Please click on the link to access a letter to families from MSAD11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins: https://bit.ly/3xGLp0q
Hello!
I am thrilled to be one of the newest members of the Helen Thompson community. While this is my twelfth year in MSAD 11, it is my first year as the assistant principal and instructional support administrator at HT.
This past year, as the fully remote first grade teacher, I was able to meet some of the wonderful families here in West Gardiner and look forward to building upon those relationships while creating new ones with those I haven’t had the privilege to meet yet. Most importantly, I look forward to supporting the teachers and staff as they continue to engage, nurture, and educate your children. This new role brings many new responsibilities, however, my commitment to supporting students to become lifelong learners will remain the same. I feel so fortunate!
Hello HT Families!
Hopefully everyone has found time to relax and enjoy our Maine summer days. With the first day of school (Wednesday, September 1) just around the corner, it is time to be on the lookout for those much anticipated letters. Your supply lists and classroom teacher assignments should be in your mailboxes by the end of next week! We can’t wait to see our halls filled with friendly faces!
Families are asked to complete this short survey by this coming Friday, August 6th, to help determine how many devices the school district may be eligible to receive funding for, from the federal government.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/KVzDETkpr4FqRkPM7
MSAD 11 - UPDATED School Calendar for 2021-2022. Please note that September 3 is a school day not a vacation day. Please click on link for the 2021-2022 School Calendar. https://5il.co/w2ew (Corrected Link)
MSAD 11 - UPDATED School Calendar for 2021-2022. Please note that September 3 is a school day not a vacation day. Please click on link for the 2021-2022 School Calendar. https://5il.co/w2cs
Letter from the Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition team for Families: Importance of Completing the Meal Benefit Application for SY 2022: https://mainedoenews.net/2021/06/18/letter-for-families-importance-of-completing-the-meal-benefit-application-for-sy-2022/
It's not too late to get a copy of the HTS Memory Book! We still have a few available. They are $10 each. Please call the school at 724-3930 if you are interested!
A message from Superintendent Pat Hopkins: https://bit.ly/3xfrZzU
Reminder: Tomorrow, 6/11 is our last day of school. It is a full school day and students will be dismissed at 3:00. Have a safe summer!
Today (June 8th) is the MSAD 11 Budget Referendum.
Residents of the MSAD 11 communities are being asked to ratify the MSAD 11 2021 - 2022 Budget
Voting Locations:
Gardiner - HS Gym
Pittston - Town Office
Randolph - Town Office
West Gardiner - Fire Station
Budget Information: https://bit.ly/2NLYpkw
Summer Hours for the Tiger Food Pantry: Mondays 3:00-6:00 PM
The Tiger Food Pantry is open to MSAD11 students and their families.
We offer a variety of personal care items each week.
Order form: https://TFPOrderForm
Good morning. Today will be a remote instructional day for all students in MSAD11. Please take care of yourselves and stay hydrated.
It's DINO DAY in Mrs. Lucas' class!
Due to today’s forecasted heat and unhealthy air quality, today will be an early release day. Without air conditioning in the majority of our classrooms and with students and staff having to wear masks, remaining in our school buildings for the entire school day with room temperatures in the 90’s is not healthy. Therefore, the high school and the middle school will be dismissed today, June 7 at 11 am and the elementary schools will be dismissed today at 12 noon.
While tomorrow is not supposed to be as hot, it is supposed to be very humid. Therefore, tomorrow, June 8, will be a remote instructional day for all students. Please take care of yourselves and do your best to hydrate.
2021 16th Annual REACH Showcase: https://bit.ly/3uLDU6L
Welcome to our Sixteenth Annual Reach Showcase!! It has truly been a “year” that has again required all of us to modify and adapt to the world around us. As a coordinator, teacher, and/or parent of REACH students, we decided to rise to the challenge that the pandemic gave us to continue our programming and our connection with one another.
Following the success of the Showcase last year we are using the virtual platform again this year. Students have worked to modify their projects to this virtual presentation style and are excited that they will have more viewers than the traditional model. The REACH staff and students love to execute our "out of the box" thinking to bring a multitude of different topics and subjects for your enjoyment.
Thank you to our REACH staff and students for rising above the challenges, staying afloat, and sailing into the future.
Showcase: https://bit.ly/3uLDU6L
Thank you to Mr. P's class for cleaning up our garden today! It looks GREAT!
A reminder to families that there are no remote assignments today or next Wednesday! Enjoy the day!
Updated Meeting Stream Link https://youtu.be/VUWtOGlFubQ
Special Board Meeting June 1, 2021: https://www.msad11.org/article/473495