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Update: April 23, 2019

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - April 23, 2019

New Campus Street Signs When you came into campus this week, you may have noticed new maroon and white directional street signs. This is part of the updates recommended by the district's safety committee. For 9-1-1 purposes, there were limited options available for naming campus streets. Pre-K Information We had a lot of interest from parents who would like their child to participate in our initial Pre-K Program for 2019-2020. We are working with Child Development Services to screen all students interested in the program and identify those who will be participating in three major areas: special education, free/reduced meals, and regular education through a lottery. The lottery will be held in June after screenings are completed to develop a complete roster of students and ensure balanced classrooms. Harvest of the Month MSAD #51 Food Service is participating in "Harvest of the Month". April's focus was Dairy. May's focus will be blueberries. The...

WELLNESS: FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING & LEARNING Promote wellness initiatives that advance and sustain healthy, balanced, and well-rounded students and staff.
EVERY STUDENT COLLEGE & CAREER READY Working together as a district, we can find the right answers to these key questions: What should students learn? How do we know they’re learning it? What do we do when they’re not learning it? What do we do when they already know it? Focusing on the vital nature of literacy, while continuing to promote STEM, will ensure college and career readiness.
SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. SKILLS FOR LIFE. Students are more likely to engage when learning is meaningful and relevant. Fostering creativity, innovation, and personalization enhances the learning process. Extend access to pathways for all high school students through connections to meaningful career-related field experiences.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE CRITICAL BUILDING BLOCK Review the district's long-term elementary education program and structure, including options for three and four year olds, optimal grade spans, and facilities that address projected enrollment increases over the next decade.