4.12.24 - Community Newsletter
No School Friday, April 12, 2024
through Friday, April 19, 2024
Due to April Vacation
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2023-2024 School Calendar.
Students in Choir Learn More than Singing - They Find Belonging
Last month’s column focused on the benefits of music, particularly playing an instrument.
I’d like to stay on that path for this piece and focus on the instrument we all have, the one we were born with, and that is our voice.
There’s something magical about music. While I’ll never perform at Carnegie Hall, I admittedly sing along with the music streaming in my car and I truly enjoy walking through a school and hearing our students singing in a music class or during rehearsal of a school production. You might say the halls are alive with the sound of music.
The brilliance of Taylor Swift and the success of hit shows like “American Idol” and “Glee” have given rise to the popularity of the chorus and similar performing groups.
At the Brunswick School Department, we’re seeing strong participation numbers, and that’s very good news, as joining a chorus or a choir offers a long list of benefits to students.
Click here to read the full article from Superintendent Potenziano.
Brunswick has been selected as one of NAMM's Best Communities for Music Education for the 7th year in a row!
Thank you to all of our students, teachers, administrators and community members for their support of the music program over the years. We look forward to continuing our amazing music program here in Brunswick. #TeamBrunswickME
The BHS Pride Club is holding a shirt fundraiser until Wednesday, April 24, 2024. All proceeds from the shirt sale will benefit BHS Pride and the Trevor Project. The shirts have been designed by local artist: Taylor Peck-Moad.
- Short Sleeve Shirts $18.00 (add $2.00 for 2X & $3.00 for 3X)
- Long Sleeve Shirts $22.00 (add $2.00 for 2X & $3.00 for 3X)
- Crewneck Sweatshirt $24.00 (add $3.00 for 2X & $4.00 for 3X)
- Hoodie $29.00 (add $4.00 for 2X & $5.00 for 3X)
Click here to order! or scan the QR code above.
When the shirts are ready to be picked-up, they can be picked-up at the BHS main office.
Financial Accounts Coordinator at the Central Office
Cara and her husband, Geoff, have two children. Their son, Connor, is graduating from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in Civil Engineering. Their daughter, Natalie, is attending Johnson and Wales University and is currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy. They have two dogs, Remus and Maisie, and two cats, Bella and Hero.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
Both of my kids graduated from BHS in 2020 and 2022, both active in band and Connor played soccer and Natalie rowed with Merrymeeting Community Rowing Association. We have lived in Brunswick for 20 years and have had really positive experiences within our community.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I'm an avid gardener, love to walk and hike and enjoy being outdoors as much as possible.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." Dumbledore
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Robin Williams
What is something you learned in the last week?
Currently learning a ton in my new position!
Open Employment Positions:
- 23/24 Extended School Year Teachers
- 23/24 Extended School Year Educational Technicians
- School Bus Driver - Full Time & Year Round
- Special Education Ed Tech at KFS
- Bus Aides
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aide
- 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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