
Good evening, Just a reminder that tomorrow, March 3rd, will be an Early Release Day for all students. Stay well!

Tonight's Boys Basketball game vs Marshwood at Massabesic will be streamed on YouTube at the link below. Jv 5:30pm / Varsity 7pm.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1rlET8zerd7aiyAcY-Yo2w
Tonight's Girls Basketball game at Sanford will be streamed by Sanford High School on youtube at the link below. Game time is 6pm.
https://www.youtube.com/user/WSSRCTV
Good luck to Peyton Smith and the rest of the Gorham / BE and Massabesic Girls Ice Hockey COOP as they take on Biddeford tonight at Biddeford Ice Arena at 8:30pm. The game is available for viewing at
https://www.facebook.com/biddefordhighschooltigers

There is an issue with the Marshwood game link for tonight. Below is a link that should work.
https://youtu.be/Vns3j_TM4s0

Congratulations to Samantha Person and WES Students for winning the Week 3 Award for WinterKids! Mrs. Person engaged students in making snowballs larger than their bodies!
See more at: https://winterkids.org/blog/week-3-winners-in-the-2021-winterkids-winter-games/

There will be NO SCHOOL in RSU 57 today, February 2nd.

Good evening,
This notice contains two (2) important messages:
(1) There will be NO SCHOOL in RSU 57 tomorrow, February 2nd, due to the inclement weather .
(2) Reminder that Wednesday, February 3rd, will be an Early Release Day.
Stay Safe

Good evening,
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 close contact exposure was on January 25th- 26th on Team Kennebec and Bus 1672. Families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
Additionally as a result of staffing implications, all Team Kennebec students will be learning remotely through Thursday, February 4th. Team Kennebec students and staff will return to in-person learning on Friday, February 5th.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be well, Mustang Nation!

Good afternoon,
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 close contact exposure is limited to in-person learners on January 20th in two classrooms. Families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be Well Mustang Nation!

Free daily meal pick up available for all children! Segment IV remote learners, homeschool students and any child 18 and under! Sign up today for segment IV with the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexOaeSwQup1fCMd09KxQf9Hgx_A6MwUwXcmN0DMj32il1GWA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please contact the School Nutrition Department with any questions (207)247-3221 x 2257 or vanessarichardson@rsu57.org

Good evening,
Yesterday the Maine Principals Association (MPA) released a statement pertaining to high school athletics and activities. In this release, the MPA indicated a change in the community advisory color coding system. Previously, any county identified as “green” could meet in person for activities including competitions between schools. If designated “yellow or red” schools were not allowed to have in person gatherings or competitions for any activities. The change released yesterday by the MPA states that the designations are removed for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. It is not yet clear how this will be interpreted by other agencies and we anticipate there will be further communication regarding this over the next few days.
This past fall, the RSU 57 Board of Directors agreed, by consensus vote, that we would engage in co-curricular activities if York County was designated “green” and would not if York County was “yellow or red,” following state guidelines. The Board will be reviewing this information and determining their position at the next Board of Directors meeting.
We are prepared to begin in-person activities when it is locally determined to do so. Students are encouraged to check on their current eligibility status. We certainly understand the importance of these programs to our students and our community and will provide updates as pertinent information becomes available.
Thank you for the continued support.

Good evening,
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 close contact exposure was on January 12th-14th on 6th grade Team Carrabassett. Families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
Additionally as a result of staffing implications, all Team Carrabassett students will be learning remotely through Friday, January 22nd. Team Carrabassett students and staff will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 25th.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be Well Mustang Nation!

Good evening,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that close contact exposure was on January 14th and 15th (only) with identified in-person Team Allagash students and staff. Families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be Well Mustang Nation!

Good afternoon,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic High School (MHS) has tested positive for COVID-19. Close contacts include in-person students at Massabesic High School. Impacted students/families have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be Well Mustang Nation!

Good evening,
This notice is to inform you that Massabesic Middle School has been designated as an outbreak site for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). An outbreak means that there are three or more cases of COVID-19 within a 14-day period that are epidemiologically linked.
The cases that prompted outbreak status are related to individuals who tested positive over vacation or were not in school. Because of this, we have been advised by Maine CDC that this designation does not close school or affect in-person learning at MMS.
To see the MMS community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section. Please continue to monitor for symptoms daily prior to arriving at school and be in contact with your school nurse with any questions regarding health or travel.
Stay Well

Good evening, This notice is to inform you that an individual at LINE Elementary School has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process a group of staff and students are considered “close contacts”. All individuals impacted have been notified and have initiated their quarantine , per Maine CDC guidelines.
Please continue to monitor for signs and symptoms. Call your health care provider if symptoms start. Stay home if you are sick and contact your school nurse. Please see the RSU 57 website to read the entire LINE School notice.

Good evening,
This notice is to inform you of the recent COVID-19 status in some of our schools. Massabesic High School has been designated as an outbreak site for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). An outbreak means that there are three or more cases of COVID-19 within a 14-day period that are epidemiologically linked. Due to the timing of the positive case identifications - during the winter holiday break - we have been advised by Maine CDC that this designation does not affect our plan to reopen for in person learning on Monday, January 11th.
Additionally, LINE Elementary School, Lyman Elementary School, and Massabesic Middle School have had positive cases of COVID-19. All impacted families and staff are being notified and have initiated their quarantine, per Maine CDC guidelines.
To see the individual school community letters, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.
Please continue to monitor for symptoms daily prior to arriving at school and be in contact with your school nurse with any questions regarding health or travel.

Good afternoon! Massabesic High School is looking forward to having in-person learners come back on Monday, January 11th. Please enjoy your weekend and we will see you soon.

Good afternoon students, staff, and families,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic High School has tested positive for COVID19. Close contacts include staff at Massabesic High School. Individuals affected have been notified and have initiated quarantine per Maine CDC guidelines.
Due to staffing implications, it is necessary to move Massabesic High School to full remote learning beginning tomorrow, Monday, January 4th through Friday, January 8th. We will publish an update status report at the end of next week. You will be receiving an email from our Nutrition Office that will guide you in requesting meals for pick up.
We urge everyone to continue to observe the CDC guidelines in returning from the holiday break. If you have traveled out of state or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please email your school nurse before returning to school. If you have traveled in non-exempt states and you have opted to test out of quarantine, please email your test results to your school nurse prior to returning to school.
Your continued support and vigilance in these important health matters is necessary in keeping our schools open to in-person learning, as well as, ensuring the health and safety of our staff, students and community.
Stay Well!

Athletics / Activities Update- 1-2-21
Happy New Year! Here is to 2021 being a drastic improvement from 2020!
As many of you are aware the State County review which occurred Thursday has once again placed York County in the Yellow color designation which means there will be no in person meetings after school hours for clubs, activities and athletics. It was announced the next review will come on January 14th. In the mean time we will not be able to hold in person meetings, practices or games.
We appreciate the frustration this causes and how much our kids need these programs as an outlet. We will continue to be prepared to go when we get the "Green" light. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to getting back at it as soon as it is safe to do so.
If. you have any questions please reach out to me directly. brendanscully@rsu57.org. 207-247-3141. ext 2216.

Good morning,
I would like to thank those of you who participated in the recent survey regarding the reinstatement of early release days, The purpose of these days is to provide additional professional time for our staff. Based on the results, we will be scheduling seven (7) Early Release Days in the remainder of the school calendar. Please see the News section notice on the RSU57 website regarding adjustments made to the calendar to support early release days between January and May.
The Middle and High Schools will release early at 12:00PM. The Elementary Schools will release early at 1:15PM. The first early release day will be on January 13th.
Thank you for your continued support.

Good afternoon,
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, close contact exposure is limited to the Massabesic Middle School in-person students and staff on Team Allagash attending school on Friday, December 18th. The families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. Please visit the RSU 57 website news section to see the community letter here.
We urge everyone to continue to observe the CDC guidelines while away from school for the coming holidays. If you have traveled out of state or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms during the holiday break, please email your school nurse before returning to school. If you have traveled in non-exempt states and you have opted to test out of quarantine, please email your test results to your school nurse prior to returning to school.
We at RSU 57 extend our wishes to you for a safe and healthy holiday season.
Stay well Mustang Nation

Hello all,
This year the Student Council is doing our school shirts a little differently. Normally we would order shirts ahead of time and then sell them to students and staff. This year we are taking more precautions and selling completely online.
You will place your orders online, and your items will be shipped directly to your home. Another luxury we have selling this way is there is a much larger selection of items!
We appreciate your support, and hope to see you all wearing your new Mustang Nation gear after break!
Please use the following link to access the store.
https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/massabesic-hs-gray-black-2020/

Good morning, Due to weather conditions, the entire RSU 57 District will be closed today. Please note that there will be no curbside lunch pickup available today. This is not a remote learning day and a day will be added to the end of the school calendar.Stay safe and well.

Good evening,
Due to the anticipated snowstorm for tomorrow, Thursday, December 17th, the entire RSU 57 District will be closed. Please note that there will be no curbside lunch pickup provided.
Stay safe and well.

Massabesic High School's National Honor Society organized its first-ever Ugly Sweater Virtual 5K for Kids event this month. Thanks to 67 students and community members who ran the 5K and generous sponsors, we raised over $2,300. One hundred percent of the proceeds went toward purchasing gifts from the giving trees and wish lists in the RSU 57 community. We thank the community for their support, and look forward to making this an annual tradition! Enjoy the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l64di-4wgA&feature=youtu.be

Dear Families,
The District is considering reinstating its early release day this January - May. This would mean 7 early release days on the following Wednesdays: 01/13; 02/3; 03/03; 03/24; 04/07; 05/05; 05/26.
If you have not already completed the survey, please do so! Your Response by Tuesday, December 15th is appreciated.
Thank you!
https://forms.gle/9tLeHyYXrVr8yw9UA

Good afternoon,
This message is a follow up on last night’s communication regarding our response to a positive COVID-19 case at Massabesic High School (MHS). All Close Contacts impacted by this event have been notified and have initiated their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines.
As a result of staffing shortages resulting from quarantine necessities, ALL 9th and 10th Grade Massabesic High School students will access remote learning effective Monday, December 14th through December 22nd. Families of students in Grades 9 and 10 are receiving an email from our Nutrition Office that will guide you in requesting meals for pick up during this time frame.
The community notification letter can be found in the News section of the District website. Thank you for your support.
Be Well Mustang Nation!

Good evening,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic High School has tested positive for COVID19. Students and staff identified as close contacts include students at Massabesic High School as well as students who are picked up/dropped off at the All View Terrace Beach Parking Lot bus stop (overflow bus 1373) . If your child has been identified as a close contact you will receive a separate notification. These individuals have been notified this evening and will initiate their quarantine tomorrow, per Maine CDC guidelines.
Due to staffing implications, it is necessary to move Massabesic High School to full remote learning for tomorrow, Monday, December 13th. We will reassess staffing and publish an update status report tomorrow. You will also be receiving an email from our Nutrition Office that will guide you in requesting meals for pick up.
Please direct any questions to MHS Principal Jim Hand jameshand@rsu57.org or MHS Nurse Nancy Sobanik nancysobanik@rsu57.org.

Dear Families,
The District is considering reinstating its early release days this January - May. This would mean 7 early release days on the following Wednesdays: 01/13; 02/3; 03/03; 03/24; 04/07; 05/05; 05/26.
The Elementary Schools would release early at about 1:15PM. And, the Middle and High Schools would release early at about noon. Before doing so, we would like to understand how this will impact your family in these unique times.
Transportation will be for those who currently ride buses.
The primary purpose for this time is the same as in previous years - to work with teachers in supporting the educational needs of your children. Given the unique demands of the times, this professional time is especially important for our teachers.
School lunch would be served either on site or as a "grab and go" on these days. Remote learning families would continue to access school lunch by way of curbside pick up.
Your Response by Tuesday, December 15th is appreciated.
Thank you!
https://forms.gle/9tLeHyYXrVr8yw9UA

Survey: https://forms.gle/9tLeHyYXrVr8yw9UA
Dear Families,
The District is considering reinstating its early release days this January - May. This would mean 7 early release days on the following Wednesdays: 01/13; 02/3; 03/03; 03/24; 04/07; 05/05; 05/26.
The Elementary Schools would release early at about 1:15PM. And, the Middle and High Schools would release early at about noon. Before doing so, we would like to understand how this will impact your family in these unique times.
Transportation will be for those who currently ride buses.
The primary purpose for this time is the same as in previous years - to work with teachers in supporting the educational needs of your children. Given the unique demands of the times, this professional time is especially important for our teachers.
School lunch would be served either on site or as a "grab and go" on these days. Remote learning families would continue to access school lunch by way of curbside pick up.
Your Response by Tuesday, December 15th is appreciated.
Thank you!

Good Morning,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at Alfred Elementary School 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 classroom are considered “close contacts”. Alfred Elementary School families and staff impacted are being notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. To see the Alfred Elementary School community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.
We ask that you continue to follow CDC guidelines to ensure you, your family, and our community stay safe. Be Well.

Good evening,
This notice is to inform you that an individual at LINE Elementary School has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of multiple classrooms are considered “close contacts”. LINE Elementary School families and staff impacted are being notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. To see the LINE Elementary School community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.
Stay well

WES Families: We are holding a fundraiser for the WES 5th Grade to use toward a memory book and end of year celebration. Order your ornament by Friday 12/11/2020! See the attached flyer and fill out the form below to order: https://bit.ly/2IcPp52 . Thank you for supporting our 5th Grade Class of 2021!

Attention SRTC students: https://www.sanford.org/article/358345?org=sanford-school-department

Hope everybody is staying healthy!
One of the requirements for participation in Massabesic athletics is to have each student-athlete complete a concussion baseline ImPACT test prior to a contact-practice/event. The reason for this test is to have a baseline of each athlete's "normal" neurocognitive function, which will be used in comparison with their test results after a suspected concussion to help identify any neurocognitive deficiencies due to a concussion.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, baseline testing will be completed at home this year. Please see attached letter that contains the instructions on how to complete the ImPACT test. Testing should be completed in a quiet, distraction-free environment to get valid and accurate results to prevent needing to re-take it.
At the high school level, ImPACT tests are valid for 2 years and are required for all incoming freshmen, any student new to athletics at MHS or a student that has a baseline that will expire within their allotted season. Each coach will have a list of the kids who need ImPACT testing based on the current RevTrak registrations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at emilynicholson@rsu57.org. Please have patience as this is a new process.
Thank you,
Emily Nicholson, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
SMHC Sports Performance Center
Massabesic High School
emilynicholson@rsu57.org

Check out the first month of Mustang Monthly. Mustang Theatre is now meeting virtually due to the yellow status.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cYiDOW9oBXfyf9SwSBfVWbdxf92mNkQ7/view?usp=drivesdk

Good evening, 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 close contact exposure is limited to MMS in-person students on Team Androscoggin and MMS/MHS riders on Bus 1571. Massabesic Middle School families and staff impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. To see the MMS community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.

Good evening, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Lyman Elementary School (LES) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of two Pre Kindergarten classrooms and riders of bus 1971 are considered “close contacts”. Lyman Elementary School students/families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. To see the LES community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section here.

Good afternoon.
This notice is to inform you that today the Maine Department of Education has designated York County as “Yellow,” and now has the third highest positivity rate (3.5%) in the State. In keeping with our reopening plan, this means that there will be no changes to our academic program; however, after school programs - including athletics and activities - will be paused until the “Yellow” designation has been lifted.
Our ability to keep schools open in service to our communities depends on each of us doing our part. I ask that you follow CDC guidance, especially now as the holidays approach and the spread of the virus continues to increase. Please limit your travel, size of gatherings, and maintain the practice of wearing masks, social distancing and frequent hand washing.
Please reach out to your school nurse with any health questions.
Be well Mustang Nation.

Good afternoon, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Shapleigh Memorial School (SMS) 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 classroom and riders of bus 1572 are considered “close contacts”. Shapleigh Memorial School students/families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. To see the SMS community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section here.

STUDENTS: If you have a tech help request, please use this form (https://forms.gle/rZseMpSQeRKJ3uam6).

The technology department is looking for parent input. Click on this link (https://forms.gle/aZh3BjpuyxxLWD1B8) to tell us what we can share to help your child's tech experience.
If you have a tech help request, please use this form (https://forms.gle/rZseMpSQeRKJ3uam6).

Holiday assistance for families... deadline for applications is Nov 30th
https://brucerobertstoyfund.org/apply-for-assistance

Dear Parents,
This notice is to inform you that Per the office of the Governor, effective Monday, November 16, 2020, Massachusetts is no longer exempt from Maine’s quarantine or negative test requirement. People coming here from Massachusetts must either quarantine for 14 days or receive a negative COVID-19 test with a sample taken no longer than 72 hours from arrival in Maine. This protocol applies to Maine residents returning from Massachusetts (https://bit.ly/MAtravelrestrictions) or another of the non-exempt states.
Information about returning to Maine after travel can be found here (https://bit.ly/MEtravelregs). Revised District plans can be found in the News section of the web page and here (https://bit.ly/HandbookNews).
Thank you for supporting the health of our school communities.

Our NJROTC were out representing Massabesic in Newfield! Yesterday Seniors Rachel Bonia, Gabby Harimann, Garrett Stevens and Jared Fournier helped in the ceremony and MSgt. Bricke was invited to give the keynote speech.
Our cadets/students did an excellent job today. Prior to the ceremony they spent some time teaching the Boy Scout Troop some drill - they did a good job and looked sharp for the ceremony! Extremely proud of our students.

Girls Soccer livestream links vs Noble. V 4:30pm / JV 6pm
Girls Varsity Soccer Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/noble-high-school-berwick-me/gam1e36d6899a
Girls JV Soccer Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/noble-high-school-berwick-me/gam1263627215

Today's Boys Soccer Games with Noble will be streamed at facebook.com/rsu57. JV 5:30pm / V 7:15pm

WES Families,
Don't forget! Tonight is our Virtual Fall Family Night and Book Fair Kickoff! Please see the attached flyer for details, links are below:
Family Night Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3P3CRFK
Book Fair Link: https://bit.ly/2TOUORZ
"See" you there!

MHS Field Hockey home vs Kennebunk has been moved from Thursday 11/12 to Wednesday 11/11.
The new game time Wednesday 11/11 is 10amV / 11:30am JV

Tomorrow's Field hockey games with Sanford have had a time change. Varsity will play first at 3:30pm and JV will follow. The game will be streamed at facebook.com/rsu57.

RSU 57 is moving away from the remote student help email. We will move to an online form (https://forms.gle/GURzdyAS4P1qcDMD9) that will allow us to be efficient. This form will go live 11/3 and be our exclusive tool beginning 11/10. Please take a second to bookmark this page.

Today's Field Hockey games vs. Sanford at MHS have been moved to Wednesday. New times. JV 3:30pm / V 5pm. Live stream at facebook.com/rsu57

Tonight's Field Hockey games with Sanford will be live streamed at Facebook.com/RSU57. 5pm V / 6:30pm JV

WES Families, please see the attached flyer for information about our Virtual Fall Family Night on Thursday, 11/5 from 6-7pm. We will also be kicking off our Virtual Book Fair (ends 11/15). Order here: https://tinyurl.com/WESBookFair2020. Thank you for supporting WES!

Free daily meal pick up available for all children!!
Segment III remote learners, homeschool students and any child 18 and under.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciYaUGr-7E8Tl3Pe4MHUW2clclSe_rqWcKbk4A-TR7Mxao2w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tomorrow's Field Hockey games @ Kennebunk will be streamed at https://www.rsu21.net/livestream. 10am V / 11:30am JV

Tonight's Girls Soccer games will be streamed at facebook.com/RSU 57. JV starts at 4pm with Varsity to follow at 6pm. Reminder there is no in person attendance allowed.

Today's Field Hockey game vs Kennebunk has been postponed. The game will now be played Saturday at Kennebunk. V 10am / JV 11:30am. V bus leaves at 8:30 / JV bus leaves at 10:15am The Nov 12 game vs KHS will now be played at home.

Massabesic High School Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, November 12th from 3:00pm-6:45pm. All conferences will be held via Zoom and will be in 10-minute increments. Once you have selected your times, please email the student's teachers for their individual zoom link.
Parents/Guardians can sign up for times here:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Massabesic_High_School

Tuesday, November 3rd is a district wide remote learning day. If you need meals for your children for this day please submit a request by November 1st with the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-AeaVD4_9f9QAgaiIvFu_K4Q-Yxz9F42_X5DrU0gaA8nx7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

MHS Football, Field hockey and Volleyball have cancelled practice today due to inclement weather. Both soccer games are on as scheduled as is cross country at Biddeford.

Volleyball practice at MHS is cancelled for today, October 28th, due to inclement weather.

