District Newsletter 4/14

The proposed FY26 budget is currently under review and deliberation. The Board of Directors has hosted one public forum, and another is scheduled for April 28th.

We encourage you to take the opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget and review the schedule here. We also invite you to attend one of the upcoming meetings to stay informed and share your input.

A team of Morse Unified Literacy students presented at the Maine Department of Education (D.O.E.) Inclusive Education Conference, Reimaging Education: Empowering All Learners, Embracing All Abilities, Thursday, April 10, at the Augusta Civic Center. Our student presenters included: Jacob Cellier; Lili Chandler; Sadie Cosgrove; Avery Doak; Hunter Johnson; Riley Johnston; Lucas Leathers; Emma McCue; John Partridge; Keira Richardson; Isla Smith; Noah Thayer; Eli Ware.

Over 450 educators attended the conference, and our Unified Literacy students shared their presentation, Unified Literacy: Building an Inclusive Community for Readers, Learners, and Leaders. Their workshop demonstrated how a Unified Literacy class fosters inclusion for all students and builds a community of learners, who are seen, heard, recognized, and understood. Unified Literacy is a collaboratively taught integrated humanities class that applies the learning partner model, with general education and functional life skills students, to build a community of readers, learners, and leaders. The class uses reading, art, writing, performing arts, field trips, and board games to facilitate learning opportunities for students. Unified Literacy students form lasting friendships through shared experiences in the classroom.

The fifth-grade students at Phippsburg Elementary School recently hosted a Live History Museum—and it was a big hit. Dressed as key figures from the American Revolution, students stepped into character to teach others about the lives and legacies of the people they portrayed.

The project was the culmination of weeks of research and preparation. Students selected their historical figures, gathered information, and practiced their presentations to get ready for the big day. The event gave students a chance to not only deepen their understanding of the American Revolution, but also build confidence in public speaking and storytelling.

Classmates, family members, and even some former PES students visited the museum to experience history in action. From soldiers to spies, students shared facts, answered questions, and helped bring the past to life.

A big shoutout to Mrs. Snell and her class for their hard work and creativity!

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