Please make note of the calendar below because we have A LOT going on in the week before Spring Break.

First and foremost, and we apologize in advance: there will be no bus trips on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Please let us know if you need transportation assistance. The bus will be on the mainland on Monday and most of Tuesday to accommodate our pilgrimage to see the eclipse, and Wednesday was a pre-planned appointment, so John will be unavailable that day.

The Eclipse trip is optional for students in grades 7-12, and we already have confirmation on who is going, so no adjustments can be made at this point. More information is in the flyer below.

Second, we have our third Exhibition and Knowledge Fair this Thursday. More details are in the flyer below.

Third, track and field starts this week with practices. We'll also have a debate practice on Wednesday to prepare for the rescheduled competition on the 23rd.

Finally, our 1/2 class will be out for a trip on Friday.

Phew! I think that's all of it for now. Scroll through for more information.

SPJ

Climate Ambassador Program

As a part of a Community Action Grant awarded to North Haven & Vinalhaven, A Climate to Thrive will be offering a free, five-week, Climate Ambassador program for any interested community members (including students!) to participate this spring. Tap into your unique skills and interests to drive forward climate solutions and form stronger climate networks across our communities. Open to participants of all ages and backgrounds, with no prior experience required.

The Climate Ambassador Program is an opportunity to learn more about local climate impacts and initiatives, and to collaborate with others in North Haven and Vinalhaven on any related projects and outreach that you’re passionate about.

Meetings will mostly be hosted over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7pm. Dates for meetings are: 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 & 5/16. We hope to host one or two of these gatherings in-person with a shared meal.

You can view the attached flyer for more details and register using the link below! Spots are limited, so sign up soon: https://forms.gle/RX3ANtd9oo1CisY38

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Claire Oxford (COxford@islandinstitute.org).  

Thorofare Waterfront Project Community Survey – Deadline Extended to Friday, April 19

The Town of North Haven, in collaboration with GEI Consultants, is embarking on the information and data collection stage of the Thorofare Waterfront Project and wants to hear your initial feedback! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and share your concerns, observations, and ideas as we work towards a comprehensive solution for the Thorofare Waterfront area.

The survey link can be found here: https://arcg.is/1L9XHK0. Paper copies are also available at the Town Office, Waterman’s, and the Store. Please submit your response by Friday, April 19.

We hope to hear from as broad a range of community members as possible – including students, school faculty and staff, and families – who hope to preserve and adapt our Thorofare Waterfront for current & future generations.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and please stay tuned for further project updates. More information about the Thorofare Waterfront Project can be found on the Town website here. For questions about the survey or project, please contact Rick Lattimer (administrator@northhavenmaine.org) and Claire Oxford (COxford@islandsintitute.org).