MSAD 27 Resource Guide

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School Lunch Program Changes Effective 3-30-2020

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Covid-19 Resources

From the Madawaska School Department Guidance Offices

March 24, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians:

The COVID-19 or the coronavirus, has had a global reach and is impacting both the physical and mental health of Mainers everywhere including here in the Valley. We have created a resource guide to connect families with local agencies regarding homelessness or housing challenges, food insecurity, social service needs, etc. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need assistance with any of the above issues or anything else.

Information from the Center of Disease Control on managing your emotional health during this stressful time: Managing Stress & Anxiety 

Immediate Medical Emergency: 911

Mental Health Crisis/Suicide Hotline: 1-888-568-1112

Community Resources & General Info: 211 or visit 211.org

Food Pantries:

Because of the increase in demand for the food pantries, if you are in need of food, please contact us and we will alert them.  

Hope and Justice Project: They provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, court and social service advocacy, unconditional emotional support, and appropriate referrals to people affected by domestic abuse & violence.

● 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-439-2323

● Fort Kent Office 834-7395

● Email: info@hopeandjusticeproject.org

● Website: www.hopeandjusticeproject.org

General Assistance:  Phone inquiries only - call the Madawaska Town Office at 728-6351 and ask for Donna Leonard,  Monday- Friday,  8-4.

Unemployment- Department of Labor- www.maine.gov/labor/contact -

207-623-7900

Internet Services:  Spectrum is offering 60 days of free wi-fi to all Maine students.

1. Must be a new customer - not a current Spectrum customer

2. Must be located where Spectrum services are offered

3. Offer good for 60 days

4. Customer pays $5 for wifi - otherwise $0 for ethernet connection

5. Qualifiers include participation in reduced or free lunch program etc. https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist

Consolidated Communications is also offering free service.  Call 1-877-771-4338 and ask for Free Internet for Students.

Home Energy Assistance-:  1-800-585-3053 or ACAP Phone:  

(207) 768-3053 or 1-800-432-7881   Email:  energy@acap-me.org

Shelter:

Sister Mary O’Donnell Emergency Shelter 764-4125

Email: shelter@aroostookhomeless.org

Private non-profit, non-denominational organization which provides temporary shelter for families with/without children and also individuals eighteen (18) or older who have no means of support in a drug and alcohol free facility. All basic needs are met and case management is provided and required.

Sincerely,

   Tricia Armstrong

Tricia Armstrong- Elementary School Counselor  728-3635, ext. 3505

   April Leighton, LCPC

April Leighton- Middle/High School Counselor   728-3371, ext 2405

   Connie Malenica, LCSW

Connie Malenica- School Social Worker                 728-3371, ext 2414

Coronavirus Letter 6

See the Coronavirus Letter #6 here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10oKgeVJdyritJ1uFJhikLkbTJR6p-SFG/view

Letter to Seniors

Please see the Valley Unified letter to seniors: CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Letter 5

Please see the latest information on March 19th regarding the school closure.
https://vuescsuper.blogspot.com/2020/03/covid-19-letter-5-update-on-school.html

Contact with Students

All students and parents in MSAD27, MSAD33, and Madawaska Schools are asked to connect with teachers today if they haven’t done so. Middle/High School students are asked to check their school email and respond to their teachers today if they haven’t done so yet this week. We need to ensure that we are reaching each student to deliver remote learning. If you are having trouble with your school email, call your school for assistance.