Class of 2020 finished their mural this weekend, short of a few signatures. They did a great job capturing their last year at So. Aroostook. Good luck to you all as you head off to college and/or career!!
We will miss you.
Backpacks with school supplies for students Pre-K through grade 6 are here and ready to be picked up any day this week from 8-3. They are located in Mrs. Williams' Room.
RSU 50 Learning Plan to start the school year was approved last night.
All students are encouraged to attend in-classroom instruction. We will follow the Maine DOE Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction guidelines for health and safety.
Remote learning will be available to those learners who chose it.
Face coverings will be required in school and on buses.
Student dismissal 1:30pm to allow for “office hours” for teachers
Here is a link to the document located on our website: https://5il.co/k0t7
Thank you to the Island Falls Mask Project who have generously donated 128 face masks to So. Aroostook Community School for use by our students and staff. They have also donated $258.50 to use for necessary Covid-19 relief projects.
So. Aroostook Food Pantry open at 1:00pm today.
Today is the last day of the Summer Remote Feeding Program for RSU 50. A huge thank you to the So. Aroostook food service and delivery staff for your hard work to feed our students. In the last twenty three weeks they have prepared and delivered 77,062 meals!!!
RSU 50 Guidance and procedures on attending IEP meetings. Please direct any questions to Janet Vose, RSU 50 Special Education Director.
https://5il.co/jvpr
Polling times for voting on the RSU 50 Budget Referendum today are as follows:
Crystal 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dyer Brook 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Hersey 10:00am to 2:00pm
Island Falls 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Merrill 10:00am to 4:00pm
Oakfield 9:00am to 6:00pm
Smyrna 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bethel Pentecostal Church of Oakfield has generously donated 150 backpacks for SACS Elementary students. Please see the attached link. https://5il.co/jpw2
Polling times for voting on the RSU 50 Budget Referendum on August 18, 2020 are as follows:
Crystal 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dyer Brook 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Hersey 10:00am to 2:00pm
Island Falls 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Merrill 10:00am to 4:00pm
Oakfield 9:00am to 6:00pm
Smyrna 10:00am to 4:00pm
Questions have been asked about the availability of water for students during the day, if students are unable to use water fountains. Students will be able to refill their water bottles with the water filling stations in the building. Pictured here is one of the water filling stations.
Thank you to Lauren and Patty Burpee for their generous donation of these school backpacks filled with all kinds of school supplies.
2020 Yearbooks have arrived! You can stop by the HS office to pick yours up. If you didn't order, I have a few extra copies. $40 each
RSU 50 students & parents, please see the attached revised school calendar for the 2020-21 school year. The first student day will be Thursday Sept. 3rd and will be a Purple day. More details about the start of school are coming soon.
Here is an example of the many things we are doing to help get ready for our students and staff. This plexiglass will be installed in classrooms.
Good afternoon from RSU 50! There have been some questions about the schooling options for the return to school in the fall. Here is a quick guide to help you make the best choice for your family.
https://5il.co/jb8m
Guidance for RSU 50 families around mask use for the upcoming school year.
Information about School Opening in the Fall can be found on our school website in the school news section.
Thank you to our ACAP partner for purchasing new surface for our playground. SACS Buildings and Grounds working today to put in. Looking great!!
SACS Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday July 16th, starting at 1:00pm near the garage.