Not all items in this email are MSAD #51 sponsored programs. If you need more information, please contact the group or organization that is sponsoring the event.
Board of Directors Information
Upcoming Meeting Dates Meetings start at 7:00 pm in the GHS Library unless otherwise noted.
MSAD #51 has retained the services of Community Change Inc.(CCI), a long-time Boston-based organization dedicated to promoting positive change with regards to racial equity, to assist in educating and organizing for greater equity and inclusion as outlined in the district's Strategic Plan.
CCI will be facilitating a stakeholder workshop on the topic of racial equity on Tuesday, September 24. This will be a day-long (8:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change) intensive workshop that is limited to 35-40 stakeholders representing students, parents, and staff. Following this workshop, a smaller group of stakeholders will be invited to join a steering committee to help build a plan for addressing equity in our district moving forward.
If you are interested in participating in this event on September 24, please complete this brief form. We will contact you with further details should you be selected to represent your stakeholder group. Deadline to complete this form is Friday, August 30.
Not all items in this email are MSAD #51 sponsored programs. If you need more information, please contact the group or organization that is sponsoring the event.
Board of Directors Information
Upcoming Meeting Dates Meetings start at 7:00 pm in the GHS Library unless otherwise noted.
August 9 - Board Retreat (5:30 - 9:00) September 5 (Thursday) - Regular Meeting
Over the course of this summer several large construction projects will be happening throughout the MSAD #51 campus and we need your help to keep everyone safe and the projects on their designated timelines to ensure completion prior to the opening of the 2019-2020 school year.
Please take note of the following projects and safety precautions…
Mabel I. Wilson School Playground (Tuttle Town Playground):
From Thursday July 11 - Friday July 26
During this time, this playground will be CLOSED. This will allow the portable classrooms to be placed, fencing to be changed and playground equipment to be moved. There will be a number of heavy equipment vehicles within the fenced off area. Please, respect this closure and utilize the Greely Middle School playground until this phase of construction is complete.
Greely Middle School Sidewalk Renovation & Paving
From Monday July 15 - Friday August 2
The front entrance of the Middle School will remain open, however traffic patterns may change throughout the renovation. The specific area under renovation will be coned and roped off. Please stay out of that area and use extra caution.
District Office Ramp and Stairs
6-8 weeks starting July 7
The back entrance, handicap ramp and stairs near the parking lot are not available as they are being reconstructed. Temporary stairs are being constructed in front of the office (facing MIW). Until further notice, please utilize this entrance. If you are unable to access the stairs, please contact the District Office at 207-829-4800 and we will make arrangements to meet you at your vehicle or at another location on campus that is accessible.
Should you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 207-829-4800.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prepare the campus for the 2019-2020 School Year.
Sincerely, Scott Poulin Director of Finance, Human Resources & Operations
Brick & Seat Campaign Deadline
Bricks and Seats are still available for you to Leave A Legacy!
The Leave Your Legacy Brick & Seat Campaigns have reached nearly $75,000 for the Greely Center for the Arts. This includes donations from over 350 individuals, families and businesses. Thank you to those who have already donated for your generous contributions and support of the Center for the Arts Project.
Wednesday, July 31st is the last day for brick/seat orders that will be in place by the fall of 2019.
You can do so online, in person or mail* in the printable form. Additional information can be found online at: www.msad51.org/donate.
Should you have any questions about the campaign or wish to make a larger donation, please contact Ashley Caswell at 207.829.4800 or by email at acaswell@msad51.org.
*Any mailed orders must be received at the Central Office by Wednesday, July 31.
Community Notices
Community Notices are not affiliated with MSAD #51. Please contact the organization directly with any questions. For a full listing of Community Notices, please click HERE.
Please consider joining the Greely Girls Basketball Players and Boosters for a golf scramble to celebrate and support the Greely Girls Basketball Program. The golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 2 at 8:30 am at Val Halla Golf Club in Cumberland. The tournament will be a scramble format complete with many fun contests, great company and food. Grab your friends and family, create a foursome and come out for a great day of golf. Please sign up using the attached registration form and contact Sue Whittum Obar (swhittum@maine.rr.com) with any questions. On behalf of the Boosters, we look forward to a fun day with you in early August. Please like us on Facebook to receive updates on GGB activities. http://www.facebook.com/greelygirlsbasketballboosters/ Thank you for your support.
posted May 29, 2019, 4:24 PM by Tammy Tarling
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Greely High School Civil Rights Team MOVIE NIGHT at GCA!
The Greely High School Civil Rights Team, in collaboration with the Cumberland UCC Social Justice Team, are proud to host the movie "DAWNLAND" at the new Greely Center for The Arts on Friday, June 14th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. A Maine Wabanaki-REACH* representative will speak and facilitate a discussion following the film. Cost: freewill donations accepted in support of Maine Wabanaki-REACH.
