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From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items | Visit the DC&R Reporting Calendar | News & Updates Resources for Schools and for Talking to Children Following the Tragedy in Lewiston In light of the tragedy in Lewiston, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) has curated resources for talking to children about violence and resources … Continue reading Maine DOE Update – November 10, 2023

What do you do to celebrate your school’s 20th Year of Education? Old Town Elementary School wasn’t quite sure what to do to spark their students and make them appreciate all the wonderful things the school has offered over the course of 20 years, but School librarian Michelle Reesman knew just what to do. She … Continue reading Old Town Elementary School Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with a Book Vending Machine for Students

"Dumbledorable" found a home in the library in April after a student donated the guinea pig to the school library overseen by librarian Mrs. Michelle Reesman.

Can guinea pigs make a difference to student engagement and achievement? Well, we haven’t conducted the research yet, but if teacher observation is a strong source of information, the answer is yes. Michelle Reesman, Old Town Elementary School Librarian, connected with a family because they desperately wanted to donate a guinea pig to the school. … Continue reading New Library Pet Brings Joy and Solace to Old Town Elementary Students