First Parent Teacher Club (PTC) Meeting this Wednesday, September 14th at 6pm in the OTES Library We have such great families here at OTES and when they partner with our teachers, amazing things happen! Please plan to join our group, by yourself or with a friend, on Wednesday, September 14th at 6pm in the OTES Library. At each month’s meeting, we will discuss a program or aspect of our school, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement- all voluntary! Meetings will be a mix of in-person and Zoom throughout the year. This is a great way to get to know our school and other families!
7 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Mrs. Sullivan’s and Mrs. Gilbert’s classes took time this week to learn about September 11th and the heroes around them.
7 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
3rd grade hero writing piece
3rd grade hero writing piece
3rd grade display on 9/11
3rd grade hero writing piece
What an amazing first week! We smiled for first day pictures, caught frogs, learned about Maine potato harvesting, played games with friends, explored the outdoor classroom, and chose to be happy! Don’t forget to check your email or the news section of this website for our weekly family update and have a great weekend!
7 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
kindergarten student with choose happy sign
third grader holding a frog
third graders playing a game
fourth grader with first day of school sign
We are excited about the school year and all the possibilities. Many things go into starting up the school year. We wanted to make sure parents are aware of the first day kinks we are all still trying to work out and need your cooperation with: 😊 Make sure you are returning your paperwork from Open House, especially the Free and Reduced Lunch form (even if you do not qualify, please return with your child's name and NA across the form) 😊 End of the day plans for your child should be given to the teacher. 😊 Prepare for the bus schedule to be running late, the bus drivers are learning all the new routes and students, so be pleasant and patient with them.
7 months ago, Dr. Jeanna Tuell
You know it is getting real when the lunch menu comes out! Here are our meals planned for September 2022.
7 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTES September 2022 lunch menu
We have many community partners in RSU 34 supporting our students and schools. Each year we get a phone call from the residents at the OT Riverhouse asking to help with school supplies. They never cease to amaze us with their generosity and support. Thank you to all the community partners that make RSU 34 a great place for students.
7 months ago, Dr. Jeanna Tuell
Three ladies standing near a rolling cart filled with school supplies.
Over the next few days we will be introducing some new staff at OTES. This person is familiar to us all, but she is in a new role. We are thrilled to have Mrs. Tiffany Palmer as our new art teacher!
7 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Tiffany Palmer new OTES art teacher
Open House Schedules for OTES
8 months ago, Dr. Jeanna Tuell
Open House Schedule 2022-2023
Correction to Letters sent out to 1st Graders: Open House will be AUGUST 31st from 4:30 to 6:00 pm NOT September 1st!!! Sorry for the miscommunication
8 months ago, Dr. Jeanna Tuell
8 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTES Family Update with coyote in the center
Hello All New Kinder Families! We are very excited to offer this opportunity to help get your child ready for Kindergarten! Each week there will be two featured read alouds, a parent challenge and three Kinder challenges. The Kinder challenges focus on language, fine motor, and self-help skills. We appreciate your support in getting your child off to their best start in Kindergarten. Included in your Kindergarten Here I Come bag – *Four Weeks of Challenges *Supply Bag – crayons, glue, scissors, playdoh, etc. *Bonus Activity Bag (extra paper and crafts) Throughout the challenges you will find QR codes that when scanned will take you directly to a short video with the read aloud and/or craft instructions. You can scan them using your smartphone camera or any QR reader app. We will also send the links through a weekly email. Here are the links for Week 1 read alouds, craft instructions, and more! Dr. Tuell Read Aloud https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkRfvv23cBsRDivFBWMmJbYlokxmotZ1/view?usp=sharing Mrs. Smith Read Aloud https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dzqj8Fhd2I1sH8lRfkrOjOHj0RMhO9Cd/view?usp=sharing Mrs. Fowler’s Coloring Tips https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aPYM0fh-ELRRWn1ki8CTY-BMEgf-P4pZ/view?usp=sharing Questions?? Ask them here! https://forms.gle/jx9f2QpL6YiUq91s8 Have fun! Kindergarten Team Old Town Elementary School
9 months ago, Dr. Jeanna Tuell
10 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTES Family Update with coyote in the center
10 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTES Family Update with coyote in the center
10 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTES Family Update with coyote in the center
10 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
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11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
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12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell