Author: vimes
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In Our Kindness Era
September 10, 2024Atwood Primary School students have been working through brain builders with Mrs. Widor to practice following directions! #WeAreRSU18 #AtwoodAwesome
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Homecoming Week 2024
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Joyful First Week Celebrations
September 3, 2024Atwood Primary School is off to an awesome start! So many smiles and double thumbs up as children returned for another great school year! During the first week back, two first graders celebrated their birthdays and another child earned her spot as the first member of the Principal’s 100 Club! Way to go, Eyahani!
One other exciting event happened in Mrs. Kroemer’s classroom! Last Friday, Grayson’s mother returned home from a year-long deployment to Africa. She surprised Grayson at school! The school was honored to be a part of this special moment, and Mrs. Kroemer’s students each made Amanda, Grayson’s mother, a special card thanking her for her service to our country. She was also gifted a special Atwood Awesome Superhero shirt, as she is a true superhero!
The Atwood community is geared up for another joyful, wonderful week of learning! #WeAreRSU18 #AtwoodAwesome
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Oakland Soccer Registration 2024
August 29, 2024
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Meet Amy Naegely, Dean of Students at ATW
August 23, 2024Meet Amy Naegely, Dean of Students at Atwood Primary School!
What are you most looking forward to about this upcoming school year?
When thinking about this upcoming school year, I am most looking forward to learning a position that is new to me. I am also looking forward to connecting with families and students in Oakland.
What’s your favorite thing to do over the summer?
My favorite thing to do over the summer is to soak up sunshine and salt water at Pemaquid Beach with my kids. It’s tradition for us to stop at the Round Top for ice cream on the way home.
Tell us about your family!
My husband, Jake, and I live in Vassalboro with our kids Luke (12) and Lydia (9). We have a 1 year old golden retriever named June who keeps us on our toes!
What is your favorite thing about being part of RSU 18?
My favorite thing about being a part of RSU 18 is having the opportunity to work alongside an amazing group of staff members who are dedicated to our students and communities.
What is your favorite book to share with students and why?
One of my favorite books to share with students at the start of the school year is “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold. The story takes readers through a school day, activities, and homes with a repeated message that no matter their race, family makeup, religion, or ability – everyone belongs.
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Meet Shelly Moody, Principal of ATW
August 23, 2024Meet Shelly Moody, Principal of Atwood Primary School!
What are you most looking forward to about this upcoming school year?
I am thrilled to be returning to Atwood Primary School! It’s been a few years since I was part of the Atwood Awesome staff, so I am looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues, students, and families as we begin a new school year. I am grateful, humbled, and so very excited to be part of the school community that gave my own children a joyful start to their educational journey. My heart is full when I am learning alongside students, so I plan to spend a great deal of time in classrooms. Mrs. Naegely and I are excited to plan school-wide events to unify and energize our peaceful village!
Tell us about your family!
My family is the most important part of my life. I am fortunate that my husband, Jon, is also an educator, so many conversations at home are about our shared commitment to the teaching profession. We live in Oakland with our fun-loving black lab, Bailey, and our three children. My son, Jacob, is heading to LeMoyne College this fall to study computer science and play Division 1 golf. My daughter, Grace, will be a sophomore at MHS and is an active member of the field hockey, swim, and track teams. My daughter, Olivia, will be in fourth grade at Williams Elementary. She loves many activities including Girl Scouts, field hockey, and basketball. When I’m not at school, you can usually find me on the golf course or on the sidelines cheering for my kids in the activities they love!
What is one thing you’d like to share with the students of your school building?
All three of my children are proud alumni of Atwood Primary School, so I know it is a special place to grow and learn! I want students to know that Mrs. Naegely and I plan to continue the traditions that make Atwood awesome. From earning a fish for hard work to enjoying the famous Atwood Carnival in June to dancing with Mrs. Blaisdell – my children loved being Atwood Awesome Superheroes, too. We can’t wait to meet you and learn what you love about Atwood Primary School!
What is your favorite thing about being part of RSU 18?
This is an easy question… the community! I am incredibly thankful for the relationships I’ve formed with families, colleagues, and students over the past 25 years in RSU 18. I’ve been so fortunate to spend my entire career in this district! I started as a third grade teacher at Atwood Primary, so I am excited for the opportunity to return to the school where it all began. It’s already been fun to make connections with my former students as their children start their educational journey in RSU 18. By far, the best part of our district is the incredible community support for our schools.
What is your favorite book to share with students and why?
I am a HUGE book lover! Reading to students is one of my favorite things to do! I can’t wait to read aloud in classrooms at Atwood this year. I am especially fond of books that have important messages about being true to yourself or having a growth mindset. One of my favorite picture books to share with students is Strictly, No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev. Children always have amazing lessons to share about this book, which is one of the reasons that I love to read it aloud to classes at the start of a new year!
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The 2024 Atwood Carnival
June 13, 2024On the sunny afternoon of Wednesday, June 13th, the Atwood Primary School held the annual end of year learning celebration: The Atwood Carnival! This year there were a few new adventures: the 60 foot Rat Race Obstacle Course, duck races, and a new petting zoo, “Hoofing It,” which the children could enter to brush and feed the animals! The Darlings Ice Cream Truck was a delightful addition, and there were dozens of other amazing games, treats, and activities! Children were able to go inside buses, an army hummer, a police car, an ambulance, and a fire ladder truck! I think it’s safe to say it was a festive and wonderful end to the school year! #WeAreRSU18 #AtwoodAwesome
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Excursions to District Office
June 11, 2024One of the most special visits the Atwood children make is to the Central Office. Kindergartener, Oliver, enjoyed a little excursion to visit with Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Keith Morin. Mr. Morin took the time to share a storybook with Oliver! #WeAreRSU18 #AtwoodAwesome
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Atwood’s Graduation Celebration 2024
June 5, 2024Students in the graduating classes of 2034, 2035, 2036, and 2037 led the Messalonskee graduation celebration through Atwood Primary School for a final send off! It’s one of the most special traditions of the school year where our youngest students get to celebrate with our oldest! #WeAreRSU18 #AtwoodAwesome #EaglePrideMHS