Tonight's Boys Soccer game at MHS vs Biddeford will be streamed on the RSU57 Facebook page. Game time 6pm. Reminder there are not spectators allowed at SMAA events.
Tonight's Girls Soccer game at Waterhouse Field vs Biddeford will be streamed on the Biddeford High School Facebook page as well as on the NFHS network. NFHS is a subscription service. There are also no spectators allowed at Waterhouse.

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)

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

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!

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.

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.

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.
https://pub.lucidpress.com/f1f82760-bcc6-44f1-9e37-5d2402f02b78/

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.

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 .

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.

In order to decrease the amount of meal payments being handled by students and staff, we encourage all families to sign up for our online payment system. For more information on this service please visit the document section on our website. Documents>Information>School Nutrition
Did you know... that you can earn one free bonus meal when you deposit $50.00 or more onto a student meal account. For example, a payment of $50 will be charged a fee of $2.49, but in return you will receive one bonus meal on the student meal account. The value of the meal exceeds the value of the fee. Bonus meals are automatically applied at lunch once earned.

If you have not completed the "Return to School Survey", please do so by Friday, August 14th. Your response is very important.
Please follow this link to complete the survey:
https://forms.gle/qNAXxqhCpStkmoai6

Updated links the the Community Info Night can be found below as well as within the district calendar Community Information Night appointment.
Topic: COMMUNITY INFORMATION NIGHT
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://rsu57.zoom.us/j/89291589537

The link to0o tonight's board meeting had to be adjusted. Please go to the link on the district calendar within the School Board meeting event to access the link.

After yesterday’s storm and the widespread power outages in our district we want to update you that both of our summer meal sites are still open for meal pick up today and Friday. 7am-9am and 11am-1pm at both Line Elementary and Massabesic Middle School.

Hello, WES families! It is important for fall planning that this survey is completed for each school-aged child in your household. Please help us ensure all RSU 57 students are accounted for by sharing the link with friends and family: https://tinyurl.com/RSU57fall2020form

It is very important for our planning that all families complete this survey for each school-aged child in their household: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a1jelFYl5Bb_1Q1wRKl5I45KPBCBMx0tsiBFnCUMJrA/edit. We ask that you help us by sharing this information with your friends and family.

Dear RSU #57 Community (Mustang Nation),
As we approach August, the start of a new school year is just a few weeks away and we understand that you have
been patiently awaiting information from us on our plans for reopening schools. First, we are now planning to open
school for all students after Labor Day, beginning the week of September 8th, with specific details regarding phasing
in of all grades/programs to be outlined in the re-opening plan. This is a change to the adopted calendar and the
Board will adopt the new calendar at the August 5th meeting (Meeting Link: https://rsu57.zoom.us/j/84923814205).
I know you have many more questions and concerns about how we will reopen our buildings safely in light of
COVID-19 and I’m sure you too can understand that traditional school and routines will be forever changed.
However, our commitment to school safety for students and staff will not change and we will adhere to the Maine
Department Of Education Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction guidelines as they are presented.
On Wednesday evening, August 5th, I will present the RSU #57 basic guidelines of the 2020-2021 school year plan
to the RSU 57 School Board. The plan is devised from the guidelines established for us from the DOE, which
includes recommendations from the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The RSU #57 administrative
team is assembling our general guidelines which will be shared with constituents throughout the District. Our
schools will accommodate all students in a daily program, with families choosing to access the classroom either in
person or remotely with a common start and end time for both. We will continue to review our plan as adjustments
may be required based on the Maine DOE guidelines as well as the conditions of staffing and safety in the district.
We will receive guidance from the State regarding the rating for our county, which will dictate how we will proceed
with the reopening of school and the continuance of the school year. It is our current understanding that there will be
biweekly State updates regarding the rating of COVID-19 spread in our county. As a result of this procedure, we
will need to be responsive to any changes that would affect our current plan. This changing information will
necessitate flexibility in all operations of planning. We will do our best to keep you well informed.
The ratings are as follows:
● Categorization as “red” suggests that the county has a high risk of COVID-19 spread and that in-person
instruction should not be conducted.
● Categorization as “yellow” suggests that the county has an elevated risk of COVID-19 spread and that
hybrid instruction models should be adopted.
● Categorization as “green” suggests that the county has a relatively low COVID-19 risk and that in-person
instruction can be adopted – although a SAU may opt for hybrid instruction if its buildings or readiness make
adhering to the Required Health and Safety Measures for All Schools a challenge.
Alfred - Limerick - Lyman - Newfield - Shapleigh - Waterboro
RSU #57 will offer online and in-person learning throughout the school year, unless ordered (red rating) to close our
facilities. Our online learning program will look and run differently than in the spring. Students will participate in
the same schedule as the in-person students run at the school (Synchronized Learning). Our teachers will instruct
students in both environments in order for all students to experience similar educational programming. Daily class
attendance will be required and recorded. Grading will be reflective of the current grading structures of the District.
In-person learning will require adherence to the safety guidelines, which currently include distancing and the
mandatory wearing of a mask/face covering by all students and staff. Current guidance per The Maine Department
Of Education Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction, states that face shields are not an alternative to
mask/face coverings unless there are “medical, behavioral, or other [documented] challenges.”
It should be noted that there are significant limitations on the number of students we can place on the bus at any
given time. The required safety measures include: daily pre-screening, the wearing of a mask/face covering, hand
sanitizing, and assigned seating. We are encouraging families to transport daily if possible.
Our nutrition department will continue to offer breakfast and lunch programs. Details of how to receive these
services for those in the online learning setting will be forthcoming. Those participating in the in-person setting will
be required to maintain aforementioned safety measures. Self-service options will not be available and meal choices
will be limited.
The 2020-2021 school year will be divided into segments of school days, after which each family can revisit
their personal choice of in-person or remote school options based on the changing conditions and the risk
mitigation strategy employed by the district.
The family survey is linked below asking that families select a choice of an educational plan for each of their
children, as well as information regarding transporting their children to school daily. It is very important for our
planning that all families complete this survey for each school-aged child in their household:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a1jelFYl5Bb_1Q1wRKl5I45KPBCBMx0tsiBFnCUMJrA/edit. We ask that you
help us by sharing this information with your friends and family.
A community information night will be held Tuesday, August 11th from 6:00 - 8:00PM. We will use this
opportunity to share our most current guidance and planning as well as take questions from the community. A link
for this event will be shared via the District Facebook page, RSU #57 website, and the RSU #57 app.
The upcoming year will present challenges for all of us. That being said, we look forward to working with your
child(ren) and providing them with quality educational opportunities.
With appreciation,
Larry Malone

Good evening, I hope this notice finds you well and enjoying the summer season. This update includes information regarding the upcoming vote on the district budget and bond, as well as information regarding the reopening of school. This notice is posted on the RSU 57 website.

Congratulations to our seniors for earning "Top of the Class" status! http://waterbororeporter.com/IMAGES_reporter/REP_6-11-20.pdf

Lyman Families this is a reminder that today is the last drop off pick up day for student belongings and for the return of iPads 9-3pm today

WES Families: Student Materials Pick-up & Device Drop-off TODAY (Wed, 6/10) from 8-2 & 5-7pm and TOMORROW (Thurs, 6/11) from 8-2. Grades PK-2, drive around the greenhouse & up to the PK/K wing door. Grades 3-5, drive around bus loop & up to main entrance. Remain in vehicles.

Good morning! Here is the link for the Virtual Senior Awards Night. The link is scheduled to open at 7:00 p.m. this evening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6_cm2UYHY&feature=youtu.be Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Please click to see the great MHS Senior Parade held on Sunday June 7th! Many, many thanks to Carrick Gillespie for capturing and sharing such a wonderful keepsake! Carrick is the son of Chris and Stephanie Gillespie, teachers at MMS. https://tinyurl.com/mhsseniorparade

MMS, a reminder that technology drop off and locker pick up will be tomorrow, 6/8, and Tuesday, 6/9, from 8- 2:00. You or a designee will pull up to the tent at Door #4 (gym door, front side) and we’ll deliver to your vehicle. Visit here for procedure reminders: https://tinyurl.com/Mmspickup. See you then!

Congratulations to all 11 graduates from Sanford and Massabesic High School that earned Rotary scholarships yesterday! We are so proud of Amie Giles, Robert Chessie, Savannah Wakita, Julia Gregoire, and Gavin Valente, each of them earning $1000 and Kassidy Lang for earning $2500. Thank you to those that came out to cheer them on as well!

District Update
I have posted another update, which includes surveys we would like you to complete. I want thank you for your continued support of RSU #57 and I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.

RSU #57 Board of Directors - Special Meeting on June 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting will be held to discuss the current CDC guidelines and recent Governor's Order. Action will be taken to accept a budget approval process.

Congratulations to Jake Saucier! https://www.facebook.com/156882587714407/posts/2931818096887495/?d=n

Please help us get our seniors their signs back! https://www.facebook.com/453858641361278/videos/836928016834737/

Good evening, I want to bring to your attention that a new update has been posted. I hope you are doing well and that you have a restful Memorial Day Weekend.

LYMAN ELEMENTARY FAMILIES,
I know you are tired, stressed, and doing the best that you can. We are so thankful for all the hard work that you have put into helping our students continue to grow during distance learning. Please watch the video that the staff created for you. YOU ARE A HERO! https://youtu.be/OoSwMMfp2R8

Looking for a way to help? Want to give back? Help a neighbor?
As our nation adjusts to a new reality, we are inspired to find ways to help those most severely impacted by COVID-19. In an effort to give back to our community and those who suffer from food insecurity we are partnering with 320ink and their TipJar Initiative.
Please consider purchasing a tshirt (seen below) for $20. Proceeds will be donated to the RSU 57’s food insecurity programs. T-shirts will be available for a period of two weeks, and will be mailed directly to you by 320ink, after the sale closes. To order your t-shirt in youth or adult sizes, please click on the link below.
https://rsu-57-district-food-insecurity-efforts.itemorder.c…
https://youtu.be/EuY3jq7MY3w
We are hoping to spread messages of positivity via the #separatedbutnotdivided through social media platforms. We are encouraging people to take a photo wearing their
Separated But Not Divided t-shirt and share it on social media with a message of hope and positivity. Please include the #separatedbutnotdivided as part of your post.
MHS Student Council

Please check out this video regarding NJROTC. Please contact guidance if you would like to sign up for next year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpeHD6cRVAI

Attention Lyman Elementary Families
Pick up schedule for student belongings and iPad return
Dates: 6/10/20 & 6/11/20
Time: 9:00 to 3:00
Parents please bring the following to the school:
iPads
Any other school property must be returned at the same time. This includes band instruments.
Return library or school books that were handed out at the start of distance learning
Parents when you arrive:
1. Please drive around to the front of the building
2. A staff member will collect the ipad and any other school property
3. A staff member will grab the bag of items from the school that belongs to your child and bring this back to your car.
All guidelines regarding social distancing and wearing a mask will be observed.

