RSU 3 -

Good afternoon: School is Canceled for Friday, December 22, 2023, due to connectivity issues with the internet and telephone throughout the district. Have a happy and safe holiday, and I'm certain that everyone is looking forward to the return of our regular schedule in January 2024. As an FYI, I will work with the school board to apply for an attendance waiver for the school days that we missed due to the storm emergency. Happy Holidays

Good evening, School is canceled for Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 due to continued power outages in our school communities that also impact our connectivity with internet servers. The power and internet outages impact our phone system and our ability to conduct daily business safely.

RSU 3 will be closed today due to poor driving conditions. Central Office will open at 10am, pending weather and driving conditions. Be safe.

I am writing to inform you that earlier today a "shelter in place" sometimes known as a "soft lockdown" at the Mount View Complex. A loud bang was heard in the Middle School and Principal Brown immedately called for a "Shelter in Place" to investigate. The School Resource Officer along with RSU#3 Administration and Facilities determined the source was maintenance being done on the roof. Please Reach out to your students administrator with any questions or concerns.

I'm informing you that the Mt View Complex has scheduled a practice fire drill at 10:15

Good evening, This message is intended to provide the school community reassurance that the Crisis Team recognizes that there are likely impacts to some members of our school community from the tragic events of last evening. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. RSU 3 is fortunate to have Deputy Tozier as our school resource officer who has provided factual information about the situation throughout the day. If the situation changes at any time the Crisis Team will certainly respond appropriately. Based on information we have currently through Waldo County EMA and Waldo County there is no credible threat to the school communities of RSU 3. However, we will always respect decisions made by families to act in the best interest of their children. We understand that the school community is on high alert and that can be accompanied by feelings of uncertainty. We respect and understand this as a normal reaction to a crisis. The Crisis Team was established to provide a level of confidence and safety to the school community during unsettling events. It is our goal to provide the school community a response that accounts for the facts and credibility of the situation presented. Our counseling professionals on the Crisis Team have developed the following list of resources from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. These are additional resources in addition to the care and safety you provide to your children. This is a link to a guide for teens after a mass shooting: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/for_teens_coping_after_mass_violence.pdf This is the spanish version of the teen guide: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/for-teens-coping-after-mass-violence-sp.pdf The following two are talking points for how to discus mass violence with children: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//talking_to_children_about_mass_violence.pdf https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdf (this one is slightly out of date as it references Twitter as a social media outlet but I like the overall message) This is the Spanish version of the parent's guide: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//parents_guidelines_for_helping_youth_after_the_recent_shooting_sp.pdf An article for professionals and parents tilted "Restoring a Sense of Safety in the Aftermath of a Mass Shooting: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//restoring_safety_aftermath_of_mass_shooting_for_parents.pdf This link is a guide for teachers supporting students after a mass shooting: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/teachers_guidelines_talk_about_mass_violence.pdf Please contact your school counselor professional for additional information or support.

Good evening, I want to reassure the school community that I am monitoring the live situation as it unfolds in Lewiston. This is a tragic situation that has far reaching impacts on many Maine families. The safety of our school community will be the priority as we monitor and learn more about the situation as it unfolds throughout the evening. I will provide an update as required by this unfolding situation.

Please click on the link below for a message from Interim Superintendent Penna. https://5il.co/26vqf

Please click on the link to read an important announcement from RSU 3 Board of Directors Chair, Eleanor Hess https://5il.co/26l0g

https://5il.co/23xk6 Please visit the link for an important announcement from RSU 3 Board of Director's Chair

https://5il.co/238rv Please visit the link for the bus routes for the upcoming school year. Thank you!

https://5il.co/21d95 RSU 3 has updated links from Infinite Campus to access the student and parent portal. Please refer to the linked sheet for further instructions. Make sure to update your bookmarks. If you have questions, please reach out.

Good morning... The Waldo CAP Early Childhood Program is very excited for another year of collaboration with RSU #3 by partnering to bring quality Pre-K education and family services to the children and families in our community. Pre-K students who have already been accepted to classrooms will begin school on Tuesday, September 5th. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you sometime after August 21st with more information about other opportunities to connect before the first day of school. Applications for Fall enrollment are still being accepted and processed. If you have not begun the application process and would like to you may do so online at: https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/8B49B9903E9E39DF964334B2E12E27F8/DA09D66050125FE44B587D837FFD1B3F For more information about our PreK classrooms visit us online at: Early Childhood – Waldo Community Action Partners (https://waldocap.org/WCAP-programs/early-childhood/) or please call the Waldo CAP Early Childhood Program office at (207) 338-3827.

Good morning... https://5il.co/20uhj I hope this message finds you well and that you have had an enjoyable summer. It is almost back to school time. School starts on August 29th for K-6 & 9 and August 30th for All students. If you or someone you know has school aged children and have not registered them yet, please do so as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. If you need any assistance with Back-to-School, please reach out! Thank you!

https://5il.co/1uxu1 Please find a link to an update from the Superintendent with important information. Thank you! #RSU3forME

This is just a reminder to please join us tomorrow evening, May 24th at 6:30pm for the RSU 3 Budget Hearing. The meeting will be held in the Mount View Elementary/Middle School gym. Please attend and support our students and staff. Thank you!

Reminder that today, May 17th is a scheduled Early Release Day. Dismissal will begin at the MVComplex at noon. Thank you!

Reminder to join RSU3 Administration and School Board on Wednesday, May 17th at 6pm at the MV Complex for a presentation on the recent Comprehensive Facilities Report. The presentation will review enrollment capacity, utility costs, facility repair needs, and more.

Good afternoon.... Due to the heavy rains, RSU 3 has been notified of several road closures and detours throughout the district. Our transportation staff is working diligently to establish alternative routes. Please be patient with your child's bus drop-off time this afternoon, as it may be delayed up to 30 minutes. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school or the RSU 3 Operations Office, 207-568-3678.

https://5il.co/1qxbm Good afternoon...the Data Information Night scheduled for this evening has been postponed to Wednesday, March 29th at 6pm at MV Complex. Sorry for any inconvenience.