Katahdin Schools

KES Weekly Updates: Last week our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students participated in their MOEP biking and canoeing field trips. A fun time was had by all. This week our 4th and 5th grade students will visit the orchard with Miss Gabrielle in the All About Food specials to pick apples for upcoming activities. Friday, October 6th, there will be no school due to Teacher's workshop. There will be no school on Monday, October 9th, in observance of Indigenous People's Day.

Good afternoon! Please see the attached poster for a fun opportunity KMHS's 11th grade is hosting! Proceeds are to support 11th-grade prom and end-of-year activities--break out your best cornhole team and join us on October 14th in the KMHS gym!

UPDATE TO BILL WEBER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE; Please see below for the Friday September 29 (middle school) tournament in Houlton

Adult Ed. hosted a Snack and Paint last night.

Good afternoon everyone! Please see the attached weekly update--as always, please call the office with any questions 207 365 4218

Please see the attached Bill Weber Tournament information for Middle School soccer players. The tournament will be held in Houlton this year on Friday, September 29.

KES Updates: Monday, September 25, grade 5 will be going on their Maine Outdoor Education Program biking trip. Thursday, September 28, is school picture day. Friday, September 29, grades 3 and 4 will be going on their Maine Outdoor Education Canoeing trip.

(3 of 3) THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!

(2 of 3)THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!

(1 of 3) THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!

Please join us tonight for our Back to School BBQ and KMHS Open House! All families, students, and community members of RSU 89 are welcome to join us for hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, salads, and more while stopping by at informational booths and mingling with your child's teachers--we're excited to see you tonight. BBQ time is 5-7 PM tonight--see you there!

Good morning everyone! Please see the attached flyer showing all of the activities available for our students and families at our Back to School BBQ being held on Wednesday, September 20th from 5-7. Not only are we having our annual BBQ (hosted at KMHS this year) with all families from RSU 89 welcome, but KMHS will also have our annual Open House that same evening. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events at KES September 18: ASP starts September 20: Early Release Day 11:15 Dismissal *Fall BBQ 5:00-7:00 September 21: Food Pantry 2:30-4:00 Board Meeting 5:00 September 28: School Pictures October 6: Teacher workshop October 9: No school: Indigenous People’s Day October 18: Early Release Day 11:15 dismissal October 19: Food pantry 2:30 School committee meeting 5:00 pm

Adult Ed. is hosting a " Sunflowers" Paint and Snack event on Wednesday, September 27th 5:30 pm-8:30pm. This will be held in the Science Lab at Katahdin Middle/High School. The cost is $25 per person.

It has been a wonderful first week at KES! It was great welcoming back our students and seeing new faces. Please not the Upcoming Events: Upcoming Events September 11: First day of school PK (M,T,W group) September 13: First day of school PK (W,TH,F group) September 18: ASP starts  September 20: Early Release Day 11:15 Dismissal Fall BBQ 5:00-7:00 September 21: Food Pantry 2:30-4:00 Board Meeting 5:00 September 28: School Pictures October 6: Teacher workshop October 9: No school: Indigenous People’s Day October 18: Early Release Day 11:15 dismissal I am truly enjoying the opportunity to fill in as KES principal. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please call our office. Have a wonderful and restful weekend. Michelle Russell

We're starting the year off strong with a nourishing lunch spread featuring barbecue-rubbed Maine chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, and fresh cherry tomatoes from Keep Ridge Farm in Benedicta!

Katahdin Boosters Club will be hosting their Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday December 16th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. at Katahdin Middle/High School. Set up time is 8:00 a.m. Spaces are available to rent for $20.00. Contact Lisa Rush or Penny Daggett with any questions at 365-4218

Healthy Meal Incentive Part Time Position

Good afternoon staff, students, and community members. RSU 89 would like to share information that was passed on to us this afternoon so our community can stay safe and you can take whatever precautionary measures that make sense for you. We received this Public Health Advisory from the Maine Health Alert Network System: Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (USG) level on Wednesday, September 6th, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A dense ground-level plume of smoke from fires in Canada moved into Maine last night. For today, the 24-hour average is expected to be in the USG range for the northern region. For the remainder of the state, the 24-hour average is expected to be Moderate with only a few hours above Moderate. In addition, temperatures across the state are unseasonably warm, which could present additional risk to those spending time outdoors. At elevated particle pollution levels, children, healthy adults who exert themselves, and individuals suffering from a respiratory disease such as asthma, bronchitis, or COPD can experience reduced lung function and irritation. When this happens, individuals may notice shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, and/or experience an uncomfortable sensation in their chest. Additionally, those with heart disease should also follow these recommendations. Some actions you can take to protect your health during periods of unhealthy air quality include: • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. • If you are exposed to heavy smoke or have health concerns that might be worsened by smoke, consider wearing a N95 or KN95 mask. If you do not have one on hand, any Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2023PHADV032 – Air Quality Alert 2 well-fitting mask would likely help reduce some of the particles potentially inhaled into the lungs. • If you are indoors, close windows and circulate indoor air with a fan or air conditioner. If you cannot stay cool at home with windows closed, seek out a cooling center or other air-conditioned space, such as a library or store. Call 211 for a cooling center location near you. • The Maine CDC Asthma Prevention and Control Program has asthma information available at their website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/mat/ • For more information on asthma control visit EPA's Web site epa.gov/asthma to find information about asthma triggers and lessons on asthma management. • Health information for smoke-impacted areas: https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and- health/fires-and-your-health/ In addition to those in a sensitive group, sports coaches, elder care workers, nurses and others who are responsible for the welfare of people impacted by poor air quality are urged to use one of the listed tools to follow the Air Quality Forecast: Air Quality Forecast page: http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/ which has links to: • EnviroFlash, EPA's email and text alert system, http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/enviroflash.html • Twitter, for sign up information go to: http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/twitter.html • EPAs mobile app is available at: https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/ "Wildfires and Air Quality" online resource set up by the Mills Administration with guidance for various populations: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/wildfires Maine DEP's toll-free air quality hotline: 1-800-223-1196 In addition, you may check EPAs AirNow Fire & Smoke map for particle pollution levels: https://fire.airnow.gov/ On Thursday, there may still be smoke in certain regions. Visit the DEP website at http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/ for updates. For additional information, contact: David R. Madore, Deputy Commissioner david.madore@maine.gov

Yesterday's middle school soccer games in Houlton showed the grit and determination students at KMHS possess! The fans traveled to support students and cheered from the sidelines--thank you for supporting our boys and girls! Great teamwork everyone🐾