Please fill out the following form if you are interested in K-5 After-School Programming at the St. George School for the 2019/2020 school year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwj4Am83asQDY9Nyv5Clp6KyDkyamQM8WpmcN0DcnsYM66ww/viewform?usp=sf_link
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is investigating cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at the St. George School. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/STG-Health
We are having some issues with the phones at St. George School and working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We have been told that this problem is affecting a variety of phone customers right now. If you call the school and can't get through, please email District Administrative Assistant Beth Giggey (e.giggey@stgeorgemsu.org) or call Superintendent Mike Felton at 207.542.6394. Thank you.
I wanted to take a moment and share some more information about the proposed school budget for next year. I’ll start with the numbers and then move to the mission and work of our school-community. You can read more here (https://5il.co/7sxg). I hope to see you all at the District Budget Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym. Sincerely, ~Mike Felton, Superintendent
Great video on the Kieve Wavus Educator in Residence (EIR) Program that features St. George School students, staff, and our own EIR - the one, the only, Ryan Ford. A big thanks to the St. George School Fund, which provided funding for the EIR program! https://vimeo.com/333564427
Have you checked out the St. George MSU website recently? We've got information about the proposed budget for 2019-2020, photos of recent activities students have done, the track meet schedule, and more. Check it out at https://www.stgeorgemsu.org and scroll to the bottom for links to our mobile app.
A big thank you to Kirk Gentalen for bringing a spotted salamander and a wood frog, along with their eggs to the kindergarten and 2nd grade classrooms this spring!
The St. George MSU 2019-2020 School Calendar is now available on the website or you can access it directly at this link: https://5il.co/7n0h
Anticipated Job Opening - Ed Tech III. Please click here for details. https://5il.co/7mtv
Students on Randy's morning bus run will be picked up 10-15 minutes later than usual this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
First grade attended a field trip to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. For our bird expedition, we attended a presentation about bird adaptations. We also were able see the rest of the animals the park has to offer!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, which is an early release day with dismissal at 12:30pm and teacher workshops in the afternoon, our mandatory school bus evacuation drills will be conducted on Betsy, Pam and Randy's buses. These drills will take place at dismissal and may cause bus runs to be delayed by 10 minutes. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Mid-level Science students present an introduction to the town's "Know Before You Grow" campaign (https://youtu.be/Fy1bbyj1lMw) to identify and remove invasive plants and promote native plantings. See our interactive map about invasives around school, http://bit.ly/STG-PlantMap.
Come support the 8th grade Quebec trip at the Great Whatever Sale on May 4th at the St. George School gym from 9am - 1pm. Their are still tables available for sale by calling the school at 372-6312.
Tomorrow afternoon, Monday, April 29, Betsy's and Randy's bus runs will be combined. Students who ride Betsy's bus will be 5-10 minutes late and Randy's students on route 73 will be 15 minutes late. Morning bus runs will remain the same. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Check out the minutes from the most recent Early Childhood Education Working Group meeting as well as the results from the Community Public Pre-K Survey on the school's website: https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
Randy and Betsy's afternoon bus runs for K-8 kids will be combined today, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, leading to Randy's kids being up to 20 minutes late.
As part of our spring expedition, Birds' Amazing Bodies, both first grades were visited by Chewonki's traveling natural history program today. Students learned about characteristics and calls of different owls, adaptations of these nocturnal hunters, and saw three live owls!
St. George School will be closed today due to an incoming winter storm that is forecast to last all day. All high school bus runs are cancelled. At this time, RSU 13 and RSU 40 are also closed.
Congratulations to Lute for participating in the Maine State Geography Bee! He did a fantastic job fielding incredibly hard questions!
Randy and Betsy's afternoon bus runs for K-8 kids will be combined today, leading to Randy's kids being up to 20 minutes late.
Just a reminder that Screenagers is showing TOMORROW, April 3rd at 5:45 at St. George School. Pizza served at 5:30. Please note, this is being offered as a parent education opportunity as the film is targeted for an older audience.
More info at http://bit.ly/STG-Screenagers
Anticipated Opening: Long Term Substitute - 4th Grade Teacher. Please click here for details https://5il.co/72o7
Check out this post on the NRCM Nature of Maine Blog about the St. George School Marsh Project: https://www.nrcm.org/blog/students-engaging-in-the-nature-of-maine/st-george-school-investigating-salinity-marsh-factor-alewife-restoration/
The School Board will hold a third Budget Workshop on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. The workshop will take place in the Art Room at the school.
Music In Our School Band Concert, Thursday, March 28, 6:30, St. George School Gym
Featuring the 5th Grade Band and the Middle Level Band
Followed by a Dessert Buffet, hosted by the 8th grade to raise funds for their spring trip to Quebec.
Anticipated Opening: Life Skills Teacher - please find details here: https://5il.co/7070
Anticipated Opening: Day Treatment Teacher
Please find details here:https://5il.co/706c
Learning about music timing with visuals!
March Madness is almost here!!!
Join us for a great night of family entertainment. Watch Angels (Teachers/Parents) vs. Demons (8th grade). Food starts at 5pm, game at 6:30pm.
$5 adults, $3 students, $15 family, under 5 are free
50/50 Raffle, Games, Million dollar shot
Dragon history: Coach Cheryl Worthing and the GVHS Softball Team. Remember your roots!
We are looking for a Physical Education and Health Teacher beginning in fall 2019. More information can be found here https://5il.co/6v4c
In Search of Spring Track coach
St. George MSU is looking for a Middle School Track and Field coach. This is a stipend position that runs from about April 8th through May 23rd. There are four regular season meets and a championship.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Individuals interested should complete the St. George Extracurricular Application including a letter of interest and resume.
Applicants must hold or, upon hiring, receive a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) certification through the Maine Department of Education.
Check out the most recent minutes from the February 26 Library-Media Working Group and February 27 Facilities and Programming Working Group meetings on the school website: https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups.
The St. George MSU School Board meeting in April has moved to Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. The April Finance Committee meeting has been moved to the same date and will begin at 5:45 p.m.
St. George School will be closed today, Monday, March 4, due to snow and road conditions. All high school bus runs are also cancelled.
Please click here https://5il.co/6rbb for the March 2019 Menu. Thank you!
Please take a few minutes to participate in this community survey by the St. George MSU Early Childhood Education Working Group regarding public Pre-K programming. We welcome all St. George community members to complete the survey: https://goo.gl/forms/RRW4JN86IDZnc8lK2
Due to frigid temps, we are postponing our 6th grade field trip to collect plastic debris to a more clement day (TBD). If your child has already returned a permission slip, a second one will not be needed. Thank you! Think Spring! Mrs. England and Mrs. Bartke
Please consider running for the St. George MSU School Board! More information is available here: https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/article/92649?org=st-george
We had lots of fun learning how to use the Carvey at the "Maker-break" today!
The St. George MSU School Board meeting scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, February 13, has been cancelled.
St. George School will be closed today, Wednesday, February 13, due to inclement weather and road conditions. All high school bus runs are also cancelled.
We are looking for a World Language Teacher for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. Please find more information here: https://5il.co/6gr2
We are looking for a Long Term Sub - Ed Tech III for the remainder of the 2018-19 school year. Please find more information here: https://5il.co/6gr1
Boys and Girls basketball teams are enroute to Woolwich for their playoff games!
The Early Childhood Education Working Group meeting has been moved from Wednesday evening to Thursday, Feb 7, at 6 p.m. in the Art Room.
Teachers in Cars Getting Whoopie Pies with Special Guest Leatrice Falla - https://youtu.be/kspD9F5xg8M
Please see link for the February 2019 menu. We will now offer "tuna" as the sandwich option for both Tuesday & Friday.
https://5il.co/6e5j
Community Meeting rescheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8:30 AM in the St. George School Gym.
All high school bus runs for St. George students are delayed 2 hours.
St. George School will be delayed 2 hours today. Today is a half-day teacher workshop and we will now be dismissing students at 1 p.m., instead of 12:30 p.m. By dismissing at 1 p.m., this will count as a school day and not require a make-up day at the end of the year.
We had a beautiful visitor this afternoon as the school day ended.
Check out Bryson Mattox's Marsh Monitor blog (https://marshmonitor.stgeorgemsu.org/home) where he talks about designing a salinity probe in the Makerspace that will collect data next spring as his class researches the marsh and how salinity affects alewife eggs and fry.
Due to an afternoon driver shortage, Randy and Betsy's buses will be combined and some students may be up to 15 minutes late arriving home this afternoon.
We are super proud of these mathletes! They competed in the regional Mathcounts competition today and earned 6th place. Go Dragons!
Great article in the Village Soup about the St. George basketball program! Go Dragons!!! https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/st-george-dragons-breathe-consistent-life-into-winning-basketball-on-peninsula/1797138
Teachers in Cars Getting Whoopie Pies with Special Guest Ruth Thompson - https://youtu.be/NHvIlYx2diw
Click here for this week's school newsletter:
http://bit.ly/STG-Newsletter
The Early Childhood Education Working Group will be meeting on Wednesday, February 6, at the school. You can find more info about this group and its work here: https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
The January St. George MSU School Board meeting has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 1/29. The Finance Committee will meet the same day at 5:45 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the Art Room at the school.
Around 9 a.m., the school was evacuated due to a strange smell near the main office. The St. George Fire Department responded quickly and identified the issue as a fluorescent light ballast that was overheating. The problem was addressed and students returned to school.
Kristin O'Neal, St. George School Band Teacher, shares information about the Carolyn Kanicki Music Fund that helps ensure that ALL students have the chance to learn a musical instrument while at St. George School. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mp4_VkCKgx3xvcEx8zTW6Tl6VifO3DDH
St. George School has been chosen as the Maine Environmental Education Association School of the Year! More info can be found at https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgemsu. Go Dragons!
Check out the minutes from the Monday, January 7, High School Transition Working Group meeting. Lots of great discussion about how we can better track, support, and stay connected with our students in grades 9-12. https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
All after school activities scheduled for this afternoon and evening (Wed, 1/9), including the School Board meeting, are cancelled.
St. George School will dismiss at 1 p.m. today due to snow that is forecast to start later this afternoon and concerns about dropping temperatures and rain that may result in icy road conditions.
Check out the minutes from the December 13 World Language Working Group Meeting. We had a great conversation with Lavinia Rogers, who is a World Language Specialist at the Maine DOE. https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
Reminder to any middle school students who are interested in Mathcounts. Our first practice is tomorrow, January 2, after school until 3:30. Should be fun!!
Please find the link for the January 2019 Menu. Hard copies will come home after break. Thank you!
https://5il.co/60sn
A little Community Meeting fun
RSU 40 has a 2 hour delay today. The morning bus runs to Medomak Valley High School and Warren Community School will be delayed 2 hours. All other bus runs will be at their regular times and St. George School will start at the regular time (8:00 a.m.).
Menu Change for 12/18/18: Lunch will be Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich on WG Bun, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk. Thank you!
No Middle School Basketball games today. I will post the make-up date when we confirm it. Enjoy the snow!
St. George School is cancelled today due to snow and road conditions. All high school bus runs are also cancelled.
Due to snow, St. George School will be delayed 2 hours today, Monday, December 17. All high school bus runs will also be delayed 2 hours.
St. George has got TALENT! Great concert last night at St. George School. Thank you Ms. O'Neal, Ms. Iltis, and the Middle Level Band and Chorus! And a shout out to our 5th grade band members who made their St. George concert debut!
The 11/26/2018 Early Childhood Education Working Group and 12/4/2018 After School Programming Working Group meeting minutes are now available on the school website. https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
We are looking for a Long Term Sub: Ed Tech III to work with the 4th and 5th grade classes for the remainder of the school year. You can find more info here: http://bit.ly/STG-LongTermSub
Tomorrows Middle Level Basketball game in Wiscasset will begin at 3:15pm. The boys will be playing first. The game will be played at Wiscasset Elementary School at 83 Federal Street.
The School Board will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 3:30 p.m. You can find the agenda here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zEOCOblXsq6WelWx-dO0H8wH7Z4AIdDG
Members of the 8th grade class reflect on their experience at Camp Kieve's Leadership School in the latest issue of the St. George Dragon. http://stgeorgedragon.com/eighth-graders-reflect-on-their-recent-experience-at-camp-kieve/
Check out this important note about the school Facebook page, website, and snow day phone calls. https://5il.co/5sjx
A crane and construction crew will be at the school tomorrow (Tuesday, December 4) to begin removing and replacing the boilers. The bus lane in the main entrance parking lot will be closed to all traffic. Please read the attached notice for more information. Thank you!
Congratulations 4th graders for finishing your stop motion films in STEAM class! It takes a lot of work to create a 10 second film! Here is a link to view all 12 creations.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0BamZgqO0unuADevIU3VeHSvYdt7PF2E
Here is the link for the December 2018 breakfast & lunch menu: https://5il.co/5q27.
