SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

To:    All students and parents of the MSAD # 30 school community
From:   Barry McLaughlin, Superintendent of Schools

The MSAD # 30 Board of Directors, teachers, and support staff welcomes you to another school year.  It will be an exciting opportunity for all of us to be sure!

We hope that the summer has provided students and their families a chance to spend some quality time together and to enjoy the area that we live in. Maine is a beautiful place and we are blessed with clean air, and water, and wonderful recreational opportunities.

Unfortunately, life is sometimes so hectic that we seldom take the time to really enjoy it.  We all could benefit from slowing down a bit.  That is easier said than done as parents try to balance the time demands of work and family.  It is important to recognize that our children grow up and move on to their own pursuits.  The work will still be there!

We encourage you to remain involved in your child’s life when school starts.  You are welcome at events, games, and concerts at the school, but we encourage you to take a deeper involvement.  Please consider setting some time aside in the evening to talk with your students about their schoolwork.  As they get older, you may scratch your head on the math they are doing, but they will appreciate your interest.

Schools, parents, and others will need to work together to enable students to acquire the skills they will need to be successful in an increasingly competitive world.

Sincerely,
E. Barry McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools