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It's makeup picture day for those learners who missed our September 28th picture day. Don't forget to send in those forms if you want to purchase school pictures.
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BinaxNow Rapid testing now available in RSU57. Please see the attached letter that was sent out via email with specific information on how to provide consent for your child to access this at school. Testing will be performed as needed on any staff or students who develop symptoms during the school day.
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No school this Friday and Monday. Have a great long weekend!
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Shapleigh PTC Meeting - tonight at 6:30pm. Please see school calendar or Shapleigh Peek for Zoom information.
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It's PICTURE day!! Can't wait to see all those smiling faces. Don't forget to send in those forms if you would like to order school pictures.
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Just a reminder that Studio by the Pond will be hosting our fall picture day on September 28th. All learners will have their pictures taken for the school and yearbook needs. For those families interested in purchasing fall school pictures, forms have been sent home and are due back on or before picture day.
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Just a reminder that our first early release day is scheduled for tomorrow, September 22nd. Please be sure to call the office by 12:15 if you are planning to pick up your child who normally takes the bus. It helps us prepare them for dismissal. Student dismissal will begin at 1:00pm followed by buses at 1:15pm.
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Just a reminder to all families to please use
the pre-screen tool prior to coming to school each day. If your
child is having any symptoms on the pre-screening tool, they
should be staying home and you should contact our school
nurse, Cerise Humphrey.
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Looking forward to welcoming our youngest learners today! Can't wait to see them this morning at drop off.
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We are so excited to welcome our grades 1-5 learners today! Drop off is between 8:30 and 8:45am. Please call the office with any questions. Happy first day of school!
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Just a reminder that we our open house is scheduled for tonight! It will be a meet-and-greet for families to come and meet your child’s classroom teacher! Please be sure to wear your masks while indoors and help us limit the number of people in the building by coming at your designated time:
Last name beginning with A-L come between 6-6:30pm Last name beginning with M-Z come between 6:30-7pm
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Shapleigh Memorial School open house is scheduled for Wednesday, August 25th from 6:00-7:00PM. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Important information for the start of the 2021-22 school year has been sent out to families. Please check out our Home-School Communication section of our website. If you did not receive this email, please contact the school to ensure we have your most updated contact information. We look forward to seeing you all soon!
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Our bus orientation (for both Pre-K and K) will take place on Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 AM at Shapleigh Memorial School. We will review bus safety, take a practice ride, review some important school information and we will schedule your child’s fall teacher appointment. Hope to see you all there!
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Information for our Pre-K and Kindergarten families regarding bus orientation has been sent out through email. If you did not receive this notice, please reach out to the office. All notices can also be found under the Menu - Home School Communication section of our website. We look forward to meeting our youngest learners soon!
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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS
FOR THE ENTIRE 21/22 SCHOOL YEAR!!
*Free meals must meet federal and state reimbursable meal requirements in order to be free of charge
RSU 57 highly recommends that all households continue to submit a free and reduced application for meal price benefits. Each school district receives federal and state funding based on the percentage of students that are approved for free or reduced meal prices. Miscounting those eligible for this program could harm many educational programs we rely on to serve our students. Regardless of whether your student chooses to receive school meals or not, it is critical that we properly account for all who are eligible. Please contact the RSU 57 School Nutrition Department with any questions 207-247-3221 ext. 2257
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We had an amazing last day of school! Happy summer and see you in the fall!
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Bikes for Books winners! That you our local Mason Group for your support! Our kids were super excited and read over 600 books during the month of April and May! Way to go and keep it up!
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Our Egg Drop Challenge was a great success this year! We had over 80 participants developing some very creative designs! Our most creative designs, as voted on by their peers, were Evelyn Rodriguez (PK), Gavin Taggart (K), Korbyn Thibeault (K), Gabby Richards (1), Evelyn Cacace (2), Ally Boucher (3), Eva McBride (4), and Elias Conrad (5). Thank you to everyone who participated!