Good morning. We are deeply saddened by the recent incident involving a shooting in our State. Here at MSAD #4, we will continue to operate with a regular schedule. We understand that this event raises safety concerns, and we want to emphasize that we will stay in contact with law enforcement. Based on current information there is no direct threat to our school from this event, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the security and well-being of our students and staff. We encourage everyone to remain highly aware and report suspicious activity immediately. Our top priority is the safety of our school community, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment for everyone involved.
Good luck to our middle school girls as they head to Howland tonight to take on Hichborn Middle School. It is a 7 PM game time.
Good luck to our high school soccer team today as they take on Madawaska at 3 PM. Madawaska does live stream there games. Here is the link: https://youtube.com/live/6DUnMixj5Sw
DEADLINE REMINDER:
This is just a reminder that the deadline to get permission forms in for the FLU CLINIC and SPORTS PHYSICALS is this Friday. Forms received after that time will only be honored on a time/supply available basis. Feel free to email the completed forms to wviera@sad4.org. Both forms are available at the front desk in each school. (Physicals are 10/27, Flu clinic is 11/3)
FLU CLINIC:
Flu shots will be given at both schools on Friday, November 3rd. Please have all permission forms turned in to Mrs. Viera by this Friday, October 20th so Northern Light can order the vaccines. Forms received after the 20th are not guaranteed to be administered.
Due to the difficulty administering injections to afternoon PreK students, this year I'm asking that they be brought in to the school for the morning administration at 8:30. I'm sorry for this inconvenience, but over the years I've found that PreK does much better with the shots when it is done with their peers in a group.
I've attempted to add a link with the permission form and VIS information. Please email me if you need a packet sent home. wviera@sad4.org.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T4NShh2Gxwhd7W2JfUoqcle0FwKE2QAz?usp=drive_link
It’s the time for seniors to fill out the form for their senior bio & Senior Superlatives. 2 Senior Photos and 1 Baby Photo are needed which you can bring to Ms Hailey in the library. The Senior Bio form can be filled out on your iPad threw notability or on paper and can be brought to Ms Hailey in person or emailed to pcssyearbook@gmail.com,
If you have any questions, please email or come see Ms Hailey or Mrs Merrill!
Ms. Haley, Library - jhaley@sad4.org
Mrs. Merrill, PCMS Resource Rm - ambermerrill@sad4.org
We have a deadline for these so please have them in by October 31st!
SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER:
I have been working with Katahdin Valley Health Center to set up a "School-Based Health Center" (SBHC). I figured with the upcoming clinic that will be opening this Fall in Dover, it would be a great place to have access to as an alternative to using the ER for things such as ear infections, strep throat, etc. The services they provide through the school will be billed to your student's insurance/MaineCare directly through KVHC.
While we will still be using Chandra Kain as our Dental Hygienist, and I will continue doing vision screenings, KVHC will have a dentist to provide needed dental work as well as an opthamologist for more in-depth eye exams for those not passing the screenings here at school.
Other services will be available as well, such as OT/PT/Counseling, and I'm looking into telehealth to assess ear infections, rashes, etc right from my office to theirs! Strep cultures will still need to be seen in person to process. At this time, the closest office is in Brownville.
I will be sending out information soon via email. There is a sliding scale for those who have no insurance or not very good insurance. Access to these services will need to be signed up for in advance so your student can be entered into their database. Health records will be maintained and accessible through KVHC.
Please email Mrs. Viera if you are interested and don't have access to a printer.
Our middle school playoffs have been set! M.S. Field Hockey will host Warsaw on Friday October 13 at 3:30 PM. M.S. Girls Soccer hosts Greenville on Thursday 10/19 at 3:30 PM. M.S. Boys Soccer hosts Greenville on Thursday 10/19 at 5 PM.
M.S.A.D. #4
Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, Wellington
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Technology Support Specialist/Coach
SAD #4 is looking for a Technology Support Specialist/Coach to work collaboratively with the Director of
Technology to provide support to schools and staff.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing ongoing maintenance of all hardware, software, and network infrastructure as assigned.
