Whitefield Elementary School

This is a reminder. Face coverings will be optional for all staff, students, and visitors to RSU 12 schools starting Monday, February 28, 2022. Also, please note that the Federal CDC issued new guidance for school buses last Friday stating that face coverings are now optional. So, face coverings are now optional for all staff and students riding RSU 12 school buses starting tomorrow, February 28, 2022. Please read an updated letter from the Superintendent about these changes here, https://5il.co/15y2z

Face coverings will be optional for all staff, students, and visitors to RSU 12 schools starting Monday, February 28, 2022. Please read a letter from the Superintendent about this change here, https://5il.co/15y2z

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd, we will be having another dress up day. Dress Like Dr. Seuss! Some ideas are: Wear green in honor of Green Eggs and Ham. Wear pajamas in honor of I'm Not Going To Get Up Today. Dress “wacky” in honor of “Wacky Wednesday” (wear clothes that do not match, are backwards, look crazy, etc.) Participation is voluntary. No prizes will be given out. This all just for fun and to honor a beloved children's author on his birthday.

Gifted and Talented Notice Spring referrals for the Gifted and Talented Program are being accepted from March 1st to March 22nd. Please note that the window closes on March 22nd. If you feel your child excels or has the potential to excel beyond his/her age level peers in academics or art/music (VPA) you can make a referral for the Gifted and Talented Program. A referral can be made by a teacher, staff member, or parent. We do recommend, however, you consult with your child's teacher before making a referral. Please contact Hollie Hilton, the GT Coordinator, at hhilton@svrsu.og for a referral form for either academics or visual art/music (VPA).

Dear WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL parents, Our Read-a-thon officially starts today! If you have not already done so, please click on this link to activate your reader’s personal page: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VUAIsA Start logging minutes today. ALL reading counts, including being read to! It is easy to do on your children's personal Read-a-thon page! We have some amazing prizes! Your child will be entered into a raffle when they register, when they email friends and family, and when you share on Facebook. Prizes include Gift cards to Scholastic, Bowling vouchers, Country Corners gift cards, books, and more. The students in each grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) who have the most reading minutes by the end of the 2 week period will win a $50 gift! Also, the class with the most minutes will win a pizza party from the PTA! If you have any questions, please let me know at lila.solomon@gmail.com. Thanks so much, WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

FYI: There has been a change to our dress up schedule for tomorrow. Due to the recent snow days, Monday the 14th is the 100th day of school.

The February 8th Board Meeting Agenda can be found here, https://www.svrsu.org/browse/292208

All RSU 12 schools are closed today due to the snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

A Message from the Whitefield PTA: It's time for the WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Read-a-thon! Read-a-thon promises to be a fun, exciting journey that starts Monday February 14, 2022. We will get your children excited about reading. We know you have limited time but want the best education for your child. That’s why we hope everyone will activate their reader's account as soon as possible. This is where you can record and view your reader's progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VUAIsA/1 and following the simple instructions. Thanks so much, WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

All RSU 12 Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 4th, due to the predicted snowstorm.

Middle school students enjoying the new ice rink this afternoon.

Today is National Have Fun at Work Day. One of the ways we celebrated was to have a Dress Like Mr. Deblois competition. All the staff and students who participated looked great! It has been a lot of fun being one of many Mr. Deblois today!

Starting Monday, January 31st, there will be some slight changes to Mr. Cote's bus run in the morning and afternoon. This will affect student who live on Wiscasset Rd, Pittston Rd and Thayer Rd. This does not affect anyone on the Townhouse Road part of his runs. Please be on the look out for an email and/or phone call by mid day on Friday with your student's new pick up/ drop off times. If you have any questions, please call the school during normal business hours.

Congratulations to our head cook, Miss Vicki, for being one of a select number of finalists for Maine's RISE Award ( she was one of 11 chosen out of 80 some odd nominations) The Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award honors and promotes the excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The state chose 2 other nominees of the top award, but Vicki is #1 in our books! Thank you Miss Vicki for all your hard work not only for our school but for the whole RSU!

Good Afternoon, With many of our inductees being sidelined with positive COVID tests, we have decided to postpone the NJHS Induction Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow evening. We will reassess our circumstances over the coming few days and determine a new date for the event. Thanks and if you have any questions please contact either Karen McCormick (NJHS Advisor) at kmccormick@svrsu.org or me. Mark Mark Deblois, Principal Whitefield Elementary School 164 Grand Army Road Whitefield, ME 04353-3503 (207) 549-5251 Email: mdeblois@svrsu.org "At Whitefield Elementary School We Have PRIDE INSIDE"

All schools in RSU 12 will have a two-hour delay this morning, Tuesday, January 25th due to the snow.

Good news! At the last minute we were able to secure an other bus driver. We are back on a four bus run. Buses will run with their normal drop off times this afternoon.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will need to have a three bus run this afternoon, January 24th. Drop off times may very from normal. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As always with three bus runs we encourage those who can, to pick up their children at school for our 2:20pm dismissal time.

WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has decided to hold a Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday February 14, 2022. About one week before our Read-a-thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VUAIsA/1 and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. We have amazing prizes available for participation and number of minutes read! Thanks so much, WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

FYI for 7th and 8th grade girl's basketball players: The Erskine Academy Varsity Girls’ Basketball team invites all local 7th/8th grade girls’ basketball players to join them for a true game day experience on Saturday, January 22nd, from 11:30-3:00 when they take on Nokomis. This is a free event for players and coaches (please wear your team apparel). Players are welcome to sit in a special VIP section where they will meet current players and the coach. You will have the opportunity to join the team in the locker room as they prepare for the game, including sitting in on Coach Soule’s pregame talk and preparation. Sitting directly behind the team bench during the game, you’ll experience the emotions of the game as you’ll have a firsthand experience of what occurs during a varsity basketball game. A reception in the cafeteria will provide you with another opportunity to talk and hang out with the players. Arrive to the James V. Nelson Gymnasium 11:30 a.m. Meet and Greet with the Players and Coach 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Pregame Preparation and Meeting 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Game 12:45 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Postgame Reception 3:00 p.m.