Dear Staff, Students, and Families,
Sanford School Department has notified us that individuals of the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) school community have tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that some students from Massabesic High School, who also attend SRTC part time, are considered “close contacts”. MHS students impacted have been notified by the Maine CDC and are currently under quarantine, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event.
What a great first week we have had here at MMS! We would like to thank our community for your continued support. Please check out our newsletter linked below.
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Today was our first day with all students and we at MHS want to thank all of our students for following our protocols, socially distancing, and wearing their masks. We could not be more proud of how you responded! #gomustangs
Attention Lyman and Alfred Gr. 1-5 Remote learners: Our first day is tomorrow! Please log in to Zoom at 9:15am. If you have any questions, reach out to your child’s teacher via email. We can’t wait to see you on zoom!
WES Gr. 1-5 Remote learners: Our first day is tomorrow! Please log in to Zoom at 9:15am. If you have any questions, reach out to your child’s teacher via email. We can’t wait to see you virtually tomorrow!
Thank you parents of MHS students for your patience with our pick up procedures!
Good morning Parents and Students. Please see linked RSU 57 Activities Update outlining the recent MPA release. Thank you for your patience.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZSYb0nGxCfPqpW7-P0Bx2qTw3cBMegi99XU3ZI16DiM/edit?usp=sharing
https://youtu.be/kPPdlpFDit4 We miss you all and look forward to seeing you! #gomustangs
Updated Reopening Plan
Pg 8 "Due to confidentiality and privacy laws, neither students nor parents shall record any portion of school instruction/programming."
Pg 10 Screening tool to be used daily by staff/students prior to arrival
Pg 14 Staggered start dates table
See RSU 57 website for more details.
MMS Families,
In an abundance of caution, we have decided to send home student devices and materials to ALL students in advance of our anticipated start date. At this time, no changes have been made to the plans conveyed in Superintendent Malone's 9/7 message.
Device pick up times for MMS are as follows:
Wednesday, September 9th: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday, September 10th: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Friday, September 11th: 6:30am - 12:00pm
Staff will be available at the open Gym side doors #4 and #5 to assist you. As you approach the open doors, please know your child's team, wear a face covering, and observe all social distancing guidelines.
We look forward to seeing your child soon!
This notice is an update to the delay of the start of school for all students. There will be no school for students the week of September 8th. New plans will be forthcoming with a staggered reopening beginning September 14th. Please use the embedded link for more details. I apologize for the late change and any inconvenience this may have created for you and you’re your families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Imcmghag7LOK79kNNoFG3OsA0y8ZnRMT/view?usp=sharing
Announcement:
The Reopening FAQ document has been updated and posted in the Menu>Documents>Information> COVID-19 Response, Planning, and Information section at www.rsu57.org.
http://bit.ly/57Reopening
Good afternoon, The State has released a “Yellow” COVID-19 Health Advisory for York County. This designation will not affect our plan for reopening and we will open as scheduled. This change in advisory indicates an elevated risk in the spread of COVID-19 in our area and we will maintain heightened vigilance to our established protocols. Students attending SRTC will be delayed until September 14th and will be notified before Tuesday by the high school about your plan. Enjoy the holiday the weekend and stay safe.
Good afternoon SRTC students!
SRTC has delayed the opening of school to Monday, September 14. Some information regarding your MHS classes next week:
- If you are able to transport yourself to MHS then you should attend your classes in-person
- If you are not able to transport yourself then you should attend your MHS classes remotely. Your teachers should have sent you Zoom links this week. If you don’t have the links, reach out to your teachers before your scheduled first day.
About 75% of devices for remote learners were picked up this week! We’re open at MMS until 7 pm tonight. After today, devices may be picked up at your child’s school. If you are picking up tomorrow, please call the school first.
Good afternoon, This message is announce a revision to the start of our Elementary Schools. Due to a delay in the arrival of student furniture, including desks and tables, and the need for additional time to assemble and distribute, Elementary Schools will now begin on September 10th. This revision also includes a staggering to the start of Elementary remote learners. Details of this change, as well as, PK and K school bus orientation information can be found on the district website. An announcement with a link with specific details is forthcoming. Thank you for your understanding.
Good Morning,
As I’m sure many of you are aware, the Department of Education as well as the Department of Health and Human Services responded yesterday to the Maine Principals Associations plans for Interscholastic Athletics in Maine High Schools. Additionally yesterday the guidelines for community recreation have been updated by the Maine Department of Economic and Community development.
DOE and DHHS have returned the plan for restarting interscholastic athletics to the MPA and have also asked for more time for schools to reopen safely before athletic activity. As a result, we await further State agency guidance regarding all fall interscholastic activities.
We fully understand the frustration many are feeling at this time and we ask that you stay positive. We will keep you updated as this situation continues to evolve.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Brendan Scully
Activities Director
RSU 57
On 8/31/2020 the USDA announced that ALL students will be eligible to receive free school meals until December 31, 2020, or until the funding for this program is no longer available. We are asking that you continue to submit applications for free or reduced meal price benefits. Once funds are no longer available as stated above, your meal accounts will be charged at their approved status. All accounts will be charged full pricing in the absence of an approved free or reduced application. Meal pricing can be found on the district website. www.rsu57.org To submit an application please visit www.myschoolappps.com or call the Nutrition Office to request a paper copy.
Remote Learning Students:
Please check your email for important information about remote meal pick up. If you did not receive the email please call the School Nutrition Office directly (207)247-3221 x 2257
Good afternoon! Please check out our MHS Welcome Back video for in-person learners. We look forward to seeing you all! https://youtu.be/ZfAt4Y5CD10
Waterboro Elementary Families: Please see the following letter regarding dismissal procedures for school year 2020-2021. Dismissal card pick-up will be on Thursday, September 3 from 8am-2pm @ WES.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ywtfoXZsask89igloa9CMH_4Pa1GXKn/view?usp=sharing