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INTERNET BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES ! https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/427720?org=district

MMS Contact Tracing 3-25-21: There was one new COVID 19 case reported today at Monmouth Memorial School, and close contacts have been called with instructions about quarantine. There is no change to the school-wide schedule. Unless, as the parent/guardian, you were notified that your child must attend remotely through April 2nd, your child can maintain their usual schedule. Over the past couple of weeks, there have been 4 additional cases reported RSU-wide. In all four of those situations contact tracing was not required under DOE/CDC protocols. As always, please remember to use the daily health screener, and stay home if sick. Thank you to the community for maintaining diligence with our safety protocols until restrictions are lifted.

Reminder to RSU 2 Families: Complete Family Early-Release-Wednesday Survey by 12:00 PM March 26. Thanks! https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/423478?org=district

Reminder to RSU 2 Families: Complete Family Early-Release-Wednesday Survey by 12:00 PM March 26. Thanks! https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/423478?org=district

Maine's National Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year for 2021 is ................RSU 2's very own ...............................Principal Clark of Hall-Dale Elementary School!

Family Letter and Survey: Early Release Wednesdays https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/423478?org=district

CONGRATULATIONS PRINCIPAL AMERO! https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/422885 A finalist for Maine Secondary Principal of the Year.

HDMS update sent via email by Principal Tinkham last Friday afternoon. 6th graders remote learning this week (3/8 - 3/12). Expected return to hybrid learning for this group is Monday 3/15. Based on flexibility and efforts of the staff, all other grades in MS and HS at HDMHS are continuing with their current hybrid schedules today.

Hall-Dale Middle School students will be fully remote tomorrow (Fri 3-5-21). There is a contact tracing situation in process. Calls are being made to all close contacts with quarantine instructions. More details about the middle school schedule next week will be provided tomorrow.

Travel Advisory Letter from DOE to reference as you make April vacation plans: https://5il.co/q773 Per DOE and CDC guidelines, travel between states requires certain types of test to end quarantine. Any staff or students who have travelled internationally will not be permitted inside the school building for a minimum of 7 days, even if a negative test has occurred.

HDES Contact Tracing 2-27-21 Contact tracing is underway at HDES based on one new positive case. There is no master schedule change. Close contacts have been contacted with instruction to quarantine. All other students and staff continue with their regular schedules. Please use the daily health screenings diligently, and quarantine with symptoms. If your child develops symptoms, please keep them home and call the school nurse during the school day. Anyone with questions about their own particular circumstances, in the evening or on weekends, can call 211 for guidance. Governor Mills announced this week that vaccines should be available to people 60 and older in March, and a plan for 50 and older to be eligible in April. Here is the maine.gov website about COVID vaccines https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/public-faq Thank you to everyone for taking physical distancing, mask wearing and hygiene guidelines so seriously. You are helping to keep our schools open for in-person learning.

COVID 19 UPDATE 2-24-21 https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/408031?org=district

It is National Random Acts of Kindness Day!

Inspire Kindness

GRATITUDE & CELEBRATION https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/401477?org=district

VACATION PLANNING https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/396939 Please follow safety protocols to help keep our school open for in-person learning.

RSU2 Central Office main phone line are out of order today. If you need to reach the RSU2 central office please call 622-5971. Sorry for the inconvenience.

National School Counselor's Week: Please join me in sharing heartfelt appreciation for all that these caring team members do to support the academic, health and emotional well-being of our students. They are a true blessing to staff and the community as well. Reach out and thank one today!

CONTACT TRACING continues at MONMOUTH ACADEMY. There is one additional case at MA, which because they are already in remote mode means no further changes in schedule. Calls are being made today to close contacts with quarantine instructions. The anticipated return date to hybrid model remains Monday February 8th.

CONTACT TRACING Richmond High School on 2-1-21 Contract tracing underway today at RHS. Due to one positive case and staff coverage issues, all High School students will be remote learning Wednesday through next Monday. Calls are being made today to all close contacts with quarantine instructions. We have an anticipated return to current in-person schedules for the High School on Tuesday, February 9th. RMS middle school students will continue their current in-person schedules. Please continue to use the daily health screener, and stay home if you are sick. Stay warm and rested.