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June 14, 2024

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September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024

FMS WEBSITE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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September 7 Bath Book Bath

September 11 PTA Meeting @ FMS

September 18 Picture Day

September 24 Open House 5-6pm

September 24 Picture Day (rain date)

2024-2025 RSU1 CALENDAR 2024-2025 RSU1 CALENDAR

MENUS
see what's cookin' for breakfast and lunch

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Welcome back to a new school year!


We hope you had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to be back at school. This week has been all about reconnecting and setting the stage for a successful year. Our teachers have been busy welcoming students, organizing their classrooms, and getting to know each child. Practicing routines and diving into learning. We’re thrilled to see the enthusiasm and energy from both students and staff!


Keep an eye on our school calendar for upcoming events, including open house, Bath Elementary PTA meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and special activities. We encourage you to attend and get involved! We value open communication and encourage you to stay in touch. Check our website and your email regularly for updates. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.


Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.


I want to thank everyone who has completed their Annual Update through the parent portal! We have an astounding completion rate of near 90%!


As a reminder, if you have not completed yours yet, today is the due date to get this completed.

Here is how:

  1. Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal ( portal.rsu1.org)

  2. Click More > Online Registration from the left sidebar.

  3. Click Start.

  4. Verify all your students are listed then click Begin Registration.

  5. Follow the prompts and hit submit when you are finished.

Click here for detailed step by step directions.


-Ross

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!

FMS MUSIC
see what's movin' and groovin' in music class, grade 4 & 5 chorus and grade 5 band

SDF: SPIRIT DAY FRIDAYS SDF: SPIRIT DAY FRIDAYS

Fisher Mitchell School Spirit Day Fridays
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This year we will have one Spirit Day Friday each month.

We kicked off the year with a Grade Level Color War!

Our next SDF will be October 4.

The theme is Twin/Triplet/LookALike.

Dress the same as another person or as multiple people.


Here is the schedule for the entire year!

HERE WE COME AND THERE WE GO
a guide to FMS student arrival and dismissal

BATH ELEMENTARY PTA BATH ELEMENTARY PTA

Fisher Mitchel Official Online Shop 1st Place Spiritwear Back to School Sale 30% off sitewide! Free Shipping Orders Over $75 August 20th-September 24th Order At: 1stplace.sale/45169
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Welcome Back Everyone!


The PTA has a TON planned for the 24/25 school year. We will be gong over all our events and plans for the year at the first meeting on September 11th from 6-7:30 at the FMS library. We offer free child care during all our meetings.


We are also working with a new spirit wear company this year. Check out the FMS site!


https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/ME/Bath/Fisher+Mitchell+Elementary+School/collection_detail.html


Thank you,

Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President
Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President
Ariel Elwell Treasurer

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
additional non-school sponsored activities for students and families can be found on the RSU1 website

Families Can! Upcoming Parent Enrichment Programs

Nurturing Parenting Program-This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your family’s communication. Topics include: enhancing brain development, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, and nurturing discipline techniques. 10 week program. Tuesdays, 9/24- 11/26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM


Active Parenting: 5-12-This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works, Open up lines of communication, Defuse power struggles with your children, Build closer relationships through family fun. 5 week program. Wednesdays, 10/2-10/30, 5:30-7:30 PM


Circle of Security-Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. 8 week program.

Tuesdays, 9/24-11/19, 6:00- 7:30 PM


Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens-This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. 6 week program. Mondays, 11/28-12/9, 6:00- 8:00 PM

BATH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT

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.

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