- Technology integration with classroom teachers, support staff, and students.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve issues with printing, networks, security systems, student and staff
devices, phones, servers, software & applications, and other areas as assigned.
- Performing general computer hardware and software troubleshooting.
- 1:1 device management including issuing, collecting, enrolling, and managing.
- Provide training and support to staff and students for effective use of hardware and software.
- Provide backup support for district schools and offices as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass Maine State Criminal History Background Check.
- Ed Tech III Certification or
- Certification 680 (Computer technology) preferred but not required.
Interested candidates should call for an application or download one at www.sad4.org .
Inquiries please email rchase@sad4.org
Superintendent of Schools
M.S.A.D. #4
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
Telephone (207) 876-3444
www@sad4.org
Position will be filled when a suitable candidate has been found
E.O.E.
M.S.A.D. #4
Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, Wellington
Anticipated Opening
Special Education Teacher
Grades 4-6 Resource Room
(Maine Certification #282)
Interested candidates should call for an application or obtain one from our web site.
Superintendent of Schools
M.S.A.D. #4
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
http://www.sad4.org
Telephone (207) 876-3444
Position will be filled when a suitable candidate has been found
E.O.E.
We are going to change our boys soccer senior rose ceremony from tomorrow night to next Tuesday 10/17 which is our final home game.
October is National Principals’ Month and in honor of this, The Maine Principal’s Association decided to choose one outstanding MPA Principal to be featured for every day. Today Mrs. Wright is being honored after her visit to DC as Maine’s 2023 Distinguished Principal. Please read more at: www.mpaprof.org.
The middle school field hockey game scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed to Monday 10/9 at 4:30.
The middle school soccer games tomorrow have been moved up and will now be played at 9 and 10:30. Boys at 9 and girls at 10:30. The high school girls soccer game scheduled for tomorrow will be played tonight at Katahdin at 3:30.
ASTHMA SEASON is upon us! If your student does not carry/use his/her inhaler independently (usually 4th grade and above), then PLEASE make sure the school has one. If you are having difficulty getting a second one, let me know and I'll see what I can do with your child's PCP. If you ask your PCP to order one "for school," you should be able to get one from the pharmacy. Inhalers must come to school with the prescription label on the box. They CAN be transported by the student but must be brought directly to the office. Let me know if you have any questions.
Pandemic EBT:
Over the course of this week, 2023 Summer P-EBT benefits of $120 were issued to over 141,000 traditional students. These included students enrolled in June of 2023 in Special Provision 2 and CEP schools or those eligible for F/R benefits in non-special provision schools. All of these benefits will be available tomorrow, Friday, September 8. More information including the reconciliation application, and the application for homeschooled or fully virtual students is available at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programsservices/food-supplement. This website also includes information on how benefits are issued and how households can return the benefit if they do not want it.
Our district is a Provisional II School, which allows our students to receive free meals. It is our understanding that as a result of participating in this program the State of Maine sent out EBT cards to all families. These cards are used for food purchases and we believe that the amount is $120.00 per child. If you have questions please call our Food Service Director, Roxanne Chase at 207-876-3444.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 PCHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Coach: Kevin Jordan
Team: 1990 Baseball Team
Athlete: Keith Dawson
Athlete: Lori Priest Welch
Contributor: Cindy Hoak
This week has been crazy with changes in athletics. So here is the schedule for the rest of the week.
Tonight 9/28 -
H.S. Girls Soccer @ Schenck 4 PM
H.S. Boys Soccer Hosts Bangor Christian 6:30 PM
Friday 9/29 -
H.S. Field Hockey Hosts Stearns 4 PM
Saturday 9/30 -
H.S. Girls Soccer Alumni Game 2 PM,
Hall of Fame Ceremony 4:30 PM,
H.S. Boys Soccer 6 PM.
Monday 10/2 -
H.S. Field Hockey Hosts MA 4 PM
H.S. Girls Soccer Hosts Katahdin 6:30 PM
The Middle School recently worked with the AMC with some outdoor challenges!!
PCSS sends out a big THANK YOU to the parents, community members and businesses that help to make our school look great for Homecoming!!!
