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Falcon Footnotes

March 14, 2024

Falcon Footnotes March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024

FMS WEBSITE
Stay Informed, Stay Up to Date
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March 15 No School

March 15 Parents Night Out

March 21 Parent Teacher Conferences - Half Day (Noon) Dismissal

March 22 Half Day (Noon) Dismissal

March 25 School Board Meeting

MENUS
see what's cookin' for breakfast and lunch

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

This past Friday afternoon, students from Bath Tech’s culinary program were at FMS for a 4th grade presentation on lobster. As they were leaving, many of them were saying “thank you for having us” as they went out the door. Just the other day, I held the door open for a student, which ended up with me holding the door open for the entire class. Each and every student, as they entered the building quietly, said thank you. While I often see and hear kids get maligned in the media, on social media and in the community, I believe the kids are awesome. The occasions I just mentioned are not isolated incidents. This is what I see and hear regularly. I just forget to pause and acknowledge it. I remember being somewhere off of Route 50 outside Washington DC. I was probably 9. We were eating at Bob’s Big Boy after a swim meet. I don’t remember the meal. What I do remember is my dad filling out one of the comment cards. He took the time to commend the service, cleanliness and the atmosphere. I remember him saying that it is important to acknowledge the good and not just jump on the bad. In our busy lives it is oftentimes easy to overlook these things. With that, have a great weekend.


-Ross

Pi(e) Day Fundraiser

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The 2024 Pie In the Face Fundraiser was a huge success! The fifth grade would like to thank everyone for supporting their field trip fund! The total amount raised was $617.62.


We think that may be a new record!


The luck staff member was Ms. Armstrong! Thank you for modeling that yummy chocolate cream pie-you wear it so well!

FMS MUSIC
see what's movin' and groovin' in music class, grade 4 & 5 chorus and grade 5 band
HERE WE COME AND THERE WE GO
a guide to FMS student arrival and dismissal

DIKE -NEWELL KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Dike-Newell School Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025 Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2024-2024 school year! Children must turn 5 years old on or before October 15, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten. WE NOW HAVE ONLINE REGISTRATION! You will receive a link after you contact Mrs. Walker. To begin the registration process, please email Mrs. Walker at kwalker@rsu1.org or call 443-8285
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Kindergarten registration for Dike-Newell School is now open for the 2024-2024 school year!


Children must turn 5 years old on or before October 15, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten.


To begin the registration process, please email Mrs. Walker at kwalker@rsu1.org or call 443-8285.


E NOW HAVE ONLINE REGISTRATION! You will receive a link after you contact Mrs. Walker.

Parents Night Out is at Fisher Mitchell School, TONIGHT


March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30. Cost is $5.00 per student.

This is opens to all DNS and FMS students. SIGN UP HERE


For more information, follow the Bath Elementary PTA Facebook!


Nicole Brassard President

Courtney Bilokonsky Co Vice President

Jenny Byrnes Co Vice President

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
additional non-school sponsored activities for students and families can be found on the RSU1 website
Are you a single parent seeking financial support for: college/trade school tuition or childcare costs while you're enrolled in higher education? Awards of up to $10,000 per academic year are available through the Judith William Scholarship Apply TODAY Midcoast Maine Community Action Building better lives for stronger communities 34 Wing Farm Parkway in Bath, ME 04530 midcoastmainecommunityaction.org (207) 442-7963 or info@mmcacorp.org
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Scholarships of up to $10,000 per academic year may be awarded

to single parents who have custody of a minor child/children.


Funds can be used to cover tuition and/or eligible childcare costs

while a single parent is enrolled in higher education.


Apply TODAY

Midcoast Maine Community Action

(207) 442-7963 or crissia.lindsey@mmcacorp.org

Could Your Child Benefit from a Mentor?
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Could Your Child Benefit from Mentoring?


When it comes to our children's future, we’re in this together. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick pairs screened positive mentors with youth to create a community where all children achieve success.


We offer school-based mentoring, in which your child is matched with a trained adult volunteer who meets with them weekly at their school for lunch and recess.


We also offer community-based mentoring, in which your child and their Big meet to do fun things together on a schedule that works for them.


All our programs are free!


Contact Ms. DeRosa sderosa@rsu1.org for more information or visit bbbsbathbrunswick.org.

Bath Parks & Rec

Located at 4 Sheridan Road, Bath, ME. 04530 • (207) 443-8360 • http://www.bathrecreation.com/

Summer Day Camps Registration opens March 1st at 10AM

for incoming Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6.


Financial assistance/payment plans are available.

Also being offered in Woolwich: Equine Adventures Camp! Outdoor Adventures Camp! Wilderness Adventures Camp!

For FULL DETAILS, visit http://www.bathrecreation.com/

Families CAN! has several upcoming parenting enrichment programs that are all FREE, and open to any parent, caregiver or community member. Currently, all programs are being offered by Zoom.


Circle of Security - register here

Parenting Apart: Positive Co-Parenting - register here

Active Parenting: 5-12 - register here

First Five Years - register here


SAVE THE DATE!

2nd Annual Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair!

June 1st, 2024 at Midcoast Maine Community Action in Bath.


This will be open to families in Sagadahoc & Lincoln counties along with families in Brunswick & Harpswell with children under 1 years old. Check our website for updates and use the link below to be notified when registration opens.

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATION


Free welcome baby bag for the first 50 parents/caregivers to register in each session


Resources for babies from prenatal to 1st birthday; Giveaways, demonstrations, and free raffles at each session!
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