• Principal's Memo

Principal’s Memo – January 15, 2021

Hi Everyone,

Today is the beginning of midterm exams (schedule below) and our 2nd quarter ends next Friday, January 22nd. Report cards will be emailed on the 29th. Please contact your child’s teachers to check on their progress and don’t hesitate to contact the staff with any questions. All contact information is available on our website.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEAH GREEN AND DUFFY ROSE FOR RECEIVING THE MAINE FIELD HOCKEY ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC ALL STATE AWARD!!
This award recognizes outstanding academic achievement among Maine field hockey senior student athletes. To be considered for selection to the Academic All-State Team, the player must meet the following criteria:

1. She must rank in the top 10% of her class and/or achieve a grade point average of 95 (3.85) or better for three years
2. She must be a current member of the varsity field hockey team and must have been involved in the field hockey program for at least 2 year.
3. She must have made a significant contribution to the team during any* season (*modified from this season due to some schools not playing this season)
4. She must be a senior and of good moral character.

WONDERING IF THE YEARBOOK IS HAPPENING THIS YEAR?  THE ANSWER IS YES!
Masks. Elections. Virtual classes.  This school year will be talked about forever.  The yearbook is an important keepsake from this remarkable time.  Our Yearbook Program is working hard to put together a historic book that will be looked back upon to remember one of the most unpredictable school years of all time.  Order today (and until February 26th) so that we can make sure there are enough copies for everyone. There are online purchase options to spread the cost over 3 payments!
Parents of Seniors…fully customizable Special Dedication pages are now available for purchase.

• 1/4 page $40
• 1/2 page $70
• Full page $120

To purchase a yearbook go to jostensyearbooks.com. Send any Yearbook questions, to smoutsatsos@rsu23.org. Yearbook flyer

MID-TERM SCHEDULE (JAN 15-22)

• Tuesday, January 12 ( Last White Day)
• Thursday, January 14 ( Last Blue Day)
• Friday 1/15  (Block 1 8:30-10:00, Block 3 10:30-12:00) and afternoon make-ups
• Tuesday, 1/19 (Block 2 8:30-10:00, Block 4 10:30-12:00) and afternoon make-ups
• Thursday, 1/21 (Block 5 8:30-10:00, Block 7 10:30-12:00)  and afternoon make-ups
• Friday 1/22 (Block 6 8:30-10:00, Block 8 10:30-12:00) and afternoon make-ups

MID-TERM FORMAT

• Food
  Breakfast is served daily and lunch will be served bag lunch style.
• Study Areas
  If students don’t have a mid-term they are expected to be in the cafeteria or the library
  The library will be reserved for students who want a quiet, food-free study area
  The cafeteria will be open to students who want to study with classmates and/or eat food.
• Study Support 
  Study Support teachers will be available for interested students during their scheduled blocks.
• Testing
  To reduce traffic in the academic wings, teachers will hold students for the entire 90 minute testing block. Students arriving late to tests should be sent to the main office for a pass
• Afternoon Make-Up Exams
  Make-Up exams are to be scheduled between teacher and students during the afternoon make-up time (12:30-2:45)
• Transportation
  Busses will run daily at 12:10 p.m and 2:45 p.m.
• Final Q2  Blue and White Day
  Tuesday, January 12 ( Last White Day)
  Thursday, January 14 ( Last Blue Day)

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES
Students can now see their second semester schedules via powerschool under the “matrix” tab. If students wish to discuss or make changes to their schedules, mid-term exam week is the week to do this as the students services team is available between 8 am and 3 pm during all of Mid-term Exam week.  Students will want to simply email Ms. Nason or Ms. Hayes to request appointments for schedule-related conversations. 

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM!
As a reminder, breakfast and lunch are available daily at school and free to all students throughout the entire school year. We ask that you still complete a Free and Reduced Application.  These applications help us to receive funding and programming that helps all students district-wide.  In addition, if you qualify, you can get Spectrum internet for only $14.95/month! Applications are available at the front office and on our website at:  http://rsu23.schoollunchapp.com. School breakfast and lunch menus are also posted on the RSU 23 Website on the Food & Nutrition Page. Please feel free to contact Caroline Trinder, Food & Nutrition Services Director, with any questions at ctrinder@rsu23.org or 934-4461 ext. 1239. We are looking forward to serving healthy and tasty meals all year!

Free Breakfasts and Lunches are also provided every Wednesday behind Loranger Memorial School between 10:15-10:45am, no need to RSVP, just show up!

PLEASE READ MY SNOW/REMOTE DAY MEMO!
Snow/Remote Day Memo 2020-2021

FAMILY VACATION FORMS
During the school year some families take vacations and ask that we excuse their children from school days. This is not a problem, however, we do have forms for the student, parents, teachers and administration to sign off on in order to help students understand the expectations of making up missed work. The forms can be found in the main office. Thanks for your help!

STUDENT PARKING & EARLY RELEASE & LATE ARRIVAL
Students who would like to drive their car to school must register their car in the main office and acquire a parking permit. Cars without a parking permit or cars parked in the improper lot may be removed at the owner’s expense. There is no student parking in the front lot.

IMPORTANT & UPCOMING DATES

• Friday, January 15 – Friday, January 22 – Mid-Terms
• Monday, January 18 – MLK Day – No School
• Monday, February 15 – Friday, February 19  – February Break

Thank you!
-John