The Lincoln Academy bus run will be delayed by 10-15 minutes this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
St. George School will be delayed 2 hours today. All high school bus runs will occur at their regularly scheduled times. We have two bus drivers who are out this morning because of previously scheduled appointments and illness.
There will be a Community Meeting tomorrow, November 29, 2018, at 1:00 PM at the St. George School in the Gym. Everyone is invited to celebrate with us. See the calendar for all upcoming events: http://www.stgeorgemsu.org/o/st-george/events
Student-led conferences will be held on Thursday, December 6th and Friday, December 7th. On those days, St. George School students will be dismissed at 12:30. Please call the school to schedule a conference appointment at 207-372-6312.
Check out this article about St. George School alumni John Curtin and Lauren Miller who are now college student-athletes playing basketball at the next level. Go Dragons!
https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/windjammer-trio-curtin-peabody-miller-shoot-into-college-ranks/1790061
All high school bus runs are also cancelled.
St. George School will be closed today, Tuesday, November 20, due to inclement weather. Most of the snow is predicted to fall during the school day making road conditions potentially difficult during regular afternoon runs or if we did an early release around noon.
I wanted to take a moment, share a quick update, and say thank you for being part of our school-community. You can find the update and thank you letter here: https://5il.co/5nx0
All after-school activities, including the Middle Level Dance, are cancelled for today, Friday, November 16.
St. George School will be closed today, Friday, November 16, due to inclement weather. All high school bus runs are also cancelled. RSU 13, RSU 40, and Five Town CSD are cancelled today as well.
There are some menu changes for the next few days. Check them out here:
Fri 11/16/18: Chicken Nuggets, Rice, Cucumbers, Applesauce & Milk
Mon 11/19/18: Meatball Subs, Carrot Sticks, Pears, Milk
Tues 11/20/18: Veggie or Cheese Pizza, Celery Sticks, Hummus, Peaches, Milk
Congratulations to 8th grade student Adrien Williams who was named the 2018 Wicked Good Vintage Racing Association's Driver of the Year. Check out an article on Adrien here: https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fast-track-to-success-young-racer-williams-takes-on-family-hobby/1779943
We added a page to the school website to make it easier to find meeting minutes from our working groups and committees. We are still working to get all of the links live, but we are on our way. You can check it out here: https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/committees-and-working-groups
FOOD DRIVE
11/13 - 11/19
DONATIONS BY GRADES
KG: Fruit cups or canned fruit
1st: Box of Spaghetti
2nd: Instant Mashed Potato
3rd: Canned Tuna Fish or canned chicken
4th: Box of Macaroni & Cheese
5th: Canned Gravy
6th: Canned Spaghetti Sauce
7th: Bottle of Juice
8th: Cereal Box
Veterans Day Assembly at St. George School. Thank you to all our veterans for your service.
Click on this link for the November 7 newsletter. Be sure to sign up there for electronic delivery of the weekly school newsletter to your email:
http://bit.ly/STG-Newsletter
Jaime MacCaffray's 4th grade class began their LEAPS of IMAGINATION adventure today at Jackson Memorial Library. Check out the LEAPS blog here: https://wp.me/p4qCWW-3UA
Here's a link to November's Menu, http://5il.co/5h42, and a reminder that you can find Food Service related info under Menu > St. George MSU > Food Service or Menu > Dining or Menu > Documents > Food Service.
LR competition 2017
In exactly 2 weeks this team will be at the Lego Robotics competition in Jay!
The Library-Media Working Group met last week to discuss how to develop a strong library-media program as well as the school's partnership with Jackson Memorial Library. Meeting minutes can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=16sX2iEXDs5C6beQHtjDtAK-ehMZ3B_Dx
The REAL Oct. 31 school newsletter link: https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=5bc54f7adf5c267fb388163c7&id=90bf3697b1
This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the St. George School. It is a teacher work day, no students should come to school at the St. George School tomorrow.
The parade has begun
Happy Halloween from St. George School, the K-2 Ninja Turtles, and the 3-5 Granny Group!
If you are a St. George 8th -12th grade student or parent/guardian, please join us for the 3rd Annual 8th Grade and High School Potluck Dinner on Wednesday, 11/14 at 6 p.m. at St. George School!
