March 3, 2021 Dear Rowe Families, We hope you all enjoyed a relaxing winter break. In this year like no other, time with our immediate families has become more precious than ever. I think we are all looking forward to having these trying times behind us, but I hope that you have been able to find at least some small silver linings for you and your family in all... READ MORE >
School breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for the remainder of the school year. The nutrition department also offers school breakfast and lunch meals for all students on remote learning days. These meals are FREE for any child in the household under the age of 18 and weekend meals are available as well. We want to help stretch your household food budget... READ MORE >
February 3, 2021 Dear Rowe families, First graders spent much of January writing persuasive letters. I have received a number of requests for our school such as new playground equipment, a school swimming pool, longer recesses, etc. One of the most important parts of writing these letters is persuading the recipient with a sufficient number of reasons why a... READ MORE >
January 14, 2021 Dear Rowe Families, Our first week and a half back from the break went smoothly. It feels like we got right into full swing and the children seem ready and eager to learn. The big event was the opening of our new addition last week. There are three first grade classes, all of our Learning Center with an expansion of two classroom spaces for K... READ MORE >
Did you know that since October all of our carrots have been coming from Crystal Spring Farm in Brunswick? So far we have purchased 2,100 pounds!! School breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for the remainder of the school year. The nutrition department also offers school breakfast and lunch meals for all students on remote learning days. These meals are... READ MORE >
School breakfast and lunch will continue to be free for the remainder of the school year. The nutrition department also offers school breakfast and lunch meals for all students on remote learning days. These meals are FREE for any child in the household under the age of 18 and weekend meals are available as well. We want to help stretch your household food budget... READ MORE >
December 5, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, We hope you all enjoyed a nice November break. I am sure it was wonderful for you all to have the opportunity to slow down for a bit. Now that we have snow on the ground and the likelihood of consistent colder temperatures, please be sure your child comes to school with boots and snow pants. Even if much of the current snow... READ MORE >
In-school breakfast and lunch is free for kids everyday! The school nutrition department also offers school breakfast and lunch meals for all students on remote learning days. These meals are FREE for any child in the household under the age of 18 and weekend meals are available as well. We want to help stretch your household food budget and save you time.... READ MORE >
November 24, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, Yet another month is almost over! Thus far, the protocols we have in place and the cooperation and open communication we have received from so many of you have allowed us to remain in the hybrid model. We are hopeful this will continue but recognize that we can’t predict what may happen in the coming months. We are working to... READ MORE >
October 30, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, October has flown by and we can certainly feel the change in temperature as we approach November. Our addition to the back of the school is coming along nicely and will open in late December if all goes according to schedule. This will allow us to remove the portable classrooms behind the school. The first grade classes... READ MORE >
Breakfast and lunch is free for kids everyday! Please contact us for information about getting meals for remote learning days or weekends. Hot meal options continue on in-school days. Bon Appétit! A printer friendly version of the menu can be found HERE. READ MORE >
October 5, 2020 Dear Families, It is hard to believe we are already in October and fall is really upon us. I can’t tell you how proud we are of the children. They are doing very well overall with wearing their masks, keeping their distance from others, and washing their hands. They, of course, need reminders from time time to time but have done an amazing job of... READ MORE >
Breakfast and lunch is free for kids everyday! Please contact us for information about getting meals for remote learning days or weekends. New this month are hot meal options during in-school days. A printer friendly version of the menu can be found HERE. READ MORE >
September 16, 2020 Dear Rowe families, The Rowe classroom teachers have prepared a virtual presentation for families to provide you with information specific to their grade levels for Open House this year. I think you will find them very helpful in giving you a window into what the day looks like for your children along with other useful details. I will not be... READ MORE >
September 13, 2020 Dear Rowe families, We had a fantastic first week of school! It was wonderful to welcome first grade students back and to meet our new kindergarten students and families. The appointment days on Tuesday and Wednesday provided a great opportunity for teachers and students to get acquainted a bit before the first day of school. I was amazed at... READ MORE >
September 4, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, The summer has flown by and we are very excited to welcome the children back to school. The appointment days with teachers are coming up on Tuesday, September 8th and Wednesday, September 9th. Please be sure to sign up for an appointment with your child’s teacher if you haven’t already done so. Contact your child’s teacher if... 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 >
If you have a problem with your school-issued device this summer, please fill out the YSD Tech Support form. Someone from the Technology Department will connect with you to resolve the issue. READ MORE >
June 7, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, It is hard to believe that we are already in our last week of school. Although this year ended in a way that none of us would have ever expected, we certainly will never forget the spring of 2020. We have appreciated your support and patience as we navigated the best ways to meet the children’s needs. We couldn’t have done it... READ MORE >