For most of the 20th century, government agents systematically forced Native American children from their homes and placed them with white families. As recently as the 1970’s, one in four Native children nationwide were living in non-Native foster care, adoptive homes, or boarding schools. Many children experienced devastating emotional and physical harm by adults who mistreated them and tried to erase their cultural identity. Now, for the first time, they share their stories. The feature-length documentary follows the Maine Truth and Reconciliation Commission to contemporary Wabanaki communities to reveal the untold narrative of Indigenous child removal.
*Maine-Wabanaki REACH is a cross-cultural collaboration that successfully supported the Maine-Wabanaki State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission and continues to support indigenous Wabanaki communities in wellness, healing, and positive change.
Not all items in this email are MSAD #51 sponsored programs. If you need more information, please contact the group or organization that is sponsoring the event.
Board of Directors Information
Upcoming Meeting Dates Meetings start at 7:00 pm in the GHS Library unless otherwise noted.
To view Superintendent Porter's most recent Blog Post, click here.
Senior Walk On Friday, May 31 at 1:00pm, the graduates of the class of 2019 will engage in our annual "Senior Walk" where they will walk through the halls they once occupied of Mabel I. Wilson School, Greely Middle School and Greely High School.
Any parent, family or community member who wishes to cheer on the graduates, please meet just prior to 1:00PM in the area between Mabel I. Wilson School's playground and the ball field. That section of the parking lot will be closed briefly for this event to ensure the safety of our graduates and the crowd cheering them on.
Budget Information 2019-20
Budget Process
MSAD #51 has a 2-step budget process in which the district needs to engage our parents, voting-age students and community members. More information regarding the 2019-20 school budget can be found on our website at http://www.msad51.org/home/school-board/finance-committee/2019-2020-budget. Click HERE to read the Board Chair's letter regarding the budget.
Please Vote TONIGHT on the MSAD #51 School Budget
Thursday, May 23
7:00 pm (registration starts at 6:30pm) at the Greely Center for the Arts
Childcare provided by Cumberland Rec for ages 5 & up; advance registration is required and can be done by clickingHERE.
* Please note: This is a town hall style meeting and you must be present to vote.
Tuesday, June 11
7:00 am - 8:00 pm at your polling locations:
Cumberland Residents - Cumberland Town Hall
North Yarmouth Residents - The Church of Latter-day Saints
*Please note: You can not vote absentee on the school budget until AFTER the May 23 meeting/vote.
Community Partners
Our Community Partners are strong supporters of various areas of the school. Without them, our students would not have many of the wonderful opportunities and experiences that they receive.
Calling all Pie Bakers and Race Course Flaggers!
The May 27th Memorial Day 5K and Fun Run to Remember really needs your help! Enjoy the fun and volunteer here.)
Community Notices
Community Notices are not affiliated with MSAD #51. Please contact the organization directly with any questions. For a full listing of Community Notices, please click HERE.
posted May 20, 2019, 10:06 AM by Fran Prentice
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Dear Cumberland and North Yarmouth Community Members,
On May 6, the MSAD #51 Board of Directors unanimously approved our Superintendent’s recommended school district budget. I am incredibly proud of this year’s budget and the collaboration that has gone into the creation of our zero percent tax impact school budget. Over the past few months we have met with both of our town’s governing agencies to better understand our respective budget drivers, and those meetings have been exceedingly positive.
Both Cumberland and North Yarmouth are experiencing rapid growth. Our school enrollment has followed suit, and we find ourselves embarking on the process of evaluating our space needs. Two of our three buildings are dealing with overcrowded conditions. Our Elementary Education Task Force will be reviewing a formal District Space Study and will be discussing and evaluating the different building options.
While our elementary school enrollment grows, we are committed to maintaining workable class sizes. This year's budget includes the addition of two kindergarten classroom teachers due to extremely high kindergarten registration numbers. Our facilities committee has recently approved a capital improvement plan for next year. This includes enlarging our reduced playground space and the eventual change out to a more efficient portable classroom setup, to best accommodate students while we figure out what is next for our space needs.
Our Director of Finance, Human Resources & Operations, Scott Poulin, and Superintendent Jeff Porter, along with the district’s leadership team, have worked tirelessly to find efficiencies in our current budget and the budget includes significant reductions. The administration and the budget committee remains confident that these reductions will have minimal impact on the quality of instruction and programming throughout the district. Our main budget driver, contractual salary & benefit increases, has been offset with a substantial reinvestment in Maine schools by increased state subsidy. For an overview of newly funded priorities, reductions, and state subsidy amounts please see Superintendent Porter’s budget presentation, linked here.
As always, voter participation in our budget process is paramount. In our community there are two critically important votes on our school budget. Please review the dates below and plan to participate civically for both events.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 - Annual District Budget Meeting
7:00pm (registration starts at 6:30pm)
Greely Center for the Arts
Must be Present to Vote
Childcare provided to children (aged 5 & up) but you must register here
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - Public Validation Referendum on FY 20 Budget
7:00am - 8:00pm at North Yarmouth & Cumberland polling locations
Thank you for your commitment to our communities and to our schools.
2019 RANGER Connection.pdf