Falcon Footnotes
June 14, 2024
September 6, 2024
September 7 Bath Book Bath
September 11 PTA Meeting @ FMS
September 18 Picture Day
September 24 Open House 5-6pm
September 24 Picture Day (rain date)
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome back to a new school year!
We hope you had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to be back at school. This week has been all about reconnecting and setting the stage for a successful year. Our teachers have been busy welcoming students, organizing their classrooms, and getting to know each child. Practicing routines and diving into learning. We’re thrilled to see the enthusiasm and energy from both students and staff!
Keep an eye on our school calendar for upcoming events, including open house, Bath Elementary PTA meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and special activities. We encourage you to attend and get involved! We value open communication and encourage you to stay in touch. Check our website and your email regularly for updates. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.
I want to thank everyone who has completed their Annual Update through the parent portal! We have an astounding completion rate of near 90%!
As a reminder, if you have not completed yours yet, today is the due date to get this completed.
Here is how:
Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal ( portal.rsu1.org)
Click More > Online Registration from the left sidebar.
Click Start.
Verify all your students are listed then click Begin Registration.
Follow the prompts and hit submit when you are finished.
-Ross
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.
A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.
It is quick and easy!
This year we will have one Spirit Day Friday each month.
We kicked off the year with a Grade Level Color War!
Our next SDF will be October 4.
The theme is Twin/Triplet/LookALike.
Dress the same as another person or as multiple people.
Welcome Back Everyone!
The PTA has a TON planned for the 24/25 school year. We will be gong over all our events and plans for the year at the first meeting on September 11th from 6-7:30 at the FMS library. We offer free child care during all our meetings.
We are also working with a new spirit wear company this year. Check out the FMS site!
Thank you,
Nicole Brassard President
Angela Commeau FMS Vice President
Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President
Ariel Elwell Treasurer
Families Can! Upcoming Parent Enrichment Programs
Nurturing Parenting Program-This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your family’s communication. Topics include: enhancing brain development, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, and nurturing discipline techniques. 10 week program. Tuesdays, 9/24- 11/26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Active Parenting: 5-12-This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works, Open up lines of communication, Defuse power struggles with your children, Build closer relationships through family fun. 5 week program. Wednesdays, 10/2-10/30, 5:30-7:30 PM
Circle of Security-Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. 8 week program.
Tuesdays, 9/24-11/19, 6:00- 7:30 PM
Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens-This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. 6 week program. Mondays, 11/28-12/9, 6:00- 8:00 PM
BATH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT
Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.