May 31, 2020 Dear Rowe families, I hope you have enjoyed the lovely weather of the last few days. It has been such a welcome change from the damp, rainy, snowy spring we experienced. We have a variety of information in this message pertaining to the end of year schedules and ideas for summer learning. Materials drop off - June 15 & 16 We have created a... READ MORE >
5/21/20 Dear Rowe families, It has been wonderful to finally get some truly warm weather. I am sure it is making a difference for most of you as you head outside for play breaks and experiential learning at home. We continue to be appreciative of your efforts to help your children complete work each day as best you can. END OF YEAR INFORMATION FOR... READ MORE >
May 11, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend and Mother’s Day on Sunday! It was certainly surprising to see snow falling on Saturday. This has been the year of unexpected events! Placement We have started the placement process for the 2020-21 school year. Much time and thought have already gone into the process and we will continue... READ MORE >
April 17, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, We hope this letter finds you well and safe, despite the challenges we are all facing at this time. It has been great to have some fairly good weather. I hope you have had a chance to get outdoors and enjoy some movement and fresh air, as well as quality family time. I keep reminding myself that there are silver linings in all... READ MORE >
4/13/20 Dear Rowe Families, Our staff put together this banner with a message from us all. Enjoy! Sincerely, Your Rowe School family READ MORE >
April 12, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, It was certainly distressing to hear that we will not be returning to school this year. While it wasn’t a total surprise, I think most of us were holding out hope for better news. Due to the unpredictable nature of the spread of this virus, it is impossible for us to offer much information about rescheduling canceled events or... READ MORE >
March 29, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, I want to express our gratitude for your support during this challenging time. Our teachers are doing their very best to provide rich learning experiences for your children. They are holding virtual meetings regularly and working diligently to make this a meaningful experience. At the same time, I want to make it very clear that... READ MORE >
March 23, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, Thank you all so much for your support and positive feedback during this challenging time. We all miss the children dearly and are looking forward to brighter days ahead. In the meantime, I think we can all agree that the right steps have been taken to do what is in the best interest of the school and the community at... READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, We had a very productive staff day yesterday preparing for our Distance Learning for the next couple of weeks. I know that teachers were in touch and sent out a plethora of information to you by the end of the day. Please let your child’s teacher know if you have any questions. All teachers have posted their daily office hours.... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Dear Rowe Families, Your patience has been greatly appreciated as we navigate the uncertain territory of these last few days. We are committed to providing the best learning opportunities that we can for your children. Please know that this is all new for us as educators. Our teachers have been working on this over the last week or so in... READ MORE >
March 2, 2020 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 family time. I know some of you headed to warm places and for those who stayed in Maine, the weather allowed for enjoyable time outside. Thanks to all who donated items to our food drive for the Yarmouth... READ MORE >
The Harvest of the Month for March is Maine Protein and we're featuring the eggs we use all year long from Maine Family Farms in Portland. They are in our Green (spinach, shh) Eggs and Ham and used in our egg and cheese sandwiches. For fun facts and recipes using Maine Proteins click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of this menu click this link... READ MORE >
Superintendent Dolloff received thank you notes from Ms. Finnen's kindergarten class for assisting in their classroom last week. #rowelearns #kindergarten READ MORE >
Yarmouth's Got Talent – 10th Anniversary! Event Date: Friday, March 27 Rain Date: March 28 Auditions: Monday, March 23 Auditions will be held at YES for grades K-4, HMS for grades 5-8 , and YHS for grades 9-12 Entry Forms: bit.ly/ygt2020 Entry forms are due by Monday, March 16 for students in K-4 and by Thursday, March 19 for students in... READ MORE >
February 3, 2020 Dear Rowe families, Our school has been a busy place since returning from the holiday break! First graders have been hard at work writing persuasive letters. I and other staff members have received a number of requests for our school and many children have been writing to family members regarding changes they hope to see at home. One of the most... READ MORE >
February's Harvest of the Month is Maine Root Vegetables and we've got rutabaga from Snell's Family Farm in Buxton. For fun facts and recipes using Root Vegetables click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
January 2, 2020 Dear Rowe families, Happy 2020 to all! We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday break and found some extra time to relax and have fun. The fresh snow will be greatly enjoyed by the children at recess this week. We are excited to welcome everyone back. There were some special events in December before the break. We came together at our Community... READ MORE >
January's Harvest of the Month is Maine Potatoes and we've got Norwis potatoes from Green Thumb Farms in Fryeburg. For fun facts and recipes using Maine Potatoes click this link HERE. For a printer friendly version (PDF) of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
December 3, 2019 We had a wonderful turn out for parent - teacher conferences in late October and November. Thank you all for your continued interest and support! I hope you all had a wonderful November break and that you are enjoying the lovely snowfall we are currently experiencing. There are lots of exciting events this month in our school and community. Please... READ MORE >
December's Harvest of the Month is Winter Squash and we've got butternut squash from Spears Farm in Waldoboro. For a printer friendly version of this menu click this link HERE. READ MORE >
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 >