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 | New School Year Underway in Portland Posted on 08/31/2016 Portland Public Schools’ students in grades 1-12 returned to school on Aug. 31. New Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana, accompanied by Assistant Superintendent for School Management Jeanne Crocker, visited a number of schools to meet and greet students and staff on the first day.
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 | Peaks Island, Ocean Avenue Schools To Benefit from Side x Side Grant Posted on 08/30/2016 |
 | Ocean Avenue School Now Authorized IB World School Posted on 08/25/2016 Ocean Avenue Elementary School (OAES) has been named an authorized IB World School, Primary Years Programme. OAES is now the only elementary school in Maine to attain such a distinction, and one of just a few in New England, according to OAES Principal Beverly Coursey.
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 | LearningWorks STEM-Based Afterschool Program Starts Sept. 14 Posted on 08/25/2016 LearningWorks Afterschool (LWAS) is about to start for the 2016-2017 school year. The STEM-based afterschool program for students in grades 2-5 at six elementary schools in Portland – Reiche, East End Community School, Ocean Avenue, Presumpscot, Hall, and Riverton – begins Sept. 14.
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 | PPS Teachers: Time To Apply for PEF Teacher Grants/L.L.Bean Grants Posted on 08/23/2016 In 2016, the Portland Education Foundation (PEF) is marking eight years of investing directly at the point of teaching and learning. In addition to general funds raised by the foundation to support teacher grants, PEF has secured $20,000 from L.L. Bean to launch the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Grants Program.
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 | Presumpscot Summer Learners Explore How Things Move Posted on 08/19/2016 |
 | School Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Continues School Tours Aug. 22 Posted on 08/18/2016 |
 | Summer Session Student Volunteers Recognized by School Board Posted on 08/17/2016 Six high school and middle school students who volunteered this past summer to help younger students in summer learning programs were recently honored by the Portland Board of Public Education and Superintendent Xavier Botana. The students were praised for being positive role models, providing academic support for younger students and for their willingness to help.
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 | School Board Creates New Parent Partnership Committee Posted on 08/17/2016 The Portland Board of Public Education voted Aug. 16 to approve a resolution to create a Parent Partnership Policy Ad Hoc Committee. The new committee will review and revise the district’s current Parent Involvement Policy, using the Parent & Family Engagement Manifesto as a guide. The manifesto, developed by Portland Empowered, is a document that outlines how the Portland Public Schools can enhance engagement with parents and families.
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| School Board To Vote Aug. 16 on New Parent Partnership Committee Posted on 08/15/2016 |
 | BBQ’s, Ice Cream & Other Events Welcome Students Back to School Posted on 08/10/2016 The first day of school for Portland Public Schools’ students in grades 1-12 is Tuesday, Aug. 31, this year. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children start on Tuesday, Sept. 6, the day after Labor Day. But even before the first day of classes, and also into the fall, district schools will be holding events that include ice cream socials, barbeques, open houses to meet teachers and visit classrooms and welcoming events for new students.
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 | Summer Science & Literacy Academy Students To Showcase Learning Posted on 08/10/2016 Reiche Community School’s Summer Science and Literacy Academy began July 11, with students participating in a literacy-based experience highlighted with the science theme of plants and animals. The academy’s last day is Friday, Aug. 12, when the students will demonstrate to their families what they have learned.
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 | Superintendent Releases Remarks on District’s Commitment to Inclusiveness Posted on 08/05/2016 |
 | Students Are the Stars of Lyseth Summer Learning Program Posted on 08/04/2016 |
 | Grants To Aid CBHS Students with Outdoor Learning Quests Posted on 08/04/2016 To help them make the transition to high school, freshman at Casco Bay High School (CBHS) will participate in an innovative orientation experience on Cow Island in Casco Bay this September. During their Sept. 27-30 Freshman Quest, the students will kayak, camp and engage in learning activities that focus on building community.
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 | PHS À Cappella Group Performs with Classic Rock Band Foreigner Posted on 08/03/2016 |
| PPS Teachers: PEF Grant Application Period Opens Aug. 1 Posted on 08/01/2016 |
| Portland Public Schools Completes Staffing of Central Office Team Posted on 08/01/2016 |
 | PPS Teachers Learn at Side x Side Summer Arts Institute Posted on 07/14/2016 The second annual Side x Side Summer Arts Institute 2016 took place June 22-23 at the Portland Museum of art. This institute was for all participating Side x Side classroom teachers and served as a dedicated time to meet with Side x Side teaching artists to further plan and develop implementation of Side x Side programs in the classroom. The institute featured speakers, expert-led activities and interactive workshops.
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