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Thursday September 4, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Monday September 8, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Thursday September 11, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Monday September 15, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Tuesday September 16, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Thursday September 18, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 4-6
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Monday September 22, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Tuesday September 23, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Thursday September 25, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 4-6
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Monday September 29, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5
 
Tuesday September 30, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 1-3
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
Thursday October 2, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM    Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025 - Grades 4-6
Global Art Adventure - Fall 2025Hello, Bonjour and welcome! I am excited to return to PCS for the Fall Art Club! It will be an all new exciting Global Art Adventure!Art classes are for grades 1-6, broken up as follows: 1st-3rd (8 week session)4th-6th (8 week session) GRADES 1-3This Fall, we’ll travel the world through art—exploring different countries, cultures, festivals, and artists, and create meaningful and imaginative art projectsChildren will paint, collage, stencil, sculpt, and construct using a wide variety of materials and techniques. Each week brings a new adventure!Projects may include-3D Spooky Halloween House, National Elephant Day Art, Diwali Clay Sculpture, Fall Leaves in a Garden Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Watercolor Painting, etc. Explore lots of different materials, techniques and learn new skills. This program encourages hands-on creativity, skill-building, and cultural discovery while having fun! Every session offers new adventures and brand-new art creations. Let’s discover the world one art adventure at a time!Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):September 16th, 23rd & 30thOctober 7th, 14th & 28thNovember 4th & 18th Make up dates:  December 2nd & 9thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 2.5% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thGRADES 4-6 Hello, Bonjour & Welcome! Little Artists is back for an all new and exciting Global Art Adventure Fall Session! Perfect for students who have great skills, think creatively, welcome challenges to create more advanced projects! Must LOVE ART and be willing to follow Art Club Rules. Art Club Rules are detailed at the bottom of this emailPlease note that this class is now geared to 4th-6th graders.Together, we’ll continue to explore countries, cultures, festivals, and artists from around the world—transforming what we learn into amazing works of art. Children will draw, paint, stamp, create stencils, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and build as they dive into hands-on, imaginative projects. Each session brings new adventures and all-new art projects. We’ll use a wide variety of materials and techniques while learning new skills and having tons of creative fun.Projects may include-Vietnamese Moon Festival Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Halloween Haunted House Art, Native American Art, Picasso Sculpture, Jasper Johns Numbers Painting, etc. Discover the world one art adventure at a time!DATES (Thursdays):September 18th & 25thOctober 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30thNovember 6th & 13th Make-up Dates: November 20th & December 4thTIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionCOST: $226.00($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Mail to: Poland Rec Dept,  1231 Maine St., Poland, ME 04274or place in our drop box or bring to our Recreation officeor pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than September 5thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place so everyone has the opportunity to have fun, use lots of different materials, learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for that day, free from distraction.- Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in class towards other students, teacher, and art materials.- Please clean up your area when finished with your project. When finished, you may free draw or work on another small project with left over materials if time.- No texting or using phones, during class unless in an emergency or givenpermission.- For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as a group.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Sideline Cheering - Grades 5th-8th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICEWe have spirit, yes we do! We have spirit, how 'bout you!Our Sideline Cheering program will run alongside the Junior Tackle Football ProgramCheerleaders will learn sideline cheers and stuntsCheerleaders will cheer at all home games, with the potential to cheer at away games. If Tackle Football teams make it to the Championships, Cheerleaders will cheer at the Championship games. REGISTRATION:Opens: May 1stCloses: July 15th UNIFORMUniform will consist of a t-shirt, shorts and a bow (athlete can keep at the end of the season)Once it starts getting colder, athletes can choose to layer underneath the t-shirt, and use navy blue leggings. GRADES: 5th-8th (Entering in the Fall)If we receive enough registrations, we will split cheerleaders up by grades and have that grade cheer at the corresponding Tackle Football games. Example, 5/6 Cheerleaders will cheer at 5/6 Football games. COST: $50SEASON RUNS: August - October (dependent upon Championships for Football)If no Championships, season will end the end of October Practices will start in August and the first game will be in September. We will not have a game schedule until closer to when the Tackle Football season starts. Games are on Saturdays PRACTICES:Mondays & Thursdays6:30pm-8pmPoland Town Hall - UpstairsFIRST PRACTICE: Monday, August 4th   COACHES:Shelly ColtartSarah AllenCHEER DIRECTOR: Vanessa HarlowIf you have any questions regarding our Sideline Cheer program, please email Vanessa at:vharlow@polandtownoffice.orgSwag T-Shirts:  Support your team! We have swag t-shirts available to purchase in either navy blue or sport gray.Youth sizes = $12.00Adult sizes = $15.00.You can order t-shirts from our website at:https://polandme.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx?CategoryID=99Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to two weeks to be completed.All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSCHOLARSHIPS For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Scholarship money is limited.  We will do our best to support your family. Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.  We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program.  Please reach out to Scott to discuss Phone: 207-838-8632 email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.orgHOW TO REGISTER/PAY  Please visit www.PolandRec.com Under the "Register" drop down  menu, select Programs. Select "Sideline Cheering" Payment Options At the end of registration, you will have two options: OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form"  to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying, “You will not be registered until payment is received” Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over. You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete. Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND Memo line: Cheering  Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.  You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at: 207-998-4601 option 5