Maine Motif Issue 1 Volume I | Page 46

public and will have the same posts as the Facebook page– but there won’t be follow-up comments and posts from other teachers. I have a lot of my own ideas, but what I really want to do is to collaborate with all of you. I know there are people with exciting ideas whose professional and personal obligations keep them from running for leadership roles in MMEA. If you have a resource or idea to share, please get in touch with me and we can work together to make it happen. Looking forward to the next two years! Catherine Chesley Newell [email protected] GM PreK-5 Resources and Upcoming Dates: Link: We all want to have inclusive classrooms where children of all backgrounds feel welcome. Understanding Prejudice is an excellent resource for all educators. This page has tips specifically geared toward elementary-level teachers. Fall Workshop: This year’s Fall Workshop will be held September 30th in Augusta, ME and will be led by Jonathan Rappaport, director of the Kodály Music Institute and Arts|Learning. Keep an eye out for more information! District 1 Report By Allen Thomas District 1 is comprised of 22 schools and over 120 teachers and hosts the following festivals: • The 6th Grade Honors Festival (March 11, 2017 at Bonny Eagle Middle • School for northern schools and Kennebunk Middle School for the southern schools) The Southern Maine Middle School Honors Festival (March 3-4, 2017 at Westbrook Middle School)