Chef Eagan's Culinary Arts program students have been using their creative and competitive sides.
With a cupcake decorating contest and carving some of the scariest pumpkins I have seen.
The pumpkin seeds were also delicious. I stole the recipe :)
Lauren Remington has been recognized as a Fenway Bowl Honor Roll Monster Finalist!
There were over 1200 nominees for this prestigious honor from across New England. See her story in the video link below:
https://sponsored.bostonglobe.com/studiob/fenway-bowl-honor-roll-2024/
October 22nd-24th clinical schedule for the Early Childhood Education program.
Grades 5,6,7,8 join us for our first-ever Halloween dance! All proceeds will go toward our fundraising efforts to bring the ECE students to Boston on December 28th for the Fenway Bowl. Cash prize for best costume. Concessions will also be available.
I wanted to share some exciting news from our school, SCRTC, on Friday, September 27th.
A camera crew from the Boston Globe came to our school to film our Monster Finalist, Mrs. Remington, and her students. They collaborated with Mrs. Cole at the elementary school for a fun morning activity. While there, they read the book "I Am So Mad" by Jamilia Tyler. After reading the book, the students made snake bubbles that required them to focus on their breathing. The children were then able to scoop up the bubbles in their hands and take some more deep breaths to calm their bodies.
After leaving the elementary school, we had some alumni stop in and share stories on where their paths have taken them since leaving SCRTC. They joined the fun with the Boston Globe camera crew, and so many special memories were made.
We can't thank Wasabi, The Boston Globe, and Fenway Sports Management enough for making this opportunity possible. It was a truly memorable day for our school community.
Mr. James and his students have been working hard to complete the Observation Room for the ECE program and it looks amazing!
Chef Eagan's Culinary Program has started a unique and tasty growing of a variety of mushrooms. You will note the harvested mushrooms that they have used in a number of dishes.
Mushroom types are: Reishi, Italian Oyster, Blue Oyster and Pink Oyster.
On September 24th our Early Childhood Education program participated in a full day CPR/First Aid certification training. Thank you Dwayne Philbrooke for always putting on such a meaningful training for our students.
Maine CTE held a student leadership conference on September 25th at the Maine Army National Guard National Training Institute in Bangor. Six SCRTC students attended: Averie Kelley, Cameron Harmon, Camryn St Jean, Kailey Lincoln, Star Huckins, and Yvonne Cook. The day consisted of four breakout sessions: Leading with Integrity, Industry Connections, where students practiced soft skills, Mastering Linkedin, and Crafting your Digital Persona. Command Sergeant Major Alex Clifford, the Keynote speaker, blew the students away with his heartfelt, real-life wisdom. The entire day was filled with how to embody your best self, and this was modeled by all those presenting. Attending was a privilege, and the student feedback was some of the best I have yet to hear.
Quoted from MRTQ Shortcuts "On Saturday, September 21st, MRTQ PDN's Washington County District Coordinator, Theresa Fisk, joined forces with MaineAEYC, St. Croix Regional Technical Center, and Washington County Community College to hold the 2024 Washington County ECE Conference "Meeting Children Where They Are: Thoughts Beyond the Blueprint". Thank you to everyone who helped make this event come to fruition and those who observed or participated in the conference activities. "
Theresa Fisk second from the left: not only is the Washington County district coordinator she also serves on our Early Childhood Education advisory board and we are so lucky to have someone who goes above and beyond not only for our community but for our students. Thank you for everything you do!
https://mrtqusm.cmail19.com/t/j-e-gdlkiky-ilykallli-ht/
On September 21st our ECE program had the privilege of joining forces with MRTQ and WCCC in hosting the Meeting Children Where They Are: Fresh Thoughts Beyond the Blueprint conference. The conference had many attend along with a few of our own students in the ECE program. A great time was had by all. Students were also excited to gain 6 hours of professional development for their portfolios.
On September 21st Maine Roads To Quality, Washington County Community College, and St. Croix Regional Technical Center hosted a workshop called: Meeting Children Where They Are: Fresh Thoughts Beyond the Blueprint. Early educators in the field all came together for networking, workshops, and delightful food that was prepared by our very own Culinary program instructed by Mrs. Eagan
Celebrate Mrs. Remington, our MONSTER FINALIST! 🎉 Help her raise funds for her students to join her in Boston for the Fenway Bowl on December 28th, where she will be honored for her incredible achievements.
Show your support and pride by purchasing a t-shirt/sweatshirt! Proceeds will go directly towards making this memorable trip possible for her class. Let’s rally together and help them cheer her on! 💚💛
Get your shirt today and be part of this exciting journey! Click the link below to order yours today!
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The September newsletter is coming home. There are a lot of exciting things taking place in the ECE program!
Meeting Children Where They Are: Fresh Thoughts Beyond the Blueprint
September 21, 2024 @ 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Registration is open for the Washington County ECE Conference!
Earn 6 hours of professional development credit by attending!
Join other early educators in the field for networking, workshops, and more at Meeting Children Where They Are: Fresh Thoughts Beyond the Blueprint.
Link to register: https://secure.everyaction.com/j4V1MXdULE2E1kxdAr2Kew2?emci=e7291162-e864-ef11-991a-6045bdd9e096&emdi=cc5b1c31-4e65-ef11-991a-6045bdd9e096&ceid=9774053
Today, Automotive, Culinary, Computer Technology, and Early Childhood all treated their morning students to a delightful breakfast at Crumbs. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to enjoy a special treat together. We want to remind you that there is still time to enroll in the 2024-2025 SCRTC programs. If you are considering enrolling or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Calais High School had their class night on May 30th and students from SCRTC that worked on their Behavior Health Professional (BHP) blended course through the Early Childhood Education program were presented a certificate of completion. Once they turn 18 and graduate their official certificate will be sent out in the mail. This is a certification that can be used anywhere in the state of Maine and will never expire.
Today our ECE students brought something sweet to their coordinating teachers at the Calais Elementary School. Our program would not succeed without all their support and guidance throughout the school year. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our students and program. Another big shoutout to John Cowell for helping organize this and having the sweets all packaged up and ready to go.
RealCare Baby® 3 (formerly known as Baby Think It Over® or BTIO®) is the world’s most advanced infant simulator. Educators around the world use this unique learning aid to teach early childhood, parenting, and infant health lessons. This smart baby adds meaning and accountability by using wireless programming to track and report on caregiver behaviors. During a simulation experience, users:
• Determine whether Baby needs feeding, burping, rocking or changing
• Dress Baby appropriately for weather/temperature
• Handle Baby correctly and respond to Baby’s cries for care
Baby’s software can:
• Track care events, abuse, surrounding temperatures, time in a car seat and clothing changes
• Customize simulations using schedules based on real infants
• Receive and print detailed assessment reports for student's portfolio
Taylor and Maia were the first to take home a RealCare Infant simulator from the 2024 ECE class. Just look at those smiles!
Hello everyone,
My name is Lauren Remington. I am the Early Childhood Occupations instructor at SCRTC. I wanted to inform you of the exciting new opportunities coming to our program!
SCRTC has added new concurrent enrollment course opportunities through Washington County Community College. Along with the new college courses we have also added a new certification, Behavior Health Professional also known as BHP through Woodford.
Incorporating these college credits and certifications into our CTE program will better equip our students for success beyond high school. By giving them this FREE head start, we can provide them with even more tools to succeed in their future endeavors.
If you want to know more please don’t hesitate to reach out,
Lremington@calaisschools.org
