Katahdin National Honor Society students traveled to Caribou on Monday for the Regional NHS Conference that's held each year. The leadership activities these students participate in build on the four pillars: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. It looks like a productive evening for our members--way to go!
A great time was had last night at the Snack and Paint hosted by Candy McKellar.
Please see another reason to celebrate in the image below from Mrs. DeTour!
Tonight Mrs Simpson congratulated Fiona and Breana for their acceptance into All-Aroostook then Coach McAvoy and others spoke on behalf of the HS girls' soccer team for their MPA Sportsmanship award. Thank you to all who turned out to celebrate these accomplishments! Thank you to Mrs Rush for organizing the amazing food as well!
Please click the link below for information about Mrs. McAvoy's LifeSkills Class Craft Shop!
Students worked hard to develop, create, and price their wares and are now ready to showcase their talents. All monies earned go toward the life skills program and supplies for future activities. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wl91dZ9pAaqH7YMi16Gc6TWpwIdgwHGu/view?usp=sharing
Scroll through the brochure to see what is for sale and on the last page you'll see the student-generated price list. Crafts available include: hanging shelves, Christmas tree shelves, lighted snowmen, cookies-in-a-jar, jewelry, and so much more! The shop is open at KMHS from 12:00-1:30 on Friday November 17, Tuesday November 21, Friday December 1, Friday December 8, Friday December 15, and then the finale at our annual craft fair on Saturday December 16 from 10 AM to 3 PM (more info to come on the craft fair).
Thank you in advance for your support
Who would have thought - Oreo Cookies represent the Phases of the Moon! In Mrs. Hanson's class, Grade 6 explored the moon's phases to understand how the moon, Earth, and Sun interact. After studying the moon's phases and how it changes as it circles the Earth on its 29.5-day rotation, students were given 8 Oreo cookies to create a visual representation. Most importantly, they were able to EAT them!!!
Mrs. Birmingham's Outdoor Education 2 (ODE 2) class succeeded in their fire-starting activity. Before heading outside to complete this part of the program, students must understand fire safety and the proper use of tools needed. The collaboration and cooperation between students made for a successful day of learning and celebration as KMHS ODE 2 lit it up!
KES Update: A few events will take place on Thursday, November 16. Your child should have brought home a paper today detailing the scheduled times per grade level for our Thanksgiving lunch. Please look for that. The food pantry will also take place Thursday at 2:30 in the KES bus garage. Thursday evening at 5pm the School Board meeting will take place in the KES cafeteria.
Good morning!
There is so much to celebrate this month! The girls' soccer team was awarded the MPA's Sportsmanship award and we also have two students accepted to the All-Aroostook band & chorus. These celebrations are independent of the sports awards that will be given to both the boys' and the girls' soccer teams at a later date. Please see the attached student-created poster for an exciting community event happening on Wednesday, November 15!
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In Mrs. Schmidt's classes, KMHS 8th graders used the "speed dating" model to help each other solve multi-step equations. Each student became an expert on their multi-step problem in order to help their classmates in case they needed it. Movement and peer learning are great strategies for learning new mathematical concepts. ā¤ļømath
In honor of our Veterans and their families, 6th grade students in Mrs. Ritchie's class created a project that also instilled cooperative learning, clear communication, and civic awareness. It was quite an honor to witness these young people working for a common goal!
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.
