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Falcon Footnotes

March 27, 2025

Falcon Footnotes March 27, 2025
FalconFootnotesMarch 27, 2025

March 27, 2025 March 27, 2025

FMS WEBSITE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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March 28 1/2 day-Noon Dismissal

April 21-25 NO SCHOOL

2024-2025 RSU1 CALENDAR 2024-2025 RSU1 CALENDAR

MENUS
see what's cookin' for breakfast and lunch

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

It was nice to see so many families here for parent teacher conferences. These conferences play a vital role in supporting student success by fostering collaboration between families and school. I hope you walked away from your conference with a solid overview of your student’s academic and general performance in school, as well as having the opportunity to gain insights from the teacher and to share your own insights that can promote learning and further their overall well-being.


-Ross

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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Our next Spirit Day Friday is April 4


The theme is Team Spirit


Dress to celebrate your favorite team, group or organization!


Here is the schedule for the entire year.

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

HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLS HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLS

Raising funds for a brighter future. Hannaford helps schools Together, we're greater than groceries
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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.

BATH ELEMENTARY PTA BATH ELEMENTARY PTA

Happy Friday! The PTA would love to hear from you!


Have some ideas for next year? The PTA wants to hear from YOU!

Fill out our survey and nominations today!



Our next exciting event: The Great Bath Bake Off!

Love to bake? Come show off your skills! Spots are limited… Sign up today!

BATH ELEMENTARY PTA PRESENTS The Great Bath Bake Off! DO YOU LOVE TO BAKE? WANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT? SIGN UP NOW TO SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS! WELCOMING STUDENTS FROM ALL RSU1 SCHOOLS APRIL 12TH 2:00 TO 4:00 PM FISHER MITCHELL SCHOOL See you there!
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Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President

Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President

Ariel Elwell Treasurer

bathelementarypta@gmail.com

DIKE-NEWELL SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Do you live in Bath and have a child who will enter Kindergarten in the fall? If so, registration is now taking place for the 2025-2026 school year! Incoming Kindergarten students must turn 5 years old on or before October 15th, 2025. To register, please email Mrs. Walker at kwalker@rsu1.org OR call the DNS office at 443-8285 YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Please visit the Dike-Newell School Website-http://DNS.rsu1.org for more registration information
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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH 10-14 Get the tools, skills and strategies to build stronger families in the seven sessions! This is a FREE program for all families. Funny weekly GIVEAWAYS! Each week your name goes into a drawing for a NEW LAPTOP! Begins April 29th 6:00 to 8:30 AT MYC Teen Center Register Today! Free Childcare for younger siblings & dinner is provided
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WOOLWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL 8TH GRADE AUCTION 2025 (137 NEQUASSET ROAD, WOOLWICH) SATURDAY, APRIL 5 5:00 TO 8:00 P.M. 5:00 TO 6:30 - SILENT AUCTION 6:00 TO 8:00 - LIVE AUCTION 350+ ITEMS DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS! Cafe snacks, drinks, and child care provided SUPPORT THE WOOLWICH 8TH GRADE CLASS TRIP TO D.C. IN 2025
Invest in ME READS
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INVEST IN ME READS

Greetings Gr. 1-5 families,


We are reaching out to you regarding the Invest in ME Reads financial wellness program, brought to you by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Through this program, children and their families receive free books and online resources that help make learning about money simple and fun.


We hope that you enjoy sharing the newest book with your child. You’ll also find fun activities, games, and a reading guide for each book at InvestinMeReads.com.


After you have explored the program, FAME invites you to participate in an online survey to share how this program has helped your family. Families who complete the survey may enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card in the Invest in ME Reads Giveaway. To access the survey, please visit Invest in ME Reads.


The survey deadline is March 31, 2025.


For questions, more resources, or help, please email Mary Dyer, Financial Education Programs Manager at mdyer@FAMEmaine.com.

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!

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
additional non-school sponsored activities for students and families can be found on the RSU1 website
Midcoast CA$H An initiative of United Way of Mid Coast Maine File your taxes for Free! Households earning up to $67,000 annually can likely receive FREE tax preparation by an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer. Scheduling opens January 15! January 30, 2025-April 12, 2025 by appointment only. Locations: Boothbay Town Office, United Way of Mid Coast Maine in Bath, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission in Wiscassett, Harpswell Town Office and the Bowdoinham Fire Department Call 207-295-6340 or 207-751-3756 Email midcoastcash@uwmcm.org Visist www.eznetscheduler.com/Calendar/MidCoastMaineCASH For more information, visit uwmcm.org/midcoastcash Generously sponsored by: Internal Revenue Service/VITA, Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission, Midcoast Maine Community Action, New Ventures Maine, United Way of Mid Coast Maine, Town of Boothbay, Age-Friendly Bowdoinham, Community Resources Council Boothbay Region, Harpswell Aging at Home, Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
the YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY APRILL 26 10AM-12PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC! BOUNCE HOUSES, OPEN SWIM, FAMILY ACTIVITIES, MUSIC, HEALTHY SNACKS, AND MORE! BATH AREA FAMILY YMCA WWW.BATHYMCA.ORG LOCAL SPONSOR COMCAST NATIONAL SPONSOR PEANUTS

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
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BE THERE FOR ME SUPPORT RESOURCE

Be there for ME is a judgement-free place to

get connected to support.

Families CAN! | Family Support Services

Families CAN! | Family Support Services

MMCA connects Mainers with Family Support Services that improve health and wellbeing. The Families CAN! Program supports parents, caregivers, and educators in Maine.

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First Five Years

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

REGISTER HERE


Circle of Security

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
8 week program over zoom: Tuesdays, April 29-June 17 from 10:00-Noon

REGISTER HERE


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!

REGISTER HERE

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