01.17.25 - Community Newsletter
Dear Families,
Last night, at Kate Furbish School, we welcomed 42 parents to our quarterly Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Parent Session. We also provided childcare for over 15 students, ensuring that this event was accessible to all.
Ensuring that every student feels a sense of BELONGING and knows they are a valued member of our school district remains a cornerstone of our mission and our strategic plan. At this session, we focused on gathering feedback about what we are doing well and where we can improve, particularly as it relates to Student Engagement—a key pillar of our strategic plan.
If you were unable to attend but would like to share your thoughts and ideas, we encourage you to join us at a future session. The next meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2025.
Your voice is vital in helping us create an environment where all students feel supported and valued. Thank you for your continued partnership in this important work!
Sincerely,
Dr. Potenziano
Midcoast Youth Center is pleased to offer a Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10-14. This is a free program that will be offered Tuesday nights from 5:45 to 8:15 at Fisher Mitchell School in Bath beginning January 21st.
"The Strengthening Families Program is for Parents and Youth 10-14. This program has made a difference in thousands of families in all 50 states and in over 25 countries. Parents want to protect their children, but it’s challenging. Youth need skills to help them resist the peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Research shows that protective parenting improves family relationships and decreases the level of family conflict, contributing to lower levels of substance use." Program information can be found at Iowa State University website.
To register for the program please visit MYC website. Registration is open now.
Join the Brunswick Junior High School actors for an evening of frosty fun! Bring your children to the Coffin gymnasium and meet all of your favorite Frozen characters: Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven! There will be kid-friendly activities including story time with Olaf, crafts with Princess Anna, sing-alongs with Queen Elsa as well as face painting and baked goods!
Kids are welcome to dress as their favorite character. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd at 5PM and is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $10 all proceeds will benefit the BJH Musical Theater program.
*Whether or not you are able to attend, we hope you’ll come see Frozen Jr. at the Coffin gymnasium January 30th, 31st and February 1st, 7th, and 8th at 7PM!
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Allysia Eldred
RISE Teacher at Kate Furbish School
Allysia grew up in Portland, ME. Her family includes her son, her fiance and his daughter and her English Bulldog, Kobe! She attended Portland High School and is a graduate of Purdue Global University.
What makes you proud to work in Brunswick? #BSDProud
The staff being welcoming and supportive.
What do you like to do outside of work for fun?
Going to concerts, sporting events, arcades with my son and traveling. Watching my son play sports.
What is your favorite line from a movie?
“You only see the turn, you don't see the road ahead.“ Stand and Deliver
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Travis Kelce
What is something you learned in the last week?
How much routine and structure means to kids.
Open Employment Positions:
- Spring Sports Coaching Positions are open! BJHS & BHS
- Long Term Sub Speech Therapist - Brunswick Junior High School
- Social Studies Substitute Brunswick High School
- Special Education Ed Tech - Brunswick High School
- School Psychologist - District
- Mechanic
- School Bus Drivers
- 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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