It is hard to believe that the summer recess has drawn to a close.  It is exciting for both students and staff that a new school year has begun.  On behalf of the Reed Plantation School Committee and our staff I want to welcome you to a new school year 2007 - 2008.  We are very excited to introduce you to   Mr. Bill White, our new  K-5 teacher.  Returning in Special Education will be Mrs. Georgina Osgood, Title 1, Cook and School Secretary will be Ellen Mitchell, Custodian Brenda Hanington and our mini van driver   is Sandra Pullen.  Staff being shared with MSAD 30 is Physical Education - Mr. Mark Hayward, Music Mrs. Eleanor Stratton, and school nurse - Mrs. Kathy Bradford.  Jana Stevens will be doing any technology related work and also updating the school website at www.pitlock.org again this year.  It is a pleasure to be associated with this staff and they are dedicated to giving your child the best education possible.
    This handbook contains important information about some of the policies and procedures being used in Reed Plantation.  It is our intent to keep the handbook as brief as possible and still give you the most pertinent information in order to let you know about our school.  Greater detail of these policies and procedures is available upon request from the Wytopitlock Elementary School Office or the Superintendent's Office.
    The year is new but should you encounter any problem throughout the year I believe that it is very important that any problems be resolved at the level at which they occur.  If resolution is not possible at one level, then you should approach the next level.  Most problems can be solved by direct communication.  The chain-of-command should be as follows: teacher, superintendent, school committee It is my belief that if open communication is maintained among parents, students, teachers, and administration most problems will be solved quickly and amicably.  Concerns about special education can be directed to Mrs. Patricia Ek, Special Education Director.  Her office is located in MSAD 30 and she can be contacted at 738-3815.
    We all feel fortunate to have a school such as Wytopitlock Elementary School.  It is supported by the staff, parents, school committee and community.  Due to the distance from other districts, we view our school as if it were on an island and we must provide the best teachers, newest technology and teaching concepts that will help our students become their very best.  The unique learning environment is flexible enough to meet the needs of every student and our expectations for success are high.  We all look forward to working with you and your children throughout this school year. 

Sincerely,

Michael G. Lambert
Interim Superintendent of Schools