Letter from the Principal

Dear WES families,

We hope you’ve been enjoying the beautiful summer weather and taking advantage of the extra time outdoors — along with (hopefully!) a break from the busy school-year schedules. As always, summer seems to fly by, and now that August has arrived, the weeks will continue to move quickly.

It’s been a busy and productive summer at WES!
Here are just a few of the things that have been happening over the past several weeks:

• Summer School programs at Line and MMS

• Learning Works summer session

• Deep cleaning of classrooms and interior spaces

• New basketball hoop installed on playground

• Masonry repairs at the main entrance

• Groundskeeping, including weeding and tree trimming

• Student artwork displayed at Central Office

• And of course, a little time to relax and recharge!

As we begin looking ahead to the start of a new school year, this is a great time to ease back into a school routine. Establishing regular bedtimes, picking out clothes the night before, and packing snacks or lunches for camp or daycare are all simple steps that can help make the transition back to school smoother for your child(ren).

We’re looking forward to another great year together and will be sharing more updates soon!

Respectfully,

Mrs. LeSieur- Principal

Mr. Stinson- Assistant Principal

June Model Mustang Recipients: Ariya Switzer, Emery Fiaalii, Lyla Cunningham, Octavia Lewis, Harper Bradford, Addison Lindquist, Briar Gallo, Aria Stevens, Quinn Pelletier, Issac Maguire-Homeratsmy, Lance Atwood-Shaw, Grayson McClure, Malayla Hernandez, Wyatt Miles, Lilly Sparks, Carley Stackhouse, Ashton Cieniewicz, Isolde Granger, Chase Doyon, Owen Hawes, Bexley Currier, Logan Wescott-Stevens, Zuri Spaulding, Skylar Lipin, Natalie Cutler, Rylie Harris

Please read the message from IT regarding updating ParentVue.

In an ongoing effort to keep our student information as current and accurate as possible RSU 57 utilizes an annual verification process. This is for all returning students to RSU 57 from the 2025-26 school year. (Students new to RSU 57 must be registered via the “2025/2026 New Student Registration” portal in ParentVUE.)

This process ensures we have the most current information for each of our students and their family so that we may communicate effectively with families and it best ensures the safety of our students. Families are asked to review the information the district has on file in ParentVUE and make any needed changes, as well as read and acknowledge the included policies and/or required annual questions. This verification process will take 5-10 mins or less. If you do not know your ParentVUE login please email parentvue@rsu57.org for assistance. You will hear back between the hours of 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Please visit https://rsu57.incidentiq.com/kb/articles/a6f65974-1815-4444-8ff3-ea4aa1482d5a for detailed instructions on how to complete this important process. Please note that ALL returning students must have this annual verification completed prior to the start of the school year. We appreciate your assistance with this effort to ensure each of our RSU 57 students has up-to-date information in our student information system.

We wish you all a healthy and happy remainder of summer.

The mobile app does not display a full page of the typical ParentVUE app at once, so you will likely need to scroll/slide the screen around to view all of the contents on any given page when on mobile. Typically the teachers are listed to the far right of the list in line with the classes they teach, so you would most likely need to slide to that side to see the teachers listed.

Alternatively, because there are these display differences, we do recommend given the computer version of ParentVUE a try at https://me-wat.edupoint.com/Frameset_PXP.aspx?P=Login_Parent_PXP.aspx to better view all of the ParentVUE pages.

Please find the welcome letters and supply lists for each grade level teacher. Families will be able to find their child's teacher in ParentVue once the annual verification has been completed..

Families of PreK and Kindergarten students will be contacted in early August to schedule a meet and greet. This special event will take place on September 2nd between 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Each child will be assigned a 30-minute time slot to meet school staff, explore their classroom, and complete a few simple back-to-school assessments. This helps students become familiar with their new environment and some of the teachers they’ll have this year. Families will check in at door 8.

Please note: During this time, parents will not accompany their child into the classroom. School staff will be there to warmly welcome and guide them through the visit.

We’re excited to begin this new journey with our youngest learners!

Congrats to our Learning Works art club students and Mrs. Nucci for creating a beautiful piece of artwork for our hallway.

Check out the publications that were posted recently.

