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The Deering Weekly Update
CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2018!!!
June 11, 2018- edition XXXIX, Vol 2
To our Deering School Community: THIS IS THE FINAL NEWSLETTER of the year. Please remember: please do not contact Julie Evans if you have comments or questions about the newsletter--she's just the messenger.
Date Event and Info Time Location Notes
June 13 In school "step up day" for grades 10-12
SEE SCHEDULE BELOW
June 19 Blocks 1 & 2 final 8-9:30; 9:45-11:15 School. Encourage your
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exams students to be prepared!
June 20 Blocks 3 & 4 final exams
8-9:30; 9:45-11:15 School. Encourage your students to be prepared!
June 20 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Wednesday, June 13th In school "Step-up Day"
Students will attend shortened regular classes followed by DC, during which they will receive their schedules for next year, and then lunch. They will then attend all eight of their next year's classes beginning with a run-through of first semester classes and then second semester classes. This will allow students to 1) meet next year's teachers; 2) receive any summer assignments*; and 3) determine if they are in the right classes . PLEASE KNOW THAT GUIDANCE , in consultation with admin and teachers, HAS LOOKED AT EVERY STUDENT'S SCHEDULE INDIVIDUALLY to make sure they are getting their needs met. That said, changes will undoubtedly be necessary in a handful of cases. *Summer assignments will also be posted on the landing page of the DHS website.
Current Classes (40 minutes each)
Block 1 8:00-8:40
Block 2 8:45-9:25
Block 3 9:30-10:10
Block 4 10:15-10:55
DC 11:00-11:20 Lunch 11:20-11:50
Fall 2018 First Semester Classes (15 minutes each)
Block 1
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11:55-12:10
Block 2 12:15-12:30
Block 3 12:35-12:50
Block 4 12:55-1:10
Spring 2019 Second Semester Classes (15 minutes each)
Block 1 1:15-1:30
Block 2 1:35-1:50
Block 3 1:55-2:10
Block 4 2:15-2:30
Students who have quarter-long classes will attend their 1st quarter and/or 3rd
quarter classes.
Tech & Teens Working Group/PTO Focus: A working group of
parents of Portland Public School students may be forming to
work on investigation of and policy development around
students and their devices and computer use. In addition,
the DHS PTO may have this topict as a theme for next year. If
interested in either a city-wide working group or DHS PTO
having it as a theme, contact [email protected] and
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come to today's PTO June 11 meeting if you can: 6-7:30 in the
DHS library.
Congratulations to Deering Graduate Tyler Micoleau!!!
Tyler won a TONY AWARD on Saturday for his lighting design
for the hit play
The Band's Visit
SILENT AUCTION to BENEFIT MILLION MEALS MAINE
IS LIVE!
HERE IS THE LIVE LINK!
IF YOU HAVE A SERVICE or a PRODUCT THAT YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO
DONATE TO DEERING FOR OUR MILLION MEALS MAINE SILENT AUCTION,
PLEASE CONTACT PAM BESSEY ([email protected]) or SARAH SHMITT
Proceeds will benefit our 2018 MILLION MEALS MAINE event next November.
MILLION MEALS MAINE (MMM) is a non-profit event during which teams of
community members pack meals for children in need around the world. MMM
was held at Deering in 2016 during which 264,000 meals for children in need
were packed and delivered by Deering students and other Deering community
partners!
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SCHOOL ENDS, BUT SUMMER MEALS BEGIN!
The Deering kitchen will be rocking this summer and will be
open for breakfast and lunch
JUNE 25 - AUGUST 24
BREAKFAST HOURS: 7:45 - 8:30 am
LUNCH HOURS: 11:30 - 12:30 pm
MEALS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE AGE 18 AND YOUNGER
So bring your friends, siblings, visitors, and neighbors!
Other sites that are offering free breakfast and lunch:
Deering Oaks, North Deering Garden, YMCA, Lyman Moore, Reiche School, Ocean
Avenue, Portland High, East End Community School, Front Street Community
Center, Kennedy Park Community Center, Munjoy South Playground, Riverton
Community Center, Sagamore Community Center, and Unity Community Center.
JUNIOR PARENTS
I am reaching out to the parents of the class of 2019. I hop e some of you will be interested in
serving on the 2019 Project Graduation Committee! !
Our first meeting will be Monday, June 11th at 5:30pm.
Your help is much appreciated. If yo u have any questions please
let me know. Mr.Cherry 874-8260
For those interested in
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at Deering
from Ms Karen Shibles
STEM Newsletter Items (newsletter with past announcements is here)
GET YOUR STUDENT ENROLLED IN THIS SUMMER'S STEM ACADEMY AT DEERING! STEM Academy will run twice--June 26-30 and July 5-7. Classes run from 9am to 12 pm.
Courses include 3-D printing, surgical techniques, backyard birding, and more! For more
information, contact Pamela Otunnu at Deering: [email protected].
STEM ELOs:
● 4-H Teen Teaching is a paid summer internship for teens ages 14-19 which will give students 21st Century Skills for the future. The internship is only a few hours per week during July and August so students can combine this awesome opportunity with another summer job or internship. For those teens selected for this 8-week program, they will teach a science lesson to kids in 3rd-6th grade at least once a week. They will receive training (must be available for the training June 26-28) on how to teach others and the subject matter. The theme for this year is "Be an Engineer – Make It Work." Deadline to apply is June 1st.
● The University of New England will be hosting its first annual Health Careers Explorations
Summer Camp from August 4-6th on their Portland & Biddeford campuses. The goal of this overnight camp is to provide an opportunity for high school students from rural or underserved communities to explore various careers in healthcare. Applications are accepted from students throughout the US who will be entering 10th - 12th grade. Students from rural and underserved communities, and those who have more limited access to such opportunities will be given priority consideration. There is NO cost for this program and it is expected to fill quickly. Students should look for applications on the bulletin board outside of room 303. See Mrs. Shibles with any questions. All application materials must be received by June 15th.
● USM, in collaboration with SIEMENS Industry, is hosting an Energy Engineering Institute
for students in grades 7 - 12 on their Gorham Campus, July 10th-15th. “Guided by a curriculum grounded in STEM & Sustainability, the institute is designed to encourage
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youth consideration of STEM fields and foster their STEM education.” Cost: $900 Residential Tuition or $600 Day Camp Tuition.
● UNH is hosting several summer Tech Camp programs on their Durham, NH campus.
They offer partial and full scholarships to those in need of financial assistance. STEM Summer Opportunities: Use the provided link to browse more than 50 Summer STEM opportunities for high school students. The search can be narrowed by region and/or topic of interest. STEM Scholarship Opportunities:
1. Science Scholars Program at St. Joseph’s College for those planning to major in chemistry, biology, environmental science, biochemistry, or marine science.
2. University of Maine’s Pulp & Paper Scholarship for those studying engineering or engineering technology.
3. Science Ambassador Scholarship for females who are passionate about STEM.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
PARENT GROUPS:
> PTO: The PTO meets the second Monday of every month (second Tuesday when
there is a Monday holiday) in the library from 6:00-7:30. Email us at
Next Meeting: Monday, June 11 in the library, 6:00-7:30 pm. This is our last meeting
of the year!
New Citywide PTO budget committee seeking members: Some of the PTOs that were involved in the
recent budget process are starting a citywide PTO committee to focus on school budget issues. IF
ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN BEING ON THIS COMMITTEE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. The superintendent
will be meeting with PTOs involved in the budget process this Monday 6-4 at Ocean Ave. Elementary
School from 5-6 PM. IF ANYONE WANTS TO GO TO THIS MEETING PLEASE email
⇨ We are in the process of updating our email list. If you want to be added to our list
or if your email address has changed, please contact [email protected] Also,
if you signed up earlier but are not receiving communications from the PTO, it may be
because we could not read your handwriting, so please email us!!
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Make your purchases count--use the Deering Boosters Amazon Smile function so that
a portion of every purchase you make goes to your favorite charity, DEERING! Sign up
today: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1120706
June 11
Guidance News
JOB LIST for GRADUATING SENIORS Job List for Graduates
5-21-18
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FAIR The Consulate General of Canada in Boston invites you to a college fair in Portland, ME.
The event will be held on Monday, September 24 th , 2018. Representatives from Canadian institutions
will be present to answer questions about their colleges, tuitions, application processes and more.
Come out and learn why nearly 12,000 Americans are studying in Canada.
Businesses listed below are generally looking for full time employees with a high school
diploma and who are 18 years & older. General information about the positions are included. Please use the links or contact the employer for more specific information and
to apply.
Employers to check out for career/employment opportunities
Allen & Cole Moving Systems No Experience Required!
75 Pinetree Industrial Parkway Portland - 775-6683 Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation required * Must be available to start at
7:00am and work Occasional weekends * can make up to $15.00/hours as well as cash
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& tips * Walk in to apply or email resume to Rich Massie at [email protected] and add Job - Mover to the email subject line.
Spectrum - Field Technician - Portland Area (Driver’s license required)
https://jobs.spectrum.com/job/portland/field-technician/4673/7709365
Maine Green Power - Outreach Associate https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?clientkey=828AE153633C6
1AAEB7E5B5B54AB4860&jpt=&job=9668
Part time/seasonal work at $12.70/hour + commision - Work through September - max 19 hours
Learning Works - America Corps Member - Portland
LearningWorks AIMS HIGH AmeriCorps Do you want to make a difference in your community while gaining valuable work experience in education? The LearningWorks AIMS HIGH program is seeking AmeriCorps members who are
committed to helping children thrive. Our AmeriCorps members serve as tutors, mentors, and classroom support in elementary schools
in Saco, Biddeford, Portland, and Windham. Members receive a living allowance and/or education award to pay for higher education like college or vocational school. Members can
serve over the summer or during the school year. Apply today to transform lives through the power of education. Visit our website to learn more.
