Bobcat Beat 4/9/26

Hello Families!

I hope you had a nice Easter weekend. We are having a great week at school, with the weather feeling more and more springlike!

Most exciting is that the 4th grade is in full rehearsal mode, preparing for their musical next week. On Monday, all K–5 students in the school will be in the "courtroom" for The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. To support the performers on Monday, all students are invited to wear something representing a favorite fairytale or fable character. On Tuesday, family members are invited to the musical. Education in the performing arts brings out the very best in students. We are grateful to Music Teacher Amanda Shively, Art Teacher Chris Milliken, Student Art Teacher Alyssa Letendre, Piano Accompanist Christina Roa, and the grade 4 teachers, Mrs. Maloney and Mr. Libby, for giving everything extra they have to give our students this excellent experience and produce an excellent show!

As we start the countdown to April vacation, please be sure to check all the dates and notices below so you won’t miss anything!

Speaking of countdowns, as most of you know, in just over two months, at the end of June, I will be retiring.

I will always be deeply grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to be part of this school community. Marcia Buker is a truly special place with an exceptional staff. During the five years I have been principal, we have made meaningful improvements to our programming and curriculum. Most important, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to the success and well-being of every student. A big part of what makes this work so meaningful is that the Richmond community, often led by our PTG, supports and treasures their school.

This afternoon, the staff and I met the new principal whom Superintendent Kempton will be nominating to the School Committee tonight. I very much enjoyed the short time I spent with her, and I am confident that the Marcia Buker team and school community will have a bright future. x

I am excited to begin a new chapter in my life; while at the same time, it’s hard to imagine not being part of this school each day. I will miss this community very much. Thank you for your support and your partnership.

Yours for a little while longer,

Principal Bobcat

Mary Paine
Principal, Marcia Buker ES

Dates and Notices

April 13 4th grade musical school performance 9:00 AM
April 13. Dress as your favorite storybook character
April 14. 4th grade musical parent 1:00
April 16. PTG Candy Bingo (See flyer below)
April 17. Teacher Comp Day (no school)
April 17 Last day to order yearbook (see below)
April 20th-24 April Vacation
April 27. Bikes for Books Launch

Yearbook

Students brought home a paper order form a few weeks ago. You can also order online.

Internet Safety Presentation for Parents and Caregivers.

Shared on behalf of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff's Office.

Mainly Teeth Dental Clinic at Marcia Buker in May

Please be on the lookout for an informational packet in your child's home folder.

April Menus

It Takes a Village

PTG Happenings

The annual Calendar Raffle

Tickets are on sale now! We are grateful to the many organizations and businesses who have donated amazing and generous prizes! You can check out the details on the PTG's Facebook Page.

Raffle calendar

Bikes for Books

The launch date for the Massonic Village Lodge #26 annual Bikes for Books reading challenge will be right after vacation (a change from a previous notice). Teachers of each grade level will communicate with students the grade-appropriate reading criteria for being entered into the drawing, and the challenge will begin on April 27th.