All students entering the first grade are assessed for reading in August of each year. It takes about 45 minutes and is done by appointment. This year the assessments will be done on August 23, 24, 25 at 8:00 am – 11:45 am, and August 29 at 8:00 am –…
South Berwick families provided support to the PreK program’s playground by donating their time and hard work and by making monetary and material donations during morning and afternoon sessions.
Dear Families, There has been a slight change of plans for delivering books for the Summer Reading Program. Instead of mailing the books, they are going to be hand delivered by the MSAD 35 Transportation Department. Believe it or not, this will be less expensive than mailing books through the…
June 19th-July 14th: T, Wed, Th. from 9-12:00 July 17th-28th: CLOSED July 31st-September 5th: Mon.-Thurs. from 8-2:00
June 16, 2017 Dear Central School Families, Each fall, incoming kindergartners have the opportunity to come to Central School for a 45 minute appointment. During this time you and your child will come to Central to meet one-on-one with your child’s new teacher and visiting the classroom! In addition, the…
Next Monday, June 12th is Field Day at Central School. As in the past, the school lunch will consist of an outdoor salad bar. Lettuce and other vegetables planted in March by your children have been growing in the hoop house and will be included as part of the salad…
“The Seniors Walk the Halls” Event Includes More Schools This Year! Seniors “Walk the Halls” at CES, EES, MMS and GWS 10:30 – Full Circle walk for seniors at 2 CES and EES. 11:20 – Full Circle walk for seniors at MGWS. Hot Dog or Tofu Dog Served 12:25 –…
We are still uncertain with the amount of state subsidy that will be available to our district. Due to these uncertain times, we are unsure about how many classes we will have at each grade level. Therefore, this year, we will wait to send out the placement letters until early…
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Wednesday, May 31 By Ralph Morang news@seacoastonline.com for photos and video go to: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170531/on-hike-through-history-in-south-berwick SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The 23rd annual Central School Hike Through History was celebrated Wednesday. Each year, classes fan out throughout town seeking historical sites of people from South Berwick’s past, portrayed by Marshwood Middle School…
Dear Families, Our end of year laser light show by Prismatic Magic was going to be shown to students this Thursday 5/25; however, the representative from Prismatic has been in an accident and is unable to do the show. We are currently working with management at Prismatic to reschedule this event. As soon…
The District budget meeting is over. What happens next? Use the link below for a video response from Dr. Nash http://www.rsu35.org/blog/2017/05/22/the-district-budget-meeting-is-over-what-happens-next/ The District Budget Meeting is over. What happens next? Text of the video response by Dr. Nash: The District budget meeting is over. What happens next? On Wednesday, May…
Dear Parents/Guardians, All students entering the first grade at Central School are assessed for reading in August of each year. It takes about 45 minutes and is done by appointment. This year the assessment will be done August 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29 from 8 AM – 12 NOON.…
May 16 3rd grade concert- 2:15 and 6:00 Wednesday, May 17 District Budge Meeting 7:00pm MHS Auditorium May 18 3rd grade to MMS for MHS band 10:15-11:45 May 20 – End of Year BBQ – Sponsored by the PTO school lawn May 26- HIKE THROUGH HISTORY May 29 Memorial…
No permission slips to collect! No bag lunches to pack! No long rides in a noisy bus! Central School’s Grade 3 students welcome you to an exhibit of their chosen work. The gym will be transformed into a gallery of paintings, prints, drawings, collages, weaving, and sculpture. When artists visit…
SRO Jeff Upton Serving RSU #35 and the Town of South Berwick jeff.upton@rsu35.org https://sites.google.com/a/rsu35.org/school-resource-officer-jeff-upton/ This site is set up to be a resource to the entire RSU #35 community in both South Berwick and Eliot. It is not all inclusive of the issues that our students and parents face…
