Katahdin staff and students would like to say Happy Veterans Day to all Veterans.
Thank You for your service and dedication to our country.
School Committee Meeting November 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Mrs. K. Birmingham and Mrs. M. Birmingham have partnered their classes to provide learning opportunities to both high school and elementary school students. KES students learned more about nature and their senses, and Grade 9 students talked to Grade 1 while helping them put their thoughts into writing. These writings will be ongoing throughout the year and the partnership is helping build connections between young students and high school mentors. Thank you to each of the students for building community within our district!
Last week, Mrs. Beaton and her Spanish classes celebrated Dia de los Muertos, a tradition dedicated to honoring those who have passed. Students learn about the history and culture of the tradition in both middle school and high school Spanish classes.
Save the date! Katahdin Elementary School is gearing up for the second annual Festival of Trees! Stop by after school, during the Winter Celebration & Concert, or over the weekend. All participants have the opportunity to earn or buy tickets to enter the prize raffle. Stay tuned for more exciting festival updates! **If you would like to sponsor a tree, make a donation, or volunteer during the festival, please call the main office (207-365-4285).** #wearekatahdin #learninghappenseverywhere
Please see the following message from Kim Mann-McLaughlin:
Hello! I have scheduled our girls' soccer team to go to Cony High School to accept their award for Sportsmanship. This is Saturday the 11th. The game starts at 11:00, and the girls will be recognized at halftime. The bus will leave Patten at 8:00 and Sherman at 8:15. Can you please announce that?
Adult Ed. is hosting a Snack and Paint event on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m.
The cost is $25 per person. Please call the KMHS office at 365-4218 to sign up.
KES Weekly Updates: Monday, November 6th, grade one will have a National Park Ranger visit. Tuesday, November 7th, kindergarten will have a National Park Ranger visit. Thursday, November 9th is an early release day. Dismissal will be at 11:15. Friday, November 10th, there will be NO school in honor of Veteran's Day. Please remember to turn in your Thanksgiving Dinner paperwork in with your child if you plan on joining us for lunch. Please remember to have your child dress appropriately for our outdoor activities. Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
It's so important to recognize the vitality of employment opportunities in our area, including outdoor education and leadership opportunities. In Mrs. Birmingham's English class, students had the opportunity to learn about the history of logging and attended a workshop on the Wabanaki people. Afterward, a panel of individuals who work in outdoor careers spoke to them about the opportunities that are available in the surrounding areas.
Happening tonight at 5:30 p.m
Adult Ed. is offering a new group! Please call KMHS office at 365-4218 to sign up. Hi! I’m Clarissa. I’m a Sherman native and KHS alumni. I’ve been a nurse for ten years mostly in the hospital setting but most recently working as a skilled homecare nurse. I’m dissatisfied with our current healthcare model and want to help people on a more personal and holistic level. I’m starting a journey into Holistic and Functional Nursing and Nurse Coaching. One of the first ways I’m planning to lean into this is to begin offering some groups through Adult Ed at RSU 89. The first group I will be starting with will be a FREE Women’s Circle. This will be a safe space to seek support, connection, and community with other women. This will start as a monthly meeting. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at Katahdin High School. The first several meetings I plan to create group objectives, rules and expectations. This is not MY group, it is yours…ours! We will build as we go, tailor topics to the group, learn and grow together. Please come with an open heart and mind and maybe a cup of tea, blanket, pillow or mat to sit on. This will be an informal and intimate atmosphere where we will start with some breathing and grounding practices and allow the conversation to develop organically. You can follow me at Holhealth Maine on Facebook for more info, information on holistic and alternative remedies and more! I look forward to connecting with you!
Halloween Celebrations at KMHS! It's always a good time watching kids of all ages enjoying spooky fun....
Stacyville Fire Department joined Katahdin Elementary for a great lesson in Fire Prevention and Safety.
Pictured: Mrs Duffy's PreK class, Captain Rick, Firefighter Chad, and Sparky.
Grade 3 learned about the life cycle of pumpkins. Different varieties of pumpkins including Sugar, Jack-O-Lantern, Red Warty, and Tiger Stripe Pumpkins. After carving the pumpkins Grade 3 sampled different favors of pumpkin seeds and graphed the results of their taste test.
Good morning everyone! It's likely to be a busy week as we slide into November. Here are the highlights so far:
October 31st is Halloween--always an exciting time! Yes, middle and high school students are allowed to wear costumes to school, as long as the basic guidelines are followed: school-appropriate, no blood, weapons, or masks. Cougar points are awarded to the HS class with the largest percentage of participants!
(Also) October 31: KMHS High School girls' soccer team will be playing at home against Lee at 2:00 pm
November 1: Middle school boys' and girls' basketball teams will play at Hodgdon, 3:00 and 4:45, respectively.
November 3rd finds us at the end of Q1 already! Students and parents, please check web2school for the most updated information and seek the necessary support. Report cards will go out next week.
Seniors have been asking for GPAs. Though the official numbers aren't calculated until after the end of Quarter 2, Mrs. Daggett will be sharing PRELIMINARY GPA scores later today with students.
Since the video message sent out a few moments ago, the MPA (Maine Principal's Association) has canceled all games this weekend. That includes our Girl's game at 2 PM today. Following suit, we've decided to cancel KMHS's Haunted Trail scheduled for Saturday. Thank you for your understanding of our commitment to providing a safe environment for our students and community members. If you have any further questions, please call 207 365 4218
Please use the link below for a video message concerning this week's events. Stay safe!
https://youtu.be/qqGrYE4zUgA
KES Weekly Updates:
Monday, October 30, grade 1 will have a field trip to The Orchard. Tuesday, October 31, is Halloween. A reminder of KES Halloween guidelines: We ask that your child does not wear a costume that has blood or weapons to school. We also ask that masks do not obstruct vision. Please remember that if you send in treats with your child, they must be store bought. Friday, November 3, there will be a Girl Scout recruitment night at 5:30. Please remember to send your child with appropriate clothing as we head into colder weather as we do participate in outdoor activities.
Attention all families: Please take this 5 minute survey from MaineHealth. Even if you completed the survey last year, we need your participation again!
Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize drawing and five lucky winners across the state will each receive a $100 Amazon gift card for their personal use AND if you win, our school will receive $1,000.
Other schools are participating, so the more families from our school who complete the survey, the greater our chance of winning $1,000!
Contact information for the prize drawing will be collected at the end of the survey and will not be connected to your survey responses. All survey responses are anonymous.
Please go to the following link to begin the survey: https://redcap.link/2023FamilySCH
Mrs. Jordan's middle school class had time for choice activities, and learning to cook is a passion for a few of our students. Thus, "Waffle Wednesday" was born!
Thank you to the students for expressing their interests and learning a skill that will take them beyond their lives at school!
The Snack and Paint class scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The next class will be held on Wednesday, November 15th. Stay tuned for more details on that class!