Learning Update September 28, 2022
NEW UPDATES
Volunteers needed! We are currently looking for volunteers to join the Advisory Budget Committee. It is a short commitment of about 5-7 hours. Your input is needed and it is a great way to become more involved in the community! If you are interested, please contact Julie Lampinen at jlampinen@mascenic.org
PUBLIC HEARING will be held Monday, October 3 at 6:00 pm at the SAU Office, 16 School St., Greenville. The school board meeting will immediately follow
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To Phone In: (US)+1 636-452-0268
PIN: #636 687 963
Lunch - School lunches are no longer free of charge. The MealTime application is NOW on our website to be printed and filled out. Completed applications can be dropped off at your child’s school or at the SAU office. You can find the paper application here: www.mascenic.org. If you prefer to apply online, you will find the digital application at the link below: https://www.mymealtime.com/Apps/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fApps%
School Meal Prices - Updated information for this year’s school meal program can be found in this Fresh Picks letter. You will see information on meal prices as well as how to download the mobile application to manage your student’s lunch account and see the weekly menu. You can also find this information on our website.
A few other notes about meals:
No matter what, we will never deny a student their first reimbursable meal (no a la carte, no seconds). This goes for breakfast and lunch. We want the kids to eat no matter what!!
Depending on the status of the student (reduced or full price) the account will go into debt if no money is given at the point of sale, or no funds are in the account.
Although free students will not be charged, they still need to be rung up at the register for our records. It will go in as a 0.00 transaction.
The New Hampshire Education Department is excited to announce the launch of the NH SAS Family Portal, a secure website that will allow families access to student assessment results, interpretive guides and more. A recording of last weeks webinar can be found here: https://nh.portal.cambiumast.com/resources/training-materials/family-portal-webinar-recording.
Open positions - We are seeking to fill the following positions:
MRHS: Math Teacher; Paraprofessionals, lunch monitor
BMS: Computer Technology Teacher; Paraprofessionals, lunch monitor
HHES: Paraprofessionals
District Wide: School Psychologist; Substitutes
If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, please visit the website to apply! https://www.mascenic.org/page/employment-opportunities
MRHS Athletes: You should have received an email from Dr. Pogorzelski regarding yearly physicals for participation in athletics. Per NHIAA and School District Policy students must have these on file with our school nurse. Please see the note below:
“In order to continue to participate in practice and competitions, the school needs;
an updated physical (this can be sent via fax, email, or hard copy to our school nurse anichols@mascenic.org ), a scheduled appointment for a physical (please send the date to Mrs. Nichols). If we do not have either of these on file with our nurse by September 30, 2022, students will not be able to practice or compete. To reiterate, we do not need a completed appointment by September 30th, just an appointment scheduled.”
Reminder to check the emails/messages from your child’s school! You’ll find information about drama club donations, athletics, music events, dances, school events, etc!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGING
New Covenant Church Food Pantry: FYI - The food pantry at New Covenant Church in Greenville has expanded significantly due to their new partnership with the New Hampshire Food Bank. They still have the flexibility to serve anyone who walks in the door without requesting family information. They simply ask for the number of people in the household. But they now have a much greater quantity and variety of food. It's currently operating on Tuesdays from 12 to 2, but that time frame may expand as well.
Important Message from our School Nursing Team: Please do not send students to school with any symptoms of illness and to be sure to report illness, covid exposures, positive cases, and travel to the school nurse. For any questions, our School Nursing Team can be reached at:
HHES: Ms.Kristy Zina 878-4387 ext. 2012
BMS: Ms. Lindsay Heaphy 878-4800 ext. 3005
MRHS: Ms. Abigail Nichols 878-1113 ext. 4005
New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point
NH DHHS has created a hotline that provides 24/7 access to mental health and/or substance use crisis support via telephone, text and chat services. If you or someone else is in need of support, dial 833-710-6477. More information can be found at: https://www.nh988.com/
If your child is absent from school due to COVID-19 quarantine, please know that these absences are excused.
Seeking Bus Drivers! Community Transportation is seeking part- time Bus Drivers. Excellent opportunity for parents and grandparents! Clean driving record and a good attitude a must, training is provided. Please call Community Transportation at 603-532-4079 or email them at commtran@gmail.com to apply or for more information.
Substitute Teacher Application Information: If you are interested in substitute teaching, we have placed a copy of our application in our Parent Resource section on our website that you may print out and complete (please scroll down through the documents in the Parent Resource section to see “MRSD Employment Application”). If you would like to pick up a paper copy, please call Katie Desrochers at the SAU office at 291-2008. Once you have completed your application, you may scan it and email it to Katie Desrochers kdesrochers@mascenic.org or drop it by the SAU office at 16 School Street, Greenville. Once we have your completed application, we will call to set up an interview with you.
Our process for being hired as a substitute teacher in our district consists of the following:
Completed employment application
Interviewing with one of our administrators
Reference checks conducted
Once you have been approved to substitute, we will then have you complete the following:
Criminal Background Check
Completion of W-4 Employee Withholding Certificate, I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form
Direct Deposit Form
Substitute availability form
Please call Katie Desrochers at 291-2008 with any questions.