Community Newsletter
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Food Pantry
This week I volunteered at the Coffin School Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Prevention Food Pantry. I had previously written an article titled: Hungry for knowledge or just plain hungry?
When I wrote the article, I had just met with Justin Strasburger from Full Plates Full Potential and had heard the stats on how food insecurity impacts our students and families. I volunteered at our BSD Coffin School Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Food Pantry this week and saw the need firsthand. The pantry fills a void by allowing families to choose items based on individual choice and need.
Thank you to Tracy Carrier, HBS Social Worker, for encouraging me to allow Mid Coast Hunger Prevention to use a Coffin School Room for our BSD Food Pantry. I also was at Kate Furbish Elementary School recently, where I saw staff provide weekend food essentials to students and families. I know there are many other ways the BSD Staff work to help reduce food insecurity, and for that, I want to thank you!
As I wrote in the article, I want our kids to be hungry – hungry for knowledge, hungry for sports, the arts, clubs, and for play. What I don't want is for our students to be hungry for regular nutritious meals or to worry about where their food is coming from.
Upcoming School Vacation
No School Friday, April 14th
Due to Staff Conference Comp Day
No School Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st
Due to Spring Break
Click here to view the
2022-2023 School Calendar.
2023-2024 School Calendar
August 28th - First Day for Pre-K, K, 3, 6, 9 Students
August 29th - First Day for All Students
Click here to view the 2023-2024 school calendar
*Please note the first Wednesday of every month is now an early release day
The Brunswick Buzz
This time on the Brunswick Buzz, Phil talks with Jess Anderson, Executive Director of CountMeIn. CountMeIn student partners with schools, businesses, families, youth, and state and community organizations that are focused on reducing chronic absenteeism by improving student and family school engagement and school attendance, and academic achievement.
Class of 2024 Fundraiser at Gelato Fiasco
Support the class of 2024!
Monday, April 10th at Gelato Fiasco in Brunswick.
A portion of sales will go directly to the class of 2024.
Celebrity scoopers include Principal Henninger and Mr. Misner!
Don't forget to let the cashier know you're
there to support the class of 2024.
New District Translation Lines
In our continued effort to be as accessible to all families and community members as possible, Brunswick School Department has created direct lines of communication via interpreters. If you would like to contact Brunswick School Department, please dial the number corresponding to your preferred language to be connected to an interpreter and a school representative.
Portuguese: 1-833-806-0705
Spanish:1-844-447-2180
French:1-844-447-2180
Mandarin Chinese:1-844-447-2180
These numbers will also be available on our website at www.brunswicksd.org
Ashley MacArthur
Kindergarten Teachers, Kate Furbish Elementary School
Ashley and her husband, Chris, have four children - Hayden, Isaiah, Jude and Evelyn. She is originally from Newport, Oregon and attended the University of Maine at Augusta.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am really excited about the work Brunswick School Department is doing with diversity and equity. Being new to the district, I am also thankful for the support I have felt transitioning to a new school.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I love going to the beach, hiking, photography, baking, watching old movies, and drawing!
Favorite line from a movie?
"For it is plain as anyone can see, we're simply meant to be." - The Nightmare Before Christmas
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Frida Kahlo
What is something you learned in the last week?
I have been learning to make loom bracelets with my daughter, and have also been learning how to play the ukulele.
