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Dear Eliot Elementary Families, I hope this letter finds you relaxing and enjoying this beautiful summer weather! Even though the pace at EES is different during the summer, we have been very busy making preparations for the new school year. I wanted to write you with some news and some…
After months of research, interviews with town elders, and field trips into the community, second grade students at Eliot Elementary School unveiled the mural they created entitled “Eliot Stories”. Students worked with artists in residence Laurie Downey and Gretchen Berg from The Local Stories Project. In collaboration with classroom teachers…
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…
Dear Families, We wanted to give you a “heads-up” about the start of the new school year well in advance so that you can plan accordingly. This only applies to the incoming Kindergarten students for the 2017-18 school year. This fall, kindergarten students will have the opportunity to come to…
Tuesday- 9-12 Wednesday- 9-12 Thursday- 9-12 EXCEPT July 4,5, and 6 August 15,16, and 17
Eliot Elementary School’s first grade students enjoyed a read at the “Beach” day. They brought towels, and lots of books to read outside. They read books in front of the school. Children read to themselves for about 30 minutes and then read to a partner for the rest of the…
Eliot Elementary School’s “Eliot Stories” After months of research, interviews with town elders, and field trips into the community, second grade students at Eliot Elementary School unveiled the mural they created entitled “Eliot Stories”. Students worked with artists in residence Laurie Downey and Gretchen Berg from The Local Stories Project.…
From EES: As the year ends, I want to remind you of a few important details to keep in mind this week. Lunch Accounts:ALL lunch accounts must be paid up by Thursday (6/15) so that we can update accounts. Unpaid balances do not get cleared out until they are paid…
The funds raised by the Eliot Elementary Service Learning Project includes money collected from their Read Across America project. Students donated money for each book or chapter they read. Funds were also raised through Square 1 Art and selling T-shirts. The money raised was presented to Camp No Limits, a…
“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 –…
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…
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Good Morning, We want to take sometime today to thank you for the 3D printers and show you some pictures of Eliot Elementary School students creating their 3D images and explain the process. We purchased the 3D printer kits back in March and spent April putting them together. We had…
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…
Wednesday, May 17 District Budge Meeting 7:00pm MHS Auditorium May 19 Race for Education all day (Monday, May 22 rain date) June 2 Dance Party 8:45 am June 7 Step-up Day for Grade 3 to MGWS 9:00-11:45 June 8, Marshwood High School Graduates “Walk the Halls” 10:30am – 11:00am…
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…
NEWS RELEASE For more information, contact: Andrew Gray- andy.gray@rsu35.org Eliot Elementary PE Teacher Andy Gray Returns from Capitol Hill After Advocating for Health & Physical Education SHAPE America Members Will Ask Congress to Fully Fund Title IV, Part A ESSA Grant Eliot, Maine April 28, 2017 — In response to…
First, I would like to thank our EES Community for your kind words, patience, and support this week. The recents events have been difficult, but your support was greatly appreciated. Thank you! The Early Release Thursdays will be discontinued so that some Snow Days can be made up without impacting…
Kate Leighton along with staff from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Outreach STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Program, came to work with second grade students at Eliot Elementary School. They taught students about the importance of recycling. Students used recycled paper from their classrooms to make new paper. Earlier in…
4/20/2017 Eliot Elementary School (207) 439-9004 Fax (207) 439-5380 Dear Parent or Guardian, This letter is to inform you that a student in our school community has been diagnosed with parapertussis.Parapertussis is a bacterial illness that is spread from person to person, usually through coughing or sneezing. Although…
Eliot Boy has Canine Guardian Angel March 17 By Deb Cram dcram@seacoastonline.com for photos and video go to: http://www.fosters.com/news/20170317/eliot-boy-has-canine-guardian-angel ELIOT, Maine — Five-year-old Wesley Rolston has a guardian angel. His name is Bear and he’s a service dog who has already saved the little boy from danger. Bear visited Eliot…
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…
May 19 Race for Education June 2 Dance Party 8:45 am June 16 Last Day of School (half day)
The goal of this project is to have students work as stewards to preserve the interesting and important stories of our past. Artist in residence, Laurie Downey, met with students on March 6 to introduce this project. Students practiced interviewing skills and note taking/sketching skills. The next day, students…
The NEW Yearbook Club at EES has come together and is comprised of twelve 3rd graders who meet with Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs. Corcoran before school once a week for 5 sessions. They are working together to create this year’s yearbook by working on the look and feel, choosing many…
Links: Questions answered https://vimeo.com/206121763 Winter‛s physical therapy session https://vimeo.com/206138837 Password is: Winter228
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Lois Kilby-Chesley, the Maine Education Association’s president, came to Eliot Elementary School on March 2 to read to the first grade students. She came dressed as the Cat in the Hat’s grandmother and gave each student a book. Click for more pictures!
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…
By Deb Cram seacoastonline.com For video and photos: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20170303/classmates-limb-loss-spurs-young-readers ELIOT, Maine — Youngsters at Eliot Elementary School are accustomed to the annual service project associated with Read Across America. Year after year, students raise money by reading, which motivates them to pick up books and teaches them to think unselfishly…
Dear Families, Wow! What a crazy few weeks we’ve had! Between very tricky weather, meetings, February Vacation, and planning for many exciting events in the next few months, the days are flying by and I don’t seem to get much of anything crossed off my “to do” list! I…
Eliot Elementary School had a special visit from author in residence, Sarah Teske. She read her new book Oh No Henry! Sarah lives in Eliot and is the mother of two young boys, one of whom attends preschool at EES.…
Parents of Eliot Elementary School Students: Dear Families, First, I want to thank the parents who have been so supportive and cooperative in helping make the Arrival and Dismissal process go more smoothly! Your kind words and support are greatly appreciated! The Eliot Police and our Director of Transportation and…
Dear Families, Once again, Mother Nature seems to be throwing us a curve ball! The weather forecast for tomorrow is looking more unpredictable, and we felt it would be important to determine a plan in advance in an effort to alleviate any confusion that might arise. Tomorrow is Thursday, which presents…
ELIOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Registration for 2017 – 2018 PreKindergarten and New Kindergarten Maureen Goering – Principal 1298 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903 Phone: 207-439-9004 Fax: 207-439-5380 Registration for PreKindergarten and new Kindergarten students will take place at Eliot Elementary School on the following dates: Thursday, March 2nd 4:00 – 7:00…
At Eliot Elementary School we do our best to teach children about Kindness and Empathy each and every day. Next week we will begin The Great Kindness Challenge. The Great Kindness Challenge is one school week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible, choosing from the attached…
Dear Eliot Elementary Families, First, I want to wish all of you a very Happy New Year! I hope 2017 brings you and your family abundant health and happiness! With that I am writing to ask for your help to ensure the safety of all of our children. Once again…
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Shawn St. Hilaire/Fosters.com November 1, 2016 By Judi Curriejcurrie@seacoastonline.com SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — The superintendent for the Marshwood School District is receiving statewide attention. Dr. Mary Nash, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD35 has been selected as Maine’s School Superintendent of the Year for 2017. MSAD35 includes all grade levels for…
All district schools and offices are open for the 2016-2017 school year. School Calendar: http://www.rsu35.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-2017-SCHOOL-CALENDAR-approved-2016-02-24-3.pdf (click on title)
Grades Kindergarten-3rd M, T, W, F: 8:20-3:20 = 7 hours per day Thursday: 8:20-1:55 = 5 hours and 30 minutes This provides an increase of 1 hour per week of instructional time, or just over 1 week of additional learning time over the course of the school year.…
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…
By Deborah McDermott June 02. 2016 All photos by Deb Cram Marshwood High School graduating senior Mackenzie Fogarty gets bombarded with hugs from students at Central School in South Berwick where she was a mentor this year. Members of the Class of 2016 on Thursday visited Central School and Eliot…
This year Eliot Elementary’s Read Across America project focused on working dogs that serve a variety of purposes to help people manage difficult health challenges. Students and staff members learned about and met dogs that detect high/low blood sugars for people with Type 1 Diabetes, support people with social/emotional health…
Seacoast online May 17. 2016 7:55PM Parent Teacher Organization President Carman Cronin high-fives Eliot Elementary students as they participate Tuesday in Race for Education, the school’s big fundraiser of the year. Photo by Deb Cram/Seacoastonline ELIOT, Maine — “Are you ready?” bellows a voice from Principal Maureen Goering, as she…
By Brian Early bearly@seacoastonline.com May 05. 2016 Fioana McGarrell of the Marshwood Hawks participates in the running long jump at the York County Special Olympics held in Kittery on a wet Thursday. Deb Cram/Seacoastonline KITTERY, Maine — Despite the cold temperatures, wind and occasional sideways rain, participants and spectators were…
Center For Wildlife visits with second graders. Thank you PEEPS for sponsoring this wonder program!
http://www.rsu35.org/mms/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2016/04/Summer-Arts-Academy-Climbing-Camp.pdf Summer Arts Academy ‘2016 Climbing Cammgallagher April 27, 2016Uncategorized Information (and registration form) for this summer’s climbing camp is now available.!!! Three sessions available – Mon – Thurs. Click on the title to access brochure.
Benefits of an All Day Kindergarten Program Enough time to master the Kindergarten standards. Opportunity to engage in deeper exploration and active learning experiences More opportunity for small group and individualized instruction More relaxed, less hurried school day Provides all learners with equal learning opportunity Early intervention saves money in…
Photos by Deb Cram seacoast online The students and staff at Eliot Elementary School collected well over 80 gallons of sap in about 2 1/2 weeks. They boiled down the sap to make about 2 gallons of maple syrup. They had breakfast for lunch on Wednesday to taste the end…
By Mark Pechenik news@seacoastonline.com February 25. 2016 SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — SAD 35 took one step closer to offering all day kindergarten classes during the district’s School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Following a presentation by the district’s All-Day Kindergarten Task Force, SAD 35 Superintendent Mary C. Nash announced her…
January 08, 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians, Pre-Kindergarten and new Kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be held on the following dates during our evening spring conference night at Eliot Elementary School. Your child need not attend. Thursday, March 3rd …
