St. Croix Regional Technical Center

Real World Connections: Community Engagement and Support: Understanding the importance of community support can be vital for future educators. By recognizing how local businesses like Walmart, Pratts, and Waltons Creations contributed to the success of the class trip, students can appreciate the role of partnerships in education. This connection highlights the significance of building relationships with community stakeholders, which can enhance resources and opportunities for students in their future careers. Teamwork and Collaboration: The successful planning and execution of the class trip involved collaboration among various individuals. This experience taught our students about the value of teamwork and communication in achieving common goals. In their future careers, whether in education or other fields, they will encounter projects that require collaboration, making this lesson crucial for their professional development. Experiential Learning and Memory Creation: The life lessons gained from the trip emphasize the importance of experiential learning in early childhood education.Our students can reflect on how hands-on experiences help solidify knowledge and create lasting memories for young learners. This connection serves as a reminder of how engaging, real-world activities can enhance educational outcomes and foster a love of learning in students, shaping their approach to teaching in the future. #MaineCTE #StCroixTech

January 10, 2025 Dear Calais Schools' Family – We are writing to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a software vendor which provides our Student Information System (SIS), and the schools they serve. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool informed our school department that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS customer data. Unfortunately, they have confirmed that the information belongs to some of our Calais Schools families and educators. PowerSchool informed us that the taken data primarily includes parent and student contact information with data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers (SSN) and medical information, was impacted. They are working with urgency to complete their investigation and determine whether PII belonging to our students was included. To clarify the Calais School Department does not include student or staff social security numbers in the PowerSchool system. Protecting our students and staff is something we take seriously. With PowerSchool’s help, more information and resources (including credit monitoring or identity protection services if applicable) will be provided to you as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Mary Anne Spearin, Superintendent of Schools

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support in our early childhood education program. I am thrilled to share that we had the wonderful opportunity to join Mrs. Remington in Boston, where she was recognized as the first teacher in Maine to be announced as a Monster finalist through the Wasabi Fenway Bowl! This achievement to be able to join Mrs. Remington is a testament to the incredible teamwork from our students and the entire community, and we truly can't thank everyone enough for their contributions. They created a fun video as well, we hope you enjoy... https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvfWq2q/ #stcroixtech #MaineCTE

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support in our early childhood education program. I am thrilled to share that we had the wonderful opportunity to join Mrs. Remington in Boston, where she was recognized as the first teacher in Maine to be announced as a Monster finalist through the Wasabi Fenway Bowl! This achievement to be able to join Mrs. Remington is a testament to the incredible teamwork from our students and the entire community, and we truly can't thank everyone enough for their contributions. They created a fun video as well, we hope you enjoy... https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvfWq2q/ #stcroixtech #MaineCTE

📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Quarterly Newsletter! 🌟 This edition will highlight some of our excellent programs and update you on upcoming events. Be on the lookout for our next edition. #StCroixTech#MaineCTE

On December 18th, the Early Childhood program at SCRTC joined forces with a local Girl Scout Troop 2253 led by Tomi Ellsmore and had the joy of delivering 72 gifts to our local assisted living and nursing homes. Our students not only shared the spirit of giving but also sang Christmas carols during the visit, which brought smiles to many faces. Additionally, I would like to highlight the culinary program at SCRTC, which prepared 10 boxes of delicious Chex mix for the occasion. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity to engage our students in such a meaningful experience.

Merry Christmas!! from: SCRTC CNA Class 24-25 Unique Handmade Ornaments

Incredible teamwork alert! Chef Eagan’s Culinary Arts students recently hosted an extraordinary Superintendent’s Luncheon that truly highlighted the power of collaborative learning. Imagine a table where metal art from the Welding Program meets hand-crafted mugs from Business Studies, all while serving up a delectable four-course meal. These students didn’t just cook, they created an experience that showcased skills across multiple disciplines. #EducationExcellence #StudentTalent #MaineCTE

4.2.1: Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to explore scientific concepts through observation and experimentation. Key Points: Diffusion: The process where colors spread out in water. Patterns: Arranging Skittles in different designs before adding water. Observation: Noting changes in color and movement during the experiment. Experiment: A hands-on activity that allows students to see scientific concepts in action.

Mr. Ginn’s 8th Grade Automotive Exploratory students are all smiles as they explore a lesson on roadside safety and a spare tire change. Can't wait to see the next lesson! We will follow along, what do you think they will explore next? Stay tuned…..

In Mrs. Robyn Leighton’s Business Studies class, our students are diving into the world of sublimation printing. Using the Circut Mug Press and AutoPress, they are crafting beautiful mugs and puzzles to sell and help fund their program. What do you think about students learning entrepreneurship?…..share your thoughts below!

🎉 November is National Scholarship Month! It’s the perfect time to dive into scholarship opportunities. 🏆 Head over to the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the main hall of SCRTC to discover a wealth of scholarships and their deadlines! Have questions or need assistance? Don’t hesitate to see Ms. Kelli in Student Services – she’s ready to help you achieve your goals! What scholarships are you excited to apply for? 💬

CNA students preparing for clinical soon. Learning to keep patients and themselves safe. Of course a little fun added in always.

Our Early Childhood program recently had the wonderful opportunity to budget, shop, and prepare 70 Christmas bags for our community's assisted living and nursing homes. It was such a joy to see the students' smiles as they participated in this meaningful project. We learned so many valuable lessons through this experience, and now we're gearing up to prepare our Discovery School students for Christmas carols. We're excited to practice a few songs to sing while delivering the gifts next month. Stay tuned!

Exciting times in Mr. Ginn’s Automotive exploratory class . Our 8th graders are learning the ins and outs of an oil filter wrench. Hands-on lessons like these not only build essential skills but also ignite a passion for automotive care.

The Calais School Dept. will be dismissing all students shortly. Unfortunately, the power outage is expected to last long enough to interfere with lunch and use of facilities. Conferences will still be held tonight at CMHS.

Students in the ECE program had a fun-filled Halloween week with many sensory exploration activities.

Students worked hard this week to go over the safety of Halloween. While preparing the students we took our first field trip to all the different trade programs to see their classrooms, meet their teachers, practice our manners, and have a sweet treat! Thank you to all the teachers who took time out of their day to make our students smile!

Mr James our Building Trades Instructor and his students have been working hard on adding an Observation room to the Early Childhood Building. Here are some pictures of where they started and what it looks like today!

The St Croix Regional Tech Center will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7th, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Please contact us to make an appointment by phone at 454-2581 or by email at stcroixtech@calaisschools.org.