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Updated MSAD #51 COVID Procedures
Dear MSAD #51 School Community,
I hope that the new year has started smoothly for you and your family. I am writing to provide an update as to changes the district is making to its COVID protocols.
Our schools are currently experiencing increases in COVID cases involving students and staff. Since December 23, there have been 103 cases reported, though many potential quarantines were avoided due to the vacation time frame. Even though student attendance has averaged 92-94% at all schools this week so far, it is likely that increases in COVID cases will continue for several weeks as Omicron moves through the state.
In order to reduce disruptions to the educational program caused by the current pandemic conditions, we are making a number of preemptive adjustments to our COVID procedures. Many of these adjustments are aligned with recently updated guidelines set by the Maine Department of Education and Maine CDC.
2021 Annual Report
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How Can We Support Equity in Our District?
January 11th, 6:30-8:00 via Google Meet
Are you Interested in supporting the District in developing an equity plan? If so, please RSVP below to attend this exciting and engaging conversation led by Lawrence Alexander and facilitated by MSAD #51’s Equity Leadership Steering Committee.
More information available in the coming weeks. For more information regarding the district’s Equity Leadership Steering Committee and view Lawrence Alexander’s presentation to the Board, go to: https://www.msad51.org/
Pre-K Lottery is Now Open!
MSAD #51 (Cumberland-North Yarmouth) is pleased to announce that we will continue our small public Pre-K Program for 32 students (16 each session) starting in September 2022.
The program will run half days (morning and afternoon session) four days per week (M, T, Th, F) for approximately 145 days during the school year. The program is located at Mabel I. Wilson school and is in partnership with Child Development Services.
In order to be considered, your child must be 4, but not 5, years old before October 15, 2022 and you must be a resident of Cumberland or North Yarmouth.
Screenings will take place via Zoom for eligible children during the week of February 14-18, 2022.
If interested, please fill out the interest application (https://forms.gle
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for MSAD #51 (Cumberland-North Yarmouth) will be held January 24th - January 28th, 2022. If your child will be five years old on or before October 15, 2022, they are eligible to attend kindergarten this fall. You may drop off completed registration packets to the MIW mailbox or mail, scan/email or fax in the completed packets. You will need to provide a picture of your child’s original birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency to complete the packet.
If you have a student currently enrolled in a private school and would like them to attend Mabel I. Wilson School in the fall, please register your child during that week as well.
To obtain registration forms in advance please visit our website (www.miw.msad51.org). We want to ensure all incoming students are included in the placement process for the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions, please call MIW at 829-4825.
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COVID-19 Cases
Below is a snapshot of the current positive COVID-19 cases. For more information, including updated information regarding COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Information Center at: https://sites.google.com/
Current COVID-19 Cases
MSAD #51 Board of Directors Information
Meetings start at 6:30 pm in the Greely Center for the Arts at GHS unless otherwise noted.
January 18 (TUESDAY) - Regular Meeting
Remember you can watch our meetings on YouTube LIVE (http://bit.ly/msad51livevideo
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Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting Videos
Community Partners
Our Community Partners are strong supporters of various areas of the school. Without them, our students would not have many of the wonderful opportunities and experiences that they receive.
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Rescheduled
Community Notices
Community Notices are not affiliated with MSAD #51. Please contact the organization directly with any questions. For a full listing of Community Notices, please click HERE.
Parent University - Stand Up! Stand Out!
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