Falcon Footnotes

September 9 Bath Book Bash

September 13 PTA Meeting

September 15 SDF theme: Pirate

September 20 Picture Day

September 22 SDF theme: Crazy Socks

September 27 Picture Day (rain date)

September 28 Open House

September 29 SDF theme: Crazy Hair

The beginning of the school year always brings an awakening to the building. The students and staff replace the quiet slumber of the summer with excitement, curiosity, laughter, and wonder.

There is a lot of information to absorb at the beginning of the school year. Here is the document that contains everything you need to know pertaining to arrivals and dismissals: Here We Come and There We Go.

If your child is a walker, check with them to see when they are arriving at school. We are not able to provide outside supervision prior to 8:15am.

Drop off and pick up appears to be going smoothly. As much as possible we try to make it efficient and friendly for everyone. I appreciate everyone’s patience and focus at this time. With cars and buses coming and going, along with students walking home and a busy section of High Street, it is a congested and busy time in and around our parking lot.

I took a glance at the weather for next week. It looks like we may be getting some rain. At FMS we believe there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing for the weather. Unless it is deemed to be unsafe, we get the students outside everyday. Make sure you check the weekly weather so that your student is prepared to go outside.

I want to thank everyone who has completed their Annual Update through the parent portal! We have received an overwhelming response indicating that this digital process was quick, easy and preferred over the packets of paperwork that have been sent home in the past.

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.

Troubleshooting:

• Did you think you completed it but got this message? Use the steps above to check to see that you submitted.

• Don't have a parent portal account? Click New User? on the parent portal and enter this activation key: E80D4043-C827-4344-B1A1-48191D0B7598

• Can't remember your password? Click Forgot Password on the parent portal.

• Other problems? Email techsupport@rsu1.org.

Also new this year, our volunteer application has gone digital. As a reminder all volunteers and chaperones must complete a new application every school year. We encourage EVERYONE to complete this application process even if you are not able to commit to volunteering regularly. Throughout the year, there will be many fun and exciting opportunities to chaperone and volunteer. The approval process takes time and we don’t want you to miss out on your chance to volunteer or chaperone one of our adventures! The application process is quick and easy! Get it done today! https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information

-Ross

Here is the schedule for the entire year!

Happy First Week of School! The PTA is so excited about the 2023/2024 school year. We have lot of events planned for kids and families to enjoy.

Please join us this Friday 9/8 at the DNS playground for Popsicles with the PTA from 6:00 to 7:00. The Girl Scouts will also be there with free face painting.

We are also looking to fill some empty board positions. If you are interested in being on the board this year we will be having a short meeting after Popsicles with the PTA from 7-7:15.

Thank you,

Nicole Brassard President

Courtney Bilokonsky Co Vice President
Jenny Byrnes Secretary

For more information, please email the Bath Elementary PTA at bathelementarypta@gmail.com and follow the Bath Elementary PTA Facebook!

Directory of Community Resources, 2023