RSU 34 is in the final stages of preparing its annual application for funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). RSU 34 receives ESEA funding allocations via Titles IA, IIA, and IV-A. The major uses of funding for IA are academic interventions in math and literacy; for IIA are professional development for educators; and for IV-A are safe & healthy schools, well-rounded education, and effective use of technology.
For more information about how to be involved in the application process, or with questions, please email Dr. Doty (contact information is on the district website).
From a community partner:
Registrations for the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge Camp are STILL OPEN! Scholarships are available !
Join us for 1-4 exciting weeks of unforgettable adventures immersed in nature. Each week has a different focus, but every week offers opportunities to explore nature, spot wildlife, paddle, and hike at Hirundo!
Register Here: https://www.hirundomaine.org/summercamp
Week 1: July 8-12 Discover Your Inner Naturalist
Week 2: July 22-26 Blaze Your Own Trail
Week 3: August 5-9 Unearth Hidden Hirundo's Secrets
Week 4: August 19-23 Splash Into Your Next Adventure
Camps are designed for Ages 9-12, and run from 9am-4pm weekdays. We welcome you to sign up for 2, 3, or 5 days (or 4 full weeks) of fun!
Questions? Email: brianna@hirundomaine.org
Come and get your lost and found items and free books! We have gone through the school and gathered lots of belongings. We also have many books to give away. Come visit OTES over the next few days to look for your items and bring home some summer reading. The books are available to anyone! Items will be out 8-12 daily for sure, and possibly longer depending on weather and staffing.
If you have a student entering kindergarten, please see this updated schedule for "Kindergarten Here I Come" events. Spread the word and bring a new kindergarten friend to our first event this Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 am in the OTES gym.
We had more than a few surprised faces this morning when students arrived to see the construction of our new lobby window.
It's that time of year again! Third graders were treated to watching this mother snapping turtle start a nest while they waited for their field trip bus.
Mrs.Wilcox's final stress ball adventure with fourth graders! She has done this activity for many years, but making stress balls is not a skill she hopes to need in retirement.
The Great East Festival buses will return approximately 11:15 PM (Friday 5/24/24)
Shared from our community:
Some fourth grade students tried needle felting in the art studio last week.
RSU 34 Special Education Opportunities
Elementary Special Education Teachers for Summer School 2024
RSU 34 needs 3 Special Education Teachers for summer school programming. The
program runs July 9th -August 1, 2024, Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30-2:30 each day (12
days). Additional time is provided for preparation and planning. Competitive Rate
$33.34/hour
Elementary Special Education Teacher
RSU 34 is looking for a special education teacher with experience providing specially
designed instruction for students with autism and intellectual disabilities at the
elementary level in a self-contained setting. Competitive Salary and additional stipend
provided.
Speech Language Pathologist- Three Open Positions
RSU 34 is looking for 3 qualified Speech Language Pathologists to provide speech and
language therapy, both direct and consult, to children with a variety of disabilities and
work as an integral member of an educational team to provide high quality services to
children with significant academic, behavioral, and social skills needs. Competitive
Salary and additional stipend provided.
Educational Technicians K-12 (Ed Tech I, II, & III)
RSU 34 seeks candidates that are positive, flexible, and willing to learn within a variety
of educational settings working with students with disabilities. The pay range is $16.56-
$22.34/hour.
Applications for these opportunities can be found at www.rsu34.org
(Employment). Questions should be directed to Kimm Kenniston, kimm.kenniston@rsu34.org .
Come join an amazing team!
The forecast for the remainder of the week is very warm! Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the temperatures and brings a water bottle to school daily. Thank you!
On May 3rd and May 10th, the elementary schools of RSU 34 held their World of Work and Community Helpers Day events. These events are intended to immerse pre-k-5 students into the diverse world of careers and trades. Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Lunn and Mrs. Goodwin recruited many parents and community members for this annual event. Almost half of the presenters were parents of RSU 34 students! Alton Elementary and the Viola Rand School were welcomed to OTES to hear presentations and become more familiar with the surroundings. Some presenters included a Forest Ranger, OT Police and Fire, a local doctor from PCHC, a nutritionist, a barber, a service dog, an electrician, and many more! We are so thankful to our community members who volunteered their time for these events!
Shared from our community
Shared from our community:
Artist Visit Day 5:
The last day of the visit included third grade, kindergarten, and OTHS Environmental Art students. The final sculpture piece was installed on two posts of the school pavilion. A huge thank you to Kim Bernard, all of the families and students who collected #2 plastics, and to the high school students for helping with the installation. A big shout out to Mahan's Redemption for donating the extra plastic we needed!
Did you know our library has a membership to the Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor? If you want to go with your family, all you need to do is email Mrs. Reesman at Michelle.reesman@rsu34.org and let her know the date you wish to visit the museum with your family and she’ll send a signed form home with your child for that date! Only one visit request per day is allowed. Let’s take advantage of this cool opportunity for our district!
Artist Visit Day 4:
Second grade and kindergarten students from OTES, as well as second and third grade Alton students visited with artist Kim Bernard today. Another part of Kim's process is melting and extruding the plastic. When the plastic comes out of the extruder machine it is warm and pliable. At this stage in the process, students can work with the extruded plastic to shape into the desired form. As the plastic cools, it hardens and retains its shape.
Lunch menu change for OTES tomorrow, Friday 4/26: we will serve yogurt parfait not pizza.
Artist Visit Day 3:
Fifth grade and several AP/AP Prep students from OTHS had the opportunity to visit with artist Kim Bernard today. As part of the sculpture process, the plastic must be cut down to palm sized pieces then shred into plastic flakes with Kim's special shredder machine
