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.
Just a few hours left of our holiday break! We can't wait for our students to be back tomorrow!
This is a reminder that starting this Wednesday, January 6th, early release will now be at 11:30am. Please have a look at the amended calendar. There have been some workshop days added in as well.
A letter from Miss Kendra, school nurse.
12/22/20
Dear Whitefield Parents,
If you and your student(s) are planning to travel outside of the state over the Holiday break please contact the school nurse prior to your child returning. Also, please contact the nurse if your child is sick over vacation or has any exposure to a known positive COVID 19 person. Please do not send them back to school without first contacting the school at keanderson@svrsu.org.
Enjoy your time with family!
Kendra Anderson RN
We are now on our holiday break. School will resume on January 4th.
Warm Wishes to all our families and community members for a happy and safe holiday and new year!
Whitefield School staff participating in Ugly Sweater Day!
RSU 12 schools are closed today, December 17th, due to the predicted snowstorm.
If we end up having a snow day on Thursday, then Friday will be dress like a snowman, in candy can colors or fancy dress day. Students can pick one if they want to participate. Don't forget that 12/22 is festive sweater or ugly sweater day!
Winter Break Spirit Week Next Week!
Let's have a little fun the last full week of school before vacation. Students and staff have all been working hard and we think they all deserve to have a little fun! Remote learners are also encouraged to participate, just send a picture to aperkins@svrsu.org and it will be shared with your class.
This is not for points or prizes, it is for fun.
( we ask that you remember to follow the dress code and not wear anything inappropriate for school)
FYI
Picture Retakes will be on Monday, December 7th.
December's Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Whitefield Learning Commons is hosting the Fall Scholastic Book Fair (Nov. 24 -Dec. 4). Students will be able to preview the books by doing a walk through with a wishlist. They will also receive a flyer that highlights some of the books available. We are also promoting purchasing books on-line via our Scholastic Homepage which can be accessed under the Student Resources tab. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howard at 549-7691 or choward@svrsu.org. Thank you for your support.
Picture retakes has been rescheduled for 12/7/20.
TO: WHES Parents
FROM: Mark Deblois, Principal
RE: Device & Materials Pick Up Tomorrow
In order to have the remote period we are now in be successful, students must have the proper materials and an internet connected device. The school will have staff volunteers available tomorrow morning from 8:00 - 11:00 am to assist students in picking up their device (laptop, ChromeBook or iPad) and personal materials that are here at school. Students only will be allowed to come into the school after staff conducts the standard medical screening and will leave immediately after acquiring their materials. If families are unable to make it in tomorrow, you may contact the school on Wednesday and arrangements will be made for a pick up time. Please remember that if you do not have internet connectivity in your home then there is no reason to pick up your child's device as it will not function. Also, if you have devices at home already, do not bring home a school device. While we have been fortunate to have added a significant number of devices for children here this year, transporting to and from school increases the possibility of a device being damaged and, should that occur, your child would not have a device available here at school. All school devices must be returned to school when we return from the remote period on November 30th.
During the closure period, beginning today, November 16th, with students returning to school on November 30th, teaching staff will be in touch with students to direct their remote experience. This may be via email, Zoom or phone calls. All WHES staff, except staff who are required to quarantine, will be back in the building on Wednesday, November 18th, and can be reached by email or phone if students or parents have questions.
Please feel free to contact the school if you have questions. Stay safe and we look forward to having our great WHES students back in-person shortly.
Mark
Mark Deblois, Principal
Whitefield Elementary School
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353-3503
(207) 549-7691
Email: mdeblois@svrsu.org
"At Whitefield Elementary School We Have PRIDE INSIDE"
Picture retakes will be on Monday November 23rd
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
FYI for 8th grade parents and students
And the results are in! The winners of our 3rd annual Whitefield Elementary School Pumpkin Decorating Contest are as follows:
1st place is Hamburger done by Amy Perkins ( front office)
2nd place is Puffer fish by Ashley Burdick ( kitchen )
3rd place is Unicorn by Billie Jo Grady ( Title 1)
A little Halloween fun at Whitefield Elementary!
Flu Shot Clinic
