Mission Statement

Houlton Mission Statement:
Houlton students, staff and families learn, care and grow. We do this by:
  • working together
  • thinking deeply
  • caring for our community

Daily Announcements

A Message from SafeWay Bus Company…
Effective with the 2012-13 school year, all busing information will be available to parents and students through Family Access.  You will be notified electronically when this information becomes available for viewing, approximately the 3rd week of August 2012.  Please be sure to update your email address with your child's school.  Thank you.


Houlton Blood Drive
Who:
     Houlton Leadership Groups -
             Student Council 
             Elementary Honor Society
             Health and Wellness Team
Where:  Houlton Elementary
When:  Thursday, May 31st. 3-8 PM
How:
     Register at the Red Cross Web Site or call the school office

Attention Parents of 5th Graders

Mark your calendars… 5th Grade Parent Orientation will be Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30pm in the HMS Multipurpose room.


Elementary Summer School Registration - Now Open
Click here for more information and link to new online registration option!


Early Childhood Screening
Open to ALL children 2 1/2 - 5 yrs.
(click here for details)


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SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!!!

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Those of you who participated in last year’s Postcard Fundraiser may have also ordered Magazine subscriptions to benefit Houlton Elementary. 

It may soon be time to renew those subscriptions.  If you plan to do so, please follow the link above.  Houlton Elementary will benefit from your renewal!!!


 
 
 
‘Pondering with the Principle’ times…
 
Please consider pondering with me during these times:
 
Tuesday afternoons  3 – 3:30 PM
Wednesday mornings  9 – 9:30 AM
Thursday evenings  4:30 – 5 PM
 
 
 

Family Access

The login above is for eChalk (Class Pages)

 If you have forgotten your Family Access information, please contact the building office at 377-3850.

Ponderings from the Principal


Dear Houlton Families,
 
Our Outdoor Learning is in full swing, thanks to our Master Gardener, Sandi Madsen and our student gardeners! Kindergarteners have planted pumpkins, First Graders have planted all kinds of vegetables and just today "thinned" the spinach plants. Second graders have planted watermelon and canteloupe and third graders have begun planting their pizza garden with garlic and onions (tomatoes and oregano to come!) Fourth graders have planted decorative corn (for our Houlton bazaar!) and Fifth graders are harvesting dried beans to serve during our school lunch!
 
EVERY child at Houlton has a special gift to share with others! Several of our students shared their gift with our learning community Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning during our annual Talent Show! Many thanks to Mrs. Zinck for coordinating this special event with our students.
 
If you missed the informative open house at Houlton on Monday evening regarding the St. Croix River Crossing Project, you'll want to check out the video links on our website. The plans for the bridge, roadways and trails are quite remarkable!
    
~Mrs. Ann Mitchell

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 24
4th Grade Track and Field Day

4th Grade
Track and Field Day

Kindergarten Field Trip


Kindergarten Field Trip
Old Gem Theatre

Friday, May 25
5th Grade Track and Field Day

5th Grade Track
and Field Day

Monday, May 28
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Thursday, May 31
Houlton National Elementary Honor Society Blood Drive
3-8 PM

Weather

Today, 5/20/2012
High: 69 Low: 45
Thunderstorms likely
60% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/21/2012
High: 70 Low: 46
Mostly sunny
0% chance of precipitation.