Lucas Tree Experts
Lucas Tree Experts Jobs
People Ready PeopleReady.com/ 207-774.1500
MaineHealth www.careersatmainehealth.org
207-662-6007
Pratt & Whitney - Variety of jobs throughout the country www.utc.com/careers
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Sigco - Westbrook - Glass and architectural metal fabricator/distributor in New England
www.Sigcoinc.com 207-887-5411
Katherine Haas/ [email protected] Cindy Caplice/ [email protected]
Seabreeze Property Services - Grounds Maintenance - Portland Area
www.seabreezepropertyservices.com 207-775-3454
Lauren Batherson/ [email protected]
Crooker Construction http://www.crooker.com/ Job Info: http://www.crooker.com/employment/
207-729-3331 Bob Mosley (Paving Manager)/ [email protected]
NorDx - Phlebotomy School - Portland
https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/locations/nordx/
Nappi Distributors - Delivery Driver Helpers - Portland Area - office located in Gorham www.nappidistributors.com
207-887-8200 Christine Fox (Human Resources Manager)/ [email protected]
United States Postal Service
https://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm
Reed & Reed General Contractors www.reed-reed.com
207-443-9747 [email protected]
American Cafe - Bussers & Dishwashers - full time - Portland
https://maine.craigslist.org/fbh/d/host-busser-dishwasher/6593988525.html
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Maine Behavioral Health - Dietary Aides - Westbrook https://maine.craigslist.org/fbh/d/dietary-aide/6592252810.html
Circle K - Cashier/Customer Service - Portland
https://maine.craigslist.org/csr/d/1st-2nd-shift-cashier/6587060419.html
Portland’s Paws - Dog Walker - Portland https://maine.craigslist.org/etc/d/part-fime-dog-walking-career/6589091057.html
United Ground Express - Hiring - Portland Jetport
https://maine.craigslist.org/lab/d/united-ground-express-is/6591764179.html
Dish Network - Satellite Technician/Installer - Portland https://maine.craigslist.org/lab/d/become-satellite-technician/6591890350.html
Lucas Tree - Hiring Tree Works - Throughout the state
https://maine.craigslist.org/lab/d/now-hiring-tree-workers-in/6591663158.html
General Labor Clean Up - South Portland https://maine.craigslist.org/lab/d/start-immediately-general/6591365352.html
To Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLSqftumlFs6mAoZjhRNpxhw3J5CHvb3LqNhB
w9ZyaumSbYg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Hotel 6 - Guest Services - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=51893348&ite
m=2&searchid=f2d4ba65-1370-2e53-cd13-b6e367a3d056&src=title
CosmoProf Beauty - Sales Associate - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=51435754&ite
m=5&searchid=f2d4ba65-1370-2e53-cd13-b6e367a3d056&src=title
Set & Service Resources - Merchandiser - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=58590177&ite
m=6&searchid=f2d4ba65-1370-2e53-cd13-b6e367a3d056&src=title
Trader Joe’s - Store Crew - Portland
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https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=503461276&featured=1&item=7&promo=1&searchid=f2d4ba65-1370-2e53-cd13-b6e367a3d056&src=t
itle
Footprint Retailers - Retail Merchandising Job - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=58548967&ite
m=2&searchid=d796ae33-e763-1dba-189c-4d6bc36e1ecc&src=title
Five Guys & Fries - Overnight Baker - Westbrook https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=58140306&featured=1&item=3&promo=1&searchid=d796ae33-e763-1dba-189c-4d6bc36e1ecc&src=titl
e
Hotel 6 - Clean Team MEmber - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=58134141&ite
m=1&searchid=94b9ffe4-5f90-7e47-70c5-8b7a9664ab9d&src=title
Shaw’s - Deli Clerk - Auburn St. Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=45809239&ite
m=7&searchid=b042fa71-cd2b-de6b-44ff-e16a506a03cd&src=title
Hallmark Retailer - Portland https://www.snagajob.com/job-seeker/jobs/job-details.aspx?postingid=58614727&item=15&searchid=b04
2fa71-cd2b-de6b-44ff-e16a506a03cd&src=title
MEMIC - Mailroom Clerk - Portland https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7dedb4f6b7a14e63&l=04103&tk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps&from=ja&alid=576a0e09e4b06661acf2125b&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_m
edium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts&rgtk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps
Standard Parking - Maintenance Porter - Portland (Driver’s License Required) https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1775c421f76a909c&l=04103&tk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps&from=ja&alid=576a0e09e4b06661acf2125b&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_m
edium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts&rgtk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps
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Diversified Maintenance Systems LLC - Custodian/Janitor - Westbrook https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Diversified-Maintenance-Systems-LLC/jobs/-620e1a88c419982f?sjdu=Zzi_VW2ygsY1fzh3Ma9ZsE4zIT1NTXCwgFBhdjeTC3ORIvG933IBzCnzkF6vKXJ7Dy26sIVsAkEayC9e3YgiW3Qy0b8YQckB0vb9EVrM5wTrkkAd-MRhoAfWa8-VWC
