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Echoing through the halls is, "Oh boy, a three day weekend!" Let's consider the messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. I know I have a dream. What is yours?

This is a great segue and springboard into black history month.

The following is a good resource, written for children to understand:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., never backed down in his stand against racism. Learn more about the life of this courageous hero who inspired millions of people to right a historical wrong.

Have YOU nominated someone? Has someone nominated YOU?
There is still plenty of time but get with it! It is an awesome experience ~ a time for reflection, networking, and hopefully making a difference❗️ As of this moment in time of this posting, there are 254 nominees who will be vying for the title of County Teacher of the Year. Sixteen will be chosen.

Nominations for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year are open NOW until 5:00pm February 5, 2023. To learn more and nominate visit:

Nominate a Teacher for Maine Teacher of the Year Nominate a Maine teacher for the Maine County Teachers of the Year and Maine Teacher of the Year.

There is still time to enter but hurry❗️ There will be 20 scorers and as of this posting in time, there are 143 submissions. Have YOUR students entered?

We would like to share with you the inaugural MCSTOYA/MCELA Student Writing Contest. In honor of educators and week, we are inviting students to describe a teacher who has made a difference in their day, week, year, or life. Grade section winners will win a $100 gift card and an honorable mention in each section will win a $50 gift card.
We know this is a busy time of year and a tight turnaround, but we are so excited about this endeavor that we decided we just couldn't wait to get started. If you don't have time to include this writing activity in your whole class curriculum this year, perhaps you simply know a few enthusiastic writers who would like to enter the contest. The 2023 deadline is just over one month away!
Digital submissions must be uploaded and completed by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, January 13th.
To learn more about the writing prompts and rules for this contest, visit https://www.mainecela.org/student-writing-contest.html at MCELA's website.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us! It is our pleasure to help you with the submission process. We welcome your questions and look forward to seeing the work that Maine’s next generation of talented students submits!
Our kindest regards,
Heather Webster, [email protected]
Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association Board Member
Patti Forster, [email protected]
Maine Council for English Language Arts President

Student Writing Contest The decision of the judges' panel is final. Submitting an essay allows MCSTOYA and/or MCELA to share the writing submission or lines from the writing submission through their social media channels...

Nominations are now open for 2023 County Teacher of the Year!

Happy New Year Maine! Start your 2023 by nominating a County Teacher of the Year.

We are accepting nominations for the 2023 County Teachers of the Year. The deadline is 5:00 pm February 5, 2023. But, why wait?

Help us honor and recognize Maine's remarkable teachers!

To learn more and nominate visit: https://www.mainetoy.org/nominate

Maine Department of Education
Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association
Educate Maine

Here is the link for the event to share with friends and family. The option for donations for the Youth and Children’s Center in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine will be available during the zoom call.

Zoom link for concert:
Topic: Ukrainian Children's Benefit concert

Time: Dec 17, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83074096805?pwd=MUtsV1NVb3h0Wk9KbDZ0dTdncWVLUT09

Meeting ID: 830 7409 6805

Passcode: ukraine

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We will celebrate the power of music to reduce trauma, ignite hope, acknowledge courage and sing in solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine.

Pre-recorded Ukrainian verses and original songs will be shared by groups from Ukraine, Maine, Massachusetts, Kenya, Malawi, and Venezuela.

Conners Emerson School 4th grade musicians, Tremont School Band and Tremont School Choir will appear in this concert, virtually. Be sure to ZOOM in this Saturday at 10:00 EST, December 17.

https://m.facebook.com/events/526020379437812?mibextid=Z0UBBX

We hope you are finding time to enjoy the holiday season in the weeks leading up to the winter break. We would like to share with you the inaugural MCSTOYA/MCELA Student Writing Contest. In honor of educators and week, we are inviting students to describe a teacher who has made a difference in their day, week, year, or life. Grade section winners will win a $100 gift card and an honorable mention in each section will win a $50 gift card.

We know this is a busy time of year and a tight turnaround, but we are so excited about this endeavor that we decided we just couldn't wait to get started. If you don't have time to include this writing activity in your whole class curriculum this year, perhaps you simply know a few enthusiastic writers who would like to enter the contest. The 2023 deadline is just over one month away!

Digital submissions must be uploaded and completed by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, January 13th.

To learn more about the writing prompts and rules for this contest, visit https://www.mainecela.org/student-writing-contest.html at MCELA's website.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us! It is our pleasure to help you with the submission process. We welcome your questions and look forward to seeing the work that Maine’s next generation of talented students submits!

Our kindest regards,
Heather Webster, [email protected]
Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association Board Member
Patti Forster, [email protected]
Maine Council for English Language Arts President

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The Conners Emerson School helps others give thanks during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Each year, the school collects food fro the local food bank and Thanksgiving Baskets in the hope to support The Bar Harbor Congregational Church, Bar Harbor and Southwest Food Pantries, Hannaford, Open Table MDI, community members. Local schools provide food to over 270 families to enjoy the holidays.

Here's some math with the ever-lovin' Leggos❗️💥

18 Awesome Math Activities with LEGO Bricks Teachers are always looking for new ways to incorporate engaging manipulatives. Here are 18 ways to use LEGO bricks during math instruction!