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Safety and wellness of our students, families and staff are of utmost importance. This page is designed to give you the most up to date information as it relates to wellness, COVID-19 updates as they relate to school, and resources within our communities.
Safety and wellness of our students, families and staff are of utmost importance. This page is designed to give you the most up to date information as it relates to wellness, COVID-19 updates as they relate to school, and resources within our communities.
In our ever changing world, we will keep this page updated as often as possible. Please let us know of any updates or new information that should be added. info@aos98schools.org
In our ever changing world, we will keep this page updated as often as possible. Please let us know of any updates or new information that should be added. info@aos98schools.org
Updated: 2/1/22
As a reminder, COVID-19 is a respiratory illness with symptoms that range from mild to severe. It can be more severe in adults 60 years and older and those with underlying health conditions. The virus mainly spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes and an uninfected person breathes in the virus. Signs and symptoms include:
Fever or chills New loss of taste or smell
Cough Sore throat
Headache Congestion or runny nose
Fatigue Nausea or vomiting
Muscle or body aches Diarrhea
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Please monitor yourself and your children for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start, and contact a healthcare facility before you show up for a test in person. You must stay home if you are sick.
The CDC recommends preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These measures include proper handwashing with soap and warm water, which is especially important after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze into a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Please keep in mind that many things can cause respiratory illness, so students and staff should be up-to-date on influenza and routine vaccinations.
Contact details for more information
● For general COVID-19 questions, dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695). You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info@211maine.org.
● For questions about your symptoms, call a healthcare provider. More information is available at www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
School Links
School Links
For all AOS 98 Employees
For all AOS 98 Employees
(AOS98 Google account required for access)
Maine FrontLine WarmLine Now Available to Support Maine School Staff
Maine FrontLine WarmLine Now Available to Support Maine School Staff
FrontLine WarmLine is available from 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week by calling (207) 221-8196 or texting 898-211
To support Maine school staff, Mills Administration announces expansion of support line for Maine’s frontline workers on World Teacher’s Day.
The “Maine FrontLine WarmLine” is now expanding its services to include Maine’s educators and school staff. The Maine FrontLine WarmLine is a phone support service that provides Maine’s essential health care workers, first responders, and now school staff with help in managing the stress of providing essential services during our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The volunteers help callers address concerns with anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, grief or worry and, if needed, connect them with additional supports.
The FrontLine WarmLine is staffed by volunteer professionals activated through Maine Responds, which includes licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical counselors, social workers, and nurse practitioners, and has now been expanded to include retired teachers and educators. It launched in April as a joint effort of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Maine Department of Public Safety's Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Maine Association of Psychiatric Physicians, Opportunity Alliance, Maine Psychological Association, and the Maine Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The Maine Department of Education, the Maine Education Association (MEA), and MEA Retired now join the collaboration to expand the service to school staff, including educators, school administrators, and school staff in facilities, transportation, and food services, among many others.
Click HERE for more information
The FrontLine WarmLine is a central component of the Maine DHHS Office of Behavioral Health’s StrengthenME program, which supports mental health and resiliency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who are not health care workers, first responders or school staff but are experiencing emotional distress, several other 24/7 resources are available:
Statewide Crisis Line: 888-568-1112
Intentional Peer Support Warmline to speak with staff who have lived experience with mental health conditions: 866-771-9276
Suicide Hotline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
211 and 211maine.org can provide general COVID-19 information, including how to access behavioral health and social service resources
Maine DHHS Office of Behavioral Health resources guide
Questions
Questions
Questions... please reach out to your school principal
Questions... please reach out to your school principal
Edgecomb- Christina Boursaw- cboursaw@aos98schools.org
Southport- Lisa Clarke- lclarke@aos98schools.org
Georgetown-Nina Willette- nwillette@aos98schools.org
Boothbay Elementary- Shawna Kurr- Skurr@aos98schools.org
Boothbay Region High School- Tricia Campbell- tcampbell@aos98schools.org
Donations
Donations
We live in a very generous community. If you would like to give financial assistance:
Boothbay Region Education Foundation- donations for school lunch or school related needs
Please note: Due to health regulations we are unable to accept donations of food products. Please make any food donations to your local food pantry.
These are some of the resources available in our area.
To add to the list of resources, please email info@aos98schools.org
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