Meroby Elementary School

This is a health notice for MES -- https://5il.co/120e9.

As a reminder if you are interested in getting your 5-11 yr. old vaccinated on Nov. 22 or 23 please complete this short survey: https://forms.gle/yNfQnrYeosNonaJ77

if you are interested in getting your 5-11 yr. old vaccinated on Nov. 22 or 23 please complete this short survey at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15EmVoi7gQT8aAbMMCi1N9ErZW3DIiOJhZyOW6yV-R6E/edit

Happy Ed Tech Appreciation Day!! Thank you to ALL of our Ed Techs for your support of our students, staff and school community!!

RSU 10 will hold COVID Vaccination Clinics for children age 5+ on Monday, 11/22 & Tuesday, 11/23. Complete this poll if you are interested --https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtD70NpDqCVN7gq-wHraeGm0Lp-tRXifoaU9CxmFuhl0DYg/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you

The previous health notice for MES was incorrect. Here is the correct information -- https://5il.co/11y00. Sorry for the mistake.

This is a health notice about a positive COVID case at MES -- https://5il.co/11y00.

Please read these two important health notices from MES -- one from last Friday, 11/12/21, at https://5il.co/11vpu and one from today, Monday, 11/15/21 at https://5il.co/11vpx. Thank you.

Since we need "patience" NOT "patients" please see: https://5il.co/11v9o

Pediatricians Share: What Parents Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children The CDC has recently recommended 5 to 11 year old children receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering a way for parents to protect their children and families from COVID-19 infection. Join MECAP for a forum featuring Maine pediatricians as they share information about children and the COVID-19 vaccine and give advice on what to consider when making the decision to vaccinate children against COVID-19. There will be time for questions from the audience. Speakers: Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Central Maine Pediatrics Jillian Gregory, DO, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Maine Medical Center Sydney Sewall, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Maine General Health Michael Ross, MD, Pediatrician at Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care Moderator: Claire Berkowitz, President, Midcoast Maine Community Action WHEN: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 6pm--7:15pm EST WHERE: Via Zoom, register at mecap.org/events to receive the webinar login information.

November Elementary Lunch Menu

We have had a positive case associated with MES. All close contacts have been notified. https://5il.co/10vj3

Please refer to this link https://5il.co/10uwd for the MDOE Revised Pre-Screening Tool for School Attendance. Thank you!

October Elementary Lunch Menu

RSU 10 Update at this link: https://5il.co/ztfs

Pool Testing has started in RSU 10! For more information, please see https://5il.co/zilx Thank you!

Pool-Testing will begin Sept. 23 & 24 in RSU 10 Schools There seems to be some confusion over the use of Pool-Testing. 1) Anyone and Everyone can and should sign up – WHY? 2) It allows the person NOT to quarantine – even in a positive “Pool” group - if individually testing negative – Regardless… a. Regardless if vaccinated b. Regardless if a close contact in the classroom, playground, lunchroom, bus, sports team, etc. c. Regardless if you were in a close group with a positive case 3) It is a simple cotton swab (self-administered) in the nose – once per week. 4) If group comes back positive – individual confidential test with school nurse. PLEASE – return the consent forms https://5il.co/xr29 and https://5il.co/xr28 to participate. Contact your school nurse or check out this https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/School%20Testing%20FAQ%208.23.21%20FINAL.pdf with questions. **This is funded through the State of Maine – NOT local tax dollars**

This notification is to let parents and families know that based on the specifics of a positive COVID case, you may or may not receive a personal phone call or message regarding your child. We will be using our automated system to notify parents. This will help notify the necessary individuals in a timely and efficient manner. You will continue to receive written documentation from the school.

Please see the COVID-19 Flowchart at this link -- https://5il.co/yxnm. Thank you, RSU 10 Administration & Nurses

Please join us to reduce quarantining and sign up for Pool Testing today. As soon as we have at least five(5) people/students consenting for pool testing participation in any classroom or grouping we will be able to begin Pool Testing for that group and those participating would ONLY be required to quarantine IF they test positive themselves. This includes those ALREADY vaccinated. Please consult your School Nurse with additional questions. Below are the two (2) consent forms that must be completed for participating in Pool Testing https://5il.co/xr29 https://5il.co/xr28 You can also get a hard copy of these forms in any school office.