Mid September Asa Adams Update

We are three weeks in, and everyone is settling into routines. Kindergarteners are settling in to full days. Second grade had their first field trip of the year to Rogers Farm. Fourth and fifth graders are getting ready to begin instrumental lessons and group learning. Pre-K students are learning names, places and spaces in the building, and third graders have settled in to their classrooms in the "big kid" side of the building.

With all of these fun and exciting happenings, we've also seen the return of GERMS! Please encourage your child(ren) to wash their hands frequently and well (in warm or cold water), counting to 20 Mississippis!

Happy back-to-school! 🚌

• 10/5 - School picture day
• 10/6 - School board meeting, 6pm
• 10/7 - Early release, dismissal at 12:35
• 10/9 - No school for students (staff inservice day). Asa Swag store closes (see below)
• 10/12 - No school for students (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
• 10/18 - AsaCon in the Asa Gym, 3-5pm
• 10/27 - Flu Clinic at Asa Adams, 9-12am

The beginning of year paperwork on Powerschool is critical for teachers and staff to have the information they need about your child! If you have not yet completed these forms, please do so! If you need help, please call the office at 866-2151.

Our Lost and Found pile is already growing! Please label your child's items with a sharpie! When things are put in the lost and found, they are usually checked for a name. We donate or discard many unclaimed clothing items each year.

The store is open and will close on October 9th. Orders have the option to be shipped to your house for $15 or pick up at school. Orders will arrive about 2-3 weeks after the store closes on Oct. 9th.

Asa Adams swag makes great holiday gifts!

We often say to students, "If your home grown ups wouldn't want you to do it at the dinner table, it's not okay at school." At the beginning of the year we give lots of reviews and reminders for what is expected behavior in the lunchroom (see below). Even with reminders, sometimes we see things like throwing food and bending forks. You can help by reviewing these expectations at home, too.

Have you ever heard of a porch goose? If you haven't, you're not alone! I first heard of a porch goose when Mrs. Metcalf was happily unpacking outfits for Gladys (her classroom Goose) in the office, sharing how much her students have enjoyed seeing her latest styling each morning.

According to Google, the porch goose originated in the midwest in the 1980s, and has recently made a comeback. Gladys isn't on a porch, but she definitely does her part to welcome Metcalf students to their classroom home.

As a reminder, per RSU26 School Board Policy, students are not to wear or have on their person a cell phone or smart watch. While we understand that your child may need a device for family communication after school hours, they are expected to keep devices off and in their bag.

Mr. Nate is the P.E. teacher at Asa C. Adams Elementary School. Recently, he had us use scooter boards to build our calf strength! It was fun, but hard work! We are doing all sorts of other interesting physical activities in P.E. like soccer chaos tag on scooter boards, playing popsicle tag, dodgeball, line tag, and other made up games. He even lets us do fun brain breaks! We are learning and strengthening our bodies at the same time! If things are ever too easy for the class he puts in a harder step for us to keep us challenged! He has made P.E. so fun for everyone at Asa!

Run Orono is a local chapter of Run Your City - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through free, accessible, and community-based running programs that build confidence and healthy habits.

The local chapter is run by University of Maine student-athletes, and the upcoming fall season starts September 27, 2026. The program runs for six weeks, meeting for one hour each week.

The program is completely free and open to all kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. There are no fees, no equipment to purchase, and no prior experience or tryouts required. All sessions are coached by student-athletes, and children are grouped by age to ensure a fun, supportive environment.

The chapter page and sign-up link can be found here: https://www.runyourcity.org/chapters/run-orono