Brunswick School Department

The following schools are in session today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Kate Furbish Elementary Open Harriet Beecher Stowe School Open Brunswick Junior High School Grades Open Brunswick High School Closed Brunswick High School Does Not Have Power

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Moody - Special Education Ed Tech at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Melissa grew up in Brunswick and graduated from BHS! Melissa and her husband have two children within the Brunswick School System. Their family has one dog and a bearded dragon! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I’m proud to work in a community that prioritizes positivity. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I like to read either under a comfy blanket in the winter months or laying out in the sun during our few short months of summer. What is your favorite line from a movie? “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I want it more than I can tell” If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Walt Disney What is something you learned in the last week? Lynx are such skilled hunters and their eye sight is so strong they can spot a mouse 250 feet away.

Brunswick Schools and Region 10 Technical High School will be closed on Monday, March 25, 2024.

6:30 PM March 24, 2024 Update A majority of Brunswick remains without power. As a reminder, the Recreation Center located at 220 Neptune Drive is open as a warming center. We will make a decision about opening schools by 5:30 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, March 25, 2024. #teambrunswickme

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

Employee Spotlight: Jessica Gaudette, Educational Technician in the SEALS Room at Kate Furbish Elementary School Jessica and her husband have two children, one is in the 4th grade and their youngest is in the 2nd grade. Together they have three cats, ten chickens and two tanks full of fish! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I love the feeling of community that the schools have in this district have. I grew up going to very small schools and Brunswick gives you that same feeling, only in a bigger setting! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Camping, travel, cooking, hiking, reading….I am also re -learning how to play the piano What is your favorite line from a movie? “Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it” - Anne of Green Gables If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Tori Amos What is something you learned in the last week? A group of cats is called a clowder.

Our staff has been busy with lots of professional development opportunities! We are loving the training sessions provided to better educate our staff.

Brunswick High School Players will perform the classic musical “Phantom of the Opera” at 7 p.m. March 15, 16, 22, and 23 and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the high school’s Cooker Theater. The main cast is made up of 20 students with ballerinas, a chorus, and an ensemble. Brunswick High School is located at 71 Dragon Drive. Be sure to check it out. #teambrunswickme

Employee Spotlight: Mike Giampetruzzi - Talent Development Teacher at Harrier Beecher Stowe Elementary School Mike is originally from Raymond and attended Saint Joseph's College for his undergraduate degree. He has two sons, ages two and five. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I joined the district in January and everyone has been exceptionally welcoming. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I enjoy soccer, reading, biking, and being outdoors with my family. My boys have just discovered Legos, so 99% of my time is spent picking up Legos. What is your favorite line from a movie? "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?" Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Robin Williams. He just seemed like a really cool guy. What is something you learned in the last week? In the past week students have taught me more about Fortnite than I ever would have expected.

Employee Spotlight: Bob Collins - Full Time Bus Driver for the District Bob is one of our wonderful bus drivers. He has three children (2 sons and 1 daughter). He is originally from the Bronx, New York and attended Suffolk County Community College. Welcome to the district, Bob! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I like the sense of community throughout the school district, but also the town itself. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Fish, Hiking, I’d like to start snowmobiling What is your favorite line from a movie? "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? The Pope What is something you learned in the last week? The power of Prayer

Every month, there is a plethora of national days to be celebrated. March is no different. As a bit of a trivia nerd, one stood out to me: International Bagpipe Day, which is March 10. Interestingly, while the bagpipe is most commonly associated with Scotland, many music historians trace its origins back to ancient Egypt. Check out this month's Brunswick Superintendent's Notebook - Music provides students with ‘the keys to learning. Click the link 🔗  in bio to read more about why Music is so important! #teambrunswickme (photo credit Sean Mullen)

March is Youth Art Month at Curtis Memorial Library! Come honor these young Brunswick artists by viewing their works of art which will be on display all month! Join us for an artist celebration on Thursday, March 21st from 5:00-6:00pm at Curtis Memorial Library in the Morrell Meeting Room.

2024-2025 PreK Applications are open, click the link to apply: https://forms.gle/BsjqNdxszEEdyLyy6

We are excited to share that the Brunswick School Department is participating in the SMCC Educator Apprentice Program. The following educational facilities and school districts are also participating: Brunswick, Falmouth, Gorham, MaineHealth, MSAD, RSU 14, SAD 6, SAD 15, Scarborough, & South Portland. About this program: This 18-month program is designed for those who want to become Education Technicians II at a partner school district. This program is the first of its kind to provide this opportunity. After completing the Intro to Teaching Bootcamp, you will spend one day per week (3:15 - 6:15 p.m.) doing coursework while also receiving experiential credit working in the classroom the rest of the week! For More Info & Apply NOW, email workforceregistration@smccME.edu or call 207-741-5595 #teambrunswickme

Employee Spotlight: Alyssa Poirier - Administrative Secretary at Brunswick High School Alyssa is originally from Bangor, ME and attended the University of Maine at Farmington. Her and her husband, Aaron, have two cats - Sarabi & Nala! What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud How fantastic my co-workers are and how grateful I am for the people I work with. The BSD staff is able to do incredible things and are helping to educate the future of our world. I am always so impressed and excited to see what everyone is coming up with next. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? Build Harry Potter legos, listen to true crime podcasts, read fantasy novels, and organize everything and anything. What is your favorite line from a movie? "ITS SO FLUFFY I'M GONNA DIE" - Despicable Me If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Betty White What is something you learned in the last week? What the secret ingredient to Sponge Bob's Crabby Patty is....

The BHS Civil Rights Team coordinated an event to recognize Black History Month and the 2024 BHM theme of African Americans and the Arts. With the support of their advisor, Tiffany Jones, the team invited community members to bring African food samples to share and held an African dance celebration. The stage of Crooker Theater was filled with students and family members sharing in music and dance! It was a wonderful celebration of BHM and our Brunswick community. #teambrunswickme

Employee Spotlight: Julie Kenny - Assistant Principal at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Julie is originally from Bath, ME. She attended Massachusetts College of Art for her Bachelors Degree and then on to New England College for her Masters Degree. Julie and her husband have been married for 13 years and they have two sons (ages 7 and 11). Together they have a family dog named Rosie. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I'm proud to work in a school with such welcoming staff and students. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? I love watching my sons play sports, traveling, sunny days at the beach, and cozying up on the couch with a good book. What is your favorite line from a movie? "The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability" from Ratatouille If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Taylor Swift What is something you learned in the last week? Hippos are most active at night when they forage for food.

PreK Information Night for the 2024-25 School Year Eligible children must be 4 years old on or before 10/15/2024 Tuesday February 27th, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Kate Furbish School (75 Jordan Ave.)bNote: Childcare will NOT be provided at this event.

Employee Spotlight: Deb Hewitt - Administrative Assistant at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School Deb grew up in Hollywood, Florida and is married to her husband. Together they have three children (all boys) and two dogs. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud All the great people. What do you like to do outside of work for fun? We spend as much time as possible outside hiking, with the family or relaxing on the beach. What is your favorite line from a movie? "She thinks it's fancy" If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Eric Clapton What is something you learned in the last week? How to transfer students out of PowerSchool.

Employee Spotlight: Patricia Labbe -Food Service at Kate Furbish Elementary School Patricia grew up in Topsham, ME and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School. Her and her husband have two children and four grandchildren. What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud I feel proud feeding the kids every day! love working with my co-workers! What do you like to do outside of work for fun? We love hanging with our grandsons/traveling/hunting/fishing all seasons/going to the beach all year long/snowshoeing/driving in the woods of the Aroostook County and seeing all the wildlife. What is your favorite line from a movie? "Hey dad, wanna have a catch?" - Field of Dreams (my dad passed when I was 1yr old) If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? Jesus What is something you learned in the last week? One of my grandson's likes learning about NASA.