“Hike for Ethan” On May 26th, the students and staff of Central School will participate in our 23rd Hike Through History. Families and other members of the community are invited to join this whole-school event. This special event celebrates South Berwick’s rich history. Our theme this year is “Trades”. This…
Dear Kindergarten Families, Central School’s Kindergarten spring concert has finally arrived! We will be singing some of our favorite songs on May 10th at 2:15 PM and 6:00 PM. Our concerts are in the gymnasium and doors will open at 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM. At 5:45…
Our PreK Team and our students want to give a HUGE shout out to our PTO! Thank you so much for the wonderful donations to our PreK play area. The children were so excited to use them. They have enjoyed them so much already! Since PreK is ALL about learning…
Central School Events May 16- 3rd grade concert 2:15 and 6:00 May 18- 3rd grade to MMS 10:15-11:45 May 20 – End of Year BBQ – school lawn May 26- HIKE THROUGH HISTORY May 30 – T shirt tie dying May 31 – T shirt tie dying June 2-8- Cheryl…
Central School Community, Hello and Happy Spring 2017! The Hike Through History organization is seeking a few volunteers to help with the Counting House Museum visits this spring. These volunteers will work with the children who will be coming to the Museum 2-3 mornings during the week of May 1st. …
Central School Students Participate in the Sixth Annual “Planting of the Green” On March 21, Central School’s students and their families joined the staff and community volunteers in the gym to plant a variety of seeds. This tradition began six years ago as part of Central School’s Outdoor Classroom lead…
How Are School Districts Preparing For LePage’s Proposed Education Cuts? Listen to Superintendent Dr. Mary Nash respond to this question: http://www.tinyurl.com/mm46f82 How Are School Districts Preparing For LePage’s Proposed Education Cuts? By ROBBIE FEINBERG • 2 HOURS AGO Listen Listening… http://www.tinyurl.com/mm46f82 3:04 / 3:13 How Are School Districts Preparing…
Central School’s second and third grade students are learning how to facilitate drum circles with Patsy Onatah, the director of the Sanford Community Drum Circle. Students are learning how to listen to each other to maintain a steady beat, create complimentary rhythms, respond to silent cues, perform as small groups…
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Mrs. Martha Couture is a long time resident of Rollinsford, NH and a former Reading Interventionist at Hussey School in Berwick, Maine. She has recently published several children’s books in her “Parker the Pig” series. She will be sharing her journey with our students on March 17 and 23. She…
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January 30, 2017 – Principals and Directors submit preliminary budget sheets to Superintendent March 1, 2017 – Superintendent presents the budget to the School Board March 15, 2017 – Two hour School Board and Public Budget Workshop with the Superintendent and Administrative Staff – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in…
1) Please continue to emphasize good hand-washing habits with your children. More and more flu cases are being documented in our community. Flu vaccines are still available. Reminder: Children should be fever free for 24 hours prior to returning to school and no fever reducing medicines for 24 hours prior…
Hi Central School Parents, Friends & Families! It’s fundraising time again! Mixed Bag Designs is helping Central School reach our fundraising goals this year. Seller packets are going home soon – make sure to check those backpacks if you haven’t seen it yet! We’re offering colorful totes, accessories, kitchenware and…
This event is held each year to benefit the South Berwick Food Pantry and 68 Hours of Hunger The students and staff at Central School celebrated the 100th day of school by participating in a wonderful community service project. For the past eleven years, Central School has collected food and…
This was Central School’s first Family Art and Literacy night. Visitors listened to books written and illustrated by Maine Author and Artist Dahlov Ipcar. Students, their families, and Central Staff members worked wth oil pastels, collage, and watercolors to create original works of art.
