11.07.25 - Community Newsletter
Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members,
I recently sent information about our inclement weather process which can be found here. As a follow-up, I'd like to share some additional information to help you prepare for the following inclement weather situations:
Two-Hour Delay
If school start times are delayed by 2 hours (120 minutes), simply add two hours to the regular school start times and regular bus pick-up times.
- Two-Hour Delay at Kate Furbish Elementary: Grades PreK-2 start time is 11:00 AM, and buses will pick up students at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time. Family Drop-Off Time at Kate Furbish Elementary is 10:35 - 11:00AM.
- Two-Hour Delay at Harriet Beecher Stowe: Grades 3-5 start time is 10:40 AM, and buses will pick up students at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time. Family Drop-Off Time at Harriet Beecher Stowe is 10:30AM .
- Two-Hour Delay: Junior High School start time is 9:50, and parent drop-off is at 9:25.
- Two-Hour Delay: High School start time is 9:40 AM, and buses will pick students up at the bus stop two hours later than the usual pick-up time.
If the need for a 2-hour delay falls on a day that is also scheduled as an Early Release, the entire school day will be canceled instead. We will not be using 1-hour delays.
Young Makers Market — This Saturday
Come support over 100 young makers and entrepreneurs (ages 6-18) by shopping at this special kids-only craft fair!
When: Saturday, November 8, 10am-12pm
Where: Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School gym
Cost: $10 tickets at the door; teachers and kids 12 and under are free
Brunswick School Department is continuing to support a research study led by USM doctoral student Victoria Forkus about parents’ experiences and perspectives on the accessibility and student outcomes of the Summer Food Service Program. Thank you to the parents who reached out to participate.
The project has expanded and is now seeking parents to complete a short, 10 minute survey. This survey will ask if you’d be willing to participate in an individual interview, a focus group session, or a quick recorded questionnaire.
If you'd like to participate, click on this link or scan the QR code below. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact victoria.forkus@maine.edu. Thank you very much for considering this opportunity to share your voice and help improve programs for students and families across Maine!
Grace Tondreau
School Counselor
HBS
Grace is married to her husband and they have a year and a half year old son and two dogs. Grace grew up in Augusta and went to Cony High School. She went on to attend UMF and then USM for graduate school.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
I am proud to work in a town that is accepting and loving towards all people.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
I like to read, go to the beach, and teach spin at Spark Cycling!
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Definitely Taylor Swift-- I am a huge swiftie!
Favorite line from a movie?
"A queen is never late, everyone is just simply early." -Queen Clarissa (Princess Diaries)
What is something you learned in the last week?
Leatherback sea turtles swim up to 10,000 miles a year! (I went to the aquarium this summer with my husband and son and learned all about sea turtles)
Open Employment Positions:
- Resource Educational Technician - Brunswick Junior High School
- Long Term Sub Admin Assistant Office - Brunswick Junior High School
- Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach - Brunswick High School
- Substitute Nurses, Teachers, Ed Techs, Tutors
- Resource Educational Technician - Kate Furbish School
- School Bus Drivers!!
- Apprentice/Ed Tech I & Bus Aides
- Substitute 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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