Edgecomb Eddy School

Please join us on Friday May 2nd, 5-7pm! Eagle's Nest Raffle Scholastic Book Fair 6th Dinner Concessions Title I Games with Mrs. Walsh Darlings Ice Cream Truck

Reminder, no school on 3/14, it is a staff inservice day BRES has 6th grade spring sports opportunities for EES students, check out this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTW8GVdKf-eMWriFwKm4iu79thqP3rz7Ia5u-AOTPMScNSUQ/viewform Here is a link to some other sports opportunities (for younger students) at the Wiscasset Community Center: https://wiscassetme.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1539&type=activities

Edgecomb's grade 4 is enjoying immersive monthly themed educational day-long visits to Midcoast Conservancy's Hidden Valley Nature Center. Students are learning about Maine ecology from naturalist educators, enjoying lessons, journaling, hikes, games, and activities. Grade 4 has also been tying learning into the classroom with the reading and discussion of "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" By Donn Fendler and engaging in learning and activities around maps, mapping, and topography.

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Participants! EES held their annual Scripps Spelling Bee on Wednesday January 8th at 10:30am. Classroom Bee Winners who participated in the all school bee were as follows: Grade 1: Marian & Isla Grade 2: Amos & Noah Grade 3: Addisyn & Lianna Grade 4: Harland & Joshua Grade 5: Eric & Henry Grade 6: Hattie & Fern Our Grade 1-3 Bee Winner was: Noah! Our Grade 4-6 Bee Winner was Fern! Special thanks to our Moderators: Laurie Brown, Kate Race & Elaine Walsh. Fern & Hattie will represent our school at the Lincoln County Scripps Spelling Bee!

EES has just sent out a test of the alert system. If you did not receive a text, email or phone call, please contact Mrs. Cooper at the school to update your contact info and alert preferences.

Congratulations to our whole school for earning a school wide reward day that will be held on: Tuesday November 26th Pajama Day! Students are welcome to wear comfy pajamas (school dress code policies still apply) and bring a stuffie (small enough to fit in the backpack). Buddy Classes will be pairing up at the end of the day for a hot chocolate & marshmallows party! Thank you to the PTC for providing the supplies! On behalf of the PTC, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the Little Caesars Fundraiser, we raised $1554 towards our goal of $2400. The PTC Winter Concert Bake sale proceeds will also go towards our goal of purchasing a new "spinner" for our playground. Any extra monetary donations would be gratefully accepted. In this photo, you will see some of the students who sold a lot of pizza! Congratulations to Sophia in Kindergarten who sold the most and earned the "Little Caesars Stuffie"

New Date's to know! This Saturday, 11/2, 11:00-2:00 - Edgecomb Fire Department Fish Fry - our 6th Graders will also be offering baked goods by donation. Friday 12/13 @ 5:00 - Charlie Brown Event @ EES. The Edgecomb 250th committee will be offering a spaghetti supper! Tuesday 12/17 @ 6:00 - All School Winter Concert - please stay tuned for more details coming soon from our new Music Teacher, Ms. Fanelli! The PTC thanks you for helping your child sell Little Caesars Pizza Kits! This year, all orders will be shipped directly to Edgecomb Eddy School, and available for pick up the week of December 9th (exact date will be available closer to the date). For each kit sold the PTC earns $6, with a school goal of 400 kits, which will allow us to purchase a new piece of playground equipment! Use the link below to make a purchase! Fundraiser ID: 450779 http://www.pizzakit.com/fundraising-products?shop=1&f=450779&s=1478879

Edgecomb Bus Routes 2024-25 !!! Be on the lookout for buses making their rounds again, we thank the community for following all traffic laws accordingly in order to keep our students and drivers safe. Please remember that these times are estimates and will vary depending on traffic, road conditions, weather and the number of students riding that day. Families, thank you for reminding your student about how to be a safe bus rider. Edgecomb Bus #1 Peter Greenleaf Morning Begin Route departing from BRES/HS at 6:40am heading North on Route 27 6:50 Right on River Road 6:53 Right on McKay Road 6:55 Right on Old County Road, then Right on Route 27 North 7:00 Right on Middle Road 7:05 Left on Dodge Road 7:10 Cross Route 1 - to Pioneer Motel 7:15 Right onto Route 1 South, turning Left onto Route 27 South 7:20 Right into EES 7:30 Load Alna/Westport & other car riders to continue onto BRES/HS 7:35 Depart EES, Arrive at BRES/HS @ 7:50 Afternoon 2:30 Arrive at EES: Load students from EES & Edgecomb Bus 2 @ 2:35pm 2:35 Exit EES, turning left onto Route 27 North, then Right on Route 1 to Pioneer Motel 2:40 Right on Dodge Road 2:45 Right on Middle Road 2:50 Then Right onto Route 27 North, then Right onto 27 North, then turn around at Edgecomb Town Hall then Left onto 27 South 2:55 Left on Old County Road, turn around then Left onto Route 27 South 3:00 Right on McKay Road 3:15 Left on River Road 3:25 Left on Route 27 South 3:35 End Route at BRHS Snack Shack Edgecomb Bus #2 Route Matt Schmid Morning Begin Route, departing from BRHS at 6:40am 7:00 Turn Left on Mill Road 7:05 Turn Right onto Cross Point Road 7:20 Turn Left on Eddy Road, then turn Right onto Route 1 North then 7:25 Turn Right into Davis Island Apartments, exit turning Right onto Route 1 North, then Right onto Route 27 South then 7:30 Turn Right into EES, then pick up 7-12th graders from Edgecomb Alna/Westport and car riders 7:35 Depart EES continuing south on Route 27 to arrive at BRHS, then BRES arriving around 7:50am Afternoon Begin Route, departing from BRES/BRHS at 2:10 (1:10 Wednesdays) Last call for riders at 2:19 (1:19 Wednesdays) “On the way up 27 North” Edgecomb Potters, Corner of Old County /Rt 27 Then arrive at EES at 2:35pm, EES students load 2:40 Depart EES, turning Right onto Rt 27 South, then Right on Mason, Right on Eddy Road, Right on Route 1 North 2:42 Right into Davis Island Apartments then Right onto Route 1 North, Right on Rt 27 South, Right on Mason Road 2:50 Left onto Cross Point Road: entire road, then turn around at the end, head back down Cross Point 3:00 Right onto Mill Road 3:05 Turn Right onto Route 27 South, heading back to BRHS Snack Shack arriving at around 3:30

Our 6th Grade Class of 2025 is having a Car Wash Fundraiser! Saturday, August 10th @ the Edgecomb Fire Department! Please come over and support our trip to Boston in May 2025!

ESEA Dashboard Notice: The State of Maine compiles data on each school district annually and posts that for public information. To view Edgecomb Eddy School data, visit https://www.maine.gov/doe/dashboard, and use the navigation bar to locate our district's data. If you have questions about our district's data or would like more information, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 207-633-2874 or contact your child's school.

Edgecomb Eddy Elementary School Title IA Notice to Parents of Participating Students EES participates in programs under Title I, Part A, of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). You are welcomed and have the right to be involved in these programs. There is a School Title IA Parental Involvement Policy and Parent-School Compact which describe how the school and parents may work together to help students achieve. We welcome your feedback on each, including suggestions. We would also like to know what, if any, barriers to parent involvement you see and possible solutions to those. If you need a copy of the Policy or Compact, they are available from the EES Title I Coordinator, the EES office, and/or the school website, http://ees.aos98.net/. The following information is also available:  Maine’s academic content standards  Proficiency levels students are expected to meet  The school’s NCLB Annual Report Card describing the school’s performance and progress toward meeting standards Additionally, you have the right to request information about your child’s teacher’s qualifications. If you would like more information on Title I, EES’s programs, or how to help your child with literacy or math, please let us know. We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions.

EES Field Day 2024 is postponed until Thursday 6/13. Families please check your email for more details! Tomorrow, Friday 6/7 is still an early release day, with dismissal at 11:00am.

Dear Families, As the weather has turned to spring, just a quick update on expectations for Student Dress and an awareness of ticks and safety reminders to keep everyone healthy. Here is our expectations on Student Dress to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all: Student dress should not distract from the educational process; therefore, students are expected to dress simply and in good taste. Clothing should be clean, neat, and appropriate for weather conditions and school activities. No clothing suggestive of alcohol, tobacco or illegal substances will be allowed. The child’s torso (stomach, back, and chest) must be covered by the clothing, and undergarments should not be visible. Skirts and shorts are expected to be as long as, or longer than, the point where the child’s fingertips reach when arms are extended downward. Occasionally, a parent is called to bring appropriate wear for your child; however, if this is deemed necessary and we cannot reach you, we may supply more appropriate clothing to your child, if some is available. Also, here is a notice to families regarding ticks and the potential for contracting lyme, including preventative and safe measures and steps to stay healthy: Dear Families, It's officially spring and the ticks are out in full force. Time to remind your children to do self tick checks when they come in from outside and during their daily bath/shower. Attached are some helpful reminder flyers regarding ticks and where to check. If you find a tick, you can snap a photo and submit it--free of charge--to this site for identification and risk info: https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/tickspotters/ Just follow their guidance on how to go about making the photo submission. Please let me know if you have questions. Warmly, Candie As always feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or to any one of us at school to help and support your child. Tom

To ensure smooth transitions in the morning and overall school safety, for all parents and families dropping off, please make sure to notify the office or to not go beyond the lobby area where staff are present. As always, feel free to give us a call or to stop in at the office for any needs to start the day! Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

For all families of Edgecomb Eddy students, please see the following QR code to provide us with feedback on our PBIS initiative here at school!

Please see the link below with information and updates for our upcoming spring events: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B13JUhTGf7q3RzClE2BHtq_INNTSyuyoj_OsHapUTXA/edit?usp=sharing

Tomorrow, April 8th, we will experience a solar eclipse and here are a few details to make you aware of as the event will take place while students are being dismissed, on the bus, and arriving home. The timeline for the solar eclipse in our region is as follows: Begins at 2:18, Peak Eclipse at 3:31, and Ending Eclipse at 4:40. Students being dismissed tomorrow will need to be picked up before 2:00 pm. Teachers will inform students of the importance of being safe and not looking directly at the sun. We are providing solar eclipse glasses to all students. Also, teachers will remind students that the glasses allow us to be safe during the eclipse. Upon dismissal, teachers will be reminding students to look forward or down while being aware of their surroundings, and again, not to look at the sky during the event. After sitting on the bus, students are to put their safety glasses on and to have them on for the entire time while sitting on the bus. At the arrival of their bus stop, students will remove the glasses and hold them in their hand while departing the bus. Again, students should look around and be aware of their surroundings, not to look up at the eclipse without their glasses. Students will then have their glasses at home for the event. Again, it is an exciting time for us with this rare and incredible event! We look forward to coming back together as a school tomorrow! Please know that we have been informing students of the safety precautions for the eclipse, while providing some educational information and details of this celestial event! Tom

The Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause Truck is coming to EES!!! The community is welcome to join the EES PTC at our back playground. Donations are gratefully accepted to benefit the 6th Grade Class Trip!

We are ready for our Open House tomorrow from 11:00 - 1:00!

Celebrate Edgecomb’s 250th Birthday! Join us for a lively Birthday Hootenanny Celebration to honor Edgecomb’s 250th birthday! Sunday, March 17th 11:00 AM Edgecomb Town Hall This event is free and includes • performances by students from the Center for Teaching and Learning • short talks hosted by the Edgecomb Historical Society • birthday cake and Blanchard’s ice cream • all accompanied by live music from The Broken Hipsters.