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Central School will hold registration for pre-kindergarten and new kindergarten students on Thursday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 22rd from 4 pm – 7 pm in the Central School Office. Registration will begin as a walk-in process after these dates. Please plan to register prior to the end of the…
Sammie Haynes Concert Saturday, February 11, 2017 10:30 A.M. @South Berwick Public Library LEGO and DUPLOS will be out for children to build from 9:00 to 12:00. …
to benefit the South Berwick Food Pantry and 68 Hours of Hunger Central School’s 100th Day Celebration has been postponed until Tuesday Feb. 14th at 2:20 The students and staff at Central School will celebrate the 100th day of school by participating in a wonderful community service project. For…
Emergency Procedures and Protocols November 21, 2016 Dear Members of the Marshwood Community, At various times throughout the year, our region experiences both anticipated weather events such as snow storms, wind and ice storms as well as unanticipated emergency events such as power outages. In the fall of 2012, the…
As you sort through your winter boots, snow pants, jackets, gloves and hats this year, please consider donating the items your children have outgrown to Central School. CES currently has a great need for these items. Especially for boots! You can drop them off to the front office or…
Dear Families, Welcome to Kindergarten! We are so happy to be spending the school year together. Your child will be learning many new routines and making new friends these first few weeks. Please know that we are available for any questions or concerns. The best way to reach us is…
Jeff Hoerth was one of the original community volunteers who made the Central School Outdoor Classroom and Hoop House such a wonderful success. Jeff and a team of volunteers, Gregg Harrington, Tom Hoerth and Jennifer Hoerth, put in a full weekend taking down the old, tattered hoop house skin staple…
Marshwood Schools Published by Vicki Firme Stewart · 5 hrs · MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 35 Serving the communities of ELIOT & SOUTH BERWICK Mary C. Nash, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools As a school district, our top priority is the education and well being of the children of MSAD…
Grades Kindergarten-3rd M, T, W, F: 8:20-3:20 Thursday: 8:20-1:55 Morning Pre-K M, T, W, F: 8:20-11:05 Thursday: 8:20-10:40 Afternoon Pre-K M, T, W, F: 12:35-3:20 Thursday: 11:30-1:55
District Schools and Office Status All district schools and offices are open for the 2016-2017 school year. February 20, 2017 – President’s Day – Schools and Offices Closed February 20 – 24, 2017 – February School Vacation NormalCentral School Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm…
By Mark Pechenik news@seacoastonline.com June 02. 2016 In Photo: SAD 35 retiring teachers, from left, Sandra Hoffman, Linda Hart, Terry Johnson and Claire Merenda, were honored Wednesday by the district School Board. Also retiring, but not pictured, are Mary Jane Rowan and Joseph O’Byrne. Mark Pechenik photo SAD 35…
This article by community member Amy Bevan will tell you more about Ethan Ethan Fahey, South Berwick Boy Battles Leukemia By Amy Bevan news@seacoastonline.com November 11. 2015 Ethan Fahey is a second-grader at Central Elementary School in South Berwick, Maine, and is surrounded by his classmates who wear “Ethan Strong”…
It’s started! Yet another year of gloriously celebrating our South Berwick heritage, beginning with hands-on interactive presentations at the Counting House Museum this morning. The culmination, after a month of research and practice: Hike Through History, on May 25 th ~ 8th graders from Marshwood Middle School and mentored 3rd…
Bill Rogers’ video shares the great success of Central School’s Outdoor Classroom. A wonderful project with support from so many many friends of Central School. The MEF, Central PTO, MSAD School Board and more more more!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgnVfCDQU30&feature=youtu.be
It was another great year that could not have happened without the volunteers. Thank you Gary Grogg, Michael Dowd, Deidre Randall, Matthew Holland, Daytes Garvin, Kathleen McDonnell, and Christal Villemaire for helping out this year. Over the course of three years, there have been 65 students who were able to…
Central School will hold registration for pre-kindergarten and new kindergarten students on Thursday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 22rd from 4 pm – 7 pm in the Central School Office. Pre-kindergarten students must be 4 years old and Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by October 15,
Dear Members of the Marshwood Community, At various times throughout the year, our region experiences both anticipated weather events such as snow storms, wind and ice storms as well as unanticipated emergency events such as power outages. In the fall of 2012, the district worked together with the Emergency Management…