Maine's Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to partner with the Maine Department of Education to provide a Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefit to school-aged children who normally receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch at Maine schools. This benefit will help to replace the value of school meals while students are learning remotely. Families currently receiving SNAP or TANF and have a child aged five through eighteen will receive a P-EBT benefit on their Pine Tree card in May. Families who are not receiving SNAP or TANF and have a child who is eligible for free or reduced school lunch can request the P-EBT benefit by calling 1-855-797-4357. Some household information will be requested by a phone agent who will then verify eligibility with the Maine Department of Education. Families who have not yet been found eligible for free or reduced lunch can apply through their local school district at the following link. www.myschoolapps.com Separate P-EBT cards will be issued for eligible families who do not already have a Pine Tree card.
Please call our office if you cannot access the online application and we will mail you a paper copy. (207)247-3221 x2257

Looking for a way to help? Want to give back? Help a neighbor?
As our nation adjusts to a new reality, we are inspired to find ways to help those most severely impacted by COVID-19. In an effort to give back to our community and those who suffer from food insecurity we are partnering with 320ink and their TipJar Initiative.
Please consider purchasing a tshirt (seen below) for $20. Proceeds will be donated to the RSU 57’s food insecurity programs. T-shirts will be available for a period of two weeks, and will be mailed directly to you by 320ink, after the sale closes. To order your t-shirt in youth or adult sizes, please click on the link below.
https://rsu-57-district-food-insecurity-efforts.itemorder.com/
https://youtu.be/EuY3jq7MY3w
We are hoping to spread messages of positivity via the #separatedbutnotdivided through social media platforms. We are encouraging people to take a photo wearing their
Separated But Not Divided t-shirt and share it on social media with a message of hope and positivity. Please include the #separatedbutnotdivided as part of your post.
MHS Student Council

Mustang Theatre has many of its performances on YouTube. In this time of remote learning and many of us still staying home, I thought it may be a good time to watch some productions if you have not had the opportunity to come see a show.
Here is last Fall's presentation of Little Women. https://youtu.be/-cWiglxMTiw On our Mustang Theatre playlist, you will also find past performances including Sillyheart, The Storm, Anatomy of Gray, and A Sussified Christmas Carol. Our one-act from this year will be posted soon also.

Good afternoon, I hope you and your family are well and in good spirits. My most recent update has been posted to our website, which includes final last day of school for students, links to staff parades for students, and special recognition for our food service heroes. Please take care of yourself, loved ones, and those around you. When there is a choice, choose kindness.

School Lunch Hero Day! Friday, May 1st!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pO6UlS3wMZi6TaWQBa1p6oBWwPKIDhxC

The staff at Alfred Elementary is happy to announce our "Staff and Friends Parade" scheduled for next Thursday, May 7th from 4-5pm. Please see the attached flyer for additional details. The parade route will be shared with you shortly. If the parade does not travel directly by your home, we encourage you to find a public location along our route so that we can say hello to our students! Thanks to Mrs. Blackington, Mrs. Rollins, Mrs. Knight and all of our staff who have worked diligently to organize this special event for our students!

The social workers at MHS have been thinking of you all and have some tips they would like to share to help during this time. Please watch their video debut :)
https://youtu.be/9YIP_VIrFic

Good afternoon,
I hope this notice finds you and your family well. My week 5 update during the continuous learning structure has been posted. I would like to remind you that there is no school on Friday, April 17th and Monday, April 20th. We will resume school on Tuesday, April 21st. Enjoy this short break. My best to you and your families.

Dear Class of 2020 students and families:
Massabesic High School has a planning committee working on your end of the year activities. We know that your senior awards night, prom, and graduation are important for you as they are for us, and we want to come up with plans that are meaningful, that recognize your accomplishments, and abide by the recommendations of health officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For instance, this would look much different right now because of the guidelines put out involving social distancing, stay-at-home, and the number of people that can gather in one place.
We are collecting ideas from parents and students and from social media to work towards a plan for these important events. Seniors, you can help us out by filling out the survey below!
https://forms.gle/UNwp3L4zwK3M...

Please follow the link for the latest update from the Continuous Leaning Communication team.
https://sites.google.com/rsu57.org/remote-learning-announcements/home#h.kpa54l4folaj

Good afternoon,
This is Larry Malone, Superintendent of Schools, and I hope this message finds you and your family well. My new update has been posted to the website and emailed to those with assigned accounts. This notice covers updates from technology, the district health department, resources for families, and an announcement on extending remote learning through the remainder of the school year. Take care of yourself and your families and do not hesitate to let us know if RSU 57 can support you.

Please see the attached letter and my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HjNXP1WJgQ&feature=youtu.be
I hope you all are doing well and that you enjoy your weekend!

The MHS Guidance Counselors have a video called "Life After School" for you about the College Search and Application Process because we are unable to meet in person! Check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7jqXtjp_5c

We're All in This Together at Waterboro Elementary School! Check out the video from WES staff to students:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BorDqFpSmss&feature=youtu.be

Shapleigh Memorial School teachers would like to know... what will YOU learn today?
Video: https://youtu.be/lJjwKhj8Lv8

Lyman Elementary Staff have a special message for their students! Please enjoy, we miss our students dearly. https://youtu.be/6OVUmGwSE4Q

Thank you Mrs. Suttie for putting this together! We miss you! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L9t74asAx04&feature=youtu.be

Continuous Learning Update posted to https://sites.google.com/rsu57.org/remote-learning-announcements/home

Good afternoon. Please visit the district website at www.rsu57.org to read an update from Superintendent Malone. Thank you.

MHS Virtual Spirit Week Day Five: Mustang Pride Day! Rock the Green and White. Send in pics or videos of you showing your Mustang Pride!

Students in Mrs. Harmon's Marine Biology class shared a unique experience participating in a Zoom presentation from Mr. Curt Brown, a marine biologist with Ready Seafood and local lobsterman. Sternman and teacher Mr. Tremblay helped to organize the meeting. The class learned about the collaborative lobster research projects between Ready Seafood and the Univ. of Maine, as well as, the importance of sustainability and preservation of our Maine lobsters! A big thank you to all those involved in providing this virtual outreach program and keeping our students engaged in learning!

Tomorrow Virtual Spirit Week Day Four: Yay for Spring! Zoom in , in your brightest spring colors Send in pics or video of you enjoying your favorite spring activity outdoors!

A message from our music teacher! I'm so excited to share another song with Alfred and Lyman elementary schoolers! This song is Count On Me by Bruno Mars. I chose this song because I think it really shows how special friendship is, and how important our friends are to us. I will be posting a new song every week on my channel, so be sure to check it out! I miss you all, and I can't wait until we're making music together again!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJNM3u15RLjwvkiL-gQRdbw?view_as=subscriber

The Art in Toilet Paper by MHS students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPx0cbw6cto

Tomorrow Virtual Spirit Week Day Three: College Day- Zoom in, in your favorite colleges swag! Send in pics of yourself doing the online school thing!

Let's rally together to help each other out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OjjWh-8Iv0&feature=youtu.be

Tomorrow, Virtual Spirit Week Day Two: Sports Day- Zoom in dressed in your favorite team gear or
uniform. Send pics or video of you outside playing!

Congratulations to all of the medal winners at SRTC! https://www.sanford.org/article/222216?org=sanford-regional-technical-center

A special message to our students from your Alfred Elementary Staff...We miss you!!! Special thanks to Mrs. Rollins for her tech savvy skills!
https://youtu.be/L49dPFBx1bQ

Good evening, this is Larry Malone Superintendent of Schools with a message regarding the District Nutrition Program. Due to the confusion regarding the program, I have posted an update to the District Website for your review. I hope this information is helpful and clarifies your concerns. As always, stay safe and well.

This is a message from RSU #57 Central Office. Please visit the district website www.rsu57.org for an update from Superintendent Malone. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

Check out the read aloud done by Mrs. Flannery our Lyman Elementary School Nurse https://youtu.be/bpJwDFR_Eik

Hello all, one of the most important things we can do for our children is read to them. Please see the attached video of Principal Pellerin reading "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. https://youtu.be/AUpQY6z_lic I challenge our students to read their favorite book, record it, and share it with me!

Good afternoon, This is Larry Malone, Superintendent of Schools with a message from RSU #57 School Nutrition.
Due to tomorrow's weather forecast, there will be no student meal services on Tuesday, March 24th. This includes open meal sites and meal delivery routes. Meal services will resume on Wednesday, March 25th. Thank you.

Check out the recording from Alfred and Lyman Elementary's music Teacher Ms. Smith!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cl8e2GWIAEwopZHqQG7jU28ab9oiv_G9/view?usp=sharing

Good Evening.
This is Larry Malone, Superintendent of Schools and I hope this update finds you well.
We have received guidance from the Maine Department of Education recommending that schools remain closed for the duration of the Governor’s declared State of Civil Emergency.
Students are now tentatively scheduled to return to school on Monday, April 27th. Until then we will continue to follow our Remote Learning Plan. More details will be provided next week regarding any updates to the school calendar, Nutrition Program and any other important information.
I deeply appreciate your patience, support, and cooperation as we take these next steps. Please adhere to the CDC Guidelines to help you and your family stay healthy.
Be well.

Happy Friday! Lyman and Alfred Elementary Schools are very proud of the work that was done by teachers, students and parents this week. Please see the quick video from Principal Pellerin https://youtu.be/XC5UOhRJdm8

In addition to the two open meal sites at Line Elementary and Massabesic Middle School, we will be implementing a free meal delivery service via specific bus routes starting on Monday, March 23rd. These bus routes have been set up to bring food to the areas in our communities with the highest need. In order to keep the meals as safe as possible and to allow time for staff to safely prepare the meals, we will be doing two deliveries per day. One delivery in the morning for breakfast and one delivery in the afternoon for lunch. The bus routes will run Monday through Friday. Please visit the RSU 57 website or app to access the route map and approximate delivery times. Students will have the option to receive breakfast and lunch each day and on Fridays they will receive two additional meals for the weekend.
Our focus is to get meals closer to the students in our district that desperately need them. If your student is in need of meals and you cannot access the daily bus routes or the open meal sites please call 207-247-3221 x2257 and we will do our very best to assist you.
The meals available through our two meal sites as well as our specific area bus routes are available to all children 18 and under, free of charge. We want to be able to offer all children in our district the nutrition they need during this closure. In order to continue doing so, we do ask that only families that are in high need receive these meals. We will continue this service as long as our food supply and staffing needs can meet the demand.

