Brunswick School Department

Employee spotlight: Heather Moffat Ed Tech in the Resource Room at Kate Furbish Elementary School Heather and her husband, Dave, have one daughter named Hannah and together they have two family dogs, Bella and Luna. Heather grew up in Freeport and received her Associated Degree in Early Childhood Education from Central Maine Community College. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I have been working at Kate Furbish Elementary School for a few months now and I LOVE everything about it. I have felt welcomed since the beginning and the wonderful sense of community in town brings me joy. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to spend time with my family/pups and friends. I love going to the beach in the summer, playing golf when ever I can, playing pool, and hiking. What is your favorite line from a movie? Home is where the heart is... If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Lady Gaga What is something you learned in the last week? That even on the tough days, there is light in the darkness (but that is something I try to find every time things are rough) but this week, even though we were short staffed, we pulled together as a team and made things happen in my room. We worked great as a team.

DEIB Meeting has been cancelled for today - January 16th.

I spent some time this weekend exploring the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta and learning more about the American civil rights movement. This park honors the life and work of Dr. King, one of the most influential civil rights activists in history. I started at the Visitor Center where I watched a moving video chronicling the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s. I felt inspired by the resilience and determination of so many who risked their lives to secure equal rights. Next, I toured Dr. King's birth home area (it was closed). I also visited Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King was a pastor and then I visited Dr. King’s grave along with his wife Coretta Scott King. I reflected on his words “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” and felt moved by how much work is still needed to achieve his dream. I’m so glad I took the time to come to this historic park and learn more about a pivotal time in Atlanta and America’s history. If you’re in Atlanta, I highly recommend visiting this inspiring memorial to Dr. King’s remarkable impact. #MLK #civilrights #Atlanta #history #inspiration #leadership

Congratulations to KFS Principal, Annie Young, for being recognized as a “Change Maker” by the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children! Way to go Annie! #TeamBrunswickME

Last night at the School Board meeting we heard from Harriet Beecher Stowe Principal Heather Blanchard and members of her team! Join me in celebrating the work they are doing by implementing the new HBS greenhouse into the school's new chapter in education! 🌿📚 The HBS greenhouse is now open, providing an immersive hands-on learning experience for students. Let's cultivate knowledge together! way to go HBS for getting this up and running! #teambrunswickme #GreenhouseEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing"

Employee Spotlight: Alex Hebbel, Ed Tech III at Brunswick Junior High School Alex grew up in Ipswich, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Alex and his wife recently tied the knot - September 3rd! Together they have a giant schnauzer named Kramer. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am proud to work with people who are so dedicated to to the kids of Brunswick, and to help make the town where I live a better place. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? If my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and rock climbing. I also enjoy working in my backyard, fixing things around the house, and working on vintage bicycles. What is your favorite line from a movie? 'I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve' - Bilbo Baggins If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? The 17th century pirate William Kidd, to ask him where he buried all of his gold. What is something you learned in the last week? To get rid of brain freeze fast, push your tongue onto the roof of your mouth until it goes away.

As we dig out from the recent snowstorm that left significant accumulations across our area, I want to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated staff for working tirelessly to clear parking lots and clean off buses, sidewalks, entrances, and grounds. I know many of you are putting in long, cold hours operating snow blowers, shovels, plows, and salt/sand trucks. Thanks to your efforts, we are able to open our schools on time and as safely as possible. Our students, families, teachers, and administrators are grateful. You have our sincere appreciation. #teambrunswickme #maine #brunswickmaine #winterinmaine

Reminder: Wednesday, January 3rd is an Early Release Day!

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Hammond, Third Grade Teacher at Harriet Beecher Stowe School Kevin grew up in a Coast Guard family so he has moved all over the United States. He attended college at SUNY Buffalo and then the USM ETEP program. Kevin and his wife, Claire, now call Brunswick home. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud After years of living all of the US my wife and I now live in Brunswick and it finally feels like we are "home". The community and environment have so much to offer, and it's rare to find so many warm-hearted people who are incredibly talented at what they do. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love to play soccer, swim in the ocean, play music, collect and grow native plants from seed, and go camping. What is your favorite line from a movie? My brothers and I can recite the entire movie "Cool Runnings". So good. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Freddie Mercury What is something you learned in the last week? How a species of ground squirrel can supercool while in a torpid state to a body temperature below the freezing point of water.

