Hartford-Sumner Elementary School

For all current RSU 10 Job Postings:
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Here is a copy of the lunch for the month of October:

Here is a copy of the breakfast menu for the month of October:

Special School Board Meeting/Executive Session Agenda 10/5/26
*This is an In-Person Meeting ONLY*

School Board APPROVED Minutes 9/8/26
https://aptg.co/qLmzkF

For all current RSU 10 Job Postings:
http://rsu10.schoolspring.com

Please read this letter from the Superintendent regarding Title 1. https://aptg.co/6n26b3

School Board Committee Minutes 9/16/26
Curriculum: https://aptg.co/jqV4js
Policy: https://aptg.co/L-RTLv
Personnel: https://aptg.co/nk789y

School Board Materials 9/21/26
https://aptg.co/lGC7N_

For all current RSU 10 Job Postings:
http://rsu10.schoolspring.com

School Board Committee Agendas 9/16/26
Curriculum Committee: https://aptg.co/07Blm3
Personnel Committee: https://aptg.co/JKnV5Y
Policy Committee: https://aptg.co/fVFDZt

For current RSU 10 Job Postings:
https://rsu10.schoolspring.com

School Board Materials 9/8/26
https://aptg.co/pmDzV4

Just a reminder for all families that there is NO Wednesday morning coverage for students from 7:30-8:30AM.

Drop-off will begin at 8:30AM on Wednesday mornings..

Thanks!

Please view all up to date RSU 10 Job Postings at:
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Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

-Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.

-Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

-Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.

-Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor's appointments when school is in session.

-Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.

-Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!

I cam across some statistical information regarding the significance of attending school regularly.

-a child becomes chronically absent when he or she misses 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year.

-children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.

-By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.

-By 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.

Remember, a child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!!

I wanted to make parents aware of the five reasons that can excuse a child's absence according to statute:

1. Personal illness (with notification from a parent)

2. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day.

3. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day.

4. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has been approved.

5. Education disruption resulting from homelessness, unplanned psychiatric hospitalization, unplanned hospitalization for a medical emergency, foster care placement, youth development center placement or some other out-of-district placement that is not otherwise authorized by an individualized education plan or a superintendent's agreement.

Please make it a habit to let us know why your child is absent as soon after as you can!

Thanks

Picture Day will be on Thursday, June 10th. Be on the lookout for more information.

The state of Maine now has a statewide "bell-to-bell" law that requires all public schools to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day. Students who bring a cellphone with them may use it on the bus only.

Please contact the main office if you have any questions.