If federal employees impacted by the shutdown would like to apply for school meal benefits for their children, they may so do through their local school district.
To apply – A special application can be downloaded from the Maine Department of Education’s website (linked below) and submitted to your local school’s food service program.
Download printable meal benefit application (PDF)
https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Meal%20Benefit%20Application%20SY19.pdf
HOMEWORK CLUB
AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS GRADES 4-8
HELP WITH HOMEWORK COMPLETION OR JUST HELP IN GENERAL. CHECK YOUR CHILD'S GRAdes. Are they proficient in their subjects? Are they completing homework on time? Do you feel your child could benefit from some extra review and practice?
HOMEWORK CLUB IS TUESDAY AND THURSDAY DIRECTLY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3:30
Please contact Mrs. Tinkham-LaVallee at 582-2214 if interested.
Late bus this morning. Mr. Gelina's bus will be 15-30 minutes late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience
This month students are working on the Habit of Mind of Producing quality work. Ask your children what that means to them. All students should be able to give you an answer.
This is a message we received at the school. The Maine Health Learning Resource center is offering something healthy living classes which may be of interest to parents and community members.
My name is Bonnie Carleton, I am a health educator at the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center. I’m reaching out to you to share some exciting news about our upcoming healthy lifestyle classes. I hope you will share this information with your colleagues and parents of the children that you care for. Our motto is “Be well, be well informed.” We believe that the more people know about health topics, the better they are able to make healthy choices for themselves and their loved ones.
We offer a variety of healthy lifestyle classes and we encourage everyone in the community to join us! We just released our Winter/Spring 2019 class catalog. Several of our classes are geared towards caregivers of children and parents. Some of our classes are even offered online. We can provide certificates of attendance, too! Don’t forget to ask us about financial assistance options.
Here are some of the highlights:
ü Calm Kids
ü Bye-Bye Bedtime Battles
ü Bouncing Back: Helping Children Heal & Thrive After Stressful Events
ü Fundamentals of Mindfulness
ü Restorative Yoga
ü Pre(vent) Diabetes: Healthy Habits & Recipes
ü Reiki for Self Care
ü Smoothies: Nutritious or Suspicious?
ü An Hour of Stress Relief & Gratitude Journaling
Click here to view the whole online catalog.
Thank you for sharing this information with your connections. We are very excited to offer these classes to our fellow Mainers! Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook for updates about our community classes and offerings.
Happy New Year,
Bonnie Carleton
Bonnie Carleton
Health Educator
MaineHealth Learning Resource Center
Education & Training
(207) 781-1726
There will be a late bus tonight. Students will be getting home 10-15 minutes late. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The town of Chelsea will be hosting a public supper and tree lighting for Chelsea residents this Saturday (Dec 8) at Chelsea Elementary School and near the town office. The supper will be from 4-6 and Santa will arrive in time for the tree lighting. Children will have their picture taken with SANTA. There will also be some venders/crafters on site. Chelsea PTA will be hosting the visit with Santa and cookies and hot chocolate as well as raffling off the raffle tree. Hope to see everyone there
Long Term Sub Ed Tech III needed for the library after Dec. 17. Apply online!
Event in Chelsea
Category: Special Education Services/Special Education Ed Tech
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Until Filled
POSITION: Special Ed Tech III - Resource Room
QUALIFICATIONS: Current State of Maine Department of Education Certification and CHRC Authorization.
DESCRIPTION: Must be self-directed; Able to plan and deliver instruction under the guidance of a Special Education Teacher;
Able to work as part of a strong cohesive team.
SALARY RANGE: As per negotiated agreement.
Apply Online
Category: Special Education Services/Special Education Ed Tech
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: ASAP
Date Closing: Until Filled
DESCRIPTION: The ABLE Program serves students identified with Autism, Behavioral and Emotional challenges.
This is a highly structured program that utilizes a variety of instructional techniques including the AGA approach.
Applicants should have the following abilities: Implements behavior based on ABA principals; Manage behavior
using positive and proactive strategies; accurately record data on child’s progress; Be able to bend, kneel and
lift up to 40 lbs.; Successfully complete Safety Care training; Able to work as part of a strong cohesive team;
BCBA supervision is available.
QUALIFICATIONS: Current & Appropriate State of Maine DOE Certification and CHRC authorization.
Long Term Teacher Sub Grade 3 Apply Online
Category: Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted: 11/19/2018
Location: Chelsea Elementary School
Date of Availability: Mid January
Date Closing: When candidate is found
Description: Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 3 from mid January for approximately 12 weeks.
Qualifications: Maine K-8 Certified Techer endorsement and current CHRC
Monday is Sports Day and Sports Jersey Day. Pictures to follow
A huge thank you to the PTA for a fantastic Harvest Fest!
Can you believe that it's that time of the year, already?!!
Monday starts the kick off of our 3rd Annual "Spirit Week" Food Drive. I have decided to do it a week earlier this year, as the week that we normally hold it is only a four day week. Also, the book fair will be in full swing, so it made the most sense to move it to this coming week (11/5-11/9).
As you know, this is always a fun event for staff and students, and most importantly it makes a HUGE contribution to our own food pantry. It's a great way to pull everyone together for a meaningful cause, as we kick off the "season of giving". With your help, we have the opportunity to make a BIG contribution to those in need, within our own school community.
As far as collection goes, (per the usual) I will be around each day to collect and deliver items to the food cupboard. Each morning, as your students bring in items, you can set them outside your door. I will do a "sweep" of items at some point, after 9:00 a.m.
I have attached a copy of the "event letter", (the same one that I delivered to each of your classrooms today) for your reference. It lists the "daily themes" throughout the week. Please remember to send home the letters with your students, at the end of the day.
Thank you in advance for all of your support with this annual event!! Let's make it the BIGGEST and the BEST yet!!!!
Orange and Black and Red Sox Day at Chelsea Elementary Wed. Oct 31. In place of costumes, Chelsea students and staff will be garbed in orange and black and Red Sox clothing to celebrate Halloween. Please do not send your child in a costume.
A petition was filed with the Chelsea Selectboard to investigate withdrawal from RSU 12. On November 6, Chelsea residents will vote on whether to appropriate $15,000 to investigate withdrawal from RSU 12. There is a public hearing tomorrow, October 25, 6:30pm, Chelsea gym.
The Hall-Dale Key Club is holding a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 27th from 4:30 to 6pm at the Hall-Dale Elementary School parking lot. This event is free but donations for UNICEF are greatly appreciated. The students go all out to decorate their cars, organize games, and provide a fun Halloween event for area youngsters.
HARVEST FEST Sponsored by Chelsea PTA
Chelsea School's annual Harvest Fest will be Saturday, October 27th from 11-2. We will have a costume parade, bobbing for doughnuts, concessions and much more.
Students must attend with an adult---Students in grades prek-8 welcome
Chelsea Elementary is once again selling Little Ceasar Pizza Kits. Our goal this year is to raise money for a robotics program which would benefit students of all ages. the kits are very expensive so we are hoping to make this fundraiser a huge success. Students will be bringing booklets home today and they are due back to the office by Nov 7. Pizza kits will be delivered Nov. 19. Relatives and friends can also order online using the following steps:
--Go to PizzaKit.com and click on products and then shop
--Enter the groups Fundraiser ID # which is 353936 so we can earn the profit
--Start shopping
--Products will be shipped directly to you