RSU 57

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

WES families, please check your email for an important update and view our Welcome Back Video at https://safeyoutube.net/w/9W5W. We are excited to see you soon!

Remote Learning Students Please read the attached news that shares information and forms needed to receive technology for remote learning for the 20/21 school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mSe7tEbEQd87_TuEFX3BGrYkRKnoJ5I6q_FInJWlfg/edit?usp=sharing

Lyman Elementary Welcome Back!!!! https://youtu.be/kc2hgL-PEbI

Remote Learners: Save the date!! We will be distributing student devices next Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 9:00 in the morning and ending at 7:00 pm. We will be distributing all devices from the middle school, More information will come out tomorrow and Friday.

MMS would like to welcome our students to the 20-21 school year. We can't wait to see you all! Please take a moment to view our welcome video at https://youtu.be/AO4mUt-u3h0 .

Last week for summer meal pick up! Menu for week of 8/24-8/29

Attention RSU57 PK & K families: Our annual PK/K bus orientation scheduled for 8/20 will not take place in person. We will be sharing videos and resources with families in the near future.

Weekly menu for 8/17 to 8/22 The last day for summer meal pick up will be Friday, August 28th at both locations.