Lunch for Wednesday, February 11th, has changed to pizza, vegetable & fruit. Lunch for Thursday, February 12th, has changed to chicken and gravy, rice, vegetable, fruit & cookie.
Let's keep the kindness going!
8th grade students will be learning more about Orono High School tomorrow at Step Up Day! Students must have permission to attend. Please check the Remind App for details and reach out there with any questions!
Winter sports are winding down! Recently 8th grade basketball players and cheerleaders were recognized at the last home games of the season. 8th grade chess team members were also recognized at last month's student of the month assembly but unfortunately no photos are available from that. We will miss our 8th graders as they prepare to move on to high school in the fall.
Early release and vacation week announcement.
8th grade students were invited to visit John Bapst Step Up Day today. Students got to learn about all the school has to offer and see what it is like to be a high school student at John Bapst. Family night is Tuesday! Check the Remind App for all the details!
Our Friday Paw Power Winners are Aurelia and Jack. Students that earn Paw Power Cards during the week are put into a drawing to be our weekly winners. This program is sponsored by Old Town Dairy Queen. Our winners and the teacher who gave the card get an ice cream treat to celebrate. This is part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(PBIS) program to encourage our core values of respect, responsibility, and care.
***8th grade students only*** John Bapst Step Up Day is tomorrow! It starts at 8:30 am and ends at 1:10pm. Students must get a ride to and from. Please see details on the Remind App. If you are not getting messages please contact Mrs. McDunnah. Thank you!
Boys A Basketball played their last game of the season at Wagner last night! Although falling short, our boys held their heads high and played a good game. They came back in the second half to hold off the opposing team with points; through smart game play and ball movement. They worked together as a team to defend a tough offensive team. Baskets by: Simon K., Derrick C., Landon M., Hunter H and Damon S. Way to go Wildcats this season! Your school and coaches are proud of your hard work and dedication to a sport that you love to play!
The girls' A team ended their basketball season last night with a home game against Wagner. Even though the results were not what we wanted, the girls should all be proud of themselves. They have made some great improvements since October. Last night's points were made by Calli, Paisley, Kylie, Maddie, and Ava.
Sixth graders have been learning about groundwater and recently had the opportunity to design water filters and test them. Students learned a lot through this hands-on activity.
Last week we celebrated our January Students of the Month! We had a special performance by our cheer team, enjoyed fun activities, celebrated staff of the month, drew our art winners, recognized 8th grade Chess Team members and announced our attendance grade level winners, Kindergarten and 8th grade! We have so many amazing students to celebrate!
**8th grade parents please join the RemindApp for high school transition details! Step up days start this week! Click the link to join! https://www.remind.com/join/g424g86
Come out and support our B Basketball Teams! They will be playing in the PVML tournament at the Glenburn School this Saturday, January 31st. The girls face the #1 team at 8:00 a.m followed by the boys who also will face the #1 team at 9:30 a.m.
GO WILDCATS!
GO WILDCATS!
Our Friday Paw Power Winners are Elaina and Simon. Students that earn Paw Power Cards during the week are put into a drawing to be our weekly winners. This program is sponsored by Old Town Dairy Queen. Our winners and the teacher who gave the card get an ice cream treat to celebrate. This is part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(PBIS) program to encourage our core values of respect, responsibility, and care.
Our boys traveled to Orrington last night for their last regular season games!
B team played a fast paced game who took the lead quick in the first half holding back any points from our Milford Wildcats. We came back stong in the third quarter but still fell to defeat. Points by Hunter H., Weston M., and Conner M. Tournament tomorrow!
Our A team walked away triumphantly!!!! Fighting hard to keep the lead they built in the first quarter. They worked well as a team, had great ball movement, communicated and laid it all out on the court! Baskets by Landon M., Derrick C., Colton M., Hunter H., Simon K., and Damon S. Way to go Wildcats!!
B team played a fast paced game who took the lead quick in the first half holding back any points from our Milford Wildcats. We came back stong in the third quarter but still fell to defeat. Points by Hunter H., Weston M., and Conner M. Tournament tomorrow!
Our A team walked away triumphantly!!!! Fighting hard to keep the lead they built in the first quarter. They worked well as a team, had great ball movement, communicated and laid it all out on the court! Baskets by Landon M., Derrick C., Colton M., Hunter H., Simon K., and Damon S. Way to go Wildcats!!
The Lady Wildcats hosted Center Drive last night. Both A and B teams were defeated but showed great determination on the court.
Points were made by Paige, Kaelyn, and Maggie for the B team. Points were made by Bailee, Paisley, Kylie, Maddie, and Lily for the A team.
Points were made by Paige, Kaelyn, and Maggie for the B team. Points were made by Bailee, Paisley, Kylie, Maddie, and Lily for the A team.
Fifth graders have been learning about ecosystems and the energy that passes through them. They have explored different food chains and food webs. Wednesday they had a chance to make giant food webs! It was a bit chaotic, but a great hands on learning experience.
Save the date: We hope you will join us to celebrate Kindness Week! February 9th-13th All theme days are free to participate. We encourage families to talk about the different themes and take kindness action steps!
Congratulations to the winner of the school Spelling Bee. Alec M. in 7th grade was our school level champion. He will advance to the Regional Bee. High fives to all of our participants who studied and participated. And thank you to our Judges Mrs.Curtis and Mrs. Miller.