P.O. Box 29
27 School Street
Castine, Maine 04421
326-8608
www.adamsschool.com
Todd R. Nelson - Principal
326-8608
www.adamsschool.com
Queen Quits; Turmoil
Envelopes
Region
Calm in capitol
follows
day of uncertainty and dramatic events
Futili, May 4— The
continent’s oldest monarchy, an unbroken line of succession stretching
back 900
years, came to an end in the desert
Ambassadors from the
neighboring
countries of Dominico and Golana were recalled when there was no
apparent
successor, and continuity of trade and treaty obligations could not be
guaranteed. Already tense border regions in the south and west of the
country
threatened to dissolve into chaos. There were no reports of casualties,
though
looting was wide-spread; the whereabouts of Queen Koos could not be
confirmed.
By nightfall, as troops patrolled its streets, the Futili capitol
seemed quiet.
Teachers Without
Borders rushed
observers and peacekeepers to several tense locations. The
international
community was in a heightened state of alert.
Speculation that an
alliance
developing between Dominico and Golana might lead to invasion of the
weekened
nation spread quickly throughout the continent. Ethnic Golanans living
in
southern Futili welcomed the prospect, hoping to end generations of
repression.
In the
Concern was raised, in
the
international diplomatic community, as to the security of Futili’s
nuclear
manufacturing facilities. Though it has denied possession of nuclear
weapons,
it has long been suspected that weapons tests have been conducted in
the
country’s deserted interior. International inspectors have never been
allowed
into the country.
Golana was dealing
with its own
catastrophes. A chemical spill in the Golana river caused a massive
fish kill,
and poisoned the water supply for millions of the country’s poorest
people. “It
will take years for nature to recover,” said the minister of the
interior. “In
the meanwhile, we request humanitarian aid from our neighbors.” The
country’s
large armed forces had been mobilized to deal with the tragedy.
In the
copper-rich eastern mountains of Dominico, an earthquake reduced five
major
mines to rubble. Manufacturing and export of copper is at a standstill,
and the
economic activity on which the economy depends is in jeopardy. While
the impact
on trading partners is uncertain, the effects are potentially
far-reaching. Dominico
is the largest exporter of copper to the technology sectors of several
continental nations.
Several world leaders flew to the neutral
The
Poobah of Sutaria called for calm, and the prayers of all people for a
peaceful
resolution of the day’s calamities. Sutaria itself has been
drought-stricken
for many months. “The world has sufficient resources to care for all
people,”
said his Holiness in a statement released this evening. “It is only a
question
of our willingness to find our own security and well-being in
compassion for
others.”
—Todd
The Whoosh
Zone! We’re
in it. The final thirty school days of the year are upon us, with
numerous
special activities, field trips, concerts, exhibitions, Smorgs, etc. We
hope to
track all of the details efficiently. The calendar on the Web site
always has
the latest timing information.
Timber Framing this
Saturday. We’re going to start working on the timber frame joints
for the
nature center this Saturday starting at
Early Dismissal Day:
Reminder that next Wednesday, May 10th, is the final early
dismissal
day of the year. We’ll load the bus at
Thank you to everyone
who patronized our 8th grade Quattro de Mayo taco dinner.
PTC Spring Clean-up
Day…Saturday, May 20th. Time to give the school grounds
a little
TLC. Bring brooms, rakes, gardening tools, clippers, etc. for a two
hour
makeover,
Tuesday – Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Carrots, Roll, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Weds. – Ham & Cheese
Thursday – Pizza, Salad, Apple Crisp, Milk
Friday – Shepherds Pie, Roll, Blueberry Muffin, Milk
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May
6
9
Music class day
10
Early Release Day,
12
No music class.
13
Nature center work day
16
4-5th grade to The Grand for "Alex
the Jester."
18
Art Show/ Exhibition Night:
19
Earth Day & Smorgs. (No music class)
20
PTC Spring Clean Up at School,
23
Art field
trip to
24
Kindergarten Screening/Step-Up Day.
26
Kneisel Hall String Quartet preview
concert,
lower level,
28-31
8th grade class trip to
29
Memorial Day: No School.