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Saturday, 06 March 2010 09:40 |
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Please continue supporting the Acton School by attending the following meetings.
MARCH
- Monday, March 15th Warrant & Finance Committee Meeting (Vote on School Budget) 6pm @ Town Hall
- Thursday, March 18th Board of Selectmen vote on School Budget 7pm @ Town Hall
APRIL
- Tuesday, April 6th School Budget Hearing 7pm @ Acton Elementary School
- Tuesday, April 13th School Budget Referrendum - Polls Open 8am - 8pm
- Monday, April 26th Warrant & Finance Committee Meeting (Vote on all Municipal Budgets) 6pm @ Town Hall
The Town of Acton Calendar of Events |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 March 2010 14:05 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 15 March 2010 21:23 |
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The School Committee recently received a packet from the Warrant and Finance Committee, which included a cover letter and two scenarios of recommended cuts to the budget being proposed by the Acton School Committee for the 2010-2011 school year. While we recognize that the Warrant and Finance Committee's responsibility is to make suggestions as to where budget cuts could be made, and to do their job as representatives of the taxpayers of the Town of Acton, we also are aware that a large percentage of the recommendations that they have provided would put the Acton School Department in violation of legal contracts. In their cover letter, the Warrant & Finance Committee stated that they had consulted with the Department of Education. We are hopeful that they were not advised to breach contracts, as this could be very costly to the taxpayers. We regret that these recommendations for the most part were not publicly discussed in their workshop meetings, and that the material that the School Department supplied for them was not given credibility in their deliberations. We also regret that with one exception, only one member of the Warrant and Finance Committee attended the School Committee budget workshops, in which all details, needs, and contractual issues were discussed. At our initial meeting with the Warrant and Finance Committee, we presented them with a sheet which showed the deep cuts that have been made in the past three years of budget deliberations.
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Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 21:32 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 05 March 2010 22:44 |
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In the Sanford News, Sanford High School Honor Roll Second Quarter, 2009-10.
A high number of our Acton students have obtained Highest Honors, Honors, and Honorable Mention. Out of the 126 students we send to Sanford High School 53 of our Acton students were on Highest Honors, Honors, and Honorable Mention.
That is 42%.
Now that is something to be proud of!
It couldn't have been accomplished without the support of the people of Acton Elementary School. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 15:12 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 10:51 |
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Each year a student show, arranged the by Maine Art Education Association, is held at the Portland Museum of Art. The exhibit includes artwork from talented artists in grades Kindergarten through twelve from schools throughout Maine.
 This year Acton School is represented by the artwork of seventh grader, Amanda Whitten. Her collage, entitled Windswept Tree was selected by Mrs. Davis be included in the exhibit.
Amanda will be honored at a special opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, March 6. Her artwork will remain on display for the month of March.
Congratulations, Amanda! |
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Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 11:23 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 11:49 |
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Acton Elementary School is looking for incoming Kindergarteners...
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before October 15, 2010?
Enrollment is not mandatory until children are seven, however, all five year olds must be screened.
Please call Linda Heon at 207-636-2100x101 to get your child's name on the list for the 2010-2011 school year. |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 12:59 |
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We want to thank you for your school's participation in the Games, Learning & Technology Initiative (GLTI). The information that has already resulted from this project is helping us design resources for future uses of educational games. In order to round out and contextualize this information, we are interested in finding out more about students' experience with the games provided on their school laptop, as well as other games they play. To this end, we have designed a brief student survey, which should take about 5 minutes to complete and is strictly confidential.
We would appreciate you directing students to the following survey link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QT7TYKL
We ask that your students complete the survey by March 19, 2010 as once we have collected and analyzed all the survey data, we will share the results with you in a conference call in late March (details will be sent at later date). |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 13:16 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 01 February 2010 12:18 |
Do you know of teachers who have had trouble incorporating the MLTI laptops into their curriculum because they lack basic computer skills or are fearful of using computers? The Education Program at the University of Maine at Machias, with funding from the National Science Foundation, is planning a special workshop and technical support program especially for them, and they need to hear from interested teachers!
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 12:37 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 12:00 |
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Below are budget recommendations sent by the Warrant and Finance Committee for the School Committee that were reviewed Tuesday March 9th 2010 6pm at the school.
We greatly appreciate the Acton community who attended and spoke out in support of the Acton Elementary School.
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TO: Members of the Acton School Committee
FROM: Members of the Acton Warrant and Finance Committee
RE: Recommendations for Budget - Fiscal year 2010-2011
After dozens of hours of meetings, workshops, as well as individual research, deliberations and calculations, the Warrant and Finance Committee has concluded that the proposed budget submitted by the School Committee is not affordable to the taxpayers of the Town of Acton.
Furthermore, after consultation with the Department of Education n'Augusta, as well as with neighboring school districts, we feel strongly that rather than terminating any teaching staff positions, it would be more equitable to suggest that all teaching and administrative staff consider a three percent (3%) reduction in their respective compensation. lt is further recommended that due to duplication of effort and responsibilities in some departments in support staff and administrative staff, we recommend the termination of some position.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 09:36 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 15 March 2010 07:15 |
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SPRING TIME IS COMING!
Volunteers: Coffee and Conversation time in the library on Tuesday mornings: 8:15-
9:00. All volunteers, especially seniors are welcome.
LOOKING FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS: Do you have a child who will be 5 years
old on or before October 15, 2010? Enrollment is not mandatory until children are seven,
however, all five year olds must be screened. Please call Linda Heon at 207-636-2100 ext. 101 to
get your child’s name on the list for the 2010-2011 school year.
PICKING UP STUDENTS AT 2ND BELL (2:40 P.M.)
For safety reasons, parents who are picking up students at second bell are asked to line up in the
circular drive in a single row. Please do not park on both sides of the circular drive so that
students will not run across to meet parents. Also, emergency vehicles need to be able to get into
the driveway in case of an emergency.
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:32 |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 12:37 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 25 February 2010 11:47 |
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For safety reasons, parents who are picking up students at second bell are asked to line up in the circular drive in a single row.
Please do not park on both sides of the circular drive so that students will not run across to meet parents.
Also, emergency vehicles need to be able to get into the driveway in case of an emergency. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 11:24 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 12 February 2010 12:02 |
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Due to budget cuts and revenue shortfalls, the Acton School Committee has voted to increase school lunch prices.
Effective Monday, February 22, 2010
Student lunches $1.75 Adult lunches $3.50
Effective School Year 2010-2011
Student lunches $2.00 Adult lunches $3.75
You may send cash, check or pay for school meals on line at mynutrikids.com. For every $50.00 on line deposit to your student's account you will earn one bonus meal valued at the cost of a student lunch.
If you feel your child may be eligible for free or reduced priced meals, you are strongly urged to complete an application. Applications are available at Acton Elementary School or on line. If your child is eligible for reduced priced meals, breakfast is served at no cost.
Thank you in advance for you cooperation and continued participation in Acton School Nutrition Programs. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 12:37 |
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Written by Mrs. Onion
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Friday, 15 January 2010 13:32 |
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On Jan. 14th, Acton Elementary held its annual Scripps Middle School spelling bee. After several spell off rounds, Ryan Gonneville placed first, Kyla Rawding placed second and Jennifer Calnan placed third. Congratulations to our winning spellers! The first and second place winners of the bee will represent Acton Elementary at the York County regional spelling bee, which will be held at Wells Jr. High on February 9th. We would like to thank the Acton Education Association for sponsoring the bee in memory of Julia Smith.
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Last Updated on Friday, 15 January 2010 14:09 |
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