By Stephanie Bouchard, Staff Writer
January 30, 2010
Portland Press Herald

Does this sound familiar? You’re 10 years old and you’re trapped between the wooden slats of your desk chair and the broad expanse of your desktop. Your rear end has gone numb from being plastered against the… Read the rest

The January 28th gala to celebrate educational excellence was an opportunity to appreciate student artwork and musical talent, unveil EFKA’s new website, and honor community members and district employees who have gone above and beyond for the sake of students and teachers. Special guest former Governor Angus King spoke… Read the rest

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Tracy Mason
Amount: $5,613.20

The EFKA supported this program last year for K – 1 classes. In this second phase, the program is expanded to include second grade teachers, RTI tutors, Title 1 and special education staff. As part of this project, a Handwriting… Read the rest

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Mary McCarthy
Amount: $2,000.00

To engage Michael Chase, founder of “The Kindness Center”, to be a part of the Middle School of the Kennebunks for the ’09-’10 school year. He will help develop a culture of kindness, empathy, self respect and respect through his… Read the rest

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Tom Taylor and Ruthellen Cialfi
Amount: $6,195.00

Exchange City is an economics and civics-based program for sixth grade students. Through experiential learning students develop skills in job search process, election campaigning, economics principles, and running a mini-business. The students will work collaboratively as well… Read the rest

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Molly Pierce
Amount: $1,500.00

The current staff of Kennebunk High School’s student-run newspaper, Rampage and the staff of the Yearbook, will be attending Columbia University’s annual Scholastic Press Association national conference in New York City. The conference is a gathering of student journalists from… Read the rest

Date: Spring 2010
Amount: $2,961.00

Grade 1 and multiage teachers attended a conference on the The Daily Five, an approach to literacy instruction.

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Tracy Mason
Amount: $5,613.20

The EFKA supported this program last year for K – 1 classes. In this second phase, the program is expanded to include second grade teachers, RTI tutors, Title 1 and special education staff. As part of this project, a Handwriting… Read the rest

Date: Winter 2010
Sponsor: Tracy Mason
Amount: $5,613.20

The EFKA supported this program last year for K – 1 classes. In this second phase, the program is expanded to include second grade teachers, RTI tutors, Title 1 and special education staff. As part of this project, a Handwriting… Read the rest