From the Superintendent
It's that time of year again when we ask for your feedback as to how we're doing as a school district.
The annual MSAD #51 Stakeholder Survey asks students in grades 3-12, faculty/staff, and parents/guardians for feedback on a wide variety of topics that align with our mission to help all students achieve their personal best. In effect, this is a quality assurance tool that helps us evaluate whether or not we are providing educational services that meet the needs of our students and the expectations of staff and parents/guardians.
Today you should have received a link to this survey depending on your primary connection to MSAD #51 (student, staff member, or parent/guardian). In 2024, we were fortunate that 2,425 respondents completed the survey, representing 45% of all stakeholders requested to participate. This impressive response provided us a real pulse on the views and attitudes of those most closely connected to our school community, and we are hoping to meet or exceed this percentage again this year. Click HERE for a summary of the 2024 stakeholder surveys.
Why are these surveys important and how do we use the results?
❏ Annual temperature check on various areas of the school district;
❏ Regularly measures student, staff, and parent attitudes using a 360 degree feedback instrument;
❏ Metric in district’s Annual Report;
❏ Helps district monitor trends and proactively respond;
❏ Helps to inform and mark progress around district and school strategic priorities;
Once the survey window closes and all data has been compiled, a summary of the results will be presented to the Board and made available to all stakeholders in the district's weekly newsletter. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to share your feedback with us.
Regards,
Jeff Porter
Snargg, from iReady, stopped by MIW last week to get the kids pumped up for our winter universal screening this week!
Notices from the Office of the Superintendent
Pre-K Registration
MSAD #51 (Cumberland-North Yarmouth) will continue its small public Pre-K Program for 32 students (16 each session).
The program will run half days (morning and afternoon session) four days per week (M, T, Th, F) for approximately 145 days during the school year. The program is located at Mabel I. Wilson school and is in partnership with Child Development Services.
In order to be considered, your child must be 4, but not 5, years old before October 15, 2025 and you must be a resident of Cumberland or North Yarmouth.
If you are interested in your child being included in the Pre-K lottery, please fill out the interest application linked here no later than Friday, January 24, 2025.
Screenings will take place in person at Mabel I. Wilson School for eligible children during the second week of February. You will receive an email from MIW with your screening date and time.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for MSAD #51 (Cumberland-North Yarmouth) will begin on January 10, 2025. If your child will be five years old on or before October 15, 2025, they are eligible to attend kindergarten this fall.
Additionally, if you have a student currently enrolled in a private school or being homeschooled and would like them to attend Mabel I. Wilson School in the fall, please register your child online at www.msad51.org by January 31, 2025. We want to ensure all incoming students are included in the placement process for the 2024-25 school year. If you have any questions, please call or email MIW at 829-4825.
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January 16 - Regular Meeting
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