What an incredible week at Conners Emerson!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Community Open House last night! I estimate that we welcomed over 800 visitors! WOW! It was amazing to see our students proudly serving as tour guides, showing off their new learning spaces, and sharing their excitement about our beautiful new school. We are absolutely loving our new building!

One of my favorite things to do this week has been asking students what they love most about the new school. The answers have been wonderful! Everything from washing their hands in the cafeteria, to the window seats in the library, the courtyard, the whiteboard spaces in the hallways, and the stage. But the overwhelming favorite? THE GYM! Personally, I am just thrilled that we finally have windows in our cafeteria!

I was back in the old Conners building today, and I really couldn't believe the difference. It is hard to imagine how far we have come! We are incredibly grateful to the Bar Harbor community for supporting this project and making this beautiful new school a reality for our students.

Middle School Dance

We are excited to host our first middle school dance for students in grades 6–8 next Friday in our new gym! I have a feeling we are going to have a HUGE turnout! What a fun way to celebrate our new space!

Thanksgiving Basket Decorating & Food Drive

Our annual Thanksgiving Basket Decorating will take place next Friday! Throughout next week, students are encouraged to bring in food donations to help support families experiencing food insecurity in our community. Each grade has been assigned a different food item so we don't end up with 300 cans of peas! Thank you for helping us support our neighbors during the holiday season.

Free & Reduced Lunch Forms

If you haven't already, please return your Free and Reduced Lunch forms. Even though school meals are free for all students, completing these forms is still important! The information helps determine our eligibility for federal funding that supports our school programs. If you need another form, please contact Miss Taylor. We appreciate your help!

Winter Sports Are Underway

Our winter sports teams are up and running, and I can't wait to cheer on our Tigers at their first home game in the new gym! It will be so exciting to finally have our athletes competing in this beautiful space!

A Few Important Reminders

Morning Arrival: If your child arrives after 8:15 a.m., please walk them to the front entrance and check in with Ms. Taylor. We are not yet able to see students arriving in the parking loop from the office, so we appreciate your help keeping everyone safe.
Thanksgiving Break: We will have an early release day on Tuesday, November 24th, followed by our Thanksgiving break.

What a wonderful first week in our new school! There is so much excitement in the building, and it has been a joy to watch our students settle into their new spaces. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and enthusiasm as we begin this exciting new chapter at Conners Emerson.

Have a great weekend!

Conners Emerson School

Conners Emerson School