Community Newsletter

This week I volunteered at the Coffin School Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Prevention Food Pantry. I had previously written an article titled: Hungry for knowledge or just plain hungry?

When I wrote the article, I had just met with Justin Strasburger from Full Plates Full Potential and had heard the stats on how food insecurity impacts our students and families. I volunteered at our BSD Coffin School Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Food Pantry this week and saw the need firsthand. The pantry fills a void by allowing families to choose items based on individual choice and need.

Thank you to Tracy Carrier, HBS Social Worker, for encouraging me to allow Mid Coast Hunger Prevention to use a Coffin School Room for our BSD Food Pantry. I also was at Kate Furbish Elementary School recently, where I saw staff provide weekend food essentials to students and families. I know there are many other ways the BSD Staff work to help reduce food insecurity, and for that, I want to thank you!

As I wrote in the article, I want our kids to be hungry – hungry for knowledge, hungry for sports, the arts, clubs, and for play. What I don't want is for our students to be hungry for regular nutritious meals or to worry about where their food is coming from.

No School Friday, April 14th

Due to Staff Conference Comp Day

No School Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st

Due to Spring Break

Click here to view the

2022-2023 School Calendar.

August 28th - First Day for Pre-K, K, 3, 6, 9 Students

August 29th - First Day for All Students

Click here to view the 2023-2024 school calendar

*Please note the first Wednesday of every month is now an early release day

We received the resignation of Dr. Jessica Yates, Director of Special Education, effective June 30, 2023. We want to thank Dr. Yates for all of the work she has done for our district, the students, and the community; she will be missed! We will be conducting the search for a new Director of Special Education and invite parents to participate on the hiring committee. Our hope is to have a parent representative from each school, so if you would like to be considered for the committee, please email Shawn Lambert, Assistant Superintendent, at slambert@brunswicksd.org. To participate, a parent must be able to attend all meetings and times, which will take place both virtually and in-person, anytime between 3:00pm-7:00pm.

Search Timeline - Tentative

• April 11 Hiring committee members identified and finalized
• April 13 Hiring committee orientation- Virtual Meeting: Confidentiality training and draft interview questions
• April 25-27 Screen applicants (on your own time)
• April 27 In-person meeting @ 5:00pm - choose candidates & finalize interview questions
• May 3 Conduct first round interviews, select two finalists
• May 8 Second round interview with Superintendent committee

We also would like to gather feedback from the community regarding the qualities for our next Director of Special Education. If you are interested, please complete this brief survey.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to play an important role in the selection of our next Director of Special Education.

Join us at FROSTY'S Donuts on Maine Street in

Brunswick for our next Coffee with the BSD.

We will be there on Saturday, April 29th

From 8:00am - 9:30am

Come enjoy donuts, coffee, & chat with us!

This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil talks with Jess Anderson, Executive Director of CountMeIn. CountMeIn student partners with schools, businesses, families, youth, and state and community organizations that are focused on reducing chronic absenteeism by improving student and family school engagement and school attendance, and academic achievement.

Click here to listen to this month's Brunswick Buzz

Support the class of 2024!

Monday, April 10th at Gelato Fiasco in Brunswick.

A portion of sales will go directly to the class of 2024.

Celebrity scoopers include Principal Henninger and Mr. Misner!

Don't forget to let the cashier know you're

there to support the class of 2024.

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Police Chief Stewart, Fire Chief Brillant & Deputy Fire Chief Emmerson as our guest servers at HBS & KFS for lunch. Thank you all for your time - our staff and students loved having you in the schools!

BJHS student, Polina Kozlenko, explains and Poem in Your Pocket day and reads poems at the Town Council Meeting on Monday, April 3rd.

Click here to watch her at the Brunswick Town Council meeting.

We also hope you celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Downtown Brunswick Poetry Stroll! This April, in honor of National Poetry Month, the Brunswick High School Library and the Brunswick High School Art Department, along with Spindleworks, People Plus, and participating Brunswick businesses, have created a Poetry Stroll through downtown Brunswick. Enjoy classic poems displayed along Maine Street featuring poetry-inspired BHS student artwork, as well as original poetry and artwork created by Spindleworks and People Plus.

In our continued effort to be as accessible to all families and community members as possible, Brunswick School Department has created direct lines of communication via interpreters. If you would like to contact Brunswick School Department, please dial the number corresponding to your preferred language to be connected to an interpreter and a school representative.

Portuguese: 1-833-806-0705

Spanish:1-844-447-2180

French:1-844-447-2180

Mandarin Chinese:1-844-447-2180

These numbers will also be available on our website at www.brunswicksd.org

Ashley MacArthur

Kindergarten Teachers, Kate Furbish Elementary School

Ashley and her husband, Chris, have four children - Hayden, Isaiah, Jude and Evelyn. She is originally from Newport, Oregon and attended the University of Maine at Augusta.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

I am really excited about the work Brunswick School Department is doing with diversity and equity. Being new to the district, I am also thankful for the support I have felt transitioning to a new school.

What do you like to do outside of work for fun?

I love going to the beach, hiking, photography, baking, watching old movies, and drawing!

Favorite line from a movie?

"For it is plain as anyone can see, we're simply meant to be." - The Nightmare Before Christmas

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Frida Kahlo

What is something you learned in the last week?

I have been learning to make loom bracelets with my daughter, and have also been learning how to play the ukulele.

Open positions include:

• Anticipated Director of Special Education
• BHS Functional Life Skills Ed Tech
• Special Education Teacher
• Lacrosse Coaches
• Outdoor Track & Field Coach
• BJHS Long Term Math Substitute Teacher
• Full Time Bus Driver
• Substitute Teachers, Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, Custodians
• And More!

We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view all current

employment opportunities or click the image above!