RSU 87

Good evening, I'm reaching out tonight to let you know that we had an unexpected septic issue at Caravel Middle School this afternoon. As of this evening, we have remedied the situation, but I am cancelling school tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 21st, for the middle school only. We will take the day to do a thorough cleaning to get it back to the standards required for a safe and healthy learning environment for staff and students. Our plan is that school will be back in session on Thursday, December 22nd. Please have students check their email and online portals tomorrow for remote work expectations. Thank you, Mr. Turner

Today our students from Carmel Elementary took part in our annual walking field trip to help decorate the town Christmas tree! Special thanks to Kevin Howell, the Penobscot County Sheriffs Department, members of the Carmel Fire Department, and of course our wonderful staff, for their support!

RSU 87 is in DESPERATE need of substitutes! Want an opportunity to make a difference in our kids' lives? Please consider filling out an application to be added to our district sub list! Substitute teachers play a far more important role in schools than simply covering classes, they ensure that our students have all of the resources they need to be successful.When schools are short staffed, everyone has to work together to cover the open periods.This takes resources away from others and impacts the quality education we strive to provide for our students. If you're interested in making a positive impact on the kids in our communities please consider signing up to sub today! Pay rates are $96 for regular substitutes and $101 for those with a college degree, and all substitutes will be required to be fingerprinted. Please fill out our substitute application located at rsu87.org, under the "Documents" tab, and return it to our Central Office, 44 Plymouth Road, Carmel, ME 04419, to get the process started!

Please open the link below for an important update for RSU 87 families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cws6bwpnEy7q1USZNTAT_Gbz643klcRs/view?usp=sharing Enjoy the rest of your break!

Please open the link below for an announcement from Maine DHHS regarding free COVID tests for Maine families! https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=DHS+Press+Releases&id=6808007&v=dhhs_article_2020

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner concerning new guidance from the Maine Department of Education. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pvDkFgZBnQKbkht0_SjYXKtkSqu24FZW/view?usp=sharing

Pediatricians Share: What Parents Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children The CDC has recently recommended 5 to 11 year old children receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering a way for parents to protect their children and families from COVID-19 infection. Join MECAP for a forum featuring Maine pediatricians as they share information about children and the COVID-19 vaccine and give advice on what to consider when making the decision to vaccinate children against COVID-19. There will be time for questions from the audience. Speakers: Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Central Maine Pediatrics Jillian Gregory, DO, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Maine Medical Center Sydney Sewall, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Maine General Health Michael Ross, MD, Pediatrician at Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care Moderator: Claire Berkowitz, President, Midcoast Maine Community Action WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 6pm--7:15pm EST WHERE: Via Zoom, register at mecap.org/events to receive the webinar login information.

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cOfz16RmsmlL2auEyT062Vjxmy7Qt8QV/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kdynHTyKP8rUsswhBLrDqou8jW4Pk5I7/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important message from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K-eaBhig8oG9hFDcN6f3_7JkYF39aQIN/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important message from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1poGz8G-sfbaNLFTaX6DCcsp6lQ0GwHny/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YjpOtMHCfFQeC3qKD9mj2UCDnGq8el1_/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QHBVDX8Ee_iNZJJpGhvJWwdx73mI2CPT/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eBfTqA13Fq8-CVL8hcW5umpofhZHy70d/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mLZYSpg2SoaYYDMBWcc-lHywUYYgx1wk/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vA4VeqHgFVbbZP7XvMuaKIgs1Fa0MyPA/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for an important update from Superintendent Turner. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OpmCbBbkcy5OmCnklW5pEAzTzdQHou4I/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for very important information concerning pooled testing in RSU 87. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mgiZ3sZ0xv2Ta3y9o6qTTL3CF4y0SbbK/view?usp=sharing

Please open the link below for important information about the 2021-2022 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LGRo4GnjoHwl98opYcKLOQio4mRSzFEL/view?usp=sharing

Great news today in an announcement from Governor Mills. She is expecting 5 day per week in-person instruction in the fall and plans to lift physical distancing requirements! Please open the link to the MDOE Priority Notice below. https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1323408?e=161d61ede6