November 2016 - Portland Public Schools

November 2016


	DHS Volleyball Team Shows Caring, Gratitude with Bears Posted on 11/28/2016 The Deering High School Volleyball Team recently donated some teddy bears to the Portland Police Department. The cuddly toys will be given out by police officers as a way to comfort children in crisis situations. more about DHS Volleyball Team Shows Caring, Gratitude with Bears
	‘Tis the Season for the PATHS Holiday Sale! Posted on 11/28/2016 Delightful gift items and holiday greenery made by Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) students will be featured at the annual PATHS Holiday Sale. The sale this year runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1; Friday, Dec. 2; Thursday, Dec. 8; and Friday, Dec. 9. more about ‘Tis the Season for the PATHS Holiday Sale!
	PHS' First Deaf Bulldogs Mascot ‘Inspired’ by Role Posted on 11/23/2016 There’s a new face behind the Portland High School Bulldogs mascot this year: Kamron King, a freshman at PHS who also is a Governor Baxter School for the Deaf student. more about PHS' First Deaf Bulldogs Mascot ‘Inspired’ by Role
	Fall Edition of Community e-Newsletter Now Available Posted on 11/23/2016 The Fall edition of the Portland Public Schools’ Community e-Newsletter is now available. more about Fall Edition of Community e-Newsletter Now Available
	DHS Students, Teachers to Share Meal of Thanks Nov. 22 Posted on 11/21/2016 On Tuesday, Nov. 22, instead of beginning the day laboring over an algebra problem or diagramming a sentence, Deering High School students and teachers will share a secular morning meal to give thanks. more about DHS Students, Teachers to Share Meal of Thanks Nov. 22
	Longfellow to Light Up with New Sculpture on Nov. 21! Posted on 11/18/2016 Artist Pandora LaCasse has been working with Longfellow Elementary School students this fall to produce a light sculpture for the front of the school. The school will hold a lighting ceremony for the new sculpture at the school at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. more about Longfellow to Light Up with New Sculpture on Nov. 21!
	Riverton Social Worker Recipient of First ‘Essence of PPS’ Award Posted on 11/16/2016 Riverton Elementary School social worker Amanda Atkinson-Lewis is the first recipient of the Portland Public Schools’ new “Essence of PPS” award. more about Riverton Social Worker Recipient of First ‘Essence of PPS’ Award
	CBHS Seniors Create Pop-Up Museum on Heroes of Middle East Posted on 11/16/2016 On Monday, Nov. 21, Casco Bay High School (CBHS) seniors will host a public, multimedia museum showcasing their work exploring stories of heroism in the modern Middle East. The event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., is free and open to the public. more about CBHS Seniors Create Pop-Up Museum on Heroes of Middle East
	Superintendent Reaffirms District’s Commitment to Embracing Diversity Posted on 11/15/2016 Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana delivered remarks to the Portland Board of Public Education at its Nov. 15 meeting, stressing that diversity is one of the district's greatest assets. more about Superintendent Reaffirms District’s Commitment to Embracing Diversity
	School Board and Teachers Agree on New Three-Year Contract Posted on 11/15/2016 The Portland Board of Public Education voted at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15, to approve a new three-year agreement with the Portland Teachers Association (PEA). more about School Board and Teachers Agree on New Three-Year Contract
	School Board Inauguration Set for December 5 Posted on 11/15/2016 The Portland Board of Public Education will hold a ceremony to inaugurate its newest members on Monday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Portland City Council Chambers at Portland City Hall. The board also will vote to elect a new chair. more about School Board Inauguration Set for December 5
	Feedback Sought on PPS Parent Partnership Policy Draft! Posted on 11/15/2016 The Parent Partnership Policy Ad Hoc Committee has created a working draft of the Portland Public Schools Parent Partnership Policy and invites feedback on the draft from parents, staff, students and community members! more about Feedback Sought on PPS Parent Partnership Policy Draft!
