As the season of gratitude approaches, our school community is bursting with creativity and a thankful spirit! You'll notice an array of colorful turkeys and vibrant pumpkins popping up in art displays throughout the school department. These festive decorations are a wonderful reflection of our students' enthusiasm for the season and their artistic talents.
In addition to this beautiful turkey and pumpkin art display at Vine Street, we are excited to announce that we are working on a special "Balloons over Vine Street" video of the parade that took place today.
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Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items.
Please drop off by Nov 18

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When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.
How You Can Help:
Donate Needed Items: Drop off food/household items by November 18th.
Make a Monetary Donation: Cash, checks, or gift cards are welcome!
Most Needed Items: Canned vegetables/fruits, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, canned meats, snacks, cooking oil, personal care items
Drop-off Location: Bangor High School main office.
For questions, contact Dana Carver-Bialer at 207-992-5596 or dcarverbialer@bangorschools.net.
Thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #WeAreBangor

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School Meals will Remain Available for All Students
All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day.
Find Local Food Assistance
If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map or scan the QR code in the image.
General Assistance
Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food, housing, utilities, medical costs, and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance.
Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits
You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: www.mymaineconnection.gov.

Please enjoy the weekly Vine Shine Report.
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New Beyond the Bell Podcast Episode!
We are excited to announce the latest episode of the Beyond the Bell podcast! In this episode we welcome our amazing guests from the PCHC school-based health clinic, who are making a real difference by providing essential health services right within our schools.
Join us as we discuss:
How clinic staff are reducing barriers to health care access
Ways you can get involved and support these initiatives
Don't miss out on this important conversation! Tune in now: Listen here 🎧
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Enjoy this weeks Vine Shine Report! https://secure.smore.com/n/j4r6k

On a sunny and cool October morning, seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students. This heartwarming initiative, organized by Mrs. Robinson, Vine Street Pre-K, and Mrs. Robichaud, JFDS’s Phys. Ed. teacher, aims to promote physical fitness and belonging in our school community.











