RSU 67

Due to the impending storm, all schools in RSU No. 67 will be closed on Friday, February 4th.

MJHS’ Robotics Club recently participated in the Wonder League Robotics Competition. There were three teams of students who have dedicated their time to completing as many missions as possible. Congratulations to Jaycie Gray, Colby Thompson, Lyddie Gray, Blake Cloukey, Maddie Stone, Justine Thompson, Kayleigh Weston, Alyzah Meader and Coach Crystal Burns for a terrific competition. This competition is a worldwide online competition, and their work will be submitted online to see if any teams are invited to the invitational round.

Information about how to sign your child up for voluntary pooled testing can be found on each school's website. Each school has a unique code for sign-ups.

We apologize for the inconvenience but due to circumstances beyond our control, all board workshops and meetings this week are canceled.

Due to lack of power there is a 2 hour delay for RSU No. 67, today, January 11, 2022.

No school in RSU No. 67 on Friday, January 7th.

No school in RSU No. 67 today, December 16, 2021.

R.S.U. No. 67 invites all community members to provide input about our schools by completing a brief online survey​. This feedback will help the district assess our strengths and challenges and serve as a guide as we prioritize our focus areas for years to come. The survey will be available until December 15, 2021. Please see the district site for the link to the survey.

Parent Teacher Conferences for EPB and MA are this upcoming week. Please be sure to reach out to your school if you have not already scheduled your conference.

Positive COVID-19 Case at EPB 10/13/21 October 13, 2021 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This letter is to inform you that a member of Ella P. Burr School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. School officials have been in contact with the Maine Department of Education and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and those impacted have been contacted. We continue to ask families and staff to monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. Please stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms. It will take our entire community working together to keep as many students in school as possible. General questions regarding COVID-19 can be answered by calling 1-866-811-5695, you can text your zip code to 898-211, or email at info@211maine.org or by calling your primary care provider. More information can be found at www.maine/gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Questions for the school can be directed to Principal Peter Loiselle at 794-3014. Health related questions can be directed to Jeri Davis, RN by calling 794-6711 or by emailing: jdavis@rsu67.org. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent

October 12, 2021 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This letter is to inform you that a member of Mattanawcook Academy tested positive for COVID-19. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. School officials have been in contact with the Maine Department of Education and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and those impacted have been contacted. We continue to ask families and staff to monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. Please stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms. It will take our entire community working together to keep as many students in school as possible. General questions regarding COVID-19 can be answered by calling 1-866-811-5695, you can text your zip code to 898-211, or email at info@211maine.org or by calling your primary care provider. More information can be found at www.maine/gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Questions for the school can be directed to Principal Matthew Arsenault at 794-6711. Health related question can be directed to Jeri Davis, RN by calling 794-6711 or by emailing: jdavis@rsu67.org. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent Jean Skorapa, Superintendent Regional School Unit 67 25 Reed Drive Lincoln, Maine 04457 207-794-6500

Positive COVID-19 Case at EPB 9/14/21 September 14, 2021 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This letter is to inform you that a member of Ella P. Burr School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. School officials have been in contact with the Maine Department of Education and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and those impacted have been contacted. We continue to ask families and staff to monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. Please stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms. It will take our entire community working together to keep as many students in school as possible. General questions regarding COVID-19 can be answered by calling 1-866-811-5695, you can text your zip code to 898-211, or email at info@211maine.org or by calling your primary care provider. More information can be found at www.maine/gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Questions for the school can be directed to Principal Peter Loiselle at 794-3014. Health related question can be directed to Jeri Davis, RN by calling 794-6711 or by emailing: jdavis@rsu67.org. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent

Correspondence from the Superintendent September 13, 2021 Dear Members of the R.S.U. No. 67 Community, I am writing to inform you that a disturbing incident of student violence occurred during dismissal at Mattanawcook Academy this afternoon. Many students exiting the building to board buses witnessed the event. Members of the R.S.U. No. 67 administration are thoroughly investigating the incident and appropriate action will be taken. Student safety is our number one priority. Acts of violence will not be tolerated. Sincerely, Jean M, Skorapa, Superintendent

September 9, 2021 4:00 p.m. Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This letter is to inform you that members of Ella P. Burr School, Mattanawcook Jr. High School, and Mattanawcook Academy have tested positive for COVID-19. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. School officials have been in contact with the Maine Department of Education and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and those impacted have been contacted. We continue to ask families and staff to monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. Please stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms. It will take our entire community working together to keep as many students in school as possible. General questions regarding COVID-19 can be answered by calling 1-866-811-5695, you can text your zip code to 898-211, or email at info@211maine.org or by calling your primary care provider. More information can be found at www.maine/gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Questions for the school can be directed to Principal Peter Loiselle at 794-3014, Principal Sarah Hainer at 794-8935, Principal Matthew Arsenault at 794-6711. Health-related questions can be directed to Jeri Davis, RN by calling 794-6711 or by emailing: jdavis@rsu67.org. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent

September 9, 2021 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This letter is to inform you that a member of Ella P. Burr School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. School officials have been in contact with the Maine Department of Education and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and those impacted have been contacted. We continue to ask families and staff to monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. Please stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms. It will take our entire community working together to keep as many students in school as possible. General questions regarding COVID-19 can be answered by calling 1-866-811-5695, you can text your zip code to 898-211, or email at info@211maine.org or by calling your primary care provider. More information can be found at www.maine/gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Questions for the school can be directed to Jeri Davis, RN by calling 794-6711 or by emailing: jdavis@rsu67.org. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent

We apologize for any confusion this afternoon regarding dismissal time. All schools are dismissed at 1:30 on Friday afternoons. Thank you for your understanding.

August 19, 2021 Dear R.S.U. No. 67 Parents, Staff, Students, and Community Members, I am writing to provide an update on our plans for the opening of schools on September 1. The plan outlined below, which ensures a safe learning and teaching environment for all, was endorsed by the R.S.U. No. 67 Board of Directors at its August 18 meeting. This plan will be reviewed regularly, revised as appropriate, and communicated. 1. Instructional Practices All schools in R.S.U. No. 67 will have in-person instruction Monday-Friday. Remote instruction will not be an option for families as all staff resources will serve our in-person, school-based programming 2. Vaccinations COVID-19 Vaccinations are strongly encouraged for all eligible staff and students. R.S.U. No. 67 will partner with local agencies to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics. 3. Facilities R.S.U. No. 67 facilities will implement appropriate daily cleaning protocols in all R.S.U. No. 67 facilities. R.S.U. No. 67 will ensure adequate ventilation in all facilities. 4.Symptom Screener Prior to Coming to School Students and/or R.S.U. No. 67 employees exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms should stay home. 5. Social Distancing All students and staff will maintain 3 feet of social distancing where feasible. 6. Face Coverings Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required by students and employees on all R.S.U. No. 67 buses and vans per order of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Face coverings are not required when outside. Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required of all students, staff, and visitors while inside when students are present when the level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Penobscot County is substantial or high or when warranted by local conditions. R.S.U. No. 67 will monitor data on an ongoing basis. (Note: Due to the current health data, masking will be a requirement until further notice.) Face coverings that cover the nose and mouth are required of all PK-6 students who are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and staff members working with them. 7. Contact Tracing R.S.U. No. 67 will follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services when responding to a positive COVID-19 Case. Fully vaccinated individuals who are asymptomatic do not need to quarantine. Thank you so much for your continued support as we look forward to the opening of our 2021-2022 school year. Sincerely, Jean M. Skorapa, Superintendent of Schools

Reopening Update August 5, 2021 Dear R.S.U. No. 67 Parents, Staff, Students, and Community Members, I hope you have had a wonderful summer thus far. It’s hard to believe, but the first day of school is less than a month away! Students in grades PreK-9 will start school on Wednesday, September 1. Students in grades 10-12 will begin on Thursday, September 2. School Start and End times are as follows: Ella P. Burr School 7:45 - 2:15 Mattanawcook Jr. High School 7:45 - 2:15 Mattanawcook Academy 7:50 - 2:20 As we reflect on last school year, we recognize that remote instruction was very difficult for families. We also know that the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students are best served through in-person instruction. Although at some point in the year some students may receive remote instruction for a very specific reason (ex. an outbreak of COVID), remote instruction will no longer be a choice for families. All students in R.S.U. No. 67 will attend school in person daily. I know many of you have questions regarding health and safety protocols that will be implemented to help our students and staff stay safe at school. At this time, the National CDC recommends three feet of distancing "when feasible." In order to continue to educate all students in the most educationally sound manner, we will follow that recommendation. This will also allow us to have more students educated in our classrooms safely. Guidance regarding masking continues to change rapidly. We want to be very thoughtful in our response, so no definitive decision has been made regarding indoor masking requirements. However, asking will be required on R.S.U. No. 67 buses to be in compliance with the federal order. My promise to you is that we will be thoughtful about all decisions and communicate regularly and very transparently. Feel free to reach out any time you have input or questions. Kind regards, Jean Skorapa, Superintendent of Schools

Today is the first day of Extended School Year/Summer School for RSU 67. The day runs from 8 to 12:30. Busses will leave the school to bring students home at 12:30.

Due to the continued predicted high temperatures, all schools in R S U Number 67 will have an early release day on Tuesday, June 8th. Students in PK-6 will be dismissed at 11:00 and students in grades 9-12 will be dismissed at 12:00. Thank you for your understanding.