive team.
SALARY RANGE: As per negotiated agreement.
Apply Online
Category: Special Education Services/Special Education Ed Tech
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Until Filled
DESCRIPTION: The ABLE Program serves students identified with Autism, Behavioral and Emotional challenges.
This is a highly structured program that utilizes a variety of instructional techniques including the AGA approach.
Applicants should have the following abilities: Implements behavior based on ABA principals; Manage behavior
using positive and proactive strategies; accurately record data on child’s progress; Be able to bend, kneel and
lift up to 40 lbs.; Successfully complete Safety Care training; Able to work as part of a strong cohesive team;
BCBA supervision is available.
QUALIFICATIONS: Current & Appropriate State of Maine DOE Certification and CHRC authorization.
Long Term Teacher Sub Grade 3 Apply Online
Category: Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: Mid January
Date Closing: When candidate is found
Description: Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 3 from mid January for approximately 12 weeks.
Qualifications: Maine K-8 Certified Techer endorsement and current CHRC
Monday is Sports Day and Sports Jersey Day. Pictures to follow
A huge thank you to the PTA for a fantastic Harvest Fest!
Can you believe that it's that time of the year, already?!!
Monday starts the kick off of our 3rd Annual "Spirit Week" Food Drive. I have decided to do it a week earlier this year, as the week that we normally hold it is only a four day week. Also, the book fair will be in full swing, so it made the most sense to move it to this coming week (11/5-11/9).
As you know, this is always a fun event for staff and students, and most importantly it makes a HUGE contribution to our own food pantry. It's a great way to pull everyone together for a meaningful cause, as we kick off the "season of giving". With your help, we have the opportunity to make a BIG contribution to those in need, within our own school community.
As far as collection goes, (per the usual) I will be around each day to collect and deliver items to the food cupboard. Each morning, as your students bring in items, you can set them outside your door. I will do a "sweep" of items at some point, after 9:00 a.m.
I have attached a copy of the "event letter", (the same one that I delivered to each of your classrooms today) for your reference. It lists the "daily themes" throughout the week. Please remember to send home the letters with your students, at the end of the day.
Thank you in advance for all of your support with this annual event!! Let's make it the BIGGEST and the BEST yet!!!!