On this episode of the Brunswick Buzz, Phil speaks with Maddie Chaput, Jonas McGrath, and Garrett Countway, seniors at Brunswick High School.  Each is exploring career exploration and extended learning opportunities with Ms. Myers and Mr. Wilson.  Listen and learn how a student engages with engineers from Wright-Pierce, Sitelines, Reed, and Reed, exploring various engineering careers.  Learn how students work with Science Department Head Andrew McCullough to see if there is a relationship between the substrate (bottom of the ocean material), the number of green crabs, and the size/sex/coloration of green crabs. #teambrunswickme  https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-t35uq-152cc86

All Brunswick Schools have Power - Yes, we are open! School Buses may experience some travel challenges, which may slow pick-up, so please be patient. #teambrunswickme

Brunswick School Department is monitoring the power situation. At 7:00 pm, CMP reports 4000+ Brunswick homes, including some of our schools, are still without power. A decision regarding opening schools tomorrow will be made in the early morning. The plan, as of now, is to open schools that have power. Additional information will be forthcoming.

Brunswick Recreation Center - Public Access Includes: 🚿 Locker Rooms, Restrooms, and Showers Free Wifi 🛜 - ⚡ Charging / Electricity Warming Center 🌡️ #teambrunswickme

Brunswick Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, due to power outages at multiple schools. Please remember no downed powerline is safe to touch. Be Safe! #Teambrunswickme

Brunswick Schools are closing early due to extensive power outages. Dismissal times are as follows: BHS at 12:00 pm BJ at 12:15 pm HBS and KFE at 1:00 pm

Employee Spotlight: Daniel Chapman, Science Teacher at Brunswick High School Daniel is originally from Seattle, Washington and attended Biola University as well as The University of Pennsylvania. Daniel and his wife have two cats - Babs and Barnie! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud The incredible students! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Spend time with my family, Camp, Cook, Hike, Play Pinball What is your favorite line from a movie? “The Earth Speaks To All Of Us, and If We Listen, We Can Understand” - Castle in the Sky (1986) If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Carl Sagan or Ram Dass What is something you learned in the last week? The Brunswick High School cafeteria makes a mean breakfast sandwich!

Employee spotlight: Jennifer Vitiello -Assistant Principal at Kate Furbish Elementary School Jennifer is originally from Massachusetts and attended Saint Anselm College. She has two twin sons and a black lab! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I am so proud of the exciting learning going on everyday at KFS! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Reading, running and playing golf again. What is your favorite line from a movie? There's a girl in the castle. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? President John F. Kennedy What is something you learned in the last week? I learned about the plants and flowers that Kate Furbish studied.

Brunswick Schools will have a two-hour delay on Monday, December 4, 2023. This includes Region 10.

Coding with Sphero Indis Robots The students in Ms. Parker's Harriet Beecher Stowe School class earned a party day by earning pom poms to add to their jar. It’s been a big hit so far! They earn pom poms by being safe, respectful, and responsible. Part of their special day included Sphero Indi robot cars. These awesome cars are like magic—they follow codes when they roll over different colored tiles! We had a big challenge: figure out what each color makes the car do and then make a special design to guide the car. It was like a colorful puzzle! We worked together to crack the code and create awesome paths for our robot friends. It was so much fun, and we felt like real engineers! #SpheroFun #RobotAdventures #teambrunswickme

In Mrs. Wilson's (Harriet Beecher Stowe School) bustling third-grade classroom, students extend their learning beyond textbooks. They craft "Joy Cards" with the sentiment "You bring joy to HBS." These small tokens of positivity are created during their choice time. These heartfelt gestures, distributed throughout the entire school to all children and adults, create a harmonious atmosphere where kindness becomes a lesson learned outside the conventional curriculum. #teambrunswickme #joycards #studentwriting #brunswickmaine #liveworkmaine