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Dear Families, It is hard to believe we are one short week away from March Break. Next week, we will celebrate school spirit with a lineup of themed dress down days. The themes vary by division, and additional information will come from your teachers, Mrs. Markonish, Ms. Sullivan, and Mr. Austin. It will be a fun and festive week for …
Dear Families, As we are approaching the one year anniversary of nationwide shutdowns due to COVID-19, there are some encouraging signs across the state and country. Vaccines are becoming more widely distributed, and the surge of cases that we were witnessing locally from November until recently seems to be plateauing. Current Maine COVID cases can be tracked through the Maine …
January 31, 2021 Panthers, There is plenty to write about as it pertains to NYA Athletics and Activities. I welcome your questions and feedback via a phone call or an in-person (student) conversation. Below is (believe it or not) a condensed update on where we are and what we can expect for the remainder of the winter season. Middle School …
Dear Families, We are now entering the twelfth month of the pandemic and associated restrictions. This has been a challenging time that has tested us all. At NYA, we are able to maximize in-person learning and keep our kids engaged. Like everyone else, however, we are vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19. During temporary periods of remote learning, we have …
Dear Families, As shared last evening, due to a positive test in the Upper School, Upper School classes will temporarily shift to remote learning. In the past, our safety precautions of wearing masks, distancing, hand washing, and responsible decision making has proved very effective in mitigating the risk of community spread. We hope that continues and appreciate everyone’s effort and …
January 3, 2021 Happy New Year, Panthers! I hope that each of you enjoyed a Winter Break full of things that fill your cup, and are ready to return to campus. We are ready to have you back! Winter Break began with the sobering announcement that Cumberland County moved to the Maine Department of Education “yellow” designation. The designation, which …
Dear Families, Happy New Year and welcome to 2021! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! We are looking forward to seeing everyone back on campus this week. For those who traveled during break, please remember if you visited a non-exempt state (currently only VT and NH are exempt), you must wait five days after you arrive back in …
Dear Families, On Wednesday, we held the second in our series of Parents’ Association Morning Forums. The topic was Health and Wellness during COVID-19. The physical and mental wellness of our young people is an important topic at any time, but it has taken on increased importance during the pandemic. Our panelists were Cindy Hould P’33 (NYA Counselor) and Ian …
Dear Families, I hope you are enjoying a much-deserved Thanksgiving Break. From the start of the year, we have emphasized the importance of responsibility among our students and members of the community. This year, responsibility has meant making decisions in the interest of keeping ourselves and those around us safe and healthy. I want to commend and thank our community …
Dear Families, We are committed to providing in person learning to our students, but we are prepared for a quick pivot to remote learning for a period of time if circumstances warrant. With the positive test this weekend (please reference earlier email), we needed to make this shift temporarily for the Upper School, starting Monday. We were pleased with the …
