Regional School Unit No. 18 has the following surplus property for sale and is accepting sealed bids. All Items are located at the RSU 18 Bus Garage and are being sold AS IS/WHERE IS.
2011 77 Passenger Thomas/Freightliner School Bus
2007 44 Passenger Bluebird Handicap School Bus
2007 77 Passenger Thomas/Freightliner School Bus
2013 Dodge Caravan Handicap Equipped
2011 KIA Sedona Caravan
Please return sealed bids by Friday, May 14, 2021, @12:00 p.m. to:
Regional School Unit No. 18
Attn: Cindy McCarthy
41 Heath Street
Oakland, ME 04963
Regional School Unit No. 18 maintains the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
Yesterday was National Napping Day! If the time change is still giving you the urge to snooze, here are some great reasons to embrace the nap.
The warmer weather has many of us itching to dig out our bikes. If you’ve got the cycling bug, check out the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s interactive map of cycling routes to plan your next ride.
You may also want to check out the bicycle film festival, going on now!“The 20th anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival is going virtual! BFF is arriving in Maine virtually March 12 – 21, hosted by the BCM! (Bicycle Coalition of Maine)BFF Maine is presenting an international selection of the most important short films from the BFF collection, as well as a BCM-run panel discussion following the films, entitled: “Everybody Bicycling Everywhere in Maine.”Tickets are on sale now—click here to buy!”
Mud season is here! If you’re like many of us, and this is not your favorite Maine season, this article from Maine Huts & Trails on Why Mud Season is Secretly the Best, just might change your mind.
Saturday is the Vernal Equinox! From balancing eggs to burning socks, this NPR compilation of stories for spring might give you some ideas for how to celebrate.
March 9, 2021
This time last year, most of us were living the last week of “normal”. Headlines of school closings were looming and we were bracing for impact within our little Maine communities. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been at this pandemic-life for a year now. The light is definitely at the end of the tunnel now. Here’s some content specifically selected to help you keep going for the home stretch.
It Takes Time : TED Radio Hour
“We live in an era of instant gratification. But some things–to reach their full potential–simply cannot be rushed. This hour, TED speakers explore what we can learn from ideas … that take time.”
Angela Lee Duckworth TED talk: The importance of grit in predicting success
Talent and intelligence are not the be-all and end-all. What we need to foster in ourselves, and our children, is grit.
Want a great way to help your children develop that growth mindset? Check out Big Life Kids Podcast. Follow Leo and Zara on fun adventures that demonstrate positivity and grit.
While the prospect of having a life outside of our own homes is wildly exciting, it can also be a bit intimidating after so long in our bubbles. If you’re feeling a little nervous about a return to society, here are 10 activities you can do to build your confidence.
Ever wonder what’s going on in your teen’s brain? A lot, it turns out. And living through something like this pandemic during this point in their lives might actually help them become more empathetic. Dan Siegel – “The Adolescent Brain”
Want to get moving? Try these 7 Stress-Relieving Exercises for an Instant Pick-Me-Up
March 8, 2021
Just a reminder, as a response to the pandemic, all families receive complimentary breakfast & lunch, free of charge for children 0-18. RSU 18 offers warm meals to their students in school daily.
Remote Learning? Contact your school today to schedule meal pick-ups.
Current Lunch menu found here:https://rsu18.org/resources/nutrition/
March 2, 2021
While March can truly be marvelous, it can also feel….long. Cabin fever is really starting to peak and the back and forth of March weather doesn’t help. We know that warmer temperatures are right around the corner, but what can we do to get through the month.
Focus on reasons to celebrate
Check out these 31 Reasons to Celebrate in March
Take advantage of the last little bit of winter
While we’ve been enjoying a bit of a false spring, March usually means more snow in Maine. This is the last chance to get in some skiing, sledding, and snowman building. Take a little time to enjoy the fun things winter has to offer. If you’re looking for a new activity to celebrate the end of winter, you should definitely consider taking a Starlight Snowshoe Tour with LL Bean.
Keep working to beat the winter blues
This time of year can be the toughest for SAD (seasonal affective disorder). It’s important to remember that even though the days are getting longer, we still may be feeling the effects of the long hours of darkness. Here’s a short podcast on How to Beat the Winter Blues.
Mud season is here! If you’re like many of us, and this is not your favorite Maine season, this article from Maine Huts & Trails on Why Mud Season is Secretly the Best, just might change your mind. Saturday is the Vernal Equinox! From balancing eggs to burning socks, this NPR compilation of stories for spring might give you some ideas for how to celebrate.
Happy Spring! A Roundup Of Stories For The Vernal Equinox For the kids: Last week we talked about ways to boost our confidence as we look forward to re-emerging from our pandemic isolation. Here a great article from Child Mind institute to help the children in our lives do the same. 4 Ways to Build Confidence in Kids Need a little more to get you going now that the mornings are darker again? Try this: Wake Up Yoga – 11 Minute Morning Yoga Practice – Yoga With Adriene
Dan Siegel – “The Adolescent Brain” Want to get moving? Try these 7 Stress-Relieving Exercises for an Instant Pick-Me-Up
For the kids…and teacher March is particularly tough on teachers and students. Outside time can be pretty uncertain, there are no school breaks, and it feels like a particularly long month. Here are some self-care tips especially for teachers and ways they can pass on the practice of self-care to their students.
Start thinking about Spring Cleaning When you’ve been home way more than usual for nearly a whole year, Spring cleaning takes on a whole new dimension. Check out these Simple House Cleaning Tips to get you started. Give yourself a workout challenge Feeling sluggish and need to get moving? Try one of these fitness challenges. Move – YWA March Yoga Calendar March Fitness Challenges #1000AbChallenge: The Hardest Challenge Yet?! Here are a few more tips for How to Get Through March: The Month That Never Seems to End
