November 4, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, The first six weeks of school have passed swiftly by and it has been nice seeing many of you here to volunteer and to attend parent-teacher conferences. Many teachers are still meeting with parents or will be doing so in the next week or two. It is always exciting to get an update on your child’s progress. Please contact your... READ MORE >
November's Harvest of the Month is Brassicas and we've got kohlrabi and green kale from Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham. We love supporting our local farms! For a printer friendly version of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
October 3, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, It was wonderful to see so many of you at Open House on September 26th. For those of you who were unable to attend, do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions pertaining to the classroom. I shared a couple of documents via email recently that were available that night as well. Rowe School is on... READ MORE >
Did you know that October is National Farm to School month? Our harvest of the month is Apples from Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, Maine. Varieties include Gala, Honey Crisp, Cortland, Empire and McIntosh. We also source ground beef from Farmer's Gate Market in Wales, Maine, hot dogs from Maine Family Farms in Portland and Tomatoes from Backyard Farms in... READ MORE >
September 10, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, We are off to a wonderful start! It has been great to see the kindergarten students settle in so quickly. Thank you for your help with getting them here on time and leaving as soon as possible for those who might be experiencing some separation issues. It is so common for them to be hesitant to leave their caregivers in... READ MORE >
Greetings! Each month we will post our colorful calendar view menu to school news. A printer friendly PDF of the menu can be found HERE. You can also access the daily menu on the website's NUTRITION TAB, which is also connected to the Yarmouth School Department app. For more information about our school breakfast and lunch programs please refer to our PARENT... READ MORE >
August 22, 2019 Dear Parents, We hope you have all been enjoying this wonderfully sunny summer and that your children are feeling excited to return to school! Summers are great but getting back into a routine is also good for everyone. We have been busy preparing for the 2019-20 school year. In addition to individual classroom work, groups of teachers have... READ MORE >
June 4, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, It is hard to believe that the 2018-19 school year is quickly coming to a close! We had a busy month in May and are looking forward to more activities and celebrations before we leave for the summer. Our May Community Meeting last week focused on ACES -All Children Exercising Simultaneously, a nationally recognized fitness... READ MORE >
June's Harvest of the Month is leaf greens! Keep your eyes out for our school garden grown micro greens. We will also feature lettuce from SpringWorks farm in Lisbon, ME. READ MORE >
May 6, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, This week, we will be conducting kindergarten screening for the children entering Rowefor the fall of 2019. We are excited to welcome this new group of children! We have been hoping the newly replenished tulip garden will bloom at some point this week. This was an exciting planting project for our first graders and 7th graders from... READ MORE >
May's Harvest of the Month is wild blueberries! Keep your eyes out for Miss Barb's blueberry crisp! READ MORE >
April 1, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, We hope this letter finds you winding down from the winter season and gearing up for new activities and warmer weather for spring! We have had an eventful month and are looking forward to more learning and special events for our final stretch of the year. Last week, we held our information night for our new kindergarten... READ MORE >
April is going to be a very exciting month at Rowe. The first week of school is going to be Colors Week! Each day of the week we will be giving out samples of fruits and vegetables matching the color of the day. April is also featuring our first ever Harvest of the Month! Over the next year we will be featuring a Maine grown or caught food item each month. April... READ MORE >
March 5, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, It is hard to believe that February has already flown by. We hope you all had a restful winter break and were able to enjoy some family time. I know some of you headed to warm places and for those who stayed in Maine, the weather allowed for some enjoyable time outside. Thanks to all who donated items for the Yarmouth Food Pantry... READ MORE >
It's time again to March through the ABC's! Each day our salad bar will feature items corresponding with the letter of the day. Encourage your student to eat through the rainbow!We also have a new morning snack item, Oatmeal with Raisins & Banana. READ MORE >
Click here to view or download the Yarmouth Schools 2019-2020 calendar. READ MORE >
February 4, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, After several days of bitter cold and indoor recesses in the recent past, we are ready for warmer temperatures so the children can play outside consistently again. I hope you have all been able to get out and enjoy the winter in Maine despite the cold temperatures. I have noticed that the skating pond here in Yarmouth has been... READ MORE >
It's Time to Get Ready for the 9th Annual Yarmouth's Got Talent A K-12 Student Competition All talent welcome to audition – music, dance, arts, magic, comedy or any creative endeavor that will win over the audience! Entry Forms: Entry form for individual performers or group leaders: http://bit.ly/ygtentry-leader Entry form for additional group members:... READ MORE >
January 4, 2019 Dear Rowe Families, We hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday break. It was nice to have a respite and it feels great to return. Despite the late start on the second day back, it was wonderful for the children to have fresh snow to play in at recess! I saw many happy faces as they walked through the playground gates Thursday morning! There were... READ MORE >
In addition to the hot lunch, bento and sunbutter and jelly sandwich we offer every day, we will now be offering a fourth meal option! Alternating week to week students will be able to choose the yogurt meal with string cheese and whole grain graham crackers or tuna salad with whole grain flatbread. All meals include fresh fruit and vegetables from our amazing... READ MORE >
