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Kennebunkport Consolidated School ~ Tel-u-Gram for Friday, March 24th, 2023
Dear KCS Families,
Next week, be on the lookout for important information regarding our placement process for the 2023-24 school year and our plans with regard to multiage programming. This week, I heard from Dr. Cooper that she is supporting our request for an additional teacher at the second and third grade level. So, now we can move forward with our planning and placement process. A big thanks to Dr. Cooper for continuing to support the efforts to increase our school’s enrollment.
Staff members have been noticing that students are starting to trickle into school later and later in the mornings. Supervision starts at 7:50, so students can arrive at school that early and have a few minutes outside prior to going to class. The official school day starts at 8:15, and we start marking students tardy at 8:20. Please make an extra effort to have your child(ren) at school by 8:15 at the latest. It’s hard on the children to enter the classroom when everyone else has already started their day.
RSU 21 Summer Boost Program information
We are so blessed to have so many family members joining us each week on Friday mornings. Please, remember that we can not use the Parks & Recreation parking lot on Friday mornings, because they need those spots for their own programming. Thank you for being considerate of their needs and parking elsewhere!
Warm Regards,
Karen Bubar, Principal
207-967-2121
Important Dates to Remember:
Month of March - Kids Heart Challenge
Fri, Mar 24th - report cards go home with students
Mon, Mar 27th - Seaward field trip
Tues, Mar 28th - 1st grade field trip
Fri, Mar 31st - Opposite Day
Fri, Mar 31st - Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 31st - Play Performance - 6pm
Sat, April 1st - Play Performances - 1pm & 4pm
Mon, April 3rd - School Board of Directors meeting - KES 6pm - public forum on proposed budget
Tues, April 4th - Windward (grades 2/3) field trip
Tues, April 4th - KCPTA meeting at 5:30-6:30 - KCS Library
Wed, April 5th- early release - noon dismissal
Wed, April 5th - RSU 21 Family University - MSK at 6pm
Fri, April 7th - Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, April 7th - Cookies & Conversation - 9:00-10:00am after Friday Morning Meeting - art room - social emotional learning
ANOTHER Mark Your Calendars: Circus Smirkus - August 10th & 11th (1:00 pm and 6:00 pm shows both days)
A note from Nurse Pro
Spring is almost here! Which means it is MUDDY and the playground has lots of puddles! Students are coming in from recess and outdoor play with wet shoes and clothes requesting a change of clothes and I am running low on supplies. Please continue to send your child in with boots and snow gear, even after the snow melts. Regardless of age or grade, please also consider storing a change of clothes in your student's backpack or classroom. That way if they do accidentally get wet they have a change of clothes that fits them and that they feel comfortable in. Thank you for your cooperation! -Nurse Pro
Community Resources In a moment of crisis, you do not have to be alone. Sometimes you need a conversation--not an internet search. Dial 2-1-1 for the Maine Hotline. This service can help with issues like acute crisis, financial assistance, mental health, addiction treatment, health care, or heating and utilities assistance. Additionally, the national Suicide Hotline is 9-8-8.
Here is a list of more resources available to everyone throughout our district and beyond.
DISTRICT MISSION: Developing productive global citizens by building knowledge and character
School Vision: We love to learn together!
River Tree Arts Spring Classes
Brick Store Museum event - Children’s Music & Literature Day
Kennebunkport Consolidated School ~ Tel-u-Gram for Friday, March 17th, 2023
Dear KCS Families,
Just two weeks to go… the anticipation is building… Tickets are now on sale for the spring play performances - Madagascar Jr comes to KCS on March 31st and April 1st. Click here to reserve and purchase your tickets. If you have any questions related to ticket sales, feel free to email Melissa Mayfield at melissawilesmayfield@gmail.com
Click here for news from the Allied Arts teachers regarding trimester two
Warm Regards,
Karen Bubar, Principal
207-967-2121
Important Dates to Remember:
Month of March - Kids Heart Challenge
Fri, Mar 17th - end of second trimester (report cards will be coming home March 24th)
Mon, Mar 20th - School Board of Directors meeting at KES 6pm - first reading of the proposed budget
Tues, Mar 21st - kindergarten field trip
Fri, Mar 24th - Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 24th - report cards go home with students
Mon, Mar 27th - Seaward field trip
Tues, Mar 28th - 1st grade field trip
Fri, Mar 31st - Opposite Day
Fri, Mar 31st - Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 31st - Play Performance - 6pm
Sat, April 1st - Play Performances - 1pm & 4pm
ANOTHER Mark Your Calendars: Circus Smirkus - August 10th & 11th (1:00 pm and 6:00 pm shows both days)
A note from Nurse Pro
Spring is almost here! Which means it is MUDDY and the playground has lots of puddles! Students are coming in from recess and outdoor play with wet shoes and clothes requesting a change of clothes and I am running low on supplies. Please continue to send your child in with boots and snow gear, even after the snow melts. Regardless of age or grade, please also consider storing a change of clothes in your student's backpack or classroom. Tthat way if they do accidentally get wet they have a change of clothes that fits them and that they feel comfortable in. Thank you for your cooperation! -Nurse Pro
Community Resources In a moment of crisis, you do not have to be alone. Sometimes you need a conversation--not an internet search. Dial 2-1-1 for the Maine Hotline. This service can help with issues like acute crisis, financial assistance, mental health, addiction treatment, health care, or heating and utilities assistance. Additionally, the national Suicide Hotline is 9-8-8.
Here is a list of more resources available to everyone throughout our district and beyond.
Check out KCS on Twitter... @RSU21_KCS ~ Follow us to see news, updates, and pictures throughout the year.
DISTRICT MISSION: Developing productive global citizens by building knowledge and character
School Vision: We love to learn together!
River Tree Arts Spring Classes
Brick Store Museum event - Children’s Music & Literature Day
Kennebunkport Consolidated School ~ Tel-u-Gram for Friday, March 10th, 2023
Dear KCS Families,
If you’ve been into KCS this week, you may have noticed a change in the office. Stephanie Redmond is our new administrative assistant running the main office. So, if you need to contact the main office about anything, please reach out to Stephanie Redmond at sredmond@rsu21.net. Also, stop by to say hi and give her a warm KCS welcome! Please, continue using the KCS Absence Reporting Form to report student absences. Lastly, I’d like to thank Mary Emmons for helping us out the past few weeks.
Next week, the Scholastic Book Fair returns to KCS after a three year hiatus! Kennebunkport Consolidated School Scholastic Book Fair: March 13-17, 2023! Students and staff will be able to stop into the Library and purchase a variety of their favorite books to take home forever. This year, your children can bring cash to spend, or use Book Fair eWallet. It's okay to just browse, too. Learn more at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/
Warm Regards,
Karen Bubar, Principal
207-967-2121
Important Dates to Remember:
Month of March - Kids Heart Challenge
Week of March 13th - Scholastic Book Fair in library
Tues, Mar 14th - Windward (2/3) field trip
Wed, Mar 15th- Family Shopping Hour at Scholastic Book Fair in KCS Library ~ 3:00-4:00 pm
Fri, Mar 17th- Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 17th - end of second trimester (report cards will be coming home March 24th)
Mon, Mar 20th - School Board of Directors meeting at KES 6pm - first reading of the proposed budget
Tues, Mar 21st - kindergarten field trip
Fri, Mar 24th - Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 24th - report cards go home with students
ANOTHER Mark Your Calendars: Circus Smirkus - August 10th & 11th (1:00 pm and 6:00 pm shows both days)
HELP NEEDED - Additional SUPERVISION at Play Practice:
Additional volunteers are needed at play rehearsals, particularly the "all cast" rehearsals. We are thrilled that so many students are participating in the play, but we could use additional adult supervision to make rehearsals run smoothly. Any amount of help you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Lastly, you do NOT have to fill out the school volunteer form to help out with the play, so if you haven't done that yet don't let that deter you from signing up. Link to sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Also, a friendly reminder, for play practice, please use the door near the music room / Gymnasium entrance instead of coming through the main school entrance. There isn’t always someone available in the office after hours to let people in and out of the building. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to play director Emily Gannon at KCSschoolplay@gmail.com.
Community Resources
In a moment of crisis, you do not have to be alone. Sometimes you need a conversation--not an internet search.
