Brooksville Elementary School
Week of November 2
Visit To Mount Rest Cemetary
Thanks to the Brooksville Historical Society for hosting our middle schoolers at Mount Rest Cemetery. As part of 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade Maine Studies, we learned about Brooksville's historical families and their stories, and we got an introduction to grave cleaning. No spooks sighted!
From The Nurse's Desk
This is a friendly reminder to wash those water bottles daily, that’s right even if it's only had water in it all day, it should get a daily rinse. One article I read this week compared our reusable water bottles to having 40 times the amount of germs than a toilet seat!! A toilet seat!!!! Now if that doesn’t make you want to give your and your student’s bottle a little rinse, I don’t know what will! It should also have a weekly deep cleaning in the dishwasher or sink. This will kill all the germs that can come from the mouth when sipping and the hands when touching the straw or rinse the sugary substances left from non-water liquids. These germs become a breeding ground for mold, bacteria and other microbes that can cause stomach aches, sore throats and can actually exacerbate allergies. Let’s help keep our students healthy in all the ways we can.
Best Practices for Cleaning
Daily Clean: Wash your bottle every day with warm, soapy water and a bottle brush, paying extra attention to lids, threads, and straws. (https://youtu.be/63Y_Y9YmfAE?si=A3HG7ankYmfKxgxt)
Weekly Deep Clean: Sanitize once a week using a dishwasher (if manufacturer-safe), a 1:4 white vinegar-and-water soak, or an overnight denture-cleaning tablet.(https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/cleaning-reusable-water-bottle-sponsored-lifebridge/)
Air Dry Completely: Always leave the cap off and let the bottle dry completely before reassembling, as moisture trapped inside fuels germ growth.(https://www.lifebridgehealth.org/blogs/why-you-should-be-cleaning-your-reusable-water-bottle-and-how-do-it-right)
Dry completely: Air-dry with the cap off to stop mold growth in moist environments.
Scrub straws: Use a narrow straw brush because spouts and inner tubes trap the most bacteria.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/yes-need-clean-water-bottle-rcna242743
Of course if you have any questions please feel free to reach out,
Nurse Amy
Soccer & Cross Country
by Athletic Director Brandi Ensworth
The A Team Soccer squad battled hard in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup against Castine.
Castine struck first, but Ashton Flannery answered with a beautiful goal off a corner kick to even the score. Castine regained the lead midway through the first half before Penobscot responded once again. Aurora Ensworth found the back of the net off another corner kick from Ashton Flannery, sending the teams into halftime tied 2-2.
Early in the second half, Aurora Ensworth scored her second goal of the game after a headed pass from Chris Leach, giving Penobscot its first lead of the match. Castine responded quickly, however, scoring to level the game at 3-3.
The remainder of regulation featured end-to-end action and numerous scoring opportunities for both teams. Saffron Simmons came up with several outstanding saves in goal, while the entire back line turned in a tremendous defensive effort to keep Penobscot in the game.
With the score still tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, the game moved into overtime. Castine was able to find the game-winner with just 2:30 remaining in the first overtime period, securing the victory.
Congratulations to both teams on an exciting, hard-fought game and a tremendous effort throughout the match.
Game Highlights
- Ashton Flannery - 1 goal, 1 assist
- Aurora Ensworth - 2 goals
- Chris Leach - 1 assist
In goal: Saffron Simmons with 10 saves
Congratulations to the Bay School Soccer team for winning the Peninsula Championship game on Wednesday!
Panther Paws
Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind Acts @ BES
Josephine was kind and shared a treat with Ms. Hale!
Kai thanks for being safe with your recorder and blowing lighter when asked!
Harrison great job being respectful in music class and signing and doing the movements.
Jamie was responsible when he cleaned up a lot of cars.
Hanna stayed at level zero voice showing respect.
Calendar
Monday
Board Meeting @ 5 pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Fall Sports Awards @ Penobscot Gym, 5 pm
Friday
Upcoming Events
November 10 - School Thanksgiving
November 11 - No School
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 - Report Cards
December 8 - Concert @ BES, 6 pm
December 14 - GSA Holiday Concert for Schools, 10am
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Community Events
MAINE COURT COLLECTIVE 11/14 BASKETBALL CLINIC APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO EOD NOV 2!
We are happy to announce that we still have open spaces for our upcoming Basketball Clinic at Deer Isle-Stonington High School on 11/14/26. There are three sessions available for different age groups (ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18). This is a fundraising event, donations are suggested, but not required. We currently have merchandise available online for pre-sale, and will also have limited stock for purchase at the event.
We are extending the deadline by a week (submit by EOD on 11/2/26), so if your child, or anyone you know is interested in building a strong foundational skillset in basketball, leadership, and community involvement, please apply via our website: https://www.mainecourtcollective.org/clinicsignup.
Please help us spread awareness as this is a great opportunity for student athletes to learn from an amazing group of volunteer coaches. Our coaching team includes former collegiate athletes, experienced high school coaches, individuals with collegiate-level coaching experience, and athletes with proven accomplishments in the sport. A group motivated to inspire and teach!
All sign up forms can be returned via email to leah.boyce@mainecourtcollective.org or in person to Collin Ciomei no later than November 2, 2026.
We hope to see you there!
Best,
MCC Team
A pre-K through grade eight school with the mission to work together as a community to provide a safe and caring place where all children are inspired to learn the skills needed to successfully meet the challenges of their lives in a changing world.
Email: cfowler@brooksvilleschool.org
Website: brooksvilleschool.org
Location: 1527 Coastal Road, Brooksville, ME, USA
Phone: (207)326-8500