Greetings Mustangs!
The second week at MA included bus safety training for all students and staff; an on-campus evacuation drill; a review of the Student/Parent Handbook; and the distribution of laptop devices (for those students who returned all of the required school paperwork that went home last week). We ended our week with a moment of silence to remember those we lost on September 11, 2001; and to honor our first responders, police officers, fire fighters, and the men and women who serve in the United States military, defending our country and our way of life. Freedom is not free, and we thank all those who keep us safe and secure.
Guidance Update:
The U.S. Senate Page Program is now accepting applicants. Today, Senate pages come from all 50 states. Still appointed and sponsored by a senator, they must be high school juniors, at least sixteen years old, and attend school. Senate page duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Other duties include preparing the chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages attend classes in the early morning at the United States Senate Page School, a program fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Contact your Senator’s Office for more information on applying to be a Senate Page. For more information see Mrs. Knowlton.
Service Academy Night: Thursday, September 15, 2022 (6-8pm) Clarion Hotel (Portland, Maine) Join to learn more about the world-class educational opportunities that service academies offer, the Congressional nomination and academy selection process, and ways to achieve your career goals. For more information visit: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.collins.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/september_2022_service_academy_night.pdf
Big Week - 2022: We are excited to announce that Big Week is back at MA! We are looking forward to providing real-life educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom environment the week of 09/19. Specifically speaking, all Freshmen will be participating in MOBY from 09/20 - 09/23. From 09/21 - 09/23, Sophomores will be participating in a leadership skills and training program at Camp Mechuwana; Juniors will participate in a college and career awareness program; and Seniors will be participating in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for life after MA. More information about these activities will be included in the next edition of The MA Express! so keep an eye out for that!
Travel Abroad: Did you miss the travel meeting for Amsterdam and Paris this past Thursday night? Please email Mrs. Arsenault, and she will send you a link with more details about this exciting trip!
Student ID Cards: Each student should have received (or will be receiving) an ID card that they are required to use on the bus and/or for the food service program. Students who have already received their card are asked to please use it beginning on Monday (09/12) when getting your breakfast and/or lunch. If for some reason the card does not work, please bring that to the attention of Mrs. Hewitt in the Main Office and we will get a resolution ASAP. Note: ALL students (not just bus students) will be issued a card. If you don’t have one by 09/16, please let the Main Office know. Thanks!
Math Team: Any student interested in being part of our Math Team should get in touch with Ms. Small in room 107. The first gathering of our Math Team will be NEXT Tuesday (09/13).
Civil Rights Team: Our Civil Rights is back up and running; picking up where they left off last school year! Our team is part of the Maine Civil Rights Team Project (CRTP) whose mission is to increase the safety of elementary, middle, and high school students by reducing bias-motivated behaviors and harassment in our schools. ALL students are invited and encouraged to be part of this team! For more information, please connect with Ms. Darrell and/or Mr. Shain.
Athletics:
Monday (09/12) = HS boys soccer @ Carabec (3:30 start)
Tuesday (09/13) = HS girls soccer @ Carabec (3:30 start); HS Golf @ Madison
Wednesday (09/14) = HS boys soccer HOME vs. Hall Dale (3:30 start)
Thursday (09/15) = HS girls soccer HOME vs. Lisbon (3:30 start); HS Golf @ St. Doms (Fox Ridge Course)
Friday (09/16) = HS XC @ Winthrop (4:15 start); HS Football @ Madison (7:00pm start)
Saturday (09/17) = MVC Mid-Season Golf TBD
From the Nurse: MMS and MA will be hosting a flu clinic on 10/5 and forms will be going home on Monday (09/18) and they need to be returned by Wednesday (09/28). If you have any questions, please contact our nurse (Maria Sirois) at msirois@kidsrsu.org. Also, if you would like to pick up a free covid test kit, please stop by the high school and pick them up. Thanks!
Junior/Senior Privileges: Seniors will be eligible for privileges beginning Monday (09/26) assuming the permission form has been completed & turned in AND that they have met the privilege eligibility guidelines. Seniors may pick up their permission form beginning on Monday (09/19). Juniors will be eligible for privileges beginning Monday (11/07) assuming the permission form has been completed & turned in AND that they have met the privilege eligibility guidelines. Juniors may pick up their permission form on Monday (10/31).
Parking at MA: All students and staff are required to complete a vehicle registration form for any vehicle they plan on parking at MA/MMS during the school year. Staff can get their parking forms beginning on Monday (08/29); students can get their forms beginning on Thursday (09/01). All vehicle registration forms need to be completed/returned to the Main Office by Friday (09/15). As of this communication, only 7 student forms have been returned, and I know we have more than 7 student drivers! Your cooperation with this request is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
Movie in the Park: The United Way is pleased to share that we will be hosting our annual Movie in the Park on Friday, September 30th at 6p in Mill Park in Augusta. We will be showing the film Encanto! This is a free and outdoor event open to the public. Donations will be accepted throughout the event and concessions will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
Yearbook: Yearbooks went on sale last Thursday (09/01). Take advantage of the lowest price of the year ($50) and order by the end of September. Bring your payment or a $15 deposit to Dr. Ross to reserve your copy. Senior Pictures are due to Dr. Ross by Halloween.
Volunteer Opportunity: Friends of Cumston Hall is looking for volunteers to help out at Applefest on Saturday 9/24. If you are interested, please email Mr. Pascarella or see him in person.
Homecoming - 2022: Believe it or not, Homecoming ‘22 is just around the corner! Cross Country and Golf will kick things off on Friday (09/23). Cross Country will be running at UMA, and Golf will be playing against Winthrop. Our Homecoming Dance will take place on Friday (09/23) from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Homecoming games will be played on Saturday (09/24) with our boys JV soccer hosting Richmond at 2:30pm; boys varsity soccer hosting Winthrop at 5:00pm; and our girls varsity soccer team hosting Spruce Mnt. at 7:00pm. More information about our Homecoming Weekend will be out in the MA Express on Sunday (09/18).
That concludes this week’s edition of The MA Express! Take care and stay well.
Respectfully,
Mr. Ted Finn, Principal