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Community Matters: New Faces at the School

The island community is happy to welcome two new teachers to the Chebeague Island Elementary School. Melissa Smithwick (known as Missy) is our newest Education Tech. She works in both classrooms and, with her art-education background, brings an extra talent and flair to the job. Missy grew up in Cumberland and attended Greely with some of our island parents. After completing her degree at SMCC, Melissa continued her education at USMand andUNE. She worked in the Portland School system including with students in the Special Education program. Most recently, Missy has been teaching art, working with elementary school–aged children in private lessons and group activities. She lives in Cumberland with her husband and 13-year-old daughter. The family loves being on the water, and you may see them this summer on their sailboat!

Sarah Kline is teaching grades 3 through 5. Originally from the Midwest, she majored in biology and chemistry atWheaton College in Illinois. Her husband’s job as a lawyer brought the family to Maine, and Sarah completed her teaching certification at USM. After teaching for several years at the Mabel I. Wilson in Cumberland, Sarah is enjoying the small class size and supportive community of the island school. The Klines live in Cumberland and have three boys ages 15, 12, and 9, but Sarah still finds time for running, golf, and skiing. The Chebeague Island School is fortunate to have such outstanding teachers. When you can, take a moment to stop by the school and say hello or if you see them on the boat, let them know how much we all appreciate all they do for the island children and the community.

Melissa Smithwick and Sarah Kline Community Matters: The Third Annual Supper to Promote Mental Health Awareness

January 26 marks the Hall’s third annual Italian Night to Promote Mental Health Awareness. Come share a delicious meal and celebrate the warmth of our community on a cold winter evening! Janna Hobbs and Michael Hollander sponsor this dinner to raise

awareness about mental health and offer tips to keep your mind healthy and resilient. Come to enjoy your neighbors, come to learn some emotion regulation skills, come to enjoy the food, but come!

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JANUARY 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR