South School

Principal’s Pen

Dear Parents,

It’s hard to believe that winter vacation is just around the corner but as I look out my office window I see no snow! I can’t remember the last time it was 47 degrees at the end of January. Thank you to all of you who have made sure that your child has the appropriate clothing for the weather. This is important.

During the next several weeks our NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) results will be received from the State. I will be sure to let you know how we did. Our staff has been working very hard to implement all that they have been learning in our work with the University of Maine. 

There are many things happening in school right now. Third and fourth grade students are preparing for winter activities. They will be skiing and skating soon. Some of our intermediate students are also working on the first edition of our new school newspaper and have begun their work on our school yearbook. Exciting times for our students!

Congratulations to the following staff members:

·        Mrs. Curtis has been accepted into the UMaine Masters in Literacy Program

·        Mrs. Nickerson is participating in the Maine Writers Project

·        Mrs. Taylor is being trained as a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader. South School will serve as the Mid-Coast Reading Recovery Training Site next year. 

·        Several other teachers are in the process of applying to Masters programs or in the Certificate of Advanced Studies Program at the University of Maine

Thank you to all of the parents and teachers who work hard to ensure that the children of Rockland have the best education possible. Enjoy the rest of winter…spring will be here before you know it!

Mr. Martin

Did You Know….?

• Our current student enrollment is 286.

• Last year 90% of our 1^st grade students met or exceeded the district reading standard. 83% of our kindergarteners did the same!