Nutrition Update

Attention Massabesic High School students, Mrs. Suttie is doing a read aloud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RDRR-997_o&t=4s

Good Morning! I will be hosting a zoom meeting regarding the information on Dual Enrollment. Here is the link to get into the meeting: https://rsu57.zoom.us/j/445857464
*We will meet at 12:40 PM today, Friday and Monday to go over dual enrollment information.
We will be going over the following topics in the meeting:
-Introduction to Dual Enrollment
-Expectations/Grading
-FERPA/Communication
-Course Options
-Success in a Dual Enrollment Course
I will be recording this meeting and will post the link on Google Classroom if you are not able to attend.
Please email me at allisonellis@rsu57.org if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ellis

Good evening, I hope this message finds you well. We are very pleased with our start of the continuous learning platform. I want to thank our staff for the work it has taken to now teach in a new method. We want parents to know that we are here to support you during this unique time and encourage you to contact us and let us know how we can help. Finally, I encourage students to continue to check in daily to stay informed of our learning requirements Let's all continue to do our part to make this a successful learning experience during these challenging times. Stay Well.

Lyman Elementary had 98% of our take home packets picked up today! Thank you parents for valuing education and helping us while we navigate this uncharted territory. I am so amazing and proud of our staff who gave up their practice online day to be at the school and help get the packets out to cars. I feel so fortunate to work in this community!

Line staff have been working hard to plan for Continuous Learning online, starting tomorrow, March 18th! We can't wait to reconnect with our students! Check rsu57.org for more information. Resource packets are available for pickup until 7PM and we are getting close to 100%!

Please see the News Feed on the district website (www.rsu57.org) for the latest community update.

WES: Our amazing staff has been working diligently through the day to get materials together to support Continuous Learning.Tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/17/2020), you will be able to pick up technology and learning packets from 8:30am-3:30pm and from 5:00pm-7:00pm at WES.
If you have a child in PK-grade 2, please follow the regular drop off loop and pull up to the curb. If you have a child in grades 3-5, please pull into the bus loop to the front entrance curb. Please remain in your car and a staff member will be present to assist you. Call the school with any questions. Thank you!

Dear Parents,
I hope this email finds you well. As you can imagine we have been working hard to plan for your child(ren)’s education over the next ten days. Online and paper packets will be utilized starting on Wednesday. Teachers have created packets which include planning for reading, writing, math, art, music, and PE along with information on the online resources being used.
Alfred and Lyman Elementary Schools will be open tomorrow from 8:00am-3:30pm and 5pm-7pm Tuesday, March 17, so that families can pick up packets. If these times do not work, please contact the school so that we may help to facilitate a pick up. In an attempt to minimize public entrance into our building please drive into the circle and remain in your car. We will have staff members prepared to collect your information and deliver the resources to you. All students will receive a paper packet as well as their iPad and charger. If there are items you would like to pick up from either our nurse or your child(ren)’s teacher, please call the main office in advance or email their teacher so that we can prepare in advance and have them ready for your arrival.
Please review the newly created website at: https://sites.google.com/rsu57.org/rsu-57-distance-learning-site/home for information regarding teacher schedules and open virtual office hours. We will email when this link goes live. Teachers will be available daily as a resource to your child and will share a ZOOM meeting code/link that can be accessed from a web browser or a phone (a number is provided) to ask for help on their school work. Please check in with your students teacher daily as this is how we will collect attendance and check progress with their assignments. If your child is sick, please let your child's teacher know and call our main office. If you have not been receiving the district-wide emails and updates please contact Kevin Perkins at Tel: (207)247-0754 email: kevinperkins@rsu57.org
Thank you and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We appreciate your support and patience as we work hard to navigate these new waters.
Our best,
Cindy Pellerin and Catherine Poulin

Spectrum Signup: Spectrum is now offering free/low cost Internet service for 60 days to qualified homes. Any household that currently qualifies for free or reduced lunch and is a first time subscriber to Spectrum can complete an application at http://bit.ly/57spectrumsignup.

March 16, 2020
Good Afternoon RSU #57 Families.
Today, Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th are "no school" days. There is no remote work expected of your student. Remote check ins with your child and their teacher(s) will begin Wednesday, March 18th. Staff are vigorously working to compile resources and prepare for this launch. You will receive a notification with further details from your building and/or specific teacher(s) no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th.
We ask that students and families wait until tomorrow, March 17th, to come to schools if you need to pick up items - iPads, clothes, instruments, binders, books, etc. The buildings will be open starting March 17th, for you to access what you need. Individual buildings will be sending out the times and protocol for pick up, as each site has unique community needs. Please email or call your child’s school in advance if you 1) Need to pick up medication from the School Nurse and/or 2) Need to pick up items outside of the scheduled hours.
If you are dropping things off, please clearly mark them to say who it is for and who it is from.
We encourage you to stay in contact with your student(s) schools. We are also encouraging daily communication with your teacher(s). This communication could be through the use of Google Classroom, SeeSaw, logging in to an app that was assigned by your teacher, an email, a phone call, etc. We ask that you help by encouraging all learners to be engaged in daily school activities. Our staff are working hard to create purposeful assignments and interactions to help keep our learning going.
Parents, please be sure to monitor your child on his/her device. Our district firewalls do not provide protection off school grounds. While our staff will review best practices with students we will need your support to ensure all learners remain safe online.
We will continue to communicate with you and you are welcome to email or call your child’s school during the office hours. We deeply appreciate your patience, support, and cooperation as we take these next steps. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s school to let us know how we can best support needs in this new learning environment.
Be well,
Larry Malone, Superintendent

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

In an effort to support the children and families in our community, the RSU 57 School Nutrition Department will be offering free meals to all children ages 18 and under starting on Monday, March 16th through the duration of the school closure.
Meals will be pre-packaged, grab n' go and will be available at the following locations:
Line Elementary School - 818 Water Street, West Newfield, ME 04095
Massabesic Middle School - 134 Old Alfred Road, East Waterboro, ME 04030
Hours of pickup will be Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 9:00am and 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Please note: This is open to ALL children, ages 18 and under from any community.
To help eliminate unnecessary travel for families, children have the option to receive breakfast and lunch for each day and can take up to 3 days' worth of meals per pickup. Pickup will occur at the front doors of each location. Please remain in your car upon arrival. Staff will be present to assist you.
Please know that our department is following strict sanitation guidelines to ensure the safety of our community.
**If you or your family cannot access either site during the pickup hours, please contact Cathy at the School Nutrition Office at (207) 247-3221, ext. 2257.
We will update this information as needed. Thank you.

March 15, 2020
To the RSU 57 School Community,
RSU 57 schools will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th as a proactive health measure in our community. Although there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in our schools, it is in the best interest of our school community, York County, and the State of Maine, to practice social distancing in our collective attempt to “flatten the curve”. This will also ensure those most vulnerable are able to receive the treatment they need. These decisions have been made through constant consultation with Maine CDC, Maine Department of Education, and in collaboration with York and Cumberland County Superintendents. This has been a difficult decision and we fully understand that the consequences of a prolonged school closure are profound.
Our team has been working diligently to prepare. There are many things we will be doing for the first time as no one has prior experience with a prolonged school closure of this magnitude. Educators and staff will be finishing up plans for implementing virtual learning on Monday and Tuesday and will be ready to resume your child’s education remotely on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
We believe the continuous learning plan we have prepared will provide a level of continuity for our students during this time of change. Details will be shared with parents by Wednesday, March 18th, and will outline how to obtain and access resources, required assignments, a method for daily communication and a directory of supports.
A plan is being finalized for students or parents to pick up needed supplies on Tuesday, March 17. For elementary students this includes packets for home learning and technology. For MMS and MHS students we ask that you contact the main office at your child’s school to notify them if your child needs to pick up devices from school. Please expect more communication from your child’s school about this procedure on Monday.
The School Nutrition Department is working on a detailed plan to allow for our students to access food if needed. Line Elementary School and Massabesic Middle School will be sites for pick up of bagged breakfast and lunch items. Please check the website and/or see the nutrition update for details about this service.
All staff will report to their regular building assignments on Monday morning. Please see building updates for more information. Transportation staff are asked to bring their buses to the bus garage and meet in the East Training Center at 8:00 am.
Finally, as our health professionals continue to remind all of us: wash your hands, wipe down surfaces, practice social distancing, cover your mouth or use a tissue if you are coughing, and stay home if you are sick. These habits continue to be the most effective defense and our best chance to slow the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to send and post updates on a regular basis. Most importantly, take care of one another.
Regards,
Larry Malone, Superintendent of Schools

Good evening, This is a message from Larry Malone, Superintendent of Schools, informing you that there will be NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS for two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16th through Sunday, March 29th. Although there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools, the closure is a proactive health measure for our communities. We will send additional information to parents and staff tomorrow.

Dear RSU #57 Community,
Thank you for your patience as we work through this unprecedented and rapidly changing situation. It is imperative that we work collaboratively with each other, within and outside of our immediate community. Please know we are heeding the advice of trusted educational and medical professionals.
As educators our first priorities are to keep students safe and to educate them to the best of our ability. We understand that a school closure, should it come to that, would present a significant hardship for many families. Our focus must remain on the safety of our students and staff and we will do our best to limit the impact on their academic progression.
Neither Governor Mills nor the Maine CDC recommend school closure at this time. We are focusing on providing your child with an excellent education whether that is on-site or through distance learning. Information around these procedures will be communicated.
The following decisions have been made and I will continue to make adjustments in the best interest of all stakeholders:
• Distance learning plans are being prepared in the event of a school closure.
• Daily attendance is being monitored as it relates to potential COVID-19 symptoms.
• Student drop-off and pick-up procedures may be revised and will be communicated to you as needed.
• The use of school volunteers will be suspended through April 27th.
• Staff and students who have been absent as a result of fever are being asked to consult their medical professional and return to school when directed with a note.
• We are in contact with known staff and students who have travelled out of the country.
• We have implemented measures to reduce the number of students in one place at any given time as we encourage social-distancing when possible.
• The Maine Principals Association Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the 2020 Spring sports pre-season practice until April 27, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and will make the appropriate changes as needed to ensure the safety of all students.
• The remainder of the middle school winter sports season has been cancelled.
• Field trips are suspended through April 27th.
• Out of state school trips are cancelled through April 27th.
• The district will be cancelling activities and events outside of the regular school day. Some activities and events scheduled during the school day may also be cancelled and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Building use by outside groups has been suspended with the exception of childcare to support our enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices.
Please continue vigilantly washing your hands with soap and water and maintain a reasonable distance from others as suggested by the CDC. Please remain home if you or your children have symptoms associated with the COVID-19 virus and seek medical advice via phone should you have questions.
These plans are developing rapidly and we will keep you informed. Thank you.
Larry Malone, Superintendent
https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19

Internet Access Opportunity: Please see the news story linked below from News 13 about access to free wifi through Spectrum for families with school-age children. We will pass updates as we receive them.
http://bit.ly/news13spectrum

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

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.