December 5, 2018 Dear Rowe School Families, As we enter the busy holiday season, the pace at Rowe School continues to match stride. We had our November Community Meeting hosted by Mrs. Elder’s and Mrs. Lemay’s kindergarten classes on Monday, November 26th. The meeting was originally planned for the day before Thanksgiving break but was postponed due to the... READ MORE >
New this month is Taco Pizza! These are school-made individual mini pizzas with refried beans in place of sauce and topped with cheddar cheese. On the salad bar are all our regular taco fixings, yum! We'll also be bringing back our baked bean bento with cornbread. We're also adding a new morning snack, a whole grain soft pretzel with orange wedges. READ MORE >
November 1, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, The first six weeks of school have passed swiftly by and it has been nice seeing many of you here to volunteer, to have lunch, and to attend parent-teacher conferences. Many teachers are still meeting with parents or will be doing so in the next week or two. It is always exciting to get an update on your child’s progress.... READ MORE >
We have new morning snacks available in the classroom. Picture below of one of our snacks. Cost is $2.00 or free for families eligible for meal benefits. READ MORE >
October 1, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, It is hard to believe that we have already been back to school for a month. Last week, first graders harvested the carrots they planted as kindergarteners last spring. They recorded their observations and drew diagrams of what the plants look like while still in the ground, and then measured how many pounds they harvested.... READ MORE >
We have new morning snacks available in the classroom. Picture below of one of our snacks. Cost is $2.00 or free for families eligible for meal benefits. READ MORE >
September 12, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, We have had a fabulous start to the year! The kindergarten children are quickly adapting to a full day of school and separation issues have been minimal thus far. The first graders seem like “old pros” and appear happy to be back after the long summer break. We are looking forward to our Open House next Monday, September... READ MORE >
Greetings! Every month we will post our calendar view menu to school news. You can also access the daily menu on the website's Nutrition tab, which is also connected to the Yarmouth School Department app. New to Rowe School this year is a morning breakfast in the cafe before school and a morning snack in the classroom. Menus for both of these will always be... READ MORE >
June 5, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, Although the end of school for 2017-2018 is fast approaching, we still have a number of exciting events coming up! All of the Rowe students will attend a Cat in the Hat production at the YPAC on June 5th. The show will be performed by the YHS Acting Class. Our Annual K-4 Book Fair and Ice Cream Social happens on Wednesday, June... READ MORE >
We have a new Bento Lunch in June. Mashed avocado with toast and a hard boiled egg. We are also offering bag lunches for beach day and the last day of school. Print off the order form below and submit to your teacher by the date indicated. Have a wonderful summer! READ MORE >
May 1, 2018 Dear Rowe families, After a long Maine winter, it is great to see all of the signs of spring around us, at last! We had a a community meeting in late April that incorporated the theme of spring. We shared some poetry in recognition of National Poetry Month. The first graders also sang a spring song from the Rowe Show to the kindergarten children.... READ MORE >
New in May we have egg noodles with petite peas and the optional choice of including chicken. We also have a new bento lunch the last week featuring our baked in house bread sticks served with cheddar cubes and a marinara dip cup. READ MORE >
April 5, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, We hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the early signs of spring. It is hard to believe we are already approaching spring break. The school year is flying by. Thank you for the privilege of working with your children every day. I am so grateful for the staff here at Rowe and the collaboration that takes place daily to do... READ MORE >
We have two new menu items this month. A warm egg and cheese sandwich on our own fresh baked roll. The cage-free eggs are from Maine Family Farms based in Portland. We also have a Chicken Caesar Salad entree with peas and a fresh roll. Don't forget that every day we have three meal options: the main entree, bento lunch, and sunbutter and jelly sandwich. All... READ MORE >
This is the approved calendar for 2018-2019. READ MORE >
March 8, 2018 Dear Rowe School families, We hope this message finds you ready to get back out and enjoy a bit more of winter. The children certainly embrace fresh snow on the playground. It is amazing to see the cooperation and collective creativity they utilize to build various structures with snow. At this point, we know spring can’t be too far away. Please... READ MORE >
Come March through the ABC's at our salad bar! Each day will feature a fruit or vegetable with the corresponding letter. READ MORE >
February 8, 2018 Dear Rowe Families, We have had a busy string of weeks since we returned from the holiday break. It is hard to believe it is February already! We will have a community meeting to celebrate the 100th day of school coming up next week. We currently have a guest teacher coming into classrooms to do some mindfulness work with the children. This was... READ MORE >
Students and parents enjoyed an under the sea themed lunch at Rowe School last week. The menu featured goldfish bread sandwiches with dolphin bananas and the cafeteria was decorated with a submarine, dolphin salad bar, jelly fish serving area and two paintings done by art students at YHS. READ MORE >
We have two new menu items this month. Super Nachos made with whole grain tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese and the option of ground beef seasoned with cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and garlic. The salad bar with have all the fixings. We also have pasta with Alfredo sauce served with the option of chicken strips and steamed broccoli. READ MORE >
Dear Rowe Families, We hope you all enjoyed a nice holiday break. Who would have thought we would need a snow day our first week back! I don’t mind the snow but am looking forward to warmer temperatures so we can all get outside and enjoy what Maine has to offer in the winter. As always, please send your child to school with full winter gear each day. Even if it... READ MORE >