10.11.24 - Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter
Friday, October 11, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day - Monday, October 14th
There is no school on Monday, October 14th in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day!
Principal Appreciation Month
Thank A Principal! They are the stewards of our schools! They put in countless hours ensuring the staff and students at their buildings are successful every day and their dedication to our student population is deserving of recognition.
Digital Citizenship Week
Common Sense Media offers a wide variety of lessons and activities each October in celebration of Digital Citizenship Week. Did you know that Family Resources are also available? Common Sense Media gives appropriate age ratings for books, movies, tv, and games.
Click the logo to learn more!
Strategic Plan at a Glance
This is our next installment of the Strategic Plan at a Glance. A full copy of the plan is available on the district website.
Priority 3
Student and Family Engagement
Aim 1
Students must be able to access school programs and opportunities. Brunswick schools will identify and lower or remove barriers to student access to maximize student participation and engagement in school programs.
Aim 2
Effective schools and district communication builds trusting relationships and enables families, students, staff, and community members to serve as collaborative partners. In order to communicate effectively with the community, the means used must be regular, consistent, accessible, and reliable.
"Brunswick's Heroes Behind the Wheel"
Our first installment of "Brunswick's Heroes Behind the Wheel." Are you bored with your job? Ready for a change? Why not become part of the - Hero Behind the Wheel Squad? You don't need a cape to be a hero to our students and families.
TEAN: 2024 Winter Gear Collection Coming Up
As you prepare for the Winter Season and find items that no longer fit or are needed, TEAN will be collecting new and gently used Winter Weather Gear. Jackets, Boots, Hats, Mittens, Snowpants for Pre-K through 12th Grade for needed for their Annual Winter Gear Drive at the beginning of November.
Dates for Drop-off and Donation Locations will be announced in an upcoming newsletter.
Questions? Contact TEAN at emergencyactionnetwork@gmail.com
Free COVID Tests Available
As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. Visit https://special.usps.com/testkits to order yours.
Bowdoin College Film Screening & Panel Discussion
The Bowdoin Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching invites the Bowdoin Community and General Public to a film screening and panel discussion of "normal isn't REAL - Succeeding with Learning Disabilities and ADHD.
This inspiring film features the stories of young adults with LD/ADHD sharing their journeys to success in work and school and the strategies they use.
Monday, October 28th 5:30-7:30 PM in the Main Lounge at Moulton Union located at 6 Campus Rd S, Brunswick, ME 04011. Click on the image for more information.
This Week's Employee Spotlight - Shawn Lambert
Shawn Lambert
Assistant Superintendent
Shawn's family includes his wife, Nicole; children Max, Alexandra, Cordelia and Cedric. They have dogs, cats and chickens as well! Shawn grew up in Biddeford, Maine attended Biddeford High School and has degrees from Colby College, University of Maine and University of Southern Maine.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Our talented and passionate staff!
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Outside of work, Shawn enjoys traveling, woodworking, cooking, seeing live music, and spending time with my family.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
"Honey, where is my super suit?" The Incredibles
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
William Faulkner
What is something you learned in the last week?
I'm learning Spanish through Duolingo!
Brunswick School Department is Hiring!
Open Employment Positions:
- Winter Coaching Positions are open!
- Long Term Sub - 5th Grade
- Anticipated Special Education Ed Tech - BHS
- Special Education Pre-K Ed Tech - Kate Furbish
- Long Term Substitute Ed Tech - Junior High
- Long Term Substitute Ed Tech -Brunswick High School
- Self Contained Behavior Ed Tech - Junior High
- School Psychologist - District
- Mechanic
- School Bus Drivers
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aide
- Bus Aides
- Substitute Teachers, Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, & Custodians
- ...And MORE!
We're hiring for multiple positions. Visit our website to view
all current employment opportunities!
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