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.

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

Massabesic Center for Adult Learning was chosen to have a student honored at the Legislative Breakfast yesterday at The Senator Inn in Augusta. Kelsie Fitch graduated in June of 2019. She prepared a video to tell the story of her journey to earn her high school credential. The photos show Kelsie, teachers Laura Masters and Wanda Kezar, Steve Mazda, Rep. Dwayne Prescott and Mary Herman. Way to go, Kelsie. We are so proud of you!

Attention Alfred Elementary families! We are at 15,585 minutes and counting for our school wide Read-a-Thon! We have 5,415 to go to reach our goal and celebration! I must say I’ve heard many “creative” ideas this week and look forward to witnessing our students reach their goal!! Please pass on the good news and encouragement...we are so proud of them. Thank you for your support!

Today at Alfred students in 5th grade were part of a Zoom with the National Park Service in St Louis Missouri. Students learned about Ulysses Grant as a man, a president, and slaveholder. Students looked at various historical documents to determine what happened to William Jones, Ulysses S. Grant's one and only slave once he was emancipated. A ranger from the National Park Service helped students to examine the documents and learn more about William Jones and his life as an emancipated citizen. This was an interactive presentation that allowed students to ask questions and to interact with students from other schools across America!

Last week Lyman Elementary's first grade classrooms did a Mammal Poster Museum walk for their informational text unit. They did an amazing job researching and presenting their mammals. One of our creative students Loretta even wrote and performed a song! https://youtu.be/lxovpajWqcU

To apply to SRTC next year please visit: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center and click on the “Admissions” link. This will show you the admissions process and include a link to the application!

RSU 57 recognizes that the recent outbreak of the respiratory illness known as Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused concern for all. We continue to receive guidance regularly from local and state health departments, the York County Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Department of Education to aid in the efforts of preventing further transmission of COVID-19. We are pleased to report that there are currently no cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine. 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.
It is also very important to recognize that we see Influenza and other respiratory illnesses this time of 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 or 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.
Please be aware that the custodial staff at all RSU 57 schools are taking additional steps to disinfect all commonly touched areas of the schools such as desktops, doorknobs and water fountains. This is being done on a daily basis.
Thank you in advance for following the recommendations above. Please review with your family how best to prevent the spread of germs.
Be Well,
Larry Malone, Superintendent

Delia Harms has been selected to perform with five other musicians in the finalist’s recital for the Maine High School Concerto Competition sponsored by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. The top winner will get to perform their selected solo in a public performance with the BSO while the top three finishers will all receive a scholarship. This is a tremendous honor, placing Delia as one of the very best musicians in the State of Maine. Delia performs bassoon in the MHS Band, the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, was 1st Chair for District Honor Band and is 2nd chair in The All-State Ensembles (and is only a Sophomore!). Delia studies privately with Wren Saunders.

Online Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now working.

Online Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year, that was scheduled to begin today, will be delayed. We are experiencing technical issues that we hope to resolve soon.

To apply to SRTC next year please visit: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center and click on the “Admissions” link. This will show you the admissions process and include a link to the application!

Kindergarten registration for fall 2020 opens on Monday, February 24, 2020. 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: Mrs Richards 4th grade class spent one month reading and taking notes on an informational text of his or her choice and then chose the project to complete. It was set up like a museum in Mrs. Richards classroom complete with tickets! Mrs.Townsend’s third grade class took a tour of posters and photo albums and souvenir projects.

Kindergarten registration for fall 2020 opens on Monday, February 24, 2020. 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

ATTENTION!!!! SUBSTITUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
RSU#57 Substitute Teacher Interviews/ Orientation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 9:00-10:00AM at our Central Office. For more information or to RSVP, call Jen at 247-3221 ext. 2201.

REVTRAK Spring Sports registrations are open. All students playing a spring sport are required to register and complete IMPACT testing before they will be allowed to practice. Softball and Baseball practices begin 3-23. All other sports programs begin Monday 3-30!

SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION NIGHT!
MHS Spring Sports Information Night is Monday February 24th at 6pm. MHS Spring Athletes / Parent / Guardians expected to attend. All players and parents will meet coaches, review policy and discuss the season. Attendance is expected.

In honor of Lyman Elementary's Great Kindness Challenge taking place this week, Miss Driscoll's kindergarten class dedicated their Writer's Workshop to writing pieces about kindness. The kindergarteners brainstormed what it means to be kind and worked together to use their brave spelling skills to create sentence stems to support them in writing. The kindergarteners were so proud of their artifacts which will hang in the hallway to remind us all to choose kind because kindness matters!

MMS celebrated our 100th day and the conclusion of our annual York County Shelter Programs food drive this morning. A huge thank you to Mrs. Miller and the MMS Student Council for organizing the event and to the MHS Leadership Academy members who helped us celebrate. Because of the generous support of our parents, staff, and community, we raised almost 4,000 items for YCSP! We appreciate how you continually show your support for our school and our community. Thank you!

Kindergarten registration for fall 2020 opens on Monday, February 24, 2020. 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

Tomorrow is the MMS 100th day of school celebration! Our annual food drive to benefit the York County Shelter program is in full swing and we will continue to accept donations throughout the school day tomorrow. We would like to thank the RSU 57 community for their continued support and the MMS Student Council for organizing this fun event!

Good morning, This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. There will be no school in RSU 57 today.

We are so proud to be able to serve local fruits and vegetables to our students! Especially when they are grown from farmers that attended our schools! 🥕🍎🌽❤️ Girard Farm, Gile's Family Farm, Harris Farm
https://youtu.be/v4h2OPu9eQA

Tomorrow's Regional Quarter Final Girls Basketball game versus Sanford is on as scheduled. If school is closed due to the impending snowfall we will still play the game if the storm has ended and roads are clear. Stay tuned for updates, but for now it is Game On!

To apply to SRTC next year please visit: https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-regional-technical-center and click on the “Admissions” link. This will show you the admissions process and include a link to the application!

Our SUCCESS students wanted to share what this program is all about! https://youtu.be/YKooKalkJaw #gomustangs

Three amazing MHS students are featured in this short video made by Maine AgriAbility!
https://youtu.be/af1gs4DBFnw
So proud of these young people for representing Mustang Nation in such a positive way!

Due to inclement weather the RSU 57 building are closed today. There are no practices, games or events today, home or away. Stay safe and have a great weekend!

Good morning, This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. The RSU 57 district is closed today.

BOOM Ice Hockey scheduled for tonight vs Scarborough has been postponed to Monday. 8pm USM.
There are no practices or events tonight at MHS or MMS due to the weather and school cancellation.

Happy snow day! Tonight’s MMS Wrestling meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, 2/10, at 5:30pm at the MHS East Gym. Contact Coach Labbe with any questions (lucasmlabbe@rsu57.org)
The final middle school Ski Bus trip to Shawnee Peak is tomorrow. In the event of a cancellation, it will be rescheduled to 2/14.

Good Morning,
This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. There will be no school in RSU 57 today.

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Thank you!

The Massabesic Boys and Girls basketball games scheduled for Thursday at Gorham have been moved to tomorrow due to the impending inclement weather! Jv Girls 4pm, Varsity Girls 5:30pm, Varsity Boys 7pm

This is a reminder that Wednesday, February 5th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Thank you!

Just sharing a video of MHS's own Brass Quintet! These students formed this group on their own and give up lunch to work every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bU675YczXw&feature=youtu.be

Congratulations to Jacob LeBrun, our 2-time MMS GeoBee school champion! We are proud of you and of all of yesterday’s participants. Jacob completed the National Geographic GeoBee online qualifying test and will be scored and ranked along with all others in the state. Best of luck in your next rounds, Jacob!

MHS will be hosting the Class A Wrestling Regionals on February 8th. Wrestling begins at 9:30am. This is an MPA Sanctioned event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Pre K registration is now open. Kindergarten registration begins Feb 24th.
Please follow this link to the Pre K lottery form.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ne_HRLDW_C0Ax7BgqKY7ciZ1gS0oG-EJ71ZrqTTc_ZU

LearningWorks at Waterboro Elementary School is now offering VACATION CAMPS! These camps are open to ALL CHILDREN grades 2-5. Contact Aimee Moody at amoody@learningworks.me or (207)210-5524. Camp will be located at WES!

Tonight’s BOOM vs Scarborough Boys Ice Hockey game has been postponed.

Today's RSU 57 Athletics and Activities including all games and practices are cancelled.
Tonight's Boys and Girls Varsity basketball games vs South Portland will be held tomorrow. 5:30pm Girls / 7pm Boys. The JV Girls game is cancelled.
JV / First Team Boys Friday is moved to Saturday. 10am FT / 11:30 JV.

As many of you may have heard on the news, Influenza is widespread in the state of Maine. We have had Influenza B confirmed within our schools and we are confident that we continue to see symptoms of Influenza in our health offices this week. Influenza is a contagious respiratory virus that can range from mild to severe cases, including death in some cases. Because Influenza is a virus, there isn’t a medication to treat it. In some cases an antiviral medication can be prescribed to lessen the length of the illness, but this window of opportunity is small. We need your help in decreasing the spread of Influenza in our community.
Please see attached documents.

Good morning. This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. There will be no school in RSU 57 today.

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm. Thank you!

Tonight’s MHS Athletics Booster meeting is cancelled.

Need Math help to pass the Praxis? Massabesic Center for Adult Learning is offering a 4-week class on test-taking strategies and a concentrated review of math content required to pass the Praxis math exam. Get to know the format as well as analyze your content strengths and needs. Individual attention to applying learning style techniques will be given so you can test with success. Join Wanda Kezar on four Thursdays from February 13 to March 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
FMI call MCAL at 247-2022.

