Bangor Savings shares the donations from this drive each year with students in need at AES and OTES. We are grateful for their support and encourage you to participate if you wish!
We are excited to participate in this year's Riverfest Parade! There are three ways for families to participate, if you wish. You are welcome to choose one, two, or all three options, whatever works for you!
First, we are in need of donations of individually wrapped candy to throw from the bus float. You or your student can drop candy off at the AES or OTES main offices anytime this week through Friday 9/19.
Second, we welcome students and families to decorate the bus with us and enjoy a light dinner on Friday, September 19th from 4-6pm at OTES.
Finally, students can ride the bus with us on Saturday, September 20th. Students need to be dropped off at the parade line up (Milligan's Landing, Elks Club, Boat Landing area) between 9-9:30 for a 10:00 parade start. Pick up would be immediately following the parade at Birmingham Funeral home.
Please let us know at this link https://signup.com/go/vVJRtvs if you plan to participate so we can plan accordingly. Thanks!
We're using SignUp. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/vVJRtvs
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
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First, we are in need of donations of individually wrapped candy to throw from the bus float. You or your student can drop candy off at the AES or OTES main offices anytime this week through Friday 9/19.
Second, we welcome students and families to decorate the bus with us and enjoy a light dinner on Friday, September 19th from 4-6pm at OTES.
Finally, students can ride the bus with us on Saturday, September 20th. Students need to be dropped off at the parade line up (Milligan's Landing, Elks Club, Boat Landing area) between 9-9:30 for a 10:00 parade start. Pick up would be immediately following the parade at Birmingham Funeral home.
Please let us know at this link https://signup.com/go/vVJRtvs if you plan to participate so we can plan accordingly. Thanks!
We're using SignUp. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/vVJRtvs
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.
Our Elementary Parent Teacher Club (PTC) meets for the first time this week on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00pm in the OTES Library or join us via Zoom. Find the link and agenda here: https://docs.google.com/.../15y7Egtk4bT1mlV.../edit...
Parents, guardians, or other adults involved in the lives of our students are encouraged to be active participants in our PTC. This group is great for networking opportunities and all volunteer opportunities are optional!
The many efforts of the PTC help to provide enriched school learning opportunities and fun for our students. Please watch for notices of meetings throughout the year. These meetings are typically the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm in the OTES Library or via Zoom. The talents and interests of our families make this a valued resource in our school. If you cannot attend the monthly meeting, the meeting minutes are shared with families here. The PTC works with staff to host many events including community meals, during and after school activities, and with the library staff to host special events such as the annual author visit and book fair. There are opportunities to support our school and this organization in many different capacities! Each month we also try to feature at least one staff presentation to keep families informed about what is happening in our schools.
Parents, guardians, or other adults involved in the lives of our students are encouraged to be active participants in our PTC. This group is great for networking opportunities and all volunteer opportunities are optional!
The many efforts of the PTC help to provide enriched school learning opportunities and fun for our students. Please watch for notices of meetings throughout the year. These meetings are typically the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm in the OTES Library or via Zoom. The talents and interests of our families make this a valued resource in our school. If you cannot attend the monthly meeting, the meeting minutes are shared with families here. The PTC works with staff to host many events including community meals, during and after school activities, and with the library staff to host special events such as the annual author visit and book fair. There are opportunities to support our school and this organization in many different capacities! Each month we also try to feature at least one staff presentation to keep families informed about what is happening in our schools.
If you're interested in learning more about contributing to kids' development by substituting as a teacher or Educational Technician please give us a shout!
https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies
https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies
We're proud to share the August 2025 digital issue of Community Connections! Among articles and pictures of many student, staff, and alumni activities, this issue contains important back-to-school info such as bus routes!
Many thanks to those who contributed to this issue, and to Gossamer Design for the wonderful layout and artistic work! Print copies of Community Connections will arrive in mailboxes approximately 8/22.
https://5il.co/3o04s
Many thanks to those who contributed to this issue, and to Gossamer Design for the wonderful layout and artistic work! Print copies of Community Connections will arrive in mailboxes approximately 8/22.
https://5il.co/3o04s
Tonight, at the Challenger Learning Center in Bangor! 30 Venture Way, Bangor. All ages welcome! Join the Challenger Learning Center, Educate Maine, and the Maine Discovery Museum for an evening of family friendly STEM activities including ice cream science, health science, and space science!
Here is the OTES Weekly Planner for this coming week June 9-13 as well as the following Monday, June 16. The last day of school for kindergarten is Wednesday, June 11 and is a full day. The last day of school for first to fifth grade is Monday, June 16 with dismissal at 11:15am.
This school week is forecast to be warm, moving from the upper 70s tomorrow into the 80s for the remainder of the week. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately and has a water bottle. We have the ability for water refills in each building. Thank you and stay cool!
Here is the OTES Weekly Planner for June (Yes, June!) 2nd to the 6th.
Here is the OTES Weekly Planner for May 26-30. Enjoy the long weekend!
Here is the OTES Weekly Planner for May 19-23. A reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.
Shared from our community
Here's the OTES Weekly Planner for May 12-18
Planning for the use of Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds (Title IA, IIA, IV-A) is underway in parallel with our local budgeting process. For more information on how to be involved with this planning, and/or the development of ESEA applications and policies, please call or email Jon.Doty@rsu34.org
Our PTC meets for one final time this school year at 6:00 this evening, Wednesday, May 7 in the OTES Library. You can also join via Zoom. Agenda and link can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uN7i6aL41QtHQCgqc7FVFW6-x46WoblYK9vnbv2_yiU/edit?usp=sharing
Here is the OTES Weekly Planner for 5/5-5/9. Also, mark your calendars for our annual Plant Sale (9am-2pm) and Bug Run (10:30) on Sunday, May 18th!
Students may be interested in this free Earth Day event, Saturday April 26th. Thanks to our community partners, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, for organizing this!
Here's the OTES Weekly Planner for April 14-18
Here's the OTES Weekly Planner for 4/7-4/11
Here's the OTES Weekly Planner for 3/31-4/4