The Family Handbook for 2018-2019 is now online. Check it out here (http://5il.co/5f55) or under Menu > Students > Family Handbook 2018-2019
St. George School alumni, like Katlyn Rich, are doing great things with their education and careers for kids and community. Congratulations Katlyn! https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/trekkers-expands-staff-two-americorps-program-assistants/109556
Breannah Morris showing school spirit at yesterday's community meeting. Go Dragons!
Newsletter for October 24, 2018: https://mailchi.mp/da330e14c1ff/stgmsu-1943389?e=d78d171327
There will be a Community Meeting this Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 9:00 AM in the St. George School in the Gym. Everyone is invited to celebrate with us. See the calendar for all upcoming events: http://www.stgeorgemsu.org/o/st-george/events
The St. George Parent Group will host its Annual Craft Fair on December 8, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.
Vendors should call the school, 372-6312, for more information and to reserve a table ($25).
Teachers in Cars Getting Whoopie Pies - Episode 1 Ashby Bartke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxzi_Q5ubm0
October 17, 2018 newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/edd90855ab55/stgmsu-1933085
Got to help Paul teach other teachers how to use Spheros in the classroom!
Applications for the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund are now available (http://5il.co/5a72) and need to be completed by November 2, 2018.
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. we will hold our 3rd annual 8th Grade and High School Pot Luck Dinner at St. George School. All 8th-12th grade St. George students and families are invited to reconnect, share insights about the HS Choice process and HS experience, and eat!
This week's school newlsetter: https://mailchi.mp/7ed42dab28f3/stgmsu-1931689
The High School Transition Working Group met Monday, 10/1 and talked about our current HS enrollment, the 8th grade HS Choice Program, and supporting and staying connected with our HS students. More info here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=135pLIBRrOJp7gys84nBHq4gXg3y66Kl7
The After School Programming Working Group met on Thursday, 9/20 and had a great discussion about developing after-school programs for St. George students. You can find the minutes from the meeting here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oN-DGGbYxQGgrejJLYX-cFnwsbGISMym
There has been a change in the menu for lunch this coming Thursday and Friday. As always, the most up to date information can be found on our website at https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/dining.
Parker Hilchey and Drew Minery, St. George students attending CHRHS, helped Camden Hills place 3rd in the Class A high school golf state championship on Saturday! Read more here: https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-hills-third-in-class-a-medomak-valley-ninth-in-b/1783338
Check out this post from the U.S. Department of Education about their visit to St. George School. https://sites.ed.gov/osers/2018/09/time-to-head-back-to-school-and-to-rethink-education/
Don't forget that tomorrow is school picture day at the St. George School. You can send in your order form and payment with your child or order online at mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: LG228226Q0
Upcoming school-community working group meetings. All groups meet in the art room.
-High School Transition Group: Mon, 10/1 at 6 p.m.
-Facilities and Programming Group: Tues, 10/16 at 4 p.m.
-Library-Media Group: Mon, 10/22 at 4 p.m.
-World Language Group: Tues, 10/30 at 4p.m.
There will be a Special School Board meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. to decide on a proposal to repair or replace the school boiler system. The meeting will take place at the school.
http://5il.co/4xae
Great first Cross Country race today!
Join us for the St. George MSU High School Open House on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 6 PM in the Gym at the St. George School, 65 Main St, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860.
All afternoon buses will be delayed by about 10-15 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The GROW after-school program is looking for a Site Director and Program Assistant, employed by Fair Haven Camps, to run their programs at the St. George School. For more info see https://www.stgeorgemsu.org/o/st-george/browse/36780
And the first community meeting of the 2018-2019 school year is in the books.
There will be a Community Meeting this Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 1:30 PM in the St. George School in the Gym. Everyone is invited to celebrate the start of another school year. See the calendar for all upcoming events: http://www.stgeorgemsu.org/o/st-george/events
Check out the newest St. George School Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5c313d2ef14d/vflmmcxep9-1880817
The St. George MSU is now accepting RFPs for repair or replacement of the St. George School boiler system. See details at this link: http://5il.co/4mmu
On Monday, August 20, 2018, the St. George School building will be closed all day. CMP is installing the new generator and replacing the transformer that feeds the school and will have to cut the power to the building for the entire day.
The St. George School Summer Math Camp is seeking 5 responsible, energetic, and math-minded high school students to help teachers deliver instruction across several grade and achievement levels.