September 1, 2010 To the Community of MSAD #40, This summer was one of the most beautiful ever. The weather was extremely cooperative and allowed for many wonderful summer activities. I hope that everyone was able to enjoy some of the experience. We are beginning a new school year. The excitement and challenges before us will open the door to new opportunities for learning. Our staff has worked hard to develop new curriculum in Language Arts, which has been adopted by the Board of Directors. The implementation of this curriculum will be a major focus for the fall. In addition, the staff will be working on the development of a math curriculum and the installation of the music curriculum which has also been adopted by the Board of Directors. For the first time in a number of years, we hope that we will not face a curtailment of our funds from the State of Our first student days were very successful. The students entered school ready to learn. Our only wish was that we could have saved some of the heat for a cold day later in the winter. As always, we are here to serve the students of RSU #40/MSAD#40 to the best of our ability and will be available to assist them at all times. Please note we will use both titles RSU#40 and MSAD #40 to reference this district. I wish everyone a successful school year. Sincerely, Francis N. Boynton Francis N. Boynton Superintendent of Schools