Community Newsletter
Winter Break Reminder
No School from Friday, December 23, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023. Click here to view the 2022-2023 School Calendar.
Have a fun and safe winter break!
Reminder for Winter Weather Updates
The plan again for the 2022-2023 school year is to follow a traditional snow day model. Remote learning days may be considered if the district exceeds the five snow days built into the school calendar. Below you will find our plan to notify staff, students, and parents.
CANCELLING SCHOOL
WHO MAKES THE DECISION?
The Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the final decision based on various weather-related factors and recommendations from our Transportation Department, Director of Facilities/Grounds Crew, and in coordination with area Superintendents.
WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?
Our goal is to make the decision as early as possible the night before the possible bad weather day so that the radio and TV stations can be notified, parents can secure supervision arrangements. However, there are times when an early morning call will be made, and we aspire to make this kind of call by 5 am so parents can make care arrangements.
Notifications
- If inclement weather is forecasted, we will strive to decide and notify families the day before a cancellation.
- We will also notify families the morning of a cancellation via telephone, text message, and email (if you do not currently receive notifications, please get in touch with your student’s building secretary to update your contact preferences).
We will post notifications via radio (99.5 WCME) and television (WCSH 6, WMTW 8, and WGME 13) outlets.
Parents, Staff, and Students may also use the following social media sites for up-to-date information:
Brunswick Buzz
On this month’s podcast, Phil talks with Anathea Chartrand, the Associate VP SS-ARS of Account Management & Program Delivery of Sandy Hook Promise, the non-profit that has helped implement the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) in the Brunswick School District. The SS-ARS allows students a safe and anonymous way to report issues 24/7/365 when they see a classmate who is at risk of harming themselves or others. Phil and Anathea discuss the background of Sand Hook Promise and the importance of the SS-ARS and answer some questions about how it is implanted in the school district.
Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll
Congratulations to Ms. Robbins for being nominated as an outstanding educator for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl.
The Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll is a charitable program focused on recognizing and thanking educators who have gone above and beyond to support their students and respective communities.
To learn more about the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and its commitment to equitable and quality education across New England, visit FenwayBowl.com
Community Hockey Night at Bowdoin College
Community Hockey night is back!
January 7th, 2023
3:00pm
Watson Arena, Bowdoin College
Let's pack the stands and cheer for the Bowdoin College Men's Hockey team as they take on Hamilton College. There will be raffle tickets being sold during the game for a chance to win: 100 Gallons of heating oil donated by Dead River Company, School logo gear or a $25.00 Otto's Pizza gift card!
This is event is hosted by Stowe Community Group and Community for Furbish.
Proceeds from the raffle will be donated directly to HBS and KFS.
Employee Spotlight
Aidan Sachs
4th Grade Teacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
Aidan is originally from Brunswick. She graduated from Connecticut College in 2021 where she double majored in Educational Studies and Human Development. She also minored in Psychology and graduated with a certificate in Community Action and Public Policy. Aidan is currently attending USM for her Masters in Science of Education.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I grew up in the Brunswick Schools and I am so excited to now teach in the community that I learned so much from. I am proud to work in Brunswick because of the incredible staff that I get to work alongside! All of my teachers, coaches, and mentors in the Brunswick Schools have guided me to a career in education!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love spending time outdoors. Some of my favorite activities are skiing, paddling, hiking, and white water rafting!
Favorite line from a movie?
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -Ferris Bueller
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Payton Pritchard
What is something you learned in the last week?
I learned how to do a sea kayak "scramble" self-rescue!