	PPS Teachers Are Finalists in STEM Challenge Competition Posted on 11/14/2016 Three teachers from Lincoln Middle School and a teacher from Portland High School are finalists in a new competition designed to give K-12 educators the opportunity to try out highly innovative ideas in STEM teaching and learning. The teachers will compete on Friday, Nov. 18, at Colby College to win grants of $2,000 or $5,000 to implement their ideas. more about PPS Teachers Are Finalists in STEM Challenge Competition
	Vote for Portland Empowered’s youth group to win $50K! Posted on 11/14/2016 Portland Empowered’s youth group, Youth Engagement Partners (YEPs), is on the ballot for the Nellie Mae Education Foundation Youth Engagement Contest – and the group could win $50,000 if it gets the most online votes. more about Vote for Portland Empowered’s youth group to win $50K!
	Bank of America PAE Donation Helps New Mainers Realize Potential Posted on 11/10/2016 Bank of America Senior Vice President Todd Beacham told a group of Portland Adult Education (PAE) students that the bank wants to bolster Maine’s workforce through its $45,000 donation to a jobs course designed to help new Mainers gain employment more about Bank of America PAE Donation Helps New Mainers Realize Potential
	Tour of Riverton School to Precede School Board Meeting Posted on 11/10/2016 The public is invited to a tour of Riverton Elementary School, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 15, prior to the Portland Board of Public Education meeting being held at the school that evening. more about Tour of Riverton School to Precede School Board Meeting
	Voters Elect Two Incumbents, Political Newcomer to School Board Posted on 11/09/2016 District 3 Portland Board of Public Education member Laurie Davis and at-large member Anna Trevorrow were reelected to their seats on Nov. 8, according to unofficial voting tallies from the Portland City Clerk’s office. Political newcomer Roberto Rodriguez was also elected to an at-large school board seat. more about Voters Elect Two Incumbents, Political Newcomer to School Board
	DHS Student Wins New England Boxing Title Posted on 11/09/2016 Deering High School senior Gabriel “Tito” Morales, of the Portland Boxing Club, recently won the USA Boxing New England Featherweight Championship with a close, hard-fought unanimous decision win, according to the boxing club. more about DHS Student Wins New England Boxing Title
	CBHS Principal Wins Award for Exemplary Leadership Posted on 11/09/2016 Derek Pierce, principal of Casco Bay High School (CBHS), recently won the 2016 Silverberg Leadership Award from EL Education. The award is given to an exemplary school leader who has raised student achievement through deep implementation of EL Education practices. The award comes with a $5,000 cash prize. more about CBHS Principal Wins Award for Exemplary Leadership
	Deering Players to Perform ‘The Crucible” Nov. 18 and 19 Posted on 11/09/2016 The Deering High School Players Drama Club will perform “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. and on Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. more about Deering Players to Perform ‘The Crucible” Nov. 18 and 19
	Bank of America Donation to PAE to Help New Mainers Get Jobs Posted on 11/08/2016 Bank of America has donated $45,000 to Portland Adult Education (PAE) to support classes for new Mainers seeking their first job in the United States. more about Bank of America Donation to PAE to Help New Mainers Get Jobs
	Portland Adult Education Has New Interim Executive Director Posted on 11/07/2016 Portland Adult Education (PAE) welcomes Anita St. Onge as its Interim Executive Director. more about Portland Adult Education Has New Interim Executive Director
	Lunch, Activities Offered for EECS Students Election Day Posted on 11/07/2016 Classes are cancelled Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, at two district schools that are used as polling places: Deering High School and East End Community School (EECS). The high voter turnout that day is expected to be too disruptive to student learning and poses security concerns. However, EECS has partnered with community organizations to offer lunch and activities off site for its students. more about Lunch, Activities Offered for EECS Students Election Day
	Third Annual Portland Public Schools’ STEM Expo ‘Fun,’ ‘Very Cool’ Posted on 11/04/2016 The Third Annual Portland Public Schools’ STEM Exposition held Friday, Nov. 4, at USM’s Sullivan gym, was "fun" and "very cool," students said. more about Third Annual Portland Public Schools’ STEM Expo ‘Fun,’ ‘Very Cool’