Hello MBS Families!
We had a great first week of school!
It is quite a transition from the freedom of summer to the routine of school, but our students seemed happy and ready to learn. I'm grateful to the teachers and support staff who make school engaging and fun for our students, and I'm grateful to you for teaching your children that school is important.
To help you support your child’s learning and stay connected with the school community, I am including the 2025-26 Marcia Buker Student and Family Handbook. The Handbook puts important dates, rules, and school routines at your fingertips—making it easier to support your child every day. Please take some time to read the information and orient yourselves to the handbook contents for future reference.
The highlight of our week was our PreK orientation on Thursday. The students were so excited to be in school and especially to sit on the big yellow school bus!
Together, we can make sure that our students are always excited to come to school!
In partnership with you,
Mary
Mary Paine
Principal, Marcia Buker ES
28 High Street
Richmond, ME 04357
School (207)-737-4748
Mobile (207) 557-0062
September Dates and Notices
Sept. 15 Pre-K begins
Sept. 16 School Picture Day
Sept 18 Open House, 5:30-6:30 PM
Sept. 26 Early Release, No PreK; pick up at 11:30
School Forms: Please be sure to complete and return the forms that we sent home with your child as soon as possible. Let us know if you have any questions about them. Thanks!
It Takes a Village
Parent Teacher Group (PTG)
The Marcia Buker Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is a non-profit organization established to “foster communication between school and home, to enrich the academic lives of our children, to support our educators in their mission to teach, and be a welcoming place for newcomers to meet other families.”
The PTG is always looking for helping hands and welcomes all who want to be involved. For those unable to make the meetings, there are many other ways to help, such as baking for events, set-up/clean-up crews, or just being an extra pair of hands. To be part of the PTG email list, please contact Katelyn.
PTG meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month, at 6:00 PM in the MBES library. A Google Meet link will be provided for those who need to join remotely.
Join the Marcia Buker PTG group on Facebook!
Special thanks to...
The PTG for being present at our PreK Orientation to welcome our newest students and their families!
The Richmond PD for the "Stuff the Cruiser" school supplies campaign.
Teachers select supplies for their students at the Police Department.
Snack Pantry donations appreciated!
The snack pantry shelves are always a little bare at the start of school, but our active, growing students are just as hungry as always come mid-morning! We welcome donations of non-perishable, nut-free, single serving snacks.
Volunteering at MBES
We encourage parents and community members to be involved in our school through volunteer service. Typically, school volunteers assist teachers in classrooms, or help out in the library, the main office, the cafeteria, or the playground. There are no special skills needed for this kind of volunteer work. You only need to be a positive role model who will maintain confidentiality.
If you have time to give and have an extra pair of helping hands or special skills you would like to share, please give us a call in the main office to set up a meeting.