It is with great excitement and pride that we announce the recipients of the Model Mustang Staff Award for the month of January! This award is a tribute to those outstanding individuals who embody the qualities of a true “Model Mustang”; they inspire, lead, foster positivity, persevere, and excel in all that they do. Each Model Mustang was nominated by colleagues who took the time to acknowledge and celebrate their coworkers’ exceptional contributions to our district. Their hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for the positive impact they have within RSU 57! This month's raffle winner is Cindy Thorne, STEM Teacher at Massabesic Middle School!
"I believe Cindy Thorne is a Model Mustang because she has created a positive environment for not only the students but also staff. As a new teacher, it can be very hard but she has helped me in many ways. I feel as if she would be willing to help with anything and is always giving me advice. She is a tremendous support and an awesome teacher!"
Click the link below to view the full list of Model Mustang Award recipients. Congratulations to all of this month's Model Mustangs!
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We welcomed Boomer the Moose from the Sanford Mainers to Shapleigh today! Boomer introduce a special reading program, Boomer's Bookworms to our school. Children can track their reading in 15-minute increments as they "round the bases." Once they reach home plate, they will earn two game day tickets to a Sanford Mainers home game!
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We are excited to welcome children's book author, Teresa Pelham, and her dog, Javier, to our school on February 12th! This is an amazing addition to our Kindness Week activities!
Teresa Pelham is a children’s book author based in Parsonsfield, Maine. She recently relocated from Connecticut, where she visited hundreds of elementary schools sharing her love for rescue animals. She is the author of four books and has written throughout her life for newspapers, magazines, and in the corporate world. Teresa is a parent to three kiddos, three step-kiddos, and two little brown dogs. She enjoys paddle boarding, skiing, hiking, yoga and music.
Please see our staff highlight this week, Sean Doughty.
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As part of our kindness month activities, our 5th grade kindness committee introduced our school to our kindness pledge. Every adult and child will be designing their own rock to add our our pledge bulletin board. We will be hosting many events this month to highlight the importance of being kind. More information to come.!
We will be celebrating 100 days of learning this year on February 11th. Our annual family projects will be put on display for classrooms to visit. We can't wait to see what creative ideas you come up with this year!
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and together with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) we want to raise awareness in the fight against childhood tooth decay. During the month of February, Nurse Humphrey will be visiting each classroom for a brief lesson on proper oral hygiene and how tooth decay can be prevented. We will reinforce the importance of brushing your teeth for at least two minutes, two times a day, and floss as soon as the teeth start touching. Following the lesson, every child will be provided with a toothbrush and a fun activity to be completed at home. If they turn this activity back in, they will be entered into a drawing for a fun prize!
Check out our Library Newsletter from Mrs. Mehlhorn!
Please see our staff highlight this week, Janel McCabe.
This is what 525 pieces of tape looks like! Thank you so much for all of the support for this fun fundraiser Shapleigh families! Thank you Dani for supporting this fun event!
Elementary February Menus
It is with great excitement and pride that we announce the recipients of the Model Mustang Staff Award for the month of December! This award is a tribute to those outstanding individuals who embody the qualities of a true “Model Mustang”; they inspire, lead, foster positivity, persevere, and excel in all that they do. Each Model Mustang was nominated by colleagues who took the time to acknowledge and celebrate their coworkers’ exceptional contributions to our district. Their hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for the positive impact they have within RSU 57! This month's raffle winner is Sean Falasca from our RSU 57 Special Services department!
"Sean knows his students and is always ready to give suggestions to help with their success as well as our classroom struggles."
Click the link below to view the full list of Model Mustang Award recipients. Congratulations to all of this month's Model Mustangs!
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In Science, 4/5 wrapped up their EiE unit on Designing Water Filters. Learners worked in groups to test various materials for their ability to filter different types of particles from water. Using their findings, they then designed and built their own water filters. Once the filters were ready, they poured a solution through them and measured both the clarity of the filtered water and the time it took to filter. It was a hands-on experience that helped learners understand the science behind filtration and the importance of material selection in real-world applications.
Trimester 1 Model Mustang Awards: These awards are designed for team teachers to recognize learners who consistently demonstrate the core values of our school community—kindness, responsibility, respect, and safety. Congratulations to: Grant Stoddard, Elena Medico, Carley Wallace, Miles Menard, Isla Stoddard, Ariana Medico, and Liam Gudbrandsen.
Please see our staff highlight this week, Meghan Hobson - Pre-K Ed Tech
As part of our focus on gratitude, we created a Gratitude Tree here at school! This activity invited students and staff to reflect on the things they are thankful for and share those thoughts with our school community. Each child has the opportunity to write or draw something they’re grateful for on a leaf, which is then added to the tree. The Gratitude Tree serves as a beautiful reminder of the many blessings we have and encourages our children to cultivate an attitude of appreciation. We’re excited to see the tree grow and are grateful for the positive energy it brings to our school! Ask your child about their leaf and what they’ve added to the tree!
