There is still time to order your yearbooks. Please order them online through Life Touch. Do not send money into the school.
How about we unofficially claim today as a snow day? In the comment section, share pictures of your spring snowman!
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
Bus drivers and school staff delivering school work packets and meal packets to our students.
If you were unavailable to receive the school work packet that you requested, by bus this morning, you can stop by the school this evening to pick them up. Pickups can be made between 5pm and 6pm tonight, Friday, March 20th. Please be aware that the school doors will be locked. Packets will be handed to you.
Tomorrow is the day! Continuing learning packets will be coming on the bus along with the next delivery of meals for those who signed up. Remember that these packets are meant to maintain current skills, be fun, and help students and their families with routines and a sense of normalcy. Everyone at Whitefield School has been working hard this week to get the meals and packets ready for our students. Please be at you bus stops 2 hours after your normal bus pick up times for delivery.
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!
Due to the current circumstances, the Whitefield School office will be open sporadically with no current set schedule. The best way to reach the school if you have any questions or concerns is to email Amy Perkins, the administrative assistant, at aperkins@svrsu.org. Emails will be checked through out the day to ensure that you get a response in a timely manor.
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!
If you or someone you know has a child who will be entering kindergarten for the 2020/2021 school year, please email Amy Perkins at aperkins@svrsu.org for more information. Students of students already on Whitefield'd pre-k program do not need to register for kindergarten.
Whitefield Elementary School is now accepting
Pre-Kindergarten applications for the 2020/2021 school year. Applications will soon be available online and you can mail them back to Whitefield School. If you do not have the ability to get the application online please email Amy Perkins at aperkins@svrsu.org and one will be mailed out to you. If you have any questions please call Whitefield Elementary School at 207-549-7691 or email aperkins@svrsu.org.
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
The School Board met last night and voted to make March 20th a student day.
Khloe Luce selected a PBIS Award of being a Guest Chef in the cafeteria today. She served all three lunches - great job!
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
*Gifted and Talented Notice*
Spring referrals for the Gifted and Talented Program are being accepted from March 9th to March 23rd. Please note that the window closes on March 23rd.
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 Gifted and talented Coordinator, at hhilton@svrsu.og for a referral form for either academics or visual art/music (VPA).
Hollie A. Hilton
GT Teacher/Coordinator
Sheepscot Valley RSU 12
164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield ME 04353
207-549-4566
1st grade learned about displacement in MakerSpace (sand made the water rise in jars) and then students used the sand to write their names.
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.