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District
On January 15th, the district held the first of three
Design Team meetings with the focus on Title I. There
was a small turnout but an excellent presentation
by the Literacy Specialists. Deb Shaw gave a high
level overview of the history of Title I in MSAD#15.
Then each of the Literacy Specialists shared what
was happening in their respective buildings. Participants
talked about the changes that are needed in Title
I under the NCLB regulations. Three important pieces
of information must be developed:
1. District Level Parent Involvement Policy
2. School Level Parent Involvement Policy
3. Parent Compact
The group tackled the first policy, District Level
Parent Involvement. At the end of the meeting, they
looked at the individual pieces that would make up
the plan; at the next meeting they will look at the
plan in its entirety and make suggested modifications.
The School Level Policy and the Parent Compact will
be developed at the next meeting on February 26th.
Russell
A report from principal Ellen Beale:
This month I would like to recognize Deb Sylvester,
first grade teacher, for opening her heart and her
classroom to our newest student, Sandip (pronounced
Sudeep) Stauble, who comes to us from Calcutta, India.
She and her classroom have welcomed him with open
arms, and made his entry into the world of public
school a joyful one. Sandip was recently adopted by
the Stauble family. He comes to our community learning
the love of family, friendship, and the love of learning.
Sandip is a delightful first grader, and is very fortunate
to have many resources and willing schoolmates to
help him. We are delighted to have Sandip in our school.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Russell students will be audiotaped saying the "Pledge
of Allegiance" on February 26th. The school will
let everyone know when it will be broadcast on WPOR-radio.
Memorial
There is a new Ed Tech II joining the Special Ed Life
Skills program. The Memorial School staff welcomes
Shawna Vaillancourt. Shawna brings some experience
working in Americorps, Vista Volunteers, and happens
to be a singer with the Tony Boffa Band.
Special Education
Lori Robinson, Life Skills Teacher at Memorial School,
has been selected by the Autism Society of Maine to
attend the focus group "What do educators need
for training programs and teaching tools to effectively
educate students with Autism Spectrum Disorder?"
sponsored by the Maine Department of Education.
