Falcon Footnotes
April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025
April 21-25 NO SCHOOL
April 28 Board Meeting - Public Forum - 6PM
May 5 Second Reading of Budget and sign warrants - 6PM
May 27 District Budget Meeting (up/down vote for all citizens present) - 6PM
June 10 Budget Validation Referendum, Citizens vote at their town polling places
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Check out the latest info in the RSU1 District Newsletter.
If you wondered about the last day of school and snow days,
visit the March 10th RSU1 District Newsletter.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Thank you to Ms. Michaud and Ms. Barker for leading the school in a sing-along round rendition of This Pretty Planet. The kids have great voices! Shout out to all of our Academic and 3 Pillar Award recipients this month, along with our Artist of the Month recognitions. Congratulations to Ms. Levesque’s, Ms. Styles’s and Ms. Gerrish’s homerooms for winning this month’s Book Bingo Challenge. Also congratulations to Mr. Deane’s, Ms. Heath’s and Mr. Hays’s homerooms for winning the attendance challenge. We started our first attendance drawing at this assembly. Students have their name entered into a drawing for each week that they have 100% attendance.
As a reminder, unless it is deemed to be unsafe, we try to get the students outside everyday. Make sure you check the weekly weather so the students are prepared to go outside. As you may have noticed it can take time for the playground and fields to soak up the rain. While we do not allow kids to play in the water, it can happen. All of this is to say it continues to be a good idea to pack extra socks and sweatpants just in case. We do not maintain a stockpile of snow/rain gear, however we are able to support families in need. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your child is in need of outerwear to support them enjoying their time outdoors.
-Ross
Our next Spirit Day Friday is May 2
The theme is Hat Day
Wear your favorite, craziest or funniest hat! Earth Day designed hats are strongly encouraged!
HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLS
We are partnering with Hannaford Grocery Stores for the Hannaford Helps Schools program, running from March 16 to June 7! Through this program, shoppers will earn 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a School Dollar printout they can redeem online to donate to any school in this program.
To redeem School Dollars, all shoppers need to do is enter the unique printout code and store number on the Hannaford Helps Schools program website and select their school. Each School Dollar printout has a QR code that will bring shoppers directly to this link, ensuring that redeeming School Dollars is as easy as possible.
Hey Bath Elementary families! We need YOU to help shape our future!
Take a quick survey to share your ideas for next year’s events and nominate some fresh faces for our PTA Board. Your opinion counts—let’s build an even more amazing community together!
Click the link below and let your voice be heard. All results will be discussed at our April PTA Meeting next Wednesday, 4/9, at FMS. Thank you for making a difference!
April PTA Meeting: Wednesday 4/9 @ Fisher-Mitchell School Library from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upcoming events: 05/05 -05/09 A Standing Ovation for our Teachers! This year we are putting a spotlight on our Teacher Appreciation Week - Broadway style! Stay tuned for ways for you to be part of the magic!
Love to bake? Want to share your tasty creation and show off your culinary skills? The PTA is hosting The Great Bath Bake Off, April 12th at Fisher-Mitchell from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Spots are limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot.
Nicole Brassard President
Angela Commeau FMS Vice President
Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President
Ariel Elwell Treasurer
School Choice Application
Parents choosing to send their children to a non-community school must complete this application for the 2025- 2026 school year and return it to the Superintendent’s Office, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530. The deadline for applications is May 1st; decisions will be made in June. Decisions will be made on a first come, first served basis, pending availability of grade level slots. A separate application must be completed for each child.
1. An application is necessary for all students wishing to attend a school in RSU 1 other than the school in your town of residence.
2. Once a student is accepted at a school, the student must remain enrolled for the school year.
3. Continued placement is affirmed for subsequent years unless parents submit a new application.
4. School choice transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Pre-K
The 2025-2026 C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Lottery application is now open!
Please click here for more details.
Lottery application deadline is April 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN FOOD SERVICES AT WCS
Woolwich Central School has an opening in Food Services.
Visit this LINK for more information.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.
A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.
It is quick and easy!
BATH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT
Bath Recreation upcoming program offerings - Register today!
Sports:
T-Ball, Ages 5/6 , co-ed
Farm League Baseball - Ages 7/8
Bath Youth Softball Girls, Ages 7-12
Bath Cal Ripken Baseball Ages 9-12
Lacrosse Grades Pre-K - 2 (Ages 4-8)
Lacrosse Grades 3-6 - (Boys 3/4 & 5/6) (Girls 3/4 & 5/6)
Camps:
Summer Day Camps - Kidz Camp Grades 1-3 - Explorers Camp - Grades 4-6
Adventures Camps
Horse Lovers Horse Camps
Sport Camps:
Challenger Summer Soccer Camp
Seascoast United Summer Soccer Camp
Tiny Tykes Soccer Camp
Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.
BE THERE FOR ME SUPPORT RESOURCE
Be there for ME is a judgement-free place to
get connected to support.
This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from birth to age 5. Learn about parenting styles and roles, ages and stages of development, discipline techniques that work, how to prevent tantrums, building a strong family bond, and much more.
4 week program over zoom: Wednesdays, May 21-June 11 from 5:30-7:30 PM
Circle of Security will help you:
- Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
- Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
- Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
- Honor the innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
3rd Annual Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair
This FREE event is open to families in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick & Harpswell who are expecting or have children up to two years of age.
Saturday, May 31st from 9:00- Noon
At Midcoast Maine Community Action, 34 Wing Farm Pkwy in Bath
Registration is required for this event and is now OPEN!
