Our March menu
Reminder: extended day - early release day tomorrow in MSAD11. GAHS/GRMS students will be dismissed around 12:00, and elementary students around 1:00.
Click on the link to access an important message from Superintendent Patricia Hopkins: bit.ly/3x7rREk
Enjoy our February newsletter!
With the extreme cold and 40 degrees below windchill that is forecast for today, we would like to ask that parent guardians make sure they are out at the bus stop to receive their children (if they ride the bus) this afternoon. Buses will be running a regular schedule. Drivers will monitor students at each stop to make sure they are received or have access to their home.
Reminder: Thursday, 2/2/23 is an early release day for students in MSAD11.
Due to current road conditions, there will be a 2 hour delay and no morning PREK classes today in MSAD11. The Central Office will open at the regularly scheduled time.
Our February menu
No school today in MSAD11, due to road and parking lot conditions. The Central Office will open at 11:00 A.M.
Due to current road conditions, there will be a two-hour delay in MSAD11 schools. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten classes, and the central office will open at 9 am.
If a cancellation is determined to be necessary due to road conditions later this morning, a second notice will be sent no later than 7:30 A.M.
Please enjoy. your day, and stay safe.
There will be no school in MSAD11 tomorrow due to the incoming weather conditions (1/23/2023). The central office will be closed. Please enjoy your day, and stay safe.
Due to weather conditions, there will be no school in MSAD11 today (1/20/2023). Please enjoy your day, and stay safe.
MSAD11 will have a 2 hour delay to the start of school today. No morning PREK classes will be held. The central office will open at 9:00 a.m. 1/17/2023.
Enjoy our January newsletter!
MSAD11 will have a 2 hour delay to the start of school today. No morning PREK classes will be held. 1/5/2023.
THURSDAY, December 22nd is an early release day for students in MSAD11 (teacher workshop). Grades K-5 will dismiss around 12, and GAHS/GRMS around 11. There will be no PREK classes.
Please have a happy holiday!
Pat Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 11:
One of our graduates, Chase Fossett, recently passed away in a tragic car accident. A vigil has been organized by friends of the family for this Sunday, December 18 at 5 pm on Hoch Field. They have also arranged for a fireworks display to take place on the GAHS Field Hockey Field beginning around 6 pm.
Knowing how impactful the noise from fireworks can be for pets, children, the elderly and others, I wanted us to get the word out to help make certain local residents know to take any precautions they believe necessary to ensure the safety of their pets and their entire family. Thank you for your assistance.
Best,
Pat Hopkins
Superintendent of Schools
Pat Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 11: No school in MSAD 11 tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 16th. With student absences ranging between 15 - 26% and district-wide staff absences around 20% coupled with the weather pattern, it makes it difficult to safely run our schools and to provide meaningful instruction.
I appreciate your understanding. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope the early notification is helpful for planning purposes. I hope the extra day will help students and staff get the rest needed to be able to return to school on Monday. Enjoy the snow and Happy Holidays.
Dear LER Families,
As you know I have been concerned about issues of buses being passed when their lights are on during our morning drop off. Another incident happened on Monday. For the safety of children, Gardiner Police have now directed us to close off the inside lane to parents during drop off. You may still use the lane on the other side of the median, but from now on, only buses are allowed in the inside lane for drop off. Cones will be put in front of the lane as a reminder. Thank you for your attention to this safety concern.
Our new sign is up and we are ready for our annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair this Saturday, December 3rd, from 9am - 2pm.
⭐ Over 30 Craft Vendors!
⭐ Special Ornaments & Gifts made special by our students!
⭐ Soups, Chowders & delicious Baked Goods made with love by our school Staff!
⭐ Hot Dogs, Popcorn, a RAFFLE!!
Come do your holiday shopping while helping us to support the students & staff here at LER 🎁
🎄
Laura E. Richards Elementary School
279 Brunswick Avenue
Gardiner, ME. 04345
