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 mainemmeagmpk5vp@gmail.com 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)