Presumpscot School

Our last and final group of Student Leaders / MCs have begun their table reads. They are practicing their script, finding places to add humor and making sure no one gets sick by Friday. It’s a packed community meeting with a lot of wonderful information to share and celebration to be felt.

Friday 2:00-3:15! All are welcome!

5 years ago I started implementing Kind Mind circles at our school. Over time, with practice and internalizing this rhythm … We’ve turned it into a club where older students now run kind mind circles to younger classrooms. Full circle moment this afternoon 🔅These 3rd, 4th and 5th graders nailed it (so much so that I may not have a job next year 😂). Loved seeing this unfold.

Thank you, FTO (Family Teacher Presumpscot Family Teacher Organization), for all of the love and joy you brought to our community this week. From the goodie bags, to the lunches, to the raffle tickets, every bit of it was appreciated during a month that can feel very long.

I cannot tell you how many times I heard staff members say, “This is our favorite week.” I watched people get excited about nice pens, myself included, and dig through goodie bags searching for chocolates after our 4th grade 5 interview. It was hilarious watching several people rush to the office looking for their bags so they could go back and do another interview.

I sat in the lunchroom as staff devoured delicious sandwiches and yelped with surprise when they opened the fridge to find it stocked with so many drinks that I could barely find my own lunch. The breakfast was amazing, and of course, Fawn’s coffee never disappoints. I truly think it is the best coffee in Portland.

And of course, thank you to all of the families who own businesses and donated to our raffle. Ashley and I even put our tickets in for Mo, who never enters raffles, and she won! You made so many people happy. One of our recess aides might be grilling tonight because of the grill he won, and I know a teacher who is thrilled to have received a gift card to Réve. And while I would have loved the gift card to The Other Side Diner, I am happy knowing someone else will get to enjoy their amazing hash browns.

I guess my point is this: FTO, you absolutely rocked our world this week. I know how much time, energy, and care goes into all of this and into every event you lead.

From the absolute bottom of my heart, thank you.

Free and fresh produce and bread were just delivered. Come in today to grab a bag - near front office. Thank you, as always, locker project!

MC / Student leaders kicking off the week with community meeting script read throughs! Top secret info in here (who WILL get the golden book award this time?)…. They are gearing up and getting ready for Friday.

Any and all families are welcome; Friday 2:15-3:15!

This months MCs are pros at our table reading… they are ready to lead our school this afternoon for our 3rd community meeting. Feel free join us! 1:20-2:20 this afternoon ❤️

Last call on gathering food for the food drive! Items that seem low in there are snacks (think fun holiday snacks some families would enjoy), granola bars, gold fish, tomato sauce etc. We have plenty of pasta and canned goods.

Thank you all!

ISO reusable bags - if any families have extra reusable bags, I will take them off of your hands. In the next week or two I will be moving out a lot of our food from the food drive (still taking donations) into homes in our community. Reusable bags will help with this immensely!! Thank you! Just bring either to my office, or you can place them directly in the food drive bin that is located in the front lobby. Appreciate it! ❤️ Caron Morse

Hello - The Food and Clothing Drive is going well so far at Presumpscot. There are two boxes set up, one for food and one for winter clothing.
If I could have all food for donations in by Monday December 15th, then I will be sure to get the items into homes by Friday the 19th. Thank you!!!
- Caron

This sweet and thoughtful brother took care of his sister during book buddies. She loved hearing him read. My heart is happy.