All RSU 12 schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2nd due to the snowstorm.
Reminder that tomorrow, January 29, is a teacher workshop day and there will be no school for students. We will still have remote pickup time from 2:30 to 4:00 as usual.
The Maine Broadband Coalition has launched a statewide internet speed test mapping initiative. The goal of the “Get Up To Speed” initiative is to gather data from across the state to generate the most comprehensive map of both the presence and quality of internet in Maine to date.
Residents are being asked to help the initiative by taking this less-than-a-minute test to map their own speed through the Maine Broadband Coalition’s website. The test can be found at https://www.mainebroadbandcoalition.org/speed-test-info?
The Maine Broadband Coalition will aggregate, document, and visualize the speed testing information to provide users and state officials with up-to-date service maps. Participants can view their results (while personal information remains confidential) and watch the public map of Maine grow in real time by visiting this link: https://expressoptimizer.net/projects/Maine/speedtestmap.php
The new speed testing initiative is the crucial next step in ensuring the delivery of broadband throughout the state and will help local, regional, and state leaders develop projects and steer investments to the places that need it most. This map, along with other data collected, will help inform where the bond funding, approved by Maine voters in July, can have the most impact.
For more information, read the Maine Broadband Coalition Press Release here http://msma.informz.net/MSMA/data/images/MBC_PressRelease_Nov_2020.pdf
We're having Hat Day tomorrow, January 15, to raise money for the Humane Society. Suggested donation amount is $1. Thank you!
The RSU 12 Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of every month. Please find the agenda and backup information for tomorrow's meeting here, https://www.svrsu.org/o/district/browse/186143
For those of you who drop off or pick up your children at Windsor School, please note the following procedures in place as of January 8:
We are asking parents to pull up as far as you are able to in the circle, no matter what grade your child is in. This will prevent backup in the circle. Students can walk to their respective doors on the sidewalk. Also, do not cross over into another lane unless directed so by as staff member. Thank you for helping us expedite the procedure, but more importantly, keeping us all safe.
Long term substitute in a PreK classroom needed. Chelsea Elementary School. Must be eligible for Ed Tech III certification. Go to link below for more information.
https://www.applitrack.com/svrsu/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Elementary+School+Teaching
This is a reminder that beginning this Wednesday, January 6th, early releases will dismiss students at 11:30 instead of 1:30. This change will remain in effect for the remainder of the school year. Also, please note that students will not have school on January 29th and March 26th.
Remote Learning Pickup time continues on Fridays from 2:30 to 4pm. Materials will now be available in the main office lobby, so please come to that area for pickup. An additional pickup time is being held today, January 4, from 2:30-4pm for those parents who have been asked to get materials today. Again, the location is in the office lobby.
RSU 12's School Board recently voted to change the school calendar. Please take note of these important changes. Wednesday early release time will now be at 11:30 am. Students will all still receive a lunch before dismissal. This change will remain in effect for the remainder of the school year. Additionally, there will be two teacher workshop days added. Students will not have school on January 29, 2020 and March 26, 2020.
RSU 12 schools are closed today, December 17th, due to the predicted snowstorm.
An important letter regarding remote/in person learning is going home with all in-person students today. Please read the letter and respond as necessary by December 18. Letters will be mailed to remote families. Thank you
Our Book Fair is up and running! Parents may visit us in the gym from 2:30-7pm tonight (December 4) and next Friday (December 11) to shop in person.
School picture retakes are scheduled for tomorrow, November 18, for students who missed the first picture day or wish to have their pictures redone. Remote students are welcome to come to school anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 am.
Our annual Food Drive kicks off tomorrow, November 9! Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable items for our food cupboard. We feed many families each week, and hope to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to at least 15 families. One class in each wing will win a prize at the end of the drive on Friday, November 20.
Windsor School is experiencing difficulties with our phone system. If you need to reach the school, please call 549-3261 and Central Office will reroute your call to our office. You can also email the office at sdancer@svrsu.org or bwilson@svrsu.org. Thank you
The Maine Department of Education and ConnectME Authority have contracted Redzone Wireless to provide broadband access to staff and student locations in your area to support remote learning. Please complete the form at the website linked below by November 8th to be included in the program.
A Redzone representative will contact you to arrange an installation appointment to ensure that your location is connected before December 30. For more information and to complete the form visit https://www.redzonewireless.com/cares
Reminder: On Tuesday, November 3 we are having a remote learning day. Students will be given assignments to complete at home. Pre-k students who go to Somerville School will still be attending in person, and the bus will pick them up close to their normal pick-up time.
Dirigo Lodge #104 A.F. & A.M. has had great success with the Bikes For Books at Windsor Elementary School for the past eight years. The 2019 program awarded 20 new bikes and helmets to very excited students. A total of 148 bikes have been awarded thus far.
Dirigo Lodge #104 had planned to award an additional 20 bikes in June 2020. Windsor Elementary School was closed early in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions. Dirigo Lodge #104 has also had difficulty in obtaining bikes to award in 2020. Dirigo Lodge has decided to award the bikes as they become available. Bikes will be awarded for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades during the last week of October.
Bikes for Books is a reading incentive program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Every time a student reads a book and passes an Accelerated Reader test, his or her name is entered into a drawing to win a new bicycle and helmet. One boy and one girl are chosen from each grade level. The more books a student reads, the more chances he or she has to win.
The Bikes for Books program is made possible through partnerships within our local community businesses. The company's donation is matched 2:1 with a grant from the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation. The program for 2020 was made possible by the following businesses: Hussey's General Store, J.C. Stone Inc., Mark’s Saw Shop, Norm's Small Engine, Netco Inc., Ron’s Auto Electric, Rideout's Market & Grill, Windsor Veterinary Clinic, Elmer’s Barn, Aunt Gin’s Restaurant, and Otto’s Restaurant.
Just a reminder; but 27 (Jeff's bus) has no afternoon substitute. Students who ride this bus home will need to stay at school until another bus can take them home. They will arrive home approximately one hour late. Thank you for understanding.