Click on the image below for information on Southwest Harbor - Tremont Consolidation.
This Consolidation Brochure explores consolidation options, outlines the pros and cons, and provides dates of public hearings and voting.
Also don't forget to check out the newest Wildcat Weekly!
School Board MeetingThursday, June 14th at 5:30 p.m. in the Tremont Library
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posted May 29, 2012 6:18 AM by Iris Meehan
Monday, June 11th Talent Show & Lip Sync at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12th Promotion at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 15th Adventure Day (Grades 5-7)
Saturday, June 16th Field Day with 12:30 p.m. Dismissal
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posted May 29, 2012 6:15 AM by Iris Meehan
There are more than a dozen field trips planned in the coming days and weeks as we wrap up the school year. Teachers have taken great care in arranging meaningful experiences for students. It is very important for you to know that when a permission slip comes home we must receive a copy in order to permit your child to participate in this activity. Please be on the lookout for these forms and return them to school asap. We do not want any child to miss these fun learning experiences!
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posted May 29, 2012 6:12 AM by Iris Meehan
The weather has turned the corner and summer seems to be soon to arrive! We will conclude the school year with a field day on Saturday, June 16th. This will be an early release day with dismissal at 12:30 p.m. Susan, Mrs. Watson, Anne and others are busy making plans for this fun finale to our school year!
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posted May 29, 2012 6:10 AM by Iris Meehan
As has been shared here in the newsletter previously, all schools across the country are measured by specific criteria determined by the federal government. This criteria includes academic performance, drop out rate and average daily attendance. We are at risk as a school of not meeting the standard of having 94% or greater average daily student attendance. Should this happen we will be determined a school that is "Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress". This is not a distinction that any of us want for our school. The reason that attendance is part of this formula is because students who attend school regularly, missing only a couple of days each school year, have the greatest likelihood of academic and social success.
Please make an effort for your child to attend school daily. We certainly do not want students here who are experiencing flu symptoms and such, however, keep in mind that we do have a wonderful and welcoming full-time nurse and if your child has a minor concern it is quite possible that Nurse Jan can provide the needed support for them to have a successful day at school. Additionally, if it is necessary to schedule appointments during school hours please make every effort for them to attend a portion of the day.
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posted May 17, 2012 6:56 AM by Iris Meehan
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We would like to thank everyone who helped make the family dance a huge success - We ended up with a net profit of $831 which will go towards the natural playground! Fun was had by all and it sounds like this will become an annual event with County Line playing! Thank you!
Please remember to keep bringing in Labels for Education. Keep in mind that the top 2 classes will be able to play an extra kickball game with each other in June!
We will be having a Book Swap here at school before summer vacation. Go through your shelves and find any school age books that you no longer want. They can be brought in any time and dropped off in Mrs. DaGraca's room. Right before vacation all students will have a chance to go through the collected books and take home reading material for the summer! We want every student to leave school with a "new" book for summer reading!
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posted May 17, 2012 6:53 AM by Iris Meehan
Thank you to Mrs. Whitener and the school band for their performance at the beginning of the Town Meeting. This annual performance, though brief, is a treat for those in attendance.The results of the Consolidation Straw Poll is as follows:84 votes
| The older students in both towns would be educated at the Pemetic School in the Town of Southwest Harbor and the younger students in both towns would be educated at the Tremont Consolidated School in the Town of Tremont.
| 64 votes
| All K-8 students in both town would be educated at the Pemetic School in the Town of Southwest Harbor.
| 151 votes
| Schools remain as they are now.
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Congratulations to Christina Butler who has been elected to the School Committee! |
posted May 10, 2012 6:05 AM by Iris Meehan
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The 6th grade participated in the Future of Maine College Aspirations Initiative, an essay writing contest designed to encourage students to begin thinking about their future educational opportunities and the steps needed to reach their goals. A total of 24 essays were chosen throughout the district and will receive a $100 college scholarship. Tremont School winners are Cameron Durkee, Nolan Murphy and Warren Young. A community scholarship ceremony to award scholarships and recognize recipients will be held at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on Monday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. |
posted May 10, 2012 6:02 AM by Iris Meehan
As the warm weather approaches more students are inclined to wear flip-flops and sandals to school. Many students find them easy to slip on and comfortable while in class, but they are inappropriate for physical education class and many foot injuries are occurring out on the playground. Please encourage your students to wear athletic shoes to school or perhaps leave an extra pair at school as back up.
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posted May 10, 2012 5:59 AM by Iris Meehan
Our surrounding communities have several summer camp possibilities for your child. The Guidance Office has Camp Beech Cliff, Harbor House, Mount Desert Island YMCA and Summer Festival of the Arts applications available. These camps offer scholarship opportunities and Ms. Marnik would be happy to assist anyone in completing applications. Please contact Ms. Marnik at amarnik@mdirss.org if you would like an application sent home with your child or have any additional questions!
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posted May 9, 2012 6:40 AM by Iris Meehan
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Congratulations to the Tremont Robotics Team and their coach Mrs. Turner. Last Saturday they competed against teams from around the state in the annual State Robotics Track Meet. Many of our students brought home awards of distinction!
2nd Place for Strongest Robot - Jason Bulger
3rd Place for Fastest Robot - Allen Parsons and Hayden Butler
Gold Standard Award for Outstanding Robot Performance - Allen Parsons, Hayden Butler, Jason Bulger, Zach Simpson and Ethan Wyman
Parker Murphy, Justin Lee, Colby Lee and Dylan Thurston, along with Mr. Sawyer and several parents, joined Mr. Liebow on a boat trip to Maine Maritime Academy in Castine. The students navigated their way from Bass Harbor to Castine. Once at MMA they were given a tour of the facilities and an opportunity to assist the captain of the tugboat in piloting it in the harbor.
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