Throughout the school year, students created several pieces of artwork. Some were individually created while others are group projects. Mrs. Nucci took several of these art pieces and hung them at central office and the meeting space where board meeting are held at the East building. It is exciting to see the WES student art work on display.

We are now using a new tracking software for our buses called BusRight.
Please note that transportation details will be communicated to families in mid-August, once transportation has finalized routing and logistics.

All meals must be pre-ordered and picked up by a legal parent/guardian. Breakfast & Lunch will be provided at no cost to all children 18 and under. Meals must meet federal requirements in order to be free of charge.

Meals will be distributed every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8am to 11am starting on Monday, June 23rd and ending on Friday, August 15th)

Please note that there will not be a meal pick up on Friday, July 4th

• Mondays you will receive - Breakfast & Lunch for Monday & Tuesday

• Wednesdays you will receive - Breakfast & Lunch for Wednesday & Thursday

• Fridays you will receive - Breakfast & Lunch for Friday, Saturday & Sunday (no meal pick up on Friday, July 4th)

You only need to submit this form once for the duration of the summer meal program. After submitting the request you will receive an email with a copy of your responses (please check your spam folder). This email serves as a confirmation of the request and meals can then be picked up on the next meal pick up day. If you would like to cancel or change your meal pick up request please email vanessarichardson@rsu57.org

Please Note:

• If you are unable to pick up meals on a day you have signed up for please contact the meal site by 7am.(please leave a message)

  • For the Massabesic High School pick-up site, please call (207)247-3141 x2232

  • For the Line Elementary School pick-up site call (207)247-0811

If you fail to notify the meal site that you are unable to pick up meals you will be removed from the list and will need to resubmit the request to resume meal pick up.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Summer Meals Site Finder

https://www.maine.gov/doe/hotlunchsummer

Reading over the summer is a great way to keep skills strong and continue building a love for books! Just 10–20 minutes of reading each day can make a big difference in maintaining and improving your child’s reading abilities.

We encourage all students to set a summer reading goal and track their progress using the form provided. Completed forms will be due in September 2025.

As an added bonus, one WES student will have the chance to win a new bike in spring 2026 just for participating!

Happy reading! 📚🚲

The SunBucks Program is back this year through the Department of Health and Human Services! This is a summer feeding program where each student who has applied for school meal benefits—or whose household uses SNAP, MaineCare, TANF, or is identified as McKinney-Vento—will receive an EBT card in the mail with $120 to help supplement food while school is out. There is also an option to apply manually. These cards expire after 122 days.

Did you know that kids aged 2-15 can bowl for free all summer?!

1. Go to www.KidsBowlFree.com
2. Select "Maine" and choose a participating bowling center
3. Register your children to receive free bowling all summer

The upcoming school year planned absence form is open and ready for families to complete if you have a planned vacation this upcoming school year.

If you are planning a family trip, please complete the form, THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE, linked below indicating all of the information regarding your child's absence. This form is linked to the WES website and can be filled out at any time.

If your child is sick or has a doctor's appointment, please do not fill out this form. Please, call the office to notify our administrative assistants of your child's absence.

The school calendar for next school year can be found on the district website. Click on the green button below to access the link.

PTO has started planning annual events. Mark your calendar with these September dates:

September 4: Meet and Greet, Playground, 6-7 pm

September 9: Meeting, 6pm, WES cafe

September 19: Family Movie Night

September 29-October 3- Scholastic Book fair

• October 2- after school book fair hours

August 18: PreK & K screening for new registrations, by appointment only

August 19: PreK & K Bus Ride and School Info Session, 11:30 am, all PK/K families welcome- even if your child isn't riding a bus to school

August 28: Open House @ WES, 5:00-6:30 pm

September 2: First Day of School, grades 1-5

September 3: First Day of School, PreK & K

September 9: PTO Meeting, 6pm, WES Cafe

September 10: ERD

September 19: PTO Family Movie Night

September 24: ERD

September 25: Picture Day

September 29-October 3: Scholastic Book Fair

October 2: After School Family Book Fair Hours

November 13 and 20: Parent Teacher Conferences, times TBD

Email: kerrilesieur@rsu57.org
Website: https://waterboro.rsu57.org/
Location: 340 Sokokis Trail, East Waterboro, ME, USA
Phone: 207-247-6126