Dear Families,

In our October 16 newsletter, we shared the updated Snow Day and Inclement Weather Procedure for the 2026–2027 school year. As the colder months approach, we want to keep you informed about where things stand and what you can expect next.

As a reminder, here is how the procedure works:

• The first three inclement weather days will be traditional snow days, with no school and no remote learning.

• If we cancel school beyond those three days, we will transition to remote learning.
  
  

We know that remote learning raises real questions for families, and we share many of them. Effective remote learning looks very different for a kindergartner than for a high school senior, and it must also reflect the needs of students at different learning levels and those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). When the School Board approved this plan in August, we knew there would be challenges and that it would require meaningful work ahead to get it right. We're glad to report that we are making steady progress.

Our goal is to share an update with the School Board at its November 18 meeting. We want to be transparent about what that update will include.

• We will provide an overview of our remote learning plans by grade span (elementary and secondary), outlining what remote learning will look like if we go beyond three inclement weather days.

• It will not include an individual plan for every student, as that level of detail isn't feasible at a district-wide level.

• For students with IEPs who receive more involved programming, remote learning plans will be developed collaboratively through meetings with your child's team, so that each plan reflects your child's specific needs.
  
  

We truly appreciate the many families who have reached out to share thoughts and questions about their children's education. Your perspective helps us do this work well. If you have questions about how remote learning may affect your child, the best first step is to reach out to your child's teacher, who knows your child and can help you directly or connect you with the right support.

Thank you for your partnership and patience as we plan for the winter ahead. Here's hoping for a mild season, and for being well prepared if it isn't.

November 3 - Voting Day (Brunswick Rec Center)

November 4 - Early Release Day (Also BIKE/WALK/ROLL TO SCHOOL for KFS & HBS)

November 6 - Curriculum Committee Meeting

November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day

November 16 - Region 10 Cooperative Board Meeting

November 18 - School Board Meeting

November 19 - Facilities Committee Meeting

November 25 - 27 No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break

November 30 - Personnel/Finance Committee Meeting

Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences throughout November.

For more information on these meetings, please visit our website.

Dr. Alyssa Goodwin discusses social media and the American Academy of Pediatrics' 5 C's of Media Use including: Brain Development, Online Safety & Warning Signs, Social Media Literacy, and Building a Family Media Plan.

Wednesday, November 4th from 6-7PM at Morse High School Auditorium.

Good information, free child care, free pizza dinner!

Get ready again for Winter at the Freeport Ski Swap! Looking for great deals on Alpine and cross country ski gear? Don't miss one of Maine's biggest ski swaps on Sunday, November 1, from 9 AM–1 PM at the Freeport High School Gym (30 Holbrook Street)! Shop a HUGE selection of new and used skis, boots, poles, helmets, winter clothing, and more from regional ski shops and individual sellers.

Best of all, all proceeds support the Brunswick and Freeport High School Alpine and Nordic ski teams! Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and gear up for winter while supporting our local student-athletes! For more information, visit the 2026 Freeport Ski Swap & Sale website.

Sunday, November 8, 1-4PM

Brunswick Rec Center

220 Neptune Drive

Brunswick Landing

Interested in selling items or learning more about the sale?

Questions? Contact us at 725-6656 or email recprograms@brunswickme.gov

Harriet Beecher Stowe School

Saturday, November 7th

9AM -3PM

70+ Crafters and Food Vendors

Food Trucks, Kids' Activities, Face Painting and more!

Funds from this event support MCHPP, freely accessible to all Brunswick families.

For three decades, the Brunswick High School field house has served as a central hub for our community, welcoming students, families, and local sports enthusiasts year-round. To ensure this well-loved facility can continue to safely and comfortably serve everyone for years to come, Brunswick High School is launching a local fundraising campaign to support vital infrastructure upgrades.

Key Renovation Priorities

The planned improvements focus on enhancing safety, comfort, and accessibility across the entire facility:

• ADA-Compliant Restrooms: Modernizing facilities to ensure full accessibility and comfort for all visitors.

• Updated Food Preparation Area: Upgrading concession infrastructure to better serve spectators and event participants.

• Long-Term Sustainability: Revitalizing core infrastructure so the field house remains a safe, inclusive space for student-athletes and community members alike.

How to Get Involved

Every contribution brings us closer to reaching our $100,000 goal. All donations are tax-exempt and will be formally acknowledged; every gift—regardless of size—directly impacts our local students and community members. To learn more or make a contribution, visit the official BHS Field House Renovation Fundraiser page.

Michelle Grimbilas

Special Education Teacher

Kate Furbish Elementary

Michelle grew up in Bay Shore, New York and attended Bay Shore High School. She graduated from Grand Canyon University. Michelle's family includes her five adult children and 11 grandchildren with one on the way in January!

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

This is my first year, but it sounds like a great team!!

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

Nature walks, ocean, kayak, .....these three weeks- set up a Hobby Lobby store.

Favorite line from a movie?

Hakuna Matata

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

Mister Rogers

What is something you learned in the last week?

how to take breaks and pick up where I left off

Open Employment Positions:

• Long Term Sub French Teacher - Brunswick Junior High School
  
• HR Coordinator
• Mechanic
• Educational Technicians - Kate Furbish School
• PreK,
• Resource,
• Functional Life Skills
• Self-Contained Behavior
• Coaching Positions have been posted! Brunswick High and Brunswick Jr. High School
• Substitute position are open all year!
• Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
  
• School Bus Drivers!!
• Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
• Substitute Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians, Food Service
• ...And MORE!

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

all current employment opportunities!

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