As I wrap up my fourth year as your Superintendent, I am reflecting on how thankful I am to be a part of RSU 10. I am proud of our District and how hard all of our staff are working to continue our quest to do better for our students. Everyday I see staff and students striking that balance between being healthy and safe and being present in-person and participating virtually. What a challenge this has been for all of us!
As we continue our work to be better with remote learning we also are seeking ways to allow students to be in-person learning for more time and have more students move from fully remote to in-person. This is being considered by each school individually.
PLEASE continue following our guidelines to stay healthy and safe! Help us keep Oxford County Green!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Deb Alden
Holiday Covid Message: https://5il.co/n51g
Wednesday, November 18th at 10am! FREE FOOD BOX at MVHS 2nd Entrance. More details: https://5il.co/n3ha
Please see Covid-19 & More Update: https://5il.co/mxlo
FREE food boxes!
Wednesday October 28th starting at 9:30am at Mountain Valley High School (2nd driveway student parking lot) till all the boxes are gone.
This will be a drive thru food distribution. Please stay in your car.
Food boxes will have 12 pounds of produce, 5 pounds of meat, and 5 pounds of dairy, and accompanied by a gallon of 2% milk.
Celebrate National Principals Month with me this October! Check out www.principalsmonth.org for activity ideas. #ThankAPrincipal
Pre-screening for school in-person attendance
As of Friday, October 16, 2020 RSU 10 will no longer be using MyMed Bot for Pre-screening to come to school. Instead we ask everyone to follow these Pre-screening questions found at this link: https://5il.co/m1yc
If you have any questions please contact your school nurse.
Thank you!
Please see the latest update at this link:
https://5il.co/lxqi
Please complete the Community Survey on Racism at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TC9pObWgNpTuma50HKyhKA1QzNEWZJp5BsVBFl6OK8Y/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true
Notification of Lead testing results.
RSU 10
10/6/20
As part of the HSES well system, and the Safe Water Drinking Act, we are required to monitor drinking water quality. During the monitoring period of June-September we exceeded the levels of lead in 1 classroom. The Maine Rural Water Association has given us guidance on how to correct this issue
We have significantly reduced water use at this school due to working remotely since March, as well as many students choosing to learn remotely this fall. This is believed to be the main cause of this issue.
This year we have not allowed students to drink from the water fountain systems due to the abundance of safety precautions taken due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. We will continue this practice until it is deemed safe to use the fountains again. Food Services is also taking maximum precautions.
RSU 10 is actively working to fix this issue and will notify you when the Maine Rural Water Association deems it safe to drink.
Scott Holmes, Director
Buildings, Grounds & Transportation
799 Hancock St., Suite 1
Rumford Me 04276
207-418-7062
Please see the Updated Return to School Handbook at this link and note the Yellow highlighted changes:
https://5il.co/lr01
9/25/2020 - Please see the message at this link:
https://5il.co/lgtr
I am sorry for the mix up about today's virtual Parent/Family Technology Training. Today's training is for adults with students in PK - grade 2 and will focus on iPads, Seesaw, and Zoom. It starts at noon.
If you would like to join, here is the Zoom link for that meeting --
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86728895343
You will need to have Zoom on your device to access this meeting. Go to zoom.us and follow the directions.
We will make this a weekly feature, but the Zoom link will be sent out via email beginning next week -- unless other arrangements are made.
Thank you,
Leanne Condon
Below are resources to help parents and students with technology. We will offer a virtual parent training on technology for elementary schools this Friday, 9/25 at noon. A Zoom link will be sent out.
Elementary School Parent Remote Learning Resources
https://5il.co/lcfz
MS/HS Parent Remote Learning Resources
https://5il.co/lcg0
Please see the message at this link:
https://5il.co/lbfd
Please read the latest update at the following link: https://5il.co/l6ev
Covid-19 Update 9/15/20: https://5il.co/l269
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The RSU #10 Nutrition Program now has a convenient online Free and Reduced meal Application process . Even though meals through December 31st are at no cost, our school still needs to process meal applications for meal eligibility. Please feel free to contact the Nutrition office at 369-5560 X 8227 if you have questions regarding the online process.
Thank you,
School Nutrition
Parent Letter: https://5il.co/kzr6
NutriCloud Flyer: https://5il.co/kzr5
Please see the message at this link:
https://5il.co/kzke
At this link you will find the 20-21 bus routes for the Nezinscot Valley Region
https://5il.co/kmfr
Please view this letter regarding Return to School Screening information!
https://5il.co/klcw
The September 2020 Student/Family Remote Learning Expectations Handbook is here! https://5il.co/kiuh
* The Table of Contents is clickable.
* Information may be updated
* More training videos will be coming
We are looking forward to getting back to school here in RSU 10. Teachers will be here next week and everyone will be busy putting all the finishing touches together for a healthy and safe beginning of the school year.
I wanted to send a reminder found at this link: https://5il.co/jhuq regarding the six(6) requirements from the MDOE for coming to our school buildings. For more information please go to the doe.maine.gov website and review the Framework for Re-opening Schools.
Attention Parents!
In an effort to get class rosters, schedules, staffing and bus routes completed we need to ask for no additional changes to registration for in-person vs. remote learning after today. Your cooperation will help us be ready for the start of our school year!
Thank you, Deb Alden
Please check out the up to date changes to the Parent/Student Handbook at this link!
https://5il.co/jxra
OOPS!!
Wrong number for Nurses interested in working in RSU 10 - MVMS
Correct number is 369-5560!!
Hope you will still call if interested!!
Good Afternoon
RSU 10 is desperately looking for a Nurse or Nurses to cover services in Mountain Valley Middle School from September through December 22. This would be on days and times students are in attendance.
7:45-1:00 M, T, Th, F -not on Wednesdays! If interested please call 369-6650. Spread the Word!!
8/14/20 Community Newsletter https://5il.co/jklm
Reminder -- Virtual Community Staff Forum Mtg TODAY 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83952615644
Meeting ID: 839 5261 5644
https://5il.co/jcqs
Please find the Parent/ Student Handbook for returning to School at this link!
This video will help explain how to complete the Returning to School Registration form. Thank you! https://youtu.be/RbHTp2OzWMU
Models for Fall 2020 - Family Letter
https://5il.co/j2vx
7/31/2020 Media Release from Gov. Mills regarding Schools. https://5il.co/iypa
Return to School Update 7/28/20 from Deb Alden
https://5il.co/ipl6
RSU 10 is collecting preliminary information about returning to school this fall. By completing the survey, you are not making a commitment to in-person or remote learning, just sharing your current feelings. There is space in the form to give information for up to three children. If you have more kids than that in RSU 10 schools, please complete the form more than once. Thanks for your input! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM0V5vWjY5D5VHigYlFINBnTJNVzaoKLV5Vi6AKSlYHyXg4g/viewform
https://5il.co/iiq1
7/21/20 - Update from DOE regarding the MINIMUM requirements to return to learning in schools
Parents/Guardians - Here is a link that should work even without a Google email!
https://forms.gle/BkJZpWCBNM5zCC737
Parents and Guardians - Please complete the short Transportation Questionnaire at this link!
Thank you!!
https://forms.gle/EFJs4rC2dDomMQtU6
At the link you will find the latest from the Governor’s office regarding return to school planning and information. We will be watching our area closely for the “Green, Yellow, Red” zone indications. We would want to be a “Green” designation Aug. 7 moving forward to consider a return to school. As our 4 Committees meet we will put out more information. Additionally, look for more surveys with specific questions to assist us in our preparations.
https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/protect-health-students-staff-mills-administration-provides-public-health-guidance-financial
At the link you will find the latest from the Governor’s office regarding return to school planning and information. We will be watching our area closely for the “Green, Yellow, Red” zone indications. We would want to be a “Green” designation Aug. 7 moving forward to consider a return to school. As our 4 Committees meet we will put out more information. Additionally, look for more surveys with specific questions to assist us in our preparations.
7/17/20 - Latest Info. from Governor's Office
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mainefamilysurvey
MDOE Family survey about returning to school in the fall. Please take a moment to complete.
https://5il.co/hy1d
Here is the link to the latest MDOE update regarding a survey coming regarding the return to School!
https://5il.co/hsdd
Here is the link to the latest release from MDOE regarding the reopening of schools!
I want to thank all of the community/parents/staff members responding to our call for Committee membership. Our four committees are full at this time.
June 24th, 2020 Budget Keynote - Deb Alden, Superintendent - https://5il.co/hmgm
July 24th, 2020 Budget Keynote - Deb Alden, Superintendent - https://5il.co/hmgm
Creating Maine Learning Platform
https://5il.co/hgrj
RSU 10 Covide-19 Update
https://5il.co/hfj6
In honor of Juneteenth and the work that we, in the RSU 10 community, must do!! Let's learn and improve together...please take a moment to read the following https://5il.co/he67
Summer Meal Delivery Schedule may be found here: https://5il.co/hbh3
View our June 2020 Budget Newsletter!! https://5il.co/h8xp
MDOE Framework for Return to Classroom Instruction: https://bit.ly/2YqjFxj
District Parent/Family Survey https://bit.ly/30J0vFV
RSU 10 Update 6-10-20
https://youtu.be/hXuZQQg0HTI
Special Thank You to all of our RSU 10 Bus Drivers/Custodians for honoring our Seniors AND bringing positivity to RSU 10!! Way to go!
Thank a teacher!🤗
Look what just arrived at the HSES Playground!!
In recognition of May 1, 2020 being designated National School Lunch Heroes Day, Governor Janet Mills and the Department of Education have created a special thank you video for school nutrition teams, volunteers and all school staff across Maine. https://youtu.be/vY1wKGXAfdI
COVID-19 RESOURCE: Stress & Coping
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Please find the latest RSU 10 Update at this link...Welcome May!!
https://5il.co/frts
Distance Learning Spirit Week Day 5! Thanks to all of the organizers and participators! Remember next week is April Break. Thanks to our nutrition, custodial staff and volunteers, meals will still be served on Tuesday and Friday 4/21 and 4/24! Take care everyone!
Day 5 Distance Learning Spirit Day! We made it!! Thanks you to the organizers and participators! Remember next week is April Break. Thanks to our Nutrition, Custodial staff and volunteers, meals will be available on Tuesday and Friday 4/21, 4/24!! Take care everyone!
Distance Spirit Day #4!!
We miss our sports!!
Distance Learning Day 3....Read your favorite book and Oh the places you'll go!!
Distance Learning Spirit Day 2!! We love our Hair Stylists and neeed them.....💇♂️💇♀️
Due to power and internet outages, we are postponing our regularly scheduled board meeting tonight 4/13. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.
So I wonder how many students out there caught the spelling errors on my sign this morning??? If you did, you get a gold star today!! HeaLth care workers are our HeroEs. This is a lesson for us all to slow down and concentrate more on what we are doing!! 😉
Distance Learning Spirt Week!! Dress like a Super Hero!
Please see the RSU 10 updated clarification at the following link:
https://5il.co/ev4u
See the latest announcement from the Commissioner of Education
https://5il.co/eucv
4-7-20 Message from the Commissioner of Education
https://5il.co/eubh
Signs of Spring are coming and so is Spring Break! RSU 10 will have "April Vacation" as planned on our 2019-20 calendar. We are awaiting news about providing meals during this time. Maine has put in for a waiver and we will get the news out as soon as we can.
We thank our Nutrition staff and others helping make meal delivery possible. Please follow the protocols that are in place and have been recommended in the following:
https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=2f443d9db0&e=54403a2977
4-1-20 Update from Commissioner Makin
https://5il.co/ej5v
From our kitchens to our kids...so proud of all our nutrition services, drivers and other staff, rising to the occassion, and making sure communities don't go hungry.
From our kitchens to our kids...so proud of all our nutrition services, drivers and other staff, rising to the occassion, and making sure communities don't go hungry.
Please try this link for the survey on remote learning.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY0BTGq0HbzweQpYbAuOpjmIiGn5oe0ibFubjGLG7R17KUDg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please complete this survey regarding remote learning. Thanks for your cooperation.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYFqbBbJreg-jLGcUMSfaWHNBDRG6c3wkTqFRe9W3jVNowdA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Message from Commissioner of Education. https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=90e6fe9345&e=54403a2977
Need Technology Help? We are here to help! https://5il.co/e18m
Exciting Press Release! Congratulations Linda Andrews. https://5il.co/e13y
A video message from the Superintendent. https://5il.co/dzkd
RSU 10 Recognition from Maine Department Of Education! Thank you EVERYONE!
We are committed to making sure that NO CHILD in RSU10 goes hungry during this closure. We believe that children should be well nourished every day of the week; whether there is school or not.
MV Food Delivery: https://5il.co/dtep
Nezinscot Food Delivery: https://5il.co/dteq
Good Afternoon:
RSU 10 has been continually monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to be proactive in protecting the health and safety of our community, RSU 10 schools will be closed for students Monday, March 16t h through Friday, March 27t h . This closure is not the result of any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our immediate communities. This decision was made in consultation with many, and out of an abundance of caution, to follow the rapidly changing guidance regarding enhancing social distancing efforts. This decision has not been made lightly and we certainly empathize and understand the significant burden this will cause families in the coming days.
On Monday, staff will report for their regularly scheduled day. Administrators will meet with staff in their buildings at 8:00 a.m. Plans for the rest of the day will be shared.
Much more information will be forthcoming on this closure, but we want to communicate this news to you as soon as possible so you may begin planning for child care and other concerns that will be raised by this decision. We will be working with our administrative team and board members to provide more information as soon as possible.
During this closure, we ask that you assist by minimizing group meetings of students and adults. Practicing social distancing and good personal hygiene are the two greatest steps we can take to protect our communities from the spread of COVID-19.
Finally, we would like to commend each of our stakeholders who are contributing positive energy and dynamic solutions to our schools’ response to this fluid situation. We as a district shall remain composed, collected and compassionate as we navigate through any challenges we face now and in the future.
Thank you,
Deb Alden
Parent Letter regarding COVID-19 - see this https://5il.co/dl4u
Job opening: RSU 10 is currently looking for a part time, 20 hours a week, year round person to provide support in our transportation department at the Nezinscot Bus Garage. Please use the following link for more Details: https://5il.co/d760
Maine DOE has developed a webpage specifically to provide resources to schools and communities about COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19
RSU 10 is currently looking for a part time, 20 hours a week, year round person to provide support at our Nezinscot Bus Garage. For further information or questions please click this link: https://5il.co/d760 or call: 207-369-5560.
Our advertisement in the Hartford News .. come join us; be a substitute!!!
Our advertisement in the Hartford News .. come join us; be a substitute!!!
Lady Bucks victorious over Valley!
Last Buck victorious over Valley
Cheerleaders flying high Go Bucks!
Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!
Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!
Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!
Stop Means Stop! School Bus Safety. https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ
BUS DRIVER - CUSTODIAN
HARTFORD SUMNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
40 Hours/Week, 5 Days/Week, 8 Hrs./Day
Starting Pay $15.99 - $18.54/hr depending on experience
Click link for more info:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aE_s65xdjfjVzW5kFzivMlMdgCaBDa_ngxQ2BaYvsfY/edit?usp=sharing
Production of Midsummer's Night Dream with students of all ages from the Mountain Valley region. So impressed with all the lines students learned to make this a success.
Congratulations, Mr. Prescott, recipient of the Maine Modern Music Academy Music Teacher Award!
If you have students or are raising children this is a good read ( or listen as I do!)
There will be NO SCHOOL at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School today, Friday, November 1st due to a power outage.
School Calendar Survey for Public:
We invite you to help guide our decisions as we develop the RSU10 School Calendar. Please complete this short survey by December 1st. Thank you! https://forms.gle/68NiVncPACvjRdaF7
Bus number changes:
Starting Wednesday October 16th
Bus 27 is now The whale bus driven by Isiah Stickney.
Bus 37 is now the deer bus. Driven by Mark Anderson.
Spread the word....
A reminder that tonight from 6:30-7:30PM is the G4-G6 Instrument Rental Night.
Here's to Judy Houghton on her last day before retirement!! RSU10 thanks you for all your years of service...we ALL will miss you....😮🎈❤
More pictures from Sunday
Still more pictures from Sunday
More pictures from Sunday's Build Day
More pictures from Sunday
Here are some pictures from Sunday's Build Day. Thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work.
HSES Events for the week of 9/9-9/13:
9/9 Monday Morning Meeting 8:10AM
9/10 AM Fire Drill
**NWEA assessments begin this week
**There will be some sort of ceremony to celebrate the opening of the playground this week. The time and day will be determined soon and posted. Thanks!
Tomorrow's Build Day will start at 8AM. Any and all volunteers are welcome.
Final pics for today
More pics
And still more pics...
More pics
More pics of the Build Day.
Here are some pictures from today's Build Day for the playground. Thanks to everyone who was able to give of their time to assist in this huge undertaking. Stay tuned tomorrow for more photos as this project progresses towards its finish.
Day one of the playground build...great job and more fun tomorrow for anyone who is interested....come down to HSES!
Just a reminder that the Build Day for the new playground will be Saturday, September 7th beginning at 8AM (rain or shine).
On Saturday, September 7th the community of Hartford-Sumner Elementary School will join together to assemble our new playground. Volunteers are welcome! We are excited to see this project come to fruition. This has been a joint effort between RSU10 and community fundraising and grant writing. Thank you all!
I do know there is another "n" in Nezinscot!! Sorry....🙄
Off to a great start in the Neziscot region!!
