Ski Bus trip to Gunstock cancelled for 3/13/2020
Please check the News section of the website for a link to a survey to help us prepare for a possible closing due to a COVID-19 pandemic.
RSU 57 Update 03.12.2020
March 12, 2020
Dear RSU57 Community,
I am writing to provide an update on our planning and preparations around Coronavirus. As noted through prior communications, we are working closely with public health professionals through the Maine CDC and Maine DOE to guide and advise our work. Both have been tremendously helpful and are providing updates and support on a daily basis as needed. We have also met with York County Emergency Management Agency, to ensure that we are coordinating closely with the County in order to be prepared.
The best way to receive alerts and information is to download Regional School Unit 57’s app. With the app, you can access sports, news, updates, emergency notifications, and other school-related information. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu.
As I write this, on Thursday afternoon, we have been made aware of one known Coronavirus case in Maine, but public health officials note that it is a matter of time before additional cases are reported. We will continue to monitor closely and communicate as we have more information.
At the same time, we believe it is important to make plans for continuity of operations and most importantly, to take steps to ensure that students continue to learn. Over the past week, we have begun to gather ideas and resources to support this effort. In working closely with teachers, staff, and administration we are developing Continuous Learning Plans. While we cannot truly replace school, we can offer support to students and families to keep learning going.
More information to follow on this, but here a few highlights in the event of closure:
For K-5, we are developing home packets by grade level that will provide parents with student logins to online resources. We will be focusing on continued learning through teacher provided materials, the use of SeeSaw and/or Google Classroom, and email communication for sharing and communicating with families, which are already used by many teachers. The devices currently used in classrooms will be distributed to students.
For 6-12, we will be using Google Classroom for sharing instruction and will continue to use staff and student email. Students have had a good deal of practice using technology for learning and independently accessing online resources. Each student has an assigned device that would go home.
We have asked that all teachers make sure that their learning plans are up to date and readily available. We will work with teachers to ensure that everyone has access to resources for sharing learning activities with students.
Again, indications from public health officials are that school closures may be expected. We are working to be well prepared for the event of a school closure. If there are closures for any extended period we will work together, as we always do, to support our students and families. As a district we will also work to support our faculty and staff. We are working thoughtfully to support our community in uncertain times. We will offer clear guidelines as to how we will approach handling closures for different groups of staff, but please hear clearly that our aim is to support continuous learning for our students and our schools as well as to protect the health and welfare of our community.
Superintendent
Larry Malone
Please visit this site often as updates will be posted on an on-going basis as needed. We will make every attempt to reschedule events whenever possible.
CANCELLATIONS
Fri. March 13, 2020
Little League Softball Clinic
Youth Wrestling Club Practices
MMS Volleyball Game vs. York
Waterboro Rec Hoops
Alfred Parks & Rec
Waterboro PTO Dance
Waterboro Girl Scouts Movie/Meeting
Sat. March 14, 2020
MHS Winter Ball
United Soccer Club Soccer Clinics
Little League Baseball Evaluations
Alfred PTSA March Madness
Alfred Parks & Rec Basketball
Little League Baseball Evaluations
Sun. March 15, 2020
MAYFC Winter Football Clinics
Mon. March 16, 2020
Armored Light Bible Study
Youth Wrestling Club Practices
MHS Booster Club Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 306 Meeting
Waterboro Rec Hoops
Alfred Parks & Rec
Lyman Parks & Rec Basketball Clinic
Tues. March 17, 2020
MIOSM Choral Concert
MAYFC Workout Sessions
Waterboro Rec Hoops
Alfred Parks & Rec
57 Stallions Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
So. Me. Gearbots
Shapleigh Good News Club
Lyman Parks & Rec Adult Volleyball
Weds. March 18, 2020
MHS Academic Carnival
Youth Wrestling Club Practices
57 Stallions Youth Basketball Practices
Waterboro Rec Hoops
Alfred Parks & Rec
Waterboro Talent Show
So. Me. Gearbots
Shapleigh Good News Club
Lyman Parks & Rec Basketball Clinic
Thurs. March 19, 2020
MIOSM Band Performance
Youth Wrestling Club Practices
MAYFC Workout Sessions
Waterboro Rec Hoops
57 Stallions Youth Basketball Skills Clinic
Fri. March 20, 2020
Youth Wrestling Club Practices
Waterboro Rec Hoops
MAYFC Cheer Camp Meeting
Sat. March 21, 2020
United Soccer Club Soccer Clinics
Alfred Parks & Rec
March 12, 2020
Dear RSU #57 Community,
We have received recent recommendations from Governor Mills and the CDC and are limiting large gatherings effective immediately. At this time, we are postponing all non-essential indoor gatherings with anticipated attendance of 250 or more people (for example: MHS Winter Ball, Line Pre-K & K Concert, MHS Academic Carnival). Specifics will be listed and updated routinely on our website and the RSU #57 app as events are identified.