Dial 2-1-1 for the Maine Hotline. This service can help with issues like acute crisis, financial assistance, mental health, addiction treatment, health care, or heating and utilities assistance. Additionally, the national Suicide Hotline is 9-8-8.
Here is a list of more resources available to everyone throughout our district and beyond.
Check out KCS on Twitter... @RSU21_KCS ~ Follow us to see news, updates, and pictures throughout the year.
DISTRICT MISSION: Developing productive global citizens by building knowledge and character
School Vision: We love to learn together!
Kennebunk Arundel Kennebunkport Little League registration
Kennebunkport Consolidated School ~ Tel-u-Gram for Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Dear KCS Families,
This week has been an unusual one. Coming back from a vacation week to a snow day to our Wellness Day. It’s been hard to get students, and staff, back into a solid routine, but we did have a lot of great fun!
For Wellness Day, our students participated in a variety of activities all to promote health and well-being. Activities ranged from nutrition topics to exercise and movement. We even had a few crafts included. Students were able to get hands-on with the activities. Ask your child what their favorite activity was. A huge thanks to all the staff who helped to organize the event and the many volunteers who helped out, which included some community members!
At this week’s Friday Morning Meeting, students will share with us about the learning that they’ve been doing in their allied arts classes connected to the Renaissance era. From archery to inventions to art… they’ve been engaged in some wonderful learning activities. A big thanks to our allied arts team who works collaboratively to integrate studies when appropriate. Our students benefit greatly from these experiences.
Warm Regards,
Karen Bubar, Principal
207-967-2121
Important Dates to Remember:
Mon, Mar 6th - School Board of Directors at KES at 6pm
Tues, Mar 7th - KCPTA meeting at 5:30 at KCS Library
Fri, Mar 10th- Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Week of March 13th - Scholastic Book Fair in library
Tues, Mar 14th - Windward (2/3) field trip
Wed, Mar 15th- Family Shopping at Book Fair in KCS Library ~ 2:45-4:00 pm
Fri, Mar 17th- Friday Morning Meeting - 8:30 am - KCS Gym
Fri, Mar 17th - end of second trimester (report cards will be coming home March 24th)
ANOTHER Mark Your Calendars: Circus Smirkus - August 10th & 11th (1:00 pm and 6:00 pm shows both days)
HELP NEEDED - Additional SUPERVISION at Play Practice:
Additional volunteers are needed at play rehearsals, particularly the "all cast" rehearsals. We are thrilled that so many students are participating in the play, but we could use additional adult supervision to make rehearsals run smoothly. Any amount of help you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Lastly, you do NOT have to fill out the school volunteer form to help out with the play, so if you haven't done that yet don't let that deter you from signing up.
Link to sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Also, a friendly reminder, for play practice, please use the door near the music room / Gymnasium entrance instead of coming through the main school entrance. There isn’t always someone available in the office after hours to let people in and out of the building.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to play director Emily Gannon at KCSschoolplay@gmail.com.
Scholastic Book Fair
Save the Date for the Kennebunkport Consolidated School Scholastic Book Fair: March 13-17, 2023!
Students and staff will be able to stop into the Library and purchase a variety of their favorite books to take home forever.
This year, your children can bring cash to spend, or use Book Fair eWallet. It's okay to just browse, too. Learn more at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/
Parents and caregivers -- On Wednesday, March 15th, we're staying open after 2:45 dismissal until 4 p.m. Stop into the KCS Scholastic Book Fair after school to shop as a family!
Ms. Welles needs parent and staff volunteers to help the fair go smoothly! If you're interested in helping out, please email her at lwelles@rsu21.net.
Community Resources
In a moment of crisis, you do not have to be alone. Sometimes you need a conversation--not an internet search.
Dial 2-1-1 for the Maine Hotline. This service can help with issues like acute crisis, financial assistance, mental health, addiction treatment, health care, or heating and utilities assistance. Additionally, the national Suicide Hotline is 9-8-8.
Here is a list of more resources available to everyone throughout our district and beyond.
Check out KCS on Twitter... @RSU21_KCS ~ Follow us to see news, updates, and pictures throughout the year.
DISTRICT MISSION: Developing productive global citizens by building knowledge and character
School Vision: We love to learn together!
Kennebunk Arundel Kennebunkport Little League registration