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11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Old Town coach pitch softball flier
RSU 34 Special Education Opportunities Elementary Special Education Teachers for Summer School 2024 RSU 34 needs 3 Special Education Teachers for summer school programming. The program runs July 9th -August 1, 2024, Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30-2:30 each day (12 days). Additional time is provided for preparation and planning. Competitive Rate $33.34/hour Elementary Special Education Teacher RSU 34 is looking for a special education teacher with experience providing specially designed instruction for students with autism and intellectual disabilities at the elementary level in a self-contained setting. Competitive Salary and additional stipend provided. Speech Language Pathologist- Three Open Positions RSU 34 is looking for 3 qualified Speech Language Pathologists to provide speech and language therapy, both direct and consult, to children with a variety of disabilities and work as an integral member of an educational team to provide high quality services to children with significant academic, behavioral, and social skills needs. Competitive Salary and additional stipend provided. Educational Technicians K-12 (Ed Tech I, II, & III) RSU 34 seeks candidates that are positive, flexible, and willing to learn within a variety of educational settings working with students with disabilities. The pay range is $16.56- $22.34/hour. Applications for these opportunities can be found at www.rsu34.org (Employment). Questions should be directed to Kimm Kenniston, kimm.kenniston@rsu34.org . Come join an amazing team!
11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
RSU 34 Logo
The forecast for the remainder of the week is very warm! Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for the temperatures and brings a water bottle to school daily. Thank you!
11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
sunny sky, flowering trees, and dandilions in the background with a thermometer nearing 80 degrees in the forefront
On May 3rd and May 10th, the elementary schools of RSU 34 held their World of Work and Community Helpers Day events. These events are intended to immerse pre-k-5 students into the diverse world of careers and trades. Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Lunn and Mrs. Goodwin recruited many parents and community members for this annual event. Almost half of the presenters were parents of RSU 34 students! Alton Elementary and the Viola Rand School were welcomed to OTES to hear presentations and become more familiar with the surroundings. Some presenters included a Forest Ranger, OT Police and Fire, a local doctor from PCHC, a nutritionist, a barber, a service dog, an electrician, and many more! We are so thankful to our community members who volunteered their time for these events!
11 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Electrician shares his trade and tools with a group of children
Forest rangers show their helicopter to a group of students
A dietician speaks to children in a classroom
Versant Power gives a tour of their truck to students wearing costume green hardhats
A physical therapist demonstrates exercises with students
A barber cuts a student's hair as a demonstration to others
Old Town police officers tour a squad car with students
Old Town fire fighters tour a truck with students
A tree cutter shows his truck and tools to students
A student holds an animal from a salt water fish tank
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12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Old Town's First Casting with Cops event flier
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12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Community Supper flier
Coming soon…… PRIDE Lottery Raffle Fundraiser May 13-24 Tickets are 1 for $5 or 6 for $20
12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
black frame filled with scratch tickets with $50 bill at center
We kicked off our Service Learning Project with the Old Town Animal Orphanage this week. Britney from the Orphanage spoke to the students about “National Pet Adoption Day” and what adoption means, along with, how to take care of animals. She talked about our service learning project and and partnering with them to socialize some of their animals with our students. Britney brought a beautiful black and white cat named Mikey for the students to pet. She will continue to visit our school every other week with a pet. Cat and dog donations, such as, foods (wet and dry), toys, and treats will be accepted at school or the Bradley Town Office from April 30-May 30.
12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Animal Orphanage volunteers speaks to a crowd of seated students
Animal Orphanage volunteer helps a student pet a cat in a large carrier
Crazy Hat Day, Bus Evacuation Drills with Cyr Bus, and Author Visit with award-winning Children’s Author (and former Librarian at Leonard Middle School), Alexandra Hinrichs. Alex did a workshop called “The Lobster Lady” with Kindergarten and First grade and ended with an Assembly for everyone.
12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Prek class and teacher pose in the hallway all wearing hats
Students load a parked bus with staff to practice bus evacuations
Author stands at the front of a seated crowd of students discussing her work
The Kindergarten and First grade students LOVED reading with volunteer, Ann Delaware, at school today.
12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Senior citizen volunteer reads with a kindergarten student in her classroom
The Raindrop Romp Walk was so much fun! The whole school walked around the mileage club track during lunch recess. It didn’t rain but they still wanted to use their umbrellas.
12 months ago, Maggie Mitchell
Students walk around a playground using umbrellas
Did you know our library has a membership to the Maine Discovery Museum in Bangor? If you want to go with your family, all you need to do is email Mrs. Reesman at Michelle.reesman@rsu34.org and let her know the date you wish to visit the museum with your family and she’ll send a signed form home with your child for that date! Only one visit request per day is allowed. Let’s take advantage of this cool opportunity for our district!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
image of digital Maine Discovery Museum pass
This Saturday, April 27th, Hirundo is offering a free "Meet a Scientist" event to celebrate Earth Day! This will be at Binette Park in Old Town from 10 AM - 1 PM. Join Hirundo Wildlife Refuge in celebrating Earth Day at Binette Park in Old Town! Meet scientists from around Maine, who will showcase some of the equipment they use and what projects they are working on right now! Peer through lenses and activate your brain by asking questions and discovering more about the world around you. Tables will be stationed around the park featuring topics ranging from golden eagles and bird banding, to DNA extraction, to archaeology! Meet A Scientist will be your one-stop shop to learn about all the local science being conducted. Learn the basics of what scientists do and how you can become a citizen scientist! This celebration of learning will be fun for everyone, so bring the whole family or come on your own. Pick up a stamp card at the Hirundo table, visit at least 7 tables, and get a free nature-themed poster of your choice (first come first serve)! Directions ~ Binette Park 434 Main Street, Old Town, ME 04468 (44.937288, -68.647140) Located on Main Street in Old Town, along the Penobscot River, between Pepper's Landing and The Rock Church.
about 1 year ago, Dr. Jon Doty
Hirundo Meet a Scientist
The April Bikes for Books Challenge sheet will be sent with your student today, Monday, April 1st if it has not already gone home. The directions are as follows: Fill in as many spaces below with the book title you read to fulfill each challenge during the month of April. Read books of all kinds to get a chance to win a new bike! If you do not need a new bike, other prizes will be awarded. Check out your library and your librarians will give you book suggestions! Bikes and other prizes will be given out during the Reading Assembly in May for all those putting forth a great effort in this challenge!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
AES VRS Bikes for Books Reading Challenge Sheet
Join us for the VRS Pride meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm in-person at school or via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84847413564 Meeting ID: 848 4741 3564
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
Join Us with colored hand prints around the words in a circle
YMCA Healthy Kids Day April 20, 2024, 10-2
about 1 year ago, Dr. Jon Doty
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2024
Mrs. Ploch might usually tell her students not to scribble, but today, she has made an exception. Happy National Scribble Day from PreK! Students read a scribble story, created and wrote about their own scribble creature, and even scribbled in their journals. They had some fun "breaking" this rule today!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
PreK students creat scribble creatures at the table
a PreK student creates a scribble creature
PreK class listens to a story projected on a screen while sitting in the rug
PreK students create scribble creatures at the table
a PreK student smiles while holding her drawing of a scribble creature
PreK student works on a scribble creature
PreK student works on a scribble creature
PreK student works on a scribble creature
a PreK student smiles while holding his drawing of a scribble creature
A reminder that we go outside in all types of weather! Please plan to send boots, snow pants, jackets, mittens/gloves and a hat over the next week or so as spring in Maine seems to bring snow!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
clip art of various children dressed for winter with a large snowball
Important Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, March 15th for a staff in-service day. Enjoy the long weekend!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on a green chalkboard background with wood frame
Help your child get ready for baseball or softball and support the OTHS Coyotes at the same time! Win-win!
about 1 year ago, Maggie Mitchell
OTHS baseball and softball clinic flier