RES: We have been made aware of 2 individuals associated with RES who have tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified and more information can be found here: https://5il.co/12dpj
The Maine Principals' Association highlighted RES today as their Positive Story of the Day: https://mpaprof.org/maines-positive-story-of-the-day-from-rumford-elementary-school/
Kudos, RES team!
RES: We are excited to see everyone tomorrow! We are also working hard to keep everyone well during the holiday season. Please do not send your child to school if they have been exposed to COVID-19 over this break or if they are not feeling well. Thanks for helping keep our RES community healthy! Happy first night of Hanukkah!
RES: We have been made aware of an additional COVID-19 case associated with RES and our after school program. Information can be found here: https://5il.co/126lq
RES: This morning we were notified of an individual associated with RES who has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been called and more information can be found here: https://5il.co/1266v.
RES: Permission forms for the COVID-19 vaccine went home today. ONLY complete and return those forms if you want your child to be vaccinated. Please also check whether your child will get the vaccine during the school day or after school.
As a reminder if you are interested in getting your 5-11 yr. old vaccinated on Nov. 22 or 23 please complete this short survey: https://forms.gle/yNfQnrYeosNonaJ77
if you are interested in getting your 5-11 yr. old vaccinated on Nov. 22 or 23 please complete this short survey at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15EmVoi7gQT8aAbMMCi1N9ErZW3DIiOJhZyOW6yV-R6E/edit
Happy Ed Tech Appreciation Day!!
Thank you to ALL of our Ed Techs for your support of our students, staff and school community!!
RSU 10 will hold COVID Vaccination Clinics for children age 5+ on Monday, 11/22 & Tuesday, 11/23.
Complete this poll if you are interested --https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtD70NpDqCVN7gq-wHraeGm0Lp-tRXifoaU9CxmFuhl0DYg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you
RES: We had 180 staff and students participate in pooled testing on Monday and discovered 1 positive case. All close contacts participate in pooled testing and have been notified. For more info: https://5il.co/11xn8
We also have been made aware of 2 additional COVID-19 cases. All close contacts have been contacted. For more info: https://5il.co/11xm9
RES: There will be no After School Program on Wednesday so students can attend Family Fun Night from 4:00- 5:30. Hope to see you there!
RES: Wednesday is our Family Fun Night Event AND our book fair! Both run from 4:00- 5:30. You can enter on the playground and all events will be outside except the book fair. Families will need to wear masks to enter the cafeteria for the book fair. For more info: https://5il.co/11vbc
If you want to shop online, the book fair link is: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/rumfordelementaryschool1
Since we need "patience" NOT "patients" please see:
https://5il.co/11v9o
RES: We had no positive pools in our round of pooled testing on Monday! It was our biggest group yet with 177 people tested. For more information: https://5il.co/11ops.
RES: A person associated with RES has tested positive for Covid-19. All close contacts have been notified. For more information: https://5il.co/11jzb.
RES: A person associated with RES tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts have been notified. For more information: https://5il.co/11i0a
Pediatricians Share: What Parents Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The CDC has recently recommended 5 to 11 year old children receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering a way for parents to protect their children and families from COVID-19 infection. Join MECAP for a forum featuring Maine pediatricians as they share information about children and the COVID-19 vaccine and give advice on what to consider when making the decision to vaccinate children against COVID-19. There will be time for questions from the audience.
Speakers:
Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Central Maine Pediatrics
Jillian Gregory, DO, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Maine Medical Center
Sydney Sewall, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Maine General Health
Michael Ross, MD, Pediatrician at Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care
Moderator: Claire Berkowitz, President, Midcoast Maine Community Action
WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 6pm--7:15pm EST
WHERE: Via Zoom, register at mecap.org/events to receive the webinar login information.
RES: We had no positive pools from our pooled testing on Monday! More information can be found here: https://5il.co/11cws
RES: Save the date! Our first Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) meeting (formerly known as PTO) will be held on December 1 from 5:00- 6:00PM. You can join in person or on Zoom!
