RSU 57

Please see below for a scheduling update from the RSU 57 School Board of Directors. NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE The Finance Committee Meeting, initially set for 5:30 pm on January 10, 2024, and the School Board Meeting, scheduled for 7:00 pm on the same day, have been rescheduled to Thursday, January 11, 2024. The Finance Committee Meeting will commence at 5:30 pm, followed by the School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm. Both meetings will take place at the East Training Center and will be streamed via YouTube. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding. Click the link below to view both Finance Committee and School Board Meeting agendas. Thank you. https://www.rsu57.org/documents/information/school-board/68454

Dear RSU 57 Community. In an attempt to communicate proactively to provide ample notice to our families and staff, we want to share that we are closely monitoring the weather forecast. Tomorrow, Wednesday January 10, is a scheduled Early Release Day in RSU 57. Please be advised that should we make the determination that there will be a 2-Hour delay, the Early Release would be cancelled and the student day would end at the regular school day ending time. No decision has been made regarding tomorrow at this time. As always, we balance the desire to maintain our school calendar while always prioritizing the safety of students and staff. We will share additional information regarding tomorrow's school day as proactively as possible.

Due to driver shortage, Bus 1921 servicing MHS,MMS,and Waterboro Elementary will be out of service today 1/09/24. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Hello RSU 57 Families. You can view this week's Community Newsletter by clicking the link below. Have a wonderful evening. https://www.smore.com/4dmn0

Today Alfred Elementary's "December Student of the Month" were celebrated during a special lunch with the principal. Students brought lunch to a specially decorated corner of the gym, dressed in a costume of their making, and received a small gift afterwards. These students were selected by their teacher for consistently demonstrating our school promise of being "kind, respectful, responsible, and safe". Congratulations to: Harley Clough Violet Johnson Desmond DellDonna Norrin Malone Daniel Laroche Jackson Alexander Barrett Turner Aria Pong Hope Rice Harrison Moberg-LeBrun Bobby LaPage Claire Stevens Parker Bolduc Stryker Mein Scarlett Mein

During the week before Holiday Break, Waterboro Elementary students participated in an "Art and P.E. Week" put on by Ms. Amy Nucci (Art) and Ms. Samantha Person (P.E.). WES students across multiple grade levels participated in activities rooted in movement and creation during this combined specials block. Activities focused on many different Art and P.E. learning targets including balance, lines, negative space, breath work, science, muscular endurance and cooperation. Thank you to Ms. Nucci and Ms. Person for creating an amazing hands-on learning experience for students! Click the link below to view a slideshow of students in-action during Art and P.E. Week at WES! https://youtube.com/shorts/yFeK6LOmd1Y

Click on the link to access the MMS December Family Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/42g5k Have a wonderful holiday break!

Due to driver shortages, Bus 2271 servicing MHS/MMS and Shapleigh Memorial is out of service today12/21. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Due to driver shortages, Bus 2072 servicing MHS, MMS and WES is out of service today. Bus 2271 servicing MHS, MMS and Shapleigh is out of service today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Fourth and fifth graders at Alfred Elementary School participated in National Geographic's Explorer Classroom Wildlife Series to develop their own explorer mindset and investigate the wildlife in their community. National Geographic strives to help students "explore wildlife globally, while taking action locally." This picture is of the projects students created to teach others about the endangered species in Maine and suggest solutions to the problems they face.

Due to power outages experienced on 12/18, the following menu changes will occur at Lyman Elementary: Wednesday, December 20th Breakfast -Muffin or Cereal, Juice, Fruit & Milk Lunch - Pizza or Cheeseburger, Garden Salad, Fruit & Milk Thursday, December 21st Breakfast -as planned (posted menu) Lunch -Shredded Turkey w/Gravy or Corn Dog, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Fruit, Milk & Special Holiday Treat Thank you for your understanding.

Due to power outages experienced on 12/18, the following menu changes will occur at Line Elementary: Wednesday, December 20th Breakfast - Muffin or Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk Lunch - Pizza or Chicken Burger Thursday, December 21st Breakfast - as planned (posted menu) Lunch- Chicken Nuggets or Grilled Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Fruit, Milk & Special Holiday Treat Thank you for your understanding.

Due to power outages experienced on 12/18, the following menu changes will occur at Alfred Elementary: Wednesday, December 20th Breakfast -as planned (posted menu) Lunch -Turkey & Cheese Sandwich or Chicken Burger, Veggies, Fruit & Milk Thursday, December 21st Breakfast - as planned (posted menu) Lunch -Chicken Nuggets or Grilled Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Fruit, Milk & Special Holiday Treat Friday, December 22nd Lunch - Alternate Entree Changed from BBQ Pulled Pork to Cheeseburger Thank you for your understanding.

Alfred Elementary Menu Change!

Good Mustang Nation, As debris is being removed from roads, RSU 57 will have a 2 hour delay this morning, December 19. This will be for Massabesic High, Massabesic Middle, Waterboro Elementary, Alfred Elementary, and Shapleigh Elementary Schools. Line Elementary and Lyman Elementary Schools will be closed for students while power is actively being restored to these areas. All Line and Lyman Elementary staff should report to the Massabesic East building for a professional development day.

Thank you to our transportation, operations, food service and instructional staff for navigating unforeseen challenges today. We are also grateful to parents and guardians for their patience as we coordinated getting students home safely this afternoon. Approximately 70% of homes within RSU 57 are currently without power, including three of our schools. As we look to tomorrow, decisions regarding school cancellations will be made at an individual school level. Any closures or cancellations will be relayed to you early tomorrow morning. As crews continue to work towards restoring power, we are mindful of the impacts that these challenges will have on our students and families. Our thoughts are with those who were impacted and we wish you a safe and healthy evening.

All afterschool practices and activities/clubs are cancelled as additional power outages and road closures are likely. All classes offered through Massabesic Adult and Community Education are cancelled for this evening. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Due to severe weather conditions, power outages at three RSU 57 schools and in anticipation of additional weather-related challenges, all elementary schools (Alfred, Line, Lyman, Shapleigh and Waterboro) will be dismissed at 11:30am today. Lunch will be provided prior to dismissal. As there are many road closures, please be patient with your child’s drop-off time. We appreciate your support and understanding during this challenging time.

Due to driver shortages the following buses are out of service today 12/18: Bus 1774 servicing MHS, MMS and Lyman Elementary. Bus 2072 servicing MHS, MMS and WES. Buses 2074, 2274 and 2275 servicing MHS, MMS and Line. We apologize for the inconvenience.

It is with great excitement and pride that we announce the recipients of the Model Mustang Staff Award for the month of December! This award is a tribute to those outstanding individuals who embody the qualities of a true “Model Mustang”; they inspire, lead, foster positivity, persevere, and excel in all that they do. Each Model Mustang was nominated by colleagues who took the time to acknowledge and celebrate their coworkers’ exceptional contributions to our district. Their hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for the positive impact they have within RSU 57! Click the link to view December's Model Mustang Award recipients. Congratulations, all! http://tinyurl.com/yur8y856