Here is the direct link to the PreK lottery form!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ne_HRLDW_C0Ax7BgqKY7ciZ1gS0oG-EJ71ZrqTTc_ZU

Here is the link to the pre-k lottery form! Please get this submitted to your town school by Feb 28th https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ne_HRLDW_C0Ax7BgqKY7ciZ1gS0oG-EJ71ZrqTTc_ZU/edit

RSU 57 has been informed that the Maine Attorney General’s Office has released the identity of the individual killed in the officer involved shooting in Limerick on Friday, December 27th, as a 16-year-old student at Massabesic High School. Our hearts and condolences go out to all those touched by this tragic incident. Massabesic Schools will have counselors and staff available at school on January 2nd, when students return from the holiday recess.

All practices at MHS Monday are cancelled.

RSU #57 Review of the Budget Process For the 2020-2021 Budget
The RSU #57 Budget Committee invites the public to a presentation of the budget process which is being presented to the RSU #57 School Board on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 7:00PM, at the Alfred Elementary School at 21 Sanford Road in Alfred, Maine. During this presentation there will be an explanation of the budget development process for the 2020- 2021 school budget.

RSU#57 would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday break!

Four 5th grade students at Lyman Elementary School, gave a readers theater performance of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, today December 20 to the entire kindergarten. They had worked on their performance for over a week. The kindergarten teachers were very grateful and proud of the students performance.

Watch for our new course beginning February 27: Preparation for the Math Praxis Test. Class will run for four weeks from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and include a review of the math content, practice materials and familiarity with the test format. If you need some test-taking strategies to pass the Praxis, this class is for you! More information in 2020.

Y-CARE at Alfred and Lyman will close at 4pm today due to the weather please make arrangements to pick your child up before 4pm. Thank you

This message is from RSU 57 Central Office. Schools will release at the regular scheduled times today. There will be no after-school activities tonight. Please watch for re-scheduled event dates and times.

Please be certain to check ParentVUE for your child's Trimester 1 Report Card. Logon to ParentVUE and go to the Report Card tab in the left side menu.

Lyman Elementary: Todd Gutner, meteorologist, from Channel 6, visited Mrs. Richards 4th grade classroom on Tuesday. Todd talked about weather and how we can better understand the weather forcast. He shared information about the Northern Lights, the jet stream, and Maine’s amazing climate.The students were very courteous and asked amazing questions. He ended his time with the class having them do a video for Channel 6.These amazing kids were aired on the Wednesday morning broadcast.

WATERBORO / LAC - Buses 1373 & 1271 cannot travel Allview Ter the rest of the week due to road work. Please meet at 2nd entrance as done in the past.

Apologies: In an effort to be proactive, a message about report cards was created to go out Friday. Please disregard today's message. Report Cards will be out on Friday for elementary and middle school parents.

This is a reminder that Wednesday, December 4th is an early release day. Grades 6-12 will be dismissed at 11:45 and elementary students will be released at 1:00.

Good morning, This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. There will be no school in RSU 57 today.

This is a message from RSU 57 Central Office. There will be no school in RSU 57 today.

RSU #57 is sending this message in preparation for winter weather announcements. For information on the Alert System or to change your contact information, please go tohttps://www.rsu57.org/o/rsu-57/page/apptegy-alert-system.

The Class of 2021 is launching our 2nd Annual Online Auction on Saturday, Nov. 30th at 12:05 am. Bidding will close on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 11:55 pm. Please review details around payment and pick-up on the auction home page. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done while supporting the Class of 2021. Thanks in advance for your support! Please find the auction link below:
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=16805&CFID=4361142&CFTOKEN=2e751c6a4f321068-5ED84CB0-ED54-C8D0-0739E0CE746E528B

5th graders at Lyman Elementary received a visit from Mickey, a cat who was rescued and brought back to health by the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk. Brie Roche, the Youth Humane Educator, taught the students how the shelter helps animals and what we can do to support their efforts. On December 2nd, the fifth graders will begin collecting food and other items for the shelter. More information to come!

MMS Families!! Please sign up to volunteer at the MMS Scholastic Book Fair from December 2-6.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A4AF29A4F85-scholastic1

Mrs. Richard’s 4th grade class from Lyman had Dr. Goldman visit and talk about biomedical engineers, he explained how he uses what the engineers invent . He also showed us how the heart works and explained how engineers have designed many devices to help people over the years. Some devices have even helped a paraplegic person walk! This lesson with Dr. Goldman was to help enhance students understanding of our current science unit. The students will be designing and working on ways to improve their designs just as engineers have done.

UPDATE: Evacuation at MHS
This morning during Block 1 a propane operated Bunsen burner caught fire in a Science Lab classroom at the West Building and required extinguishing by district staff. Students and staff were evacuated and then relocated to the East Building on campus. The Fire Department responded and evaluated the situation. There were no injuries or significant property damage. In addition, the district’s propane provider was asked to conduct a safety inspection.
Due to the time required to complete the safety inspection the decision was made to dismiss students and close the campus until the inspection could be completed. Dismissal began at 10:30am for all high students and all other schools operated as scheduled.
At 1:10pm the propane provider deemed the building safe for re-entry. Students who need to gather belongings at the West Building can do so today between 3-5pm. Please report to the main office so a staff member can assist.
All evening events on campus will remain cancelled as previously communicated. Weekend activities will be held as scheduled.
Thank you to all who assisted with this process as well as to the students for their cooperation and flexibility.
Sincerely,
Larry Malone, Superintendent

Dear Parents & Students! The west building will be open from 3 - 5 p.m. this afternoon for you to come pick up your things. Please come in through the main front lobby so a staff member can assist you.

Update MHS Evacuation: due to the time required to complete safety inspection high school students will begin being dismissed at 10:30 as follows:
Student drivers with vehicles;
Parents may pickup students at Central Office; Bus riders will begin dismissal at 11. Those at offsite programs will be dismissed at normal times.

Massabesic High School Evacuation
During a period 1 science lab, a bunsen burner required extinguishing. All safety procedures were put in place including evacuation, fire department response, and security measures. We are currently awaiting final clearance and will resume classes upon approval of re-entry.
An update will be provided.

Alumnus Kyle Connolly ’08 earns rare U.S. Navy distinction https://usm.maine.edu/publicaffairs/alumnus-kyle-connolly-12-earns-rare-us-navy-distinction

Congratulations to Waterboro Elementary School! WES was chosen to host the WinterKids press conference, kicking off the 2020 Winter Games! On January 6th, WMTW Meteorologist Sarah Long, 5210 Lets Go! representatives, & WinterKids staff will join the WES community for this event!

Line Elementary would like to remind everyone to wear your hats, mittens, and coats on this very cold day. It is time to always be prepared for cold weather at recess. See you soon!

AP Psychology just finished their Senses Debate where they had to defend why their sense was the most important. Each presentation had to describe their sense, how the sense travels to the brain, and an experiment to show the sense in action. The sense experiment captured in these pictures was the sense of touch where students with limited information had to guess what they were touching. Some pictures are better than others, but thought I would pass them along all the same! #gomustangs

Marine Biology kiddos had a blast learning about the many career options in the field of Marine Science at the DMR in Boothbay Harbor. They measured, weighed and examined sea urchins, learned about whale entanglement/Right whale conservation, scallop and lobster research and regulations, observed the facilities wet lab, met with a Marine Patrol officer, discussed bio toxins and water quality surrounding the shellfish industry, and collected their own phytoplankton samples to bring back and share with the rest of the class! Overall, an extremely informative, engaging and wonderful field trip!

WATERBORO BUS UPDATE: 1373 & 1271 will still not be able to travel Allview Ter. until further notice to reach the Beach Parking Lot due to power lines down. Please meet the buses at the 2nd entrance to Allview Ter coming from New Dam Rd just as we had to do on Friday afternoon.

Line School Trunk Or Treat will be inside from 6-7 PM on 10/31 due to weather. Please come prepared to wait in the weather (umbrellas recommended). Office donations are still being accepted and anyone still looking to host a trunk/station can contact our PTC at lineptc@rsu57.org

Line Elementary Trunk or Treat is on October 31st at Line School from 6-7 PM. Those who would like to donate to this event can drop items off in our main office anytime. If you are interested in hosting a trunk, please contact Anastasia Ferguson at lineptc@rsu57.org.

Alfred Elementary had a great time at the Monster Mash Family Dance this evening! A heart felt ‘thank you’ to our PTSA for making tonight possible, and for the time, energy and heart you put into making sure our kids have an amazing experience. Thanks also to our families for coming out to celebrate as a community this evening!

Alfred and Lyman Principal Pellerin's first vlog post on NWEA student progress reports. We hope the information is helpful as reports will be going out at conference time.
https://safeshare.tv/x/gQuzLm_dI48

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, November 7th from 2:15 - 6:00pm.
Please visit www.rsu57.org/highschool to sign up!

RSU 57 students can take part in the 2019 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest! Any submissions can be given to your school office and sent to Transportation. The 2019 theme is: "Red Lights Mean STOP!" Click on the link for more info!
https://www.napt.org/postercontest

This is a reminder that Wednesday, October 23rd, is an early release day. Grades 6-12 will be dismissed at 11:45 and elementary students will be released at 1:00.

MHS music students recently participated in the District 1 Honor Band Auditions. We had 27 students participate from both Band and Choir and 17 were accepted!
Accepted students in Choir:
Katelyn Dearborn, Sydney Desimone, Amie Giles, Nethaneal Green, Riley Greenleaf, Aiden Harris, Alysssa Huff, Isabella Laine, Benjamin Levesque, Emma Masse, Mia Skowronski, Brittany Tibbetts, Kayleen Turner.
Accepted Students in Band:
Zach Bandle, Candace Lee, Anna Masse, Delia Harms.

AES Book Fair & Literacy Night has been rescheduled for this coming Monday, 10/21. Hours will be the same. Book Fair will run 3-7pm and Literacy Night from 5-7pm. Hope to see you there!

ROADS STILL CLOSED:
John St - Lyman: Students will still need to meet buses at Rt 35 or S Waterboro Rd
Foss Rd @ #391 - Limerick: Students will still need to meet buses at Rt 5 or at Patterson Rd

Our last update still reports that the bus cannot get through Foss Rd in Limerick in the area of #391. Students will need to meet Bus 1371 at either Patterson Rd or Route 5 this morning. The bus will not be able to travel through. We will update later as we know more.

ATTN Alfred Families: Unfortunately we still do not have power at AES so we will be cancelling our evening literacy events. We are working hard to reschedule a time for next week. I will be in touch as soon as I can confirm a date with you. Thanks for your understanding!

Todays Soccer games for Boys and Girls have been postponed. Girls will play Monday 10-21 @ Noble. 4pm jv / 6pm V. Boys will play home 10-21 vs Noble. 4:15pm JV / 6pm V.

Attention Alfred Elementary Families: A decision regarding whether or not we will be hosting our evening book fair and literacy night will be made today by 2pm. Currently we still do not have power. Please check back and check your email for a decision by 2pm. Thank you!

ALERT: Bus 1772 cannot travel Foss Rd from Route 5 to Range E Rd for Line Elem. Tree & Power Lines Down.

There will be no school at Alfred Elementary School today due to my power outage.
Staff should report as if there were a 2 hour delay. Direction will be provided at that time.

ALERT: Bus 1973 cannot travel Emery Corner from 4-way to Sawyer Mountain Rd, Lombard Hill Rd & Rohr Rd in Limerick. Trees & Wires Down

This is a message from RSU #57 Central Office. There will be a 2 hour delay RSU 57 today. Any change in school conditions will be updated.

This is a message from RSU #57 Central Office. There will be a 2 hour delay in RSU 57 today. Any changes in the school conditions will be updated.

Tomorrow's Middle School Cross Country meet has been moved to Monday 10-21. Meet time is 4pm

Would you like to host a trunk at Line School's annual PTC “Trunk or Treat” on October 31st? If so, please contact Anastasia Ferguson at lineptc@rsu57.org.This great community event brings our school, community and local police, fire, and rescue together for an evening of fun.

Massabesic High School will be hosting Parent/Teacher conferences from 2:15 - 6:00pm on Thursday, November 7th.
We are using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year.
Please enter the following web address into your browser window to make an appointment:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Massabesic_High_School
If you do not have internet access , please contact us via phone at (207) 247-3141 ext. 2268.
We are looking forward to your joining us for this informative session about your son or daughter!
Thank you!
MHS Guidance

MHS is excited to welcome Jill Herrick as a new social studies teacher! Mrs. Herrick previously worked at the Maine Girls' Academy, previously Catherine McAuley High School. She holds degrees in History, Theology, and Secondary Education! Mrs. Herrick became an educator because seeing teachers who loved what they did inspired her. She loves spending time with her family and reading historical non-fiction. A couple of fun facts about Mrs. Herrick is that she is double-jointed and she can sing like Louis Armstrong. Thanks for joining our team!

Students in Ms. Knight’s 5th-grade conducted a mock trial as part of their civics unit on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. Students have been learning about the Bill of Rights and the protections granted to citizens outlined in that document. The case was Mary Peabody V. Virgil Goodman in the case of the missing lunch. The eight-person jury deliberated after hearing the evidence presented in court. Each witness was sworn in prior to testifying and the lawyers presented evidence with each argument. Students did an outstanding job!

MHS is excited to welcome Dennis Nadeau as a new science teacher! Mr. Nadeau taught two years at Somersworth High School in NH. He has a B.S. in Biology from the University of New England. Mr. Nadeau chose to be an educator because he is a people person and he wants to be able to interact and laugh with people everyday while also making a difference. As for hobbies, he coaches middle school wrestling and listening to podcasts. Some fun facts are that Mr. Nadeau had a mullet until 5th grade and he can hold his breath for over 19 seconds. Thanks for joining our team! #gomustangs

Line School “TEAM SPIRIT” day is tomorrow, October 2nd. Students are asked to wear their school shirt or a favorite team shirt as a reminder that teamwork and having a growth mindset is important if you want to succeed. Our school assembly will be at 2PM (grade 5 sponsored).

Massabesic Center for Adult Learning is looking for an English as a Second Language teacher to work with adults several mornings a week. FMI, call 247-2022.

Hattie graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Art Education and a second degree in Studio Art, with an interest and many credit hours invested in biology. She’s a printmaker, painter, and ceramicist, and she is largely inspired by the natural sciences. The art room was always a safe and fun place to be while she was in school, and she hopes she can provide that for her students. She loves running, the ocean, and making things! She likes leaving her comfort zone and doing things that scare her, like skydiving and teaching high school... her next adventure is stand up comedy!

Alfred and Lyman Staff Rock! Our food drive this weekend at Market Basket coordinated by staff members Ellie Donnelly and Carlena Smith was a huge success! Not only did they collect 3 car loads worth of food, but also managed to raise over $500 in cash donations!! A big thank-you to Chris Duquette and Kris Bear also staff for taking a few hours out of their weekend to help us out. We really appreciate it!

MHS is excited to welcome Licia Byther as a new social worker in our day treatment ACES Program! Mrs. Byther has always had a passion for working with children and families and she’s excited to be doing so in the public school setting. She received her undergraduate degree from Wheelock College in Boston, MA and her Master's degree from The University of New England. Mrs. Byther has spent the last 8 years working intensively with children and families in a non-profit treatment setting. She enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with her family. Thanks for joining our team! #gomustangs

MHS is excited to welcome Andrew French as a new guidance counselor! Mr. French has a Masters in Education in School Counseling from UMASS Boston, MS in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and a BA in English from the University of Vermont. In his spare time, Mr. French enjoys playing golf, softball, racquetball, and ping-pong. He is a big foodie and he started to write a sci-fi thriller novel a couple of years ago, which he intends on finishing one day. Mr. French is also a fan of the Celtics, Patriots, and the Red Sox. Mr. French got into education because he wanted to do something more meaningful. He did not have a great counseling experience in high school and because of this he wants to be the high school counselor he never had! Thanks for joining our team!

MHS is excited to welcome Daniel Laciano as a new instrumental teacher! Prior to Massabesic HS, he taught in the public schools of Ohio as a high school and middle school band director. He took some time off from teaching to explore other interests, but eventually realized teaching was where he was meant to be.
Mr. Laciano received a Bachelor of Music in Education from Miami University (Ohio) on a trumpet performance scholarship. He went into education because he wanted to be connected to music and he needed a job. It turns out that teaching ended up being the best choice he could have made. No other job has given Mr. Laciano the joy he gets from watching students grow and succeed.
Hobbies include: Woodworking, Cooking, Gardening, Foraging, Hiking, Playing trumpet and throwing ball to his dog.
Fun fact: He lived without indoor plumbing for 3 years...on purpose, while homesteading.

Line School’s internet based phone is currently down. Our fax number has been temporarily converted to a usable phone line until service is restored. You can contact the school at 793-2425.

MHS is excited to welcome Ian Villmore as a new English teacher! Before starting at MHS Mr. Villmore taught English and History at the Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. He has a BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and a Masters of Education from Lesley University. Mr. Villmore went into education to help students understand the power of stories and the power that comes from telling their own. He wanted to help them use words to empower themselves. When he’s not teaching Mr. Villmore enjoys baseball, chess, reading, and hiking. A few fun facts are that his favorite book is “All Quiet on the Western Front” and that he’d rather watch curling than basketball. Thanks for joining our team!

Mrs. Swetz and Mr. Merrifield class at Coastal Clean-up Day. The class worked at both Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis fishing village. Many pounds of trash were recovered and the team will be studying the different effects of the trash on the eco -system. They will also be preparing a presentation that will be given to the fifth grade upon completion. Students are able to earn various credits through these alternative lessons.

MHS is excited to welcome John Merrifield as a new teacher in our Success Program! Mr. Merrifield has a Masters in Special Education, a BA in History, and an AAS in Business. He has a wealth of experience as a Special Education teacher and administrator. In his spare time, Mr. Merrifield enjoys wilderness hiking, playing music, and woodworking. Mr. Merrifield got into education to work with students struggling with the traditional format of education! Thanks for joining our team!

Lyman Elementary students helping out with the Maine Harvest Lunch today! Students enjoyed fresh corn from Harris Farm in Dayton, Apples from Gile's Family Farm in Alfred, Maine Potato Wedges, Maine Blueberry Muffins made from scratch & Maine Oakhurst Milk!!
A big thank you to the Lyman Kitchen Staff Mrs. Amabile & Mrs. Vigneault!

This is a message from RSU #57 Central Office regarding parking at MHS for after school activities and events.
It is essential that we ensure events held on our properties are as safe as possible for all participants and attendees. Emergency vehicles and school buses must have direct and clear access to the Stadium and transportation facility.
Effective immediately parking will be prohibited along the field side of the stadium / bus garage access road. This is the right side of the access road as you travel towards the stadium. A temporary barrier and signs will be installed to serve as a reminder. We understand that this will be a change in past practice and an adjustment for the community. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide a safe environment for all who attend events on our campus.

MHS is excited to welcome Meagan Collupy as a new teacher in our day treatment program! Mrs. Collupy has a degree in Criminal Justice from Lyndon State College and she worked at MHS previously as an educational technician. She previously worked as a classroom case manager in a therapeutic school in Vermont as well as coached middle school soccer. In her spare time, Mrs. Collupy enjoys running, hanging out with her husband and dog, and reading. She also has a professional photography business. Mrs. Collupy looks forward to supporting students at MHS in developing their own thoughts and ideas around their education, as well as supporting them in figuring out their potential! Thanks for joining our team!

REMINDER
Early Release Day, Wednesday, September 18th
Middle School & High School are dismissed at 11:45am.
Elementary Schools are dismissed at 1pm.

This alert is a reminder that next Wednesday, September 18, is an early release day. Grades 6-12 will be dismissed at 11:45 and elementary students will be released at 1:00. Thank you and have a great weekend.

Good afternoon Parent/Guardians,
Please log in and check out the information and change and/or add any info needed...ie...emergency contact info.
https://me-wat.edupoint.com/Frameset_PXP.aspx?P=Login_Parent_PXP.aspx

Three of our own being recognized at SRTC https://www.sanford.org/article/132561?org=sanford-regional-technical-center #gomustangs

NOW HIRING!!!
RSU #57 is now using Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring to process employment applications for all RSU #57 employment opportunities.
Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring can be found by clicking on the "Employment" link in the menu at the top of the district website.

Please see this important message from Superintendent Malone. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/454748/pertussis_ltr_0819__1_.pdf

RSU #57 school board meeting tonight! Agenda link (https://5il.co/9pj5)

School Board Agenda August 28, 2019

Check out the MHS Athletic Boosters Web Store selling various items celebrating the 50th anniversary of MHS! All proceeds support MHS Athletes.
https://www.rsdgraphicsonline.com/massabesic-boosters-50th-anniversar-1

We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu.

Reminder Fall Sports begin Monday August 19th. All participants must be registered and cleared to begin practices. Registrations can be made at rsu57.revtrak.net. Registrations should be completed by Thursday the 15th in order to be safely cleared for Monday.

We’re thrilled to announce Regional School Unit 57’s new app! It’s everything RSU 57, in your pocket.
With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu.