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April Break for Marshwood April 15-19 No School

April 7 District Update I hope this email finds you well. It has certainly been a long four days for many members of our community. I am emailing this afternoon to provide a quick update on the status of the District going into next week. Power Status I am happy to share that all MSAD 35 buildings currently have power. In addition, internet services have been restored as of yesterday morning. We are ready for students first thing Monday morning. Reminder - Tomorrow’s Schedule Please remember that tomorrow's schedule may be slightly different in our schools tomorrow as a result of the solar eclipse. Our elementary schools sent home notifications to families with the options for tomorrow afternoon. If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the permission forms for your student(s) indicating your plan for tomorrow afternoon. Afternoon buses at MHS and MMS will run on a normal schedule and the Elementary School buses will run later than normal. In addition, there will be a late bus for Marshwood High School and Marshwood Middle School students tomorrow, but not for Marshwood Great Works School’s students. Monday Bus Routes We have confirmed with both the Eliot and South Berwick Departments of Public works and there are no road closures at this time. Therefore, all AM bus routes will run on a normal schedule. This Evening use of Marshwood High School MSAD 35 is working closely with York County Emergency Management Services. You may see a large number of power restoration vehicles at Marshwood High School later this evening. We have been asked to open our facility in the event that power restoration crews need bathroom, showering and recharging facilities. MSAD 35 is happy to help in any way to facilitate and support the return of power to the State of Maine. This will not impact this afternoon's performance of Mamma Mia or school at Marshwood High School in the morning. Use of the facility may change in the event that York County Emergency Management does not require the facility. I am hopeful we can now fully dive into springtime weather. Respectfully, John Caverly Superintendent of Schools MSAD 35

Wednesday April 3, 2024 7:00pm Maine School Administrative District No. 35 Board of Directors – Regular Meeting Agenda Marshwood High School Career/Learning Center https://www.rsu35.org/page/board-meeting-stream-information For Complete Agenda go to: Agenda https://5il.co/2hnwv
 Wednesday April 3, 2024 7:00pm 5:00pm Wellness/SEL Committee 5:30-6:45pm Budget Workshop 7:00pm Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Scheduled Audience to the Public

Central School NewsFlash April 2024

A Reminder from our Cafeterias Per Maine law, breakfast and lunch are free to all students in all grades.

Great News from Central School Newsflash February Issue

There is a New MSAD 35 Resource for Families. A family resource page (Hawk Hub) is located here: (https://sites.google.com/rsu35.org/marshwoodparentpage...) This web page is a dedicated parent website for important resources and general information.

Good News from the Marshwood School Board There is a link to School Board Presentations: https://www.rsu35.org/page/board-presentations

Registration for MSAD 35 pre-kindergarten students and new students from Kindergarten through grade 12 is open. Registration for district pre-kindergarten and new students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade at https://rsu35.sites.thrillshare.com/page/student-registration

Earlier this year a survey went out regarding elementary school cafeterias. There were over 150 responses! Overall, you said you want fresh and wholesome foods for your students. The attached flyer summarizes what's important to you and what we commit to providing to your children. Thank you for your participation!

Good News From Central School Books to Celebrate During the Month of Fewbruary https://storylineonline.net/

Good Neighbors and Friendship in the Heart of South Berwick Central School and the Avesta Young Street Apartments are located in the heart of South Berwick, Maine. Bill and Layla love their home in the Young Street Apartments. The apartments designed by the local Lassel Architects were ready for occupancy in 2017. The 28-unit apartment complex is perfectly located between the South Berwick Library and Central Elementary School and its Outdoor Classroom. Bill left his career in the marine industry in Florida to settle in South Berwick. Many locals recognize him because he spent his early years directing traffic in the town square. Bill says he loved his apartment right away, especially because residents are allowed to have pets. It has big windows that allow light to stream in and those big windows also allow him to hear the joyous sounds of children, their families, and the Central School staff who are entering and leaving the school’s main entrance. For the full story and pictures follow this link: Good Neighbors in the Heart of South Berwick https://5il.co/1kjs2

Big turn out last night at our first Book Fair and Ice Cream Social in 3 years! It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces. Thank you to everyone who donated items and were able to volunteer their time! Special thanks to Mrs O’Brien for all your hard work bringing good books to all of us!

The App to Use for All Marshwood Information

There’s a New Page on Thrillshare New School Board Page Be sure to check it out! https://www.rsu35.org/page/school-board

Central News Flash May

MEF “Reading Buddy in a Basket” Mini-Grant Sigrund Seekamp, Kindergarten teacher at Central School, was awarded a Marshwood Education Foundation mini-grant. The grant funded 17 different book bins with matching stuffed animals. Mrs. Seekamp said ”My class is loving these bins! They are not only using them during reading time but also during quiet time when they are choosing to look at these books, too!” One student said "Mrs. Seekamp, I didn't know pigs have hair!" after reading the nonfiction book. “The stuffed animals are definitely great reading buddies. Thank you, MEF for supporting the development of the love of reading in Kindergarten!”

Central School PTO Welcomes Volunteers

Positions for Substitutes Districtwide Marshwood The district has a need for substitute food service workers ($14.90 per hour) and custodians ($16.84 per hour). Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check certificate eligibility required. If you have any interest in these substitute positions, please send me an email and we will make a plan to meet in person or remotely to discuss the requirements in more detail. Therese Letellier Director of Human Resources MSAD #35 therese.letellier@rsu35.org

Board Agenda for January 5, 2022 https://5il.co/13mrq