T3yA9m54uP8UwNWI8Kg3T5Jtb4opU_KqNUzsK2cndKl2M&tk=1cdv625v12glqcqa
Oakhurst Dairy - Warehouse Order Selector - Portland https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ccf8bf7737d95f17&l=04103&tk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps&from=ja&alid=576a0e09e4b06661acf2125b&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_me
dium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts&rgtk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps
CareTree Healthcare - Personal Support Specialists https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f0d36937aa9c0c7f&l=04103&tk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps&from=ja&alid=576a0e09e4b06661acf2125b&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_me
dium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts&rgtk=1cdsjeuna2glqdps
OTHER Summer Opportunities
Kaufman Summer Writing Seminar August 7-8
North Yarmouth Academy offers the FREE environmental writing workshop which includes an overnight
hiking trip into the mountains of Maine for inspiration. No experience necessary. Open to all Maine
high school students. Apply by writing to Ian Ramsey at [email protected]
NYA Sea Kayaking Academy
FREE kayak lesson and trips in over 4 days in September and October followed by a culminating 3-day
trip at the Northeastern Collegiate Kayak Symposium http://northeastcks.com/ with college students
around New England. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. North Yarmouth Academy will supply
boats and other equipment. For more information, contact Ian Ramsey at [email protected].
FREE SAT Prep with LET’S GET READY
Monday and Wednesday June 18 - Aug 13 4:00 - 7:00 at the Portland Public Library This program works. Dozens of Deering, Portland High and Casco Bay students have participated in past
semesters and seen their SAT scores increase by as much as 150 points. This is significant and could give
you more options for college and better financial aid. The target audience is low-income students and
those whose parents did not attend college, but it is open to everyone. To learn more and apply, go to
http://letsgetready.org/signup/ Choose Maine and click on Portland.
Sgt. Joel A. House Summer Camp Fund
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Established in 2008 in memory of a Maine soldier who was killed in Iraq, this scholarship helps about
100 Maine school-aged students attend an academic, sports, visual/performing arts, conservation, or
Bible camp of their choice with scholarships between $50 to $350.
To apply, students fill out the online application at http://sgtjoelhouse.com including tuition cost and
an essay/reflection entitled "Freedom Isn't Free". While this isn't an essay contest, bigger scholarships
are given to the essays that show the topic has been given real thought. Also, if there are special
circumstances about the student or his/her family (foster care, medical bills, immigrant, parent lost job
recently, etc.) it is helpful for them to know, as well.
Adventures in Healthcare (formerly known as Camp Survivor) is a residential program that
provides high school students (those entering 9, 10, 11 or 12th grade) with the opportunity to explore
the wide variety of healthcare careers through hands-on activities and challenges. Campers actually
practice casting, suturing (on bananas), and spine immobilization. They take x-rays and often have the
opportunity to use the laparoscopic robots in the EMMC operating room. 4 days of fun, excitement, and
once-in-a-lifetime experiences. http://www.emcc.edu/student-life/life-at-emcc/summer-camps/. The
cost of the program is $300 and scholarship opportunities are available.
College of the Atlantic is presenting a two-week residential summer session, The Wonder of Acadia , based in Acadia National Park. $500 discount for Maine High School students. For more
information call Marie Stivers at 801-5631.
Local Scholarships
James L. Rackleff Trust Fund for Portland residents. Applications available in the Guidance
Office. Due June 22, 2018.
Sylvan B. Phillips Trust Fund for young men in Portland. Applications available in the Guidance
Office. Due June 22, 2018.
Other Scholarships
We found a good resource for scholarship information from Reviews.com. This is a website
“dedicated to conducting data driven and unbiased research about topics that can help make an impact
in people's lives.” Below is a link that covers the best scholarship search sites, what you should know
about scholarships, how best to apply, etc. It looks very thorough and reputable. Revews.com
scholarship search
FAME (the Financial Authority of Maine) lists many scholarship and financial aid resources on
their website ( famemaine.com). Look through the Maine Scholarships list and have your student apply
to several. This is the best site we have found for advice on paying for college. MES is another
scholarship resource, as in the Maine Community Foundation .
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