For the safety of our employees and the people plowing, there will be no overnight parking allowed at any of the RSU 18 buildings effective December 1st, 2019 through April 1st, 2020.
Submitted by: Jennifer McGee, Principal of Atwood Primary School I had to have my laptop fixed last week. The tech team came and took it away one day at about 8:00 in the morning. I watched them walk out the door with it. I had to take a moment. Everything. I. Have. Been. Working…. Read More
Caraline Lee, Reece Hanscom, and their teacher, Rob Perks, presented elementary robotics at the Superintendent of Schools Educational Showcase at Cony High School on Friday, November 15. They were able to demonstrate the fun and usefulness of coding!
Atwood students continue to enjoy their reading time with The Snow Pond Seniors. These wonderful volunteers come to the Atwood library once a month to read to, and with, our students. Thank you so much for sharing your time with us.
Rise and Read will soon begin… every Friday morning at 7:30 the library will open to our Atwood families! The first Rise and Read will be on Friday, October 18!
It’s a pretty special day at Atwood Primary. Author/illustrator Cathryn Falwell is spending the whole day at Atwood, sharing her books, her time, and her process through a series of fun, interactive presentations for every class in the school. Falwell has written and illustrated over 25 picture books for children, including Turtle Splash and Rainbow Stew. … Read More
It’s been a busy couple of days at Atwood Primary. Monday, September 23rd brought the whole school together for their first town meeting of the year. It was a great bonding experience for students and staff as Mrs. Blaisdell taught them some new dances, including “Don’t Give Up.” Students also reviewed playground safety rules and… Read More
Submitted by: Jennifer McGee, Principal of Atwood Primary At the beginning of each school year, I try to introduce some new thinking to ignite the staff. This year, we read an article from The Cult of Pedagogy about “Finding Your Marigold”. The basic point of this article, written by Jennifer Gonzalez, is simple. Surround yourself… Read More
The Atwood staff have embraced the idea of “finding the marigolds” and “being a marigold” throughout the school year! This idea comes from an article from Edutopia. The marigold is a flower that is planted by farmers to help other plants grow. The staff at Atwood are committed to supporting one another’s growth…so each… Read More
Dear Families of the Atwood Primary Superheroes! I hope this letter finds you enjoying a wonderful Maine summer filled with rest, relaxation and plenty of play! If you are new to Atwood, welcome. If you are returning, we are happy to have you back with us! Last year, one of the best quotes… Read More