RES: District food distribution will start on Wednesday. Any families who need food before then can pick up a bag at the RES main entrance today (3/16) until 3:00 or from 9:00- 2:00 on 3/17.
RES staff is busily working on materials and details for Remote Learning! We will be able to share our plans soon!
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
RES Staff Spotlight on: Mrs. Newell and Mr. Fitzgerald!
We thank the Children's Museum and Theatre of Portland for coming to Rumford Elementary School!
We thank the Children's Museum and Theatre of Portland for coming to Rumford Elementary School!
RES thanks Mrs. Condon for visiting Mrs. Danylik’s reading workshop today and for reading a story!
Parent Letter regarding COVID-19 - see this https://5il.co/dl4u
RES and MES staff work together to learn new strategies! Teachers continuously grow alongside students!
At RES, we acknowledge exceptional learning and behavior in lots of ways! Thank you to Mrs. Roy for helping Mrs. Gallant’s class celebrate with a fancy tea party!
Congratulations, Mr. Leskowsky’s class, for winning the Attendance Pizza Party for February!
Ohhhh that RES leprechaun is at it again! We think he was hoping to have the Franklin Savings Bank Attendance Pizza Party lunch with Mr. Leskowsky’s class!
RES Staff Spotlight on: Mrs. Solomon-Jordan and Mrs. Bishop!
Congratulations, RES Students of the Month! Also, congratulations to Bella and Penny for winning the perfect attendance t-shirts!
Mrs. Jordan played Jeopardy with Mrs. Perron’s and Mrs. Coulombe’s classes to review black pioneers and leaders throughout history!
Have you ever played a life-sized game of Operation? Well, you can tonight at Giant Family Game Night at RES!! See you at 5:30!
Are you ready for Giant Family Game Night? RES is!! The planetarium is back in action, too!! See you at 5:30!
Maine DOE has developed a webpage specifically to provide resources to schools and communities about COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19
RES: The Hannaford Helps Schools challenge is on! Put your receipts in the RES slot at the front of the store. We have been the top school in the past!
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss, from your friends at RES! Thank you to Mr. Briggs, Mrs. Storer, and Mrs. Guildford for organizing this breakfast!
