• Principal's Memo

Principal’s Memo – January 8, 2021

Hi Everyone,

A reminder that next Friday will be the beginning of midterm exams (schedule below) and our 2nd quarter ends 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.

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)

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!

RESTORATIVE PRACTICE TRAINING WITH SMHC
Over the past seven weeks seven students have participated in a training program with Maria Curit from Southern Maine Health Care.  Maria is the Youth Coordinator for York County.  Kaitlin Halle, Jessica Lavigne, Elise MacNair, Kelly Palkovic, Santino Perrone, Melissa Pelletier and Emily Tucker have spent time learning about and strengthening their communication skills as well as developing skills for working in a group.  After our holiday break these students will be working together with Maria to highlight Mental Health Issues for Teens at Old Orchard Beach High School.  It has been a wonderful opportunity for our students and one in which they have learned a lot.  Thanks to Maria and SMHC for providing this training.  

CONGRATULATIONS USM “ON-THE-SPOT” ADMITTEES!
Congratulations to the following seniors who were granted acceptance to University of Southern Maine during the “On-the-Spot” Admissions Day: Julia Clark, Garrett Dupee, Leah Green, Trevor Grenier, Kaitlin Halle, Katherine Holt, Skyler Lane, Ryan Johnson, Gabriel LaSalle, Shani Plante, and Isabella Stobert.  All 11 admitted students were accepted into their programs of choice and each of them has also been offered a Merit Scholarship of $3000-$5000, renewable for four years as a result of the hard work and academic excellence they have shown over the course of their high school careers.  Great work, Seniors!  We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next!

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

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

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