Dear Lyman Moore Families, 

As we prepare to return to school and begin 2026, we do so with heavy hearts. While the start of a new year often brings a sense of "moving forward," we want to acknowledge the profound loss our community is feeling following the passing of our 8th grader, Trey Boucher.

Our focus this month is on supporting one another and ensuring our students feel safe, heard, and cared for. We are here for your students and for you. Wishing your family a gentle start to the year. As we move into the year, please see the following information below. 

Attendance:

Thank you for your dedication to ensuring your child's regular school attendance. Consistent routines, sleep schedules, and limits on technology use are essential for both learning and overall well-being. We appreciate your efforts to prepare your child for school each day, ready to learn.

Please continue to maintain your child's attendance throughout the winter season. Here is a link to the school calendar. If your child must miss school for a pre-planned absence of two or more days, please complete this form and give it to Ms. Berube or Ms. Taylor in the main office, or email the school at mooresecretary@portlandschools.org.

Reminder of important dates:

• 8 - Greater Portland Health Vision Clinic
• 19 - Join Families for Moore for the Maine Mariners vs. Worcester Railers game linked HERE
• 20 - Dr. Emer Smith, a 7th-grade guest speaker and epidemiologist with the Maine CDC, will speak about the science of epidemics, how they are mitigated, and what it is like to be a scientist.
• 23 - Whole school assembly 
• 23 - School social hosted by FLS 
• 27 - 8th-graders Celtics Playbook to Expo w/Ms. Wheeler 
• 29 - 8th-grade Red Cross Blood Drive

Volunteering: 

If you are interested in volunteering, please use the district volunteer link provided volunteer link. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join us in becoming involved in our school community. We are committed to working together for the success of every child. To stay updated with our daily announcements, please visit the Moore Daily Announcements link or check out our website at Lyman Moore.

 

Warm regards,

Principal Jones