11.06.26 - Community Newsletter

At a time of ubiquitous screens and stagnating test scores, many educators - in Maine and across the country - are asking the question: are we doing enough to help our kids learn to read? The work of the educators at Brunswick's Kate Furbish Elementary School may offer a path forward that's full of both rigor and joy. The K-2 school is a pioneer in adopting Maine's "For ME" Curriculum - an approach that has received praise from educators and researchers for utilizing the latest, best practices on teaching literacy - while also prioritizing curiosity, exploration and play. The results so far? More students excelling in reading and writing -- and hopefully, becoming readers for life! Could this school offer a promising path forward for all of Maine? Learn more in the latest episode of "Learning from Maine" at MaineLovesPublicSchools.org!

November 3 - Voting Day (Brunswick Rec Center)

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

November 11 - No School - Veteran's Day

November 16 - Region 10 Cooperative Board Meeting

November 17 - Curriculum Committee 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.

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.

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

Region 10 is excited to announce that our December 2026 SkillsUSA Calendar Raffle is officially underway!

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, families, and community members, we've put together 31 days of prizes with a combined estimated value of over $3,600!

• Raffle entries are just $20 each!
• 31 days of prize drawings throughout December!
• Every day features prizes with a combined estimated value of at least $100!

Prizes include tools and equipment, golf packages, restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, local services, and handcrafted projects made by Region 10 students!

All funds raised will help support our students as they prepare to compete in SkillsUSA competitions in March 2027. These competitions provide students with opportunities to showcase their technical skills, build confidence, and represent Region 10 alongside other career and technical education students from across Maine.

We encourage you to check out the attached raffle calendar and share it with family, friends, and community members who may be interested in participating!

ENTER THE RAFFLE HERE:
https://givebutter.com/region-10-technical-high-school-2027-skills-usa-december-calendar-raffle-hbn9sx

A huge thank you to all the businesses, families, staff, and community members who have donated prizes and helped organize this fundraiser!

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make these opportunities possible!

The Holly Jolly Craft / Vendor Event will be at Harriet Beecher Stowe School on November 14th from 10am-3pm. Don't miss it!

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.

Kyle Labbe

Physical Education Teacher

Brunswick High School

Kyle grew up in Brunswick, Maine and attended Brunswick High School. He graduated from The University of Maine Orono. Kyle is married to his amazing wife and has two siblings; a twin brother and an older sister.

What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud

How close the community is and how great the students and staff are at Brunswick. It is one big family at BHS.

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

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, working out, going to the movies, and attending sporting events.

Favorite line from a movie?

Miracle -

"If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight."

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

Jesus

What is something you learned in the last week?

People walk about 15 percent faster today than they did in 1980

Open Employment Positions:

• Long Term Sub French Teacher - Brunswick Junior High School
  
• Long Term Sub ESOL Teacher - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
• Long Term Sub Third Grade Teacher - Harriet Beecher Stowe School
• Bus Aides
• 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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