In addition, we are cancelling all outside use of our buildings until further notice (for example: Girl Scouts, recreation departments). Again, specifics will be listed and updated routinely on our website and the RSU #57 app as events are identified.
These measures will enable our custodial staff the opportunity to continue thorough cleaning procedures. Please be patient with us as we work through these ever-changing situations and know that we will share new information as necessary.
For further information, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html for the most current information on COVID-19.
Thank you.
Larry Malone, Superintendent
RSU #57 has been carefully monitoring the status of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Although at this time there are no confirmed cases in the State of Maine, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) have encouraged all schools to review emergency plans and communicate universal precautions to our communities.
We have been following universal precautions and monitoring influenza and other illnesses for the past several weeks. Custodial staff at all RSU #57 schools are taking additional steps to disinfect all frequently touched areas (desktops, doorknobs, water fountains) on a daily basis.
It is also very important to recognize that we see Influenza and other respiratory illnesses at this time every year. The CDC continues to encourage individuals to receive the flu shot. In addition, the following CDC recommendations are essential in reducing the spread of germs:
· Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
· Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue to cover coughs and sneezes, then dispose of the tissue. When a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
· Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
· Wash hands for 20 seconds. Washing hands often under clean, running water can help prevent the spread of germs. If you cannot wash your hands, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60-95% alcohol until soap and water is available.
We have students and staff who have traveled out of state and out of the country recently. We have asked those individuals to self-monitor and follow CDC guidelines if symptoms develop. Going forward, if conditions change the district will act accordingly.
I will continue to provide you updated information as it becomes available. More detailed information regarding the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html .
Stay well,
Larry Malone
The 2020 KidWind Challenge is underway with our 8th grade! www.kidwind.org
Excited to share our work and host an SMP Learning Walk! #gomustangs
This is a reminder that tomorrow, March 11th, is an early release day in RSU#57. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am. All elementary schools will be dismissed at 1pm.
This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
Dual enrollment meeting on March 23rd during Mustang Time. #gomustangs
Congratulations Jimmy, Marissa, & Trevor for being honored by the SMAA! #gomustangs
More pictures from senior night of our Unified Team. #gomustangs
More pictures from senior night of our Unified Team. #gomustangs
This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
Senior night for our Unified Team! #gomustangs
Happy music Monday! Here are MMS students Mia, Ian, Cameron, Devenny, Kilee, Evelynn, and Samantha at the District 1 6th grade Honors Festival this weekend. Well done! A big thank you to Mr. Goad for making it happen!
Kindergarten registration for fall 2020 is now underway! Registration can be completed online and includes a meeting with our District Registrar. If you have a student that already attends one of the district PreK programs there is no need to register them as they are already in the system. Thank you
Lyman Elementary Pre-K students have had a great week! They used the Osmos to work on letters and shapes. They also created a beautiful mural. The mural that the children painted was inspired by the story The Lion and the Little Red Bird.