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Update: February 9, 2021

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - February 09, 2021

Random Acts of Awesomeness Many thanks to the members of the Random Acts of Awesomeness Committee, who shared their appreciation for teachers and staff on Friday afternoon by distributing pints of gelato. Thank you! Outdoor Classroom at GMS Thanks to federal coronavirus relief funds, a shaded outdoor classroom structure has been (almost) built on the back of the GMS playground area. The idea for an outdoor shaded classroom has been many years in the making and is exciting to finally have this option available in advance of the spring and fall months ahead. Science in Action 5th graders at GMS 4-5 explored the question "How fast does the earth spin?" by turning themselves into the earth and making observations about sunrise and sunset. This hands-on science activity helps students to get a visual and kinesthetic perspective on one of the mysteries of our world. February is Black History Month , a time to better understand the history of our nation's struggles with rac...

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.