Welcome to Brooklin School

WE COME TOGETHER TO LEARN, TO GROW & TO EXPLORE. We are respectful, curious, and kind. We are all unique and learn together as equal members of one community. We care about each other, we care for ourselves, and we work to make the world a better place.

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From Our Principal

“As your principal, I look forward to building relationships with all Brooklin School families. Our families are an integral part of our students’ success. It takes all community stakeholders to prepare students for the future. I am committed to enhancing our parent engagement at Brooklin by welcoming all parents to take part in school events and activities. My door is always open. Please come and join me for our weekly Coffee Social each Friday starting at 7:30. ”

– Jil Blake

News from Principal Blake

Dear Brooklin Families, It is so wonderful to hear the sounds and laughter of children as they arrive in the mornings...

Newsletter 12/11/19

Dec 11, 2019

Thank you James Clarke for getting the wreaths for decorating the school. Food Drive The 7/8 class is collecting non-perishable food for the Tree of Life Food Pantry. Please bring donations to school by 12/18, and let's try to fill up the boat in front of the...

Holiday Concert

Dec 6, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians: This letter is to inform you that the Brooklin Elementary School Holiday Concert will be held on Thursday December 19, 2019 at 5:30pm. With a snow date of Friday December 20, 2019 at 2pm. Students in preschool through eighth grade will present...

Newsletter 12/5/19

Dec 5, 2019

Thank you To everyone who has donated food for our food drive so far. Heather Clarke for all you do in helping the sports teams. To our bus drivers who round up lost snow pants, hats and mittens each day and bring them in to our lost and found. Weekly...

Food Drive

Dec 4, 2019

Newsletter 11/21/19

Nov 21, 2019

Thank you To all the parents, teachers and friends who purchased books at the book fair or donated to the book fair for other students, classrooms or the library. This is greatly appreciated! Winter Concert and Open House--Save the date The Winter Concert and...

December Breakfast and Lunch Menu’s

Nov 21, 2019

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The Brooklin School VISION

We are respectful, curious, and kind. We are all unique and learn together as equal members of one community. We care about each other, we care for ourselves, and we work to make the world a better place.

OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING

The Brooklin School combines academic rigor with an engaging curriculum. Learning is enhanced by hands-on experiences and community-based projects rooted in a real-world context.

OUR STAFF

A dedicated and passionate group of highly skilled educators lead the Brooklin School, fostering a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. Teachers, staff, and school partners find joy in learning and model that enthusiasm for students.

OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The Brooklin School is a safe, welcoming space that nurtures the development of healthy and confident students. A lively, rich, and warm educational setting sets the tone for joyful and purposeful learning.

OUR STUDENTS

Brooklin School students are resilient, compassionate community members who appreciate their differences, follow their curiosity, and strive for excellence. Each student’s individuality is embraced and supported as they pursue their unique educational path.

OUR COMMUNITY

Broad community support and involvement enriches the Brooklin School experience and anchors Brooklin students with a strong sense of self and place.

Our School

What sets us apart?

The Brooklin School is excited to be one of the few middle schools in Maine to offer a year-round boat building program for students. Students design a paper model, visit the WoodenBoat School to get acquainted with the space, tools, and safety precautions, and then start building. With the guidance experienced, Brooklin boatbuilders they are introduced to the world of wooden boats. Upon completion of their boat, the entire Brooklin School and local community celebrate with a launch party. The builders then get to spend time on the water navigating through the Eggemoggin Reach. It is a rewarding experience that none of them ever forget. Visit their facebook page for great pictures and information.

Brooklin School Curriculum

Our curriculum in a comprehensive pre-school through grade eight scope and sequence of appropriate grade-level learning. It is grounded in rigorous standards, connects locally when possible, and requires students to be global thinkers and problem solvers. Read More

Enrichment Activities

The Brooklin School offers both in and out of school enrichment opportunities. We have a history of competitive sports’ teams. In the fall, we love to play soccer and when the colder months arrive, we take our love of sports indoors for basketball. We also take pride in our musical talents and our students always fair well at the music festivals they enter. We are very lucky to have a performing arts teacher who involves the entire school in a spring musical.

Brooklin School PTF

The Brooklin School has a very active Parent, Teacher and Friend group. The mission of the Brooklin School PTF (Parent, Teachers and Friends) is to rally broad support for the Brooklin School. The PTF seeks to enrich the lives of students by encouraging open communication and cooperation among parents, administration, students and the greater community. The PTF will coordinate parent volunteers and provide monetary support for student extracurricular activities and teachers’ educational items not currently funded in the school budget. Join us in making Brooklin School even stronger. Read More

Brooklin School Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to assist Brooklin School students and parents in understanding school rules, policies, and procedures. Please take some time to read this handbook with your son/daughter. A copy of the handbook can be found HERE

Edible Island

Once a week, students get to be chefs. They learn about healthy eating, how to prepare food, and then design their own delicious dishes. Wesley Norton helped get the program off the ground and Oