RSU 57

This notice is a reminder that Tuesday, November 3rd will be a Remote Learning Day for all Students to allow some RSU57 school facilities to be accessed by our towns for voting purposes. The RSU57 school facilities will reopen to in-person learners on Wednesday, November 4th. Our instructional staff working in schools serving as polling stations (AES, LES, East, SMS) will be required to work off site from their school building. Instructional staff working in schools not serving as polling stations will have the option of working off site or in their classrooms. Students will follow the regular school day timetable and should expect to log in to their classes, on schedule, remotely. If WiFi access is a concern, please contact Jeremy Angel (jeremyangel@rsu57.org) for support. Meal Requests can be made through this survey link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-AeaVD4_9f9QAgaiIvFu_K4Q-Yxz9F42_X5DrU0gaA8nx7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link)

One more pic! #gomustangs

Congratulations to our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors!

District Names RSU 57 Elementary Principals Today Superintendent Malone announced that RSU 57 Board of Directors has approved restructuring the Elementary Administrative Structure to reflect the current needs of our buildings and community. Assistant Principals Catherine Poulin and Marisa Penney have been appointed to the role of Principal of their respective buildings. Principal Poulin will assume the responsibility of Alfred Elementary School, where she has been serving as the Assistant Principal. Cindy Pellerin will continue to serve in the capacity of principal at Lyman Elementary School. Principal Penney will assume the responsibility of Shapleigh Memorial School, where she has been serving as the Assistant Principal. Tim Stinson will continue to serve in the capacity of principal at LINE Elementary School. The current administrative structure at Waterboro Elementary School will remain unchanged. Principal Madigan and Assistant Principal Humphry will continue to serve in their respective capacities. The RSU Board of Directors believe that this adjustment will better serve the community and staff of each of the district’s five (5) elementary schools and reflects the current responsibilities of the individual administrators. We congratulate our new Principals and send appreciation to all Administrators for their work and cooperation in serving the RSU.

On October 9th the USDA announced the extension of free meals to all children 18 and under through the end of the 2020-2021 school year! Free meals consist of breakfast and lunch and must be a complete reimbursable meal in order to meet federal guidelines. Enrolled, in-person learners may receive free meals while attending school in-person. Remote learners, home schooled children, and any child 18 and under that is not of school age may pre-order meals for pick up by submitting the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdADGQNbsN3SNxOr23avHOMyeoo-sw39h5Nq6C0bTgL57MERg/viewform?usp=sf_link RSU 57 highly recommends that all households continue to submit free and reduced applications for meal price benefits if you feel you may qualify. Each school district receives federal and state funding based on the percentage of students that are approved for free or reduced meal prices. Under counting those eligible for this program could harm many educational programs we rely on to serve our students. Regardless of whether your student chooses to receive school meals or not, it is critical that we properly account for all who are eligible. If you have any questions related to free meals, meal price benefit applications or remote meal pick up please contact the School Nutrition Department directly by calling (207)247-3221 x2257 or emailing vanessarichardson@rsu57.org

At MHS, our in-person learners are paired up with remote learners for a virtual lab!

MMS Families: Please see our October/November MMS Family Newsletter for information about our anticipated date of return to in-person school, the schedule for our upcoming NWEA testing, and more! As always, please reach out to us at 247-6121 with any questions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ub5eg4xF-EOUEuUnS70Hu_pyRUaDf8K1/view?usp=sharing

Happy holiday weekend! A reminder that all MMS students will continue to learn remotely until the Covid-19 outbreak has been closed, per Maine CDC. That date is TBD and at least into November. Please see the 10/5 Principals’ Letter (below) or the District Schools Updates at rsu57.org for detailed information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Cqnf83pk95mBpXkr0ydGFDdW2fg6Xpp/view?usp=drivesdk

A school by school update has been posted to the website.

Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic High School has been identified by the Maine CDC as a “probable positive” for COVID-19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of the MHS community are considered “close contacts”. MHS families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. We are working closely with Maine CDC to monitor our situation. Importantly, however, as a result of staffing shortages from quarantine necessities, Massabesic High School will continue to be fully remote learning through at least October 9th. An update regarding each school in the district will be posted to the website and shared with you later today. Thank you

Good morning! An update on Chromebook pickup. Many of you have been asking about how you can get your device if you have class. You may come down during your lunch/Mustang time, a family member could bring down your device to exchange it if you have a second device at home, or you can wait until next week. Thank you!

Good afternoon! All high school students may pick up their new Chromebooks tomorrow at the East Building between 8-2. You will need to turn in the old device and power cord in order to receive the new one. There will be times next week as well in order to pick up the new Chromebooks. Staff will meet you outside in order to make the exchange.

Student pictures, for both remote and in person learners, scheduled for this Friday have been postponed.   We are awaiting a make up date from Lifetouch.   MHS Campus Staff will still have their pictures taken this Friday.   Staff pictures will be taken in the MHS Auditorium.  Further details on staff photos will be coming shortly. All students will need to be photographed on the make up date for administrative purposes, student ID's and this year students Meal bar codes will be added to their ID.   It will be important to have everyone's picture done even if you are not ordering a package. Student pictures, for both remote and in person learners, scheduled for this Friday have been postponed.   We are awaiting a make up date from Lifetouch.   MHS Campus Staff will still have their pictures taken this Friday.   Staff pictures will be taken in the MHS Auditorium.  Further details on staff photos will be coming shortly. All students will need to be photographed on the make up date for administrative purposes, student ID's and this year students Meal bar codes will be added to their ID.   It will be important to have everyone's picture done even if you are not ordering a package. Thank you!

Thank you Aroma Joes for giving every educator at MHS a free drink!

Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Waterboro Elementary School (WES) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of a single 1st Grade class and all elementary riders on Bus 1372 are considered “close contacts”. WES families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. We are working closely with Maine CDC to monitor our situation. Please visit the district website to see the entire notice.

Dear RSU57 Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that there is an outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Massabesic Middle School. An outbreak means that there are three or more cases of COVID-19 within a 14-day period that are epidemiologically linked. Based on recommendations from the Maine CDC, we are closing Massabesic Middle School to help prevent further spread of COVID-19. Massabesic Middle School was previously determined to be fully remote learning effective Monday, September 28th, and through at least October 13th. We will work with the Maine CDC to determine when staff and students may safely return to school. Out of an abundance of caution, Massabesic High School will also be moved to fully remote learning beginning Monday, September 28th until at least Monday, October 5th. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a healthcare facility before you show up in person. Please refer to the district website to read the entire notice.

Good evening, This notice is to inform you that a third individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of Grade 7 Team Androscoggin in-person students and staff, and currently assigned MMS/MHS riders on Bus 1372 are considered “close contacts.” Impacted students, families, and staff have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. We are working with the Maine CDC and will send further guidance when provided.

Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This notice is to inform you that a second individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of 6th Grade Team Carrabassett at Massabesic Middle School and MMS/MHS riders of Bus 1471 are considered “close contacts.” Impacted students/families have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no other RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event. Importantly, however, as a result of staffing shortages resulting from quarantine necessities, Massabesic Middle School will be fully remote learning effective Monday, September 28th. Please visit the RSU 57 website for the entire notice.

Congratulations to Meagan Desjardins, our Horace Mann's Hootie Award recipient for the month of September!

Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of 7th Grade Team Allagash at Massabesic Middle School are considered “close contacts”. MMS students/families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no other RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event. To see the entire community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.