November 24, 2025
Dear RSU 74 Board Members,
November at Carrabec Community School has been a month of family engagement, student recognition, and professional growth. Teachers conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the month, with our common conference night held on Thursday, November 6. These conferences provided valuable opportunities for families and teachers to connect, share student progress, and set goals for continued success.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, homeroom classes placed American flags along the road and participated in a spirit week to raise money for the Travis Mills Foundation. This initiative allowed students to show respect for veterans while contributing to a meaningful cause, reinforcing the importance of service and community.
We celebrated our Quarter 1 Awards Assemblies with separate assemblies for K-5 and 6-8 students. With strong parental turnout, we recognized students for good attendance, honor roll, and high honor roll achievements. These assemblies highlighted the dedication of our students and the support of their families in fostering academic success.
Grade 7 completed their quilt project with Mrs. Pease, a collaborative effort that culminates in a raffle fundraiser. As Mrs. Pease shared that the goal is to purchase a 2026 yearbook for every 8th grader. Beyond this initial goal, students will vote on additional recipients for funds raised, making the project both creative and purposeful.
CCS partnered with the high school to host a holiday food drive for families in need. To date, CCS has collected approximately 125 pounds of food, with the drive continuing until December 18. This effort reflects the generosity of our school community and the commitment to supporting local families during the holiday season.
Professional development was also a highlight this month. Two of our teachers, Mrs. Schanz and Mrs. Swihart, attended the annual National Council of Teachers of English conference, participating in 24 sessions over three days. They are eager to share their learning with colleagues later this spring. In addition, Mrs. Fournier, Mrs. Theberge, and Mrs. Miller, were selected to attend the Regulated Classroom training hosted by the state. All K-8 teachers also participated in CHAMPS classroom management framework training during the district professional development day on November 10. Teachers expressed that they are finding the framework useful and are hopeful to see positive results when fully implemented.
November has been a month of meaningful connections, celebrations, and growth.
Sincerely,