School Nutrition Staff Go Above and Beyond at Whitefield Elementary
https://mainedoenews.net/2021/06/18/school-nutrition-staff-go-above-and-beyond-at-whitefield-elementary/
The votes are in. The 2021-2022 RSU 12 School Budget was approved yesterday by RSU 12 voters. Thank you for your support!
Remember to vote today! It is voting day today for the RSU 12 School Budget at your local polling station.
All RSU 12 schools will release early today at 11:30am due to the active heat advisory that has been issued by the National Weather Service.
All RSU 12 schools will dismiss early again tomorrow, Tuesday, June 7, at 11:30am due to the predicted extreme heat and the predicted heat advisory.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the #COVID19 pandemic. Qualifying households on Tribal lands can receive a discount of up to $75 per month for service. Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. For more info, please visit: fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit. #DigitalDivide #BroadbandForAll
RSU 12 and Whitefield Elementary School win the state cook-off Championship! Congratulations to our School Nutrition Heroes!
https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/05/05/whitefield-elementary-school-wins-maine-doe-cooking-competition/
The Maine CDC Health Advisory System Update designated Kennebec County as “Yellow” yesterday. However, RSU 12 will continue to provide in-person learning five days a week for the time being and we will monitor the case rates in Kennebec County. RSU 12 will not initiate a split cohort A/B hybrid learning approach at this time. We look forward to seeing all students return to school this Monday, April 26th.
Please find a letter with more information here,
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1227084/RSU_12_-_Information_about_Kennebec_County.pdf
RSU 12 Nutrition Department is entered in the State of Maine Virtual Farm to School COOK OFF. Deadline to vote is right NOW! April 2nd. Everyone PLEASE VOTE for RSU 12 at this link, https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6g_QX0gYkubzeoajy-GTm3ajDsVwW9HtXW_ixaL5hdUN0E2NzRYRlZEVDlOSkhVNVMzMkhaRU1LNS4u
All RSU 12 after school activities are cancelled this afternoon due to the predicted snow. Community Learning Center is also cancelled.
The RSU 12 Board of Directors meeting is this Thursday, February 11th starting at 6:30pm. You can find the board agenda and other materials at this link, https://www.svrsu.org/o/district/browse/191126. The Board meeting is live-streamed on the district Youtube Channel. Follow the link to the Youtube Channel here, https://www.svrsu.org/o/district/page/remote-school-board-meetings
All RSU 12 schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2nd due to the snowstorm.
The Maine Broadband Coalition has launched a statewide internet speed test mapping initiative. The goal of the “Get Up To Speed” initiative is to gather data from across the state to generate the most comprehensive map of both the presence and quality of internet in Maine to date.
Residents are being asked to help the initiative by taking this less-than-a-minute test to map their own speed through the Maine Broadband Coalition’s website. The test can be found at https://www.mainebroadbandcoalition.org/speed-test-info?
The Maine Broadband Coalition will aggregate, document, and visualize the speed testing information to provide users and state officials with up-to-date service maps. Participants can view their results (while personal information remains confidential) and watch the public map of Maine grow in real time by visiting this link: https://expressoptimizer.net/projects/Maine/speedtestmap.php
The new speed testing initiative is the crucial next step in ensuring the delivery of broadband throughout the state and will help local, regional, and state leaders develop projects and steer investments to the places that need it most. This map, along with other data collected, will help inform where the bond funding, approved by Maine voters in July, can have the most impact.
For more information, read the Maine Broadband Coalition Press Release here http://msma.informz.net/MSMA/data/images/MBC_PressRelease_Nov_2020.pdf
The RSU 12 Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of every month. Please find the agenda and backup information for tomorrow's meeting here, https://www.svrsu.org/o/district/browse/186143
Long term substitute in a PreK classroom needed. Chelsea Elementary School. Must be eligible for Ed Tech III certification. Go to link below for more information.
https://www.applitrack.com/svrsu/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching
This is a reminder that beginning this Wednesday, January 6th, early releases will dismiss students at 11:30 instead of 1:30. This change will remain in effect for the remainder of the school year. Also, please note that students will not have school on January 29th and March 26th.
RSU 12 schools are closed today, December 17th, due to the predicted snowstorm.
The School Board voted last night to amend the current school year calendar. Beginning January 4th, all Wednesday early releases will dismiss at 11:30 instead of 1:30. Students will have lunch before they leave. Please call the school at 993-2352 if you have any questions. Thank you!
The Maine Department of Education and ConnectME Authority have contracted Redzone Wireless to provide broadband access to staff and student locations in your area to support remote learning. Please complete the form at the website linked below by November 8th to be included in the program.
A Redzone representative will contact you to arrange an installation appointment to ensure that your location is connected before December 30. For more information and to complete the form visit https://www.redzonewireless.com/cares
Palermo Consolidated School Panther News 10/26/2020
SCHOOL NEWS:
On Saturday, I emailed parents to let them know that, despite Waldo County being designated Yellow by the Department of Education, we will continue with our current school schedule. The superintendent and I continue to monitor the Covid 19 cases in the county and will let you know if we feel the risk for Palermo Consolidated has increased.
Parent Teacher Conferences: November 2nd and November 4th: 2:45 - 6:30pm.
*We will hold PT conferences by Zoom, by phone, or through email. Please sign up for virtual conferences through Zoom by clicking on this link: https://sites.google.com/svrsu.org/palermo-parent-teacher-confere/home Then click on the grade or name of the teacher which will take you to Sign up Genius. Teachers will communicate with you about zoom links next week. *If you are unable to use this online tool to sign up please call Anne at 993-2352. If you prefer a phone call or an email discussing your child's academic progress please email your teacher or call Anne.
Grades 1st through 6th are holding NEWEA testing these next few weeks. Online learners are able, and encouraged, to take the NEWEA tests.
November 3rd is a regular school day!
SOCCER NEWS:
At this time the game schedule is...
Oct 26th @ Windsor Elementary School 3:45
Oct 27th @ Whitefield Elementary School 3: 45
Oct 28th No practice
Oct 29th @ Palermo against St. Mikes 3:30
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Oct 26th-30th - Spirit Week : T- Blue, white and pink day; W- superhero day; Th - sports attire day; F- crazy hair or hat day.
Oct. 30th- NEWEA Testing for online learners.
Halloween party at the end of the day. Any treats must be in store containers.
Nov 1st - Daylight savings- turn back clocks 1 hour
Nov 2nd - NEWEA make up day
Nov 2nd & 4th- Parent Teacher Conferences - Virtual, phone or email.
Nov 3rd- Election Day - Students will be involved in a mock election
Nov 11th - No School - Veterans Day.
Nov 25th, 26th, 27th - No school - Thanksgiving break.
From the Principal’s Desk:
Considering the designation of Yellow for Waldo County, it is important to keep everyone up to date on the vision of academic procedures of the hybrid structure or full remote structure. Bright Space is a platform that will be used to provide parents with one place to access all the students academic assignments. It is expected that Bright Space will be up and running soon. I do not expect that navigating Bright Space will be very difficult for students in 5th through 8th grade. We will be practicing these skills once it is up and running. On the other hand, students in kindergarten through 4th grade will require more coaching and support. We are waiting to receive a shipment of Chromebooks which will allow us to help practice these skills with the students. Additionally, we understand that the younger students may require paper packets and this will be delivered or available for pick up. As always, we continue to keep our fingers crossed that we can stay in school!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your teacher or me. Mrs. Oliphant