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
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.
Maine Principals Association New Release 8-19-20
We are presented with an unprecedented situation with the COVID-19 virus and continue to map the way as we move forward in a hopeful return to some fall activities. Currently, there has been no decision made regarding the fall season. The MPA Sports Medicine Committee, and individual sport committees, along with guidance from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), will look at each individual activity and a possible safe return for athletes, coaches, officials, and fans. We continue to work cooperatively with the Maine Department of Education, the Governor’s Office, DHHS, DECD, and the CDC, as well as Maine Athletic Directors, Superintendents, and School Boards as we develop possible guidelines regarding school athletics and activities. We understand that a decision needs to be made and assure you that one will be made in a timely fashion.
We also would like to take an opportunity to thank each one of you that serve on an MPA Committee we could not do it without you!
I also want to thank so many of you for your words of support they are very much appreciated!
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.
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
For all in-person or remote learning students!!
Meal price benefit applications are now available for all enrolled students for the 20/21 school year. Please contact the School Nutrition Department with any questions (207)247-3221 x2257
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.
MHS / MMS FALL ATHLETIC REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
Fall registrations through REVTRAK are now open for MHS and MMS Athletic teams. Due to the current uncertainty there will be no fee assessed at this time but will be collected once there is clarity regarding the details of the fall season. Please register as soon as possible to allow us to process the registrations and clear
our athletes.
Please register at https://rsu57.revtrak.net
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
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!
We are getting ready for graduation of the Class of 2020!
The Extended Learning Opportunities Program has some new independent studies available for next school year! Please see the attached list for these opportunities and registration information.
Congratulations to Jake Saucier! https://www.facebook.com/156882587714407/posts/2931818096887495/?d=n
Massabesic High School is offering summer online course for students! Please see the attached flyer to see the course offerings this summer.
Seniors! Looking for a job? Waban is hiring! Learn more about this job opportunity on Thursday!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! If you come down and are unable to find yours, a couple had errors that we are getting fixed and we will put them out. Also, please leave your sign until after the ceremony. #gomustangs #classof2020
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
School Lunch Hero Day! Friday, May 1st!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pO6UlS3wMZi6TaWQBa1p6oBWwPKIDhxC