Meroby Elementary School

Pool-Testing will begin Sept. 23 & 24 in RSU 10 Schools There seems to be some confusion over the use of Pool-Testing. 1) Anyone and Everyone can and should sign up – WHY? 2) It allows the person NOT to quarantine – even in a positive “Pool” group - if individually testing negative – Regardless… a. Regardless if vaccinated b. Regardless if a close contact in the classroom, playground, lunchroom, bus, sports team, etc. c. Regardless if you were in a close group with a positive case 3) It is a simple cotton swab (self-administered) in the nose – once per week. 4) If group comes back positive – individual confidential test with school nurse. PLEASE – return the consent forms https://5il.co/xr29 and https://5il.co/xr28 to participate. Contact your school nurse or check out this https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/School%20Testing%20FAQ%208.23.21%20FINAL.pdf with questions. **This is funded through the State of Maine – NOT local tax dollars**

This notification is to let parents and families know that based on the specifics of a positive COVID case, you may or may not receive a personal phone call or message regarding your child. We will be using our automated system to notify parents. This will help notify the necessary individuals in a timely and efficient manner. You will continue to receive written documentation from the school.

Please see the COVID-19 Flowchart at this link -- https://5il.co/yxnm. Thank you, RSU 10 Administration & Nurses

Please join us to reduce quarantining and sign up for Pool Testing today. As soon as we have at least five(5) people/students consenting for pool testing participation in any classroom or grouping we will be able to begin Pool Testing for that group and those participating would ONLY be required to quarantine IF they test positive themselves. This includes those ALREADY vaccinated. Please consult your School Nurse with additional questions. Below are the two (2) consent forms that must be completed for participating in Pool Testing https://5il.co/xr29 https://5il.co/xr28 You can also get a hard copy of these forms in any school office.

We have 5 openings for elementary students (K-6) in the Western Maine Remote Academy. WMRA starts on 9/13/21. For more information, please send an email to lcondon@rsu10.org. There is an application process. Thank you, Leanne Condon

Please see the following information regarding Pooled Testing. https://www.rsu10.org/o/rsu10/page/things-to-know-about-pooled-testing

Welcome Back to School 2021 - Please see message at this link: https://5il.co/xhnm

Please read the latest RSU 10 update at this link: https://5il.co/w92m

Beginning Tuesday, July 20, 2021, RSU 10 will be following the latest update we received last week from Maine DOE: Per the US CDC order related to transportation all people on public or private school-provided transport, including buses and vans, are required to wear a mask. Masks will be available as you get on RSU 10 transportation. Please comply with this "CDC Order". You may also choose to use your own transportation. Hope everyone is enjoying summertime!! Deb

Important Immunization Announcement: https://5il.co/v1tk Maine Immunization Requirements for Schools: https://5il.co/v1tm

For updated Summer Meal Routes, please check here: https://5il.co/us9q

Don't forget tonight at 5:30pm in the MVHS auditorium we will have the STRAW POLL for the new school building project! https://5il.co/upa3

Happy Juneteenth! For more information: https://5il.co/uall

RSU 10 is working with a regional program to create a remote academy for 2021-22 with limited seats. Complete this survey if your childe is interested -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4jzA64JWiwitxQOBheblEGi85YeDSPCJiAvYsMToc4K0ggQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please read our RSU 10 Community Newsletter for information about Summer Programs, Fall 2021, & Remote Learning. https://5il.co/tceq

A Western Maine zoom community conversation on anti-racist vocabulary.

Please read Covid-19 Update at this link: https://5il.co/sy8z

Join us on Wednesday, May 12th from 5:30-7pm at the MVHS cafeteria for our Community Design Forum for the new school! https://youtu.be/No4V4Wms5Ts This event will be held in-person and live via Zoom. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86532448071?pwd=bU1lSC9EVEs5MTNlZ2ptaWpVSmV2QT09

Welcome to our Budget Publication which has been delivered to every address in our RSU 10 seven towns. There is a lot of great information in this document including our 2021-2022 RSU10 budget and regarding our building project. I hope you will join us on May 26th at our Budget meeting and then VOTE in your towns on June 8, 2021. -Deb Alden https://5il.co/sans

Reminder - this is Teacher Appreciation Week....don't forget to thank a teacher. It could even be one who is retired and made a difference in your life!!