MMS families, a reminder that we're open for device pick up until 7 p.m. tonight and from 6:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Your child can get acclimated to their laptop and you can get a head start on opening day paperwork. (Thank you!) Any technology questions? Email our MMS Technician, matthewcalder@rsu57.org. We can't wait to see your student very soon!
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!
About 75% of devices for remote learners were picked up this week! We’re open at MMS until 7 pm tonight. After today, devices may be picked up at your child’s school. If you are picking up tomorrow, please call the school first.
Good 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
MMS parents and students, please check your email or Synergy mail for a welcome from your team, as well as homeroom and first week information. As always, refer to the MMS Family Handbook on our website for additional details. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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 .
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.
My apologies, MMS! Our upload clearly did not work for everyone, so all team letters were just resent to parents directly from me. The company is working to fix the lists and I sincerely apologize for any confusion. Call us tomorrow if you need any assistance!
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
Happy Saturday, MMS families! Did you and your student receive yesterday's MMS community email? If not, read it under the 'News' section at https://www.rsu57.org/o/mms and be sure to call the Main Office next week to update your email address. Thank you and have a great weekend!
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
Click and enjoy a video of the MMS 8th Grade Promotion Parade last week. A huge thank you to Carrick Gillespie, son of RSU 57 teachers Chris and Stephanie Gillespie, for creating and editing this special keepsake! tinyurl.com/mms8thparade
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!
See you tonight at the parade, MMS 8th graders and families! We can’t wait to celebrate you and your middle school years. Remember to see the invitation for procedure and safety reminders.
Parents, help us gather feedback from your child about their school experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have partnered with YouthTruth to hear their voice: http://ytsurvey.org/rsu57. Students, please submit by Friday. Thank you!
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
