Maine School Administrative District 75

The four communities of Maine School Administrative District 75 -
Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell and Topsham
are united in our dedication to develop confident, life-long learners.

50 Republic Ave.,
Topsham, Maine 04086
Phone: (207) 729-9961
Fax: (207) 725-9354
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M–F .

It is our mission to work together to ensure a community of fluent learners, critical thinkers and creative contributors to our society.

School is open.

October's Directions Newsletter focus is Social Studies.

Get Directions Newsletter here.

Listed below are the many links discussed in the current issue of Directions. Please check out some of these wonderful opportunities and useful resources.

Maine State Learning Results for Social Studies

Supporting Materials for Implementing the Social Studies Learning Results

Maine Council for Social Studies

National Standards for Social Studies (many great links here!)

Service Learning Mini-Grants- Opportunities to receive funding toward service learning projects are now available. Learn more about this grant by clicking on the Newsletter or Click here to visit the site and get the grant form.

Trust Our Future Mini-Grants- Trust for Our Future: M.S.A.D. 75 Education Fund is a nonprofit organization created to support innovative projects and programs that enhance our public schools. Click here to visit the site and get the grant form.

October's Tech Tuesdays or Thursdays-
This month's focus will be engaging students in learning about the elections. Through the use of the Internet and Web 2.0 tools, we will explore the essential question, how do good citizens make informed decisions at the poll? Sign up here!

Upcoming Conference: NOVEMBER 10, 2008 at the Augusta Civic Center

The Maine Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference
Social Studies on the Front Burner:
Resources and Instructional Strategies for the 21st Century

For more information, visit: Maine Council for Social Studies

Zimbra

webmail.link75.org

Tech Tues. & Thurs. Sign Up

Brain Body Connection Survey - October 10

J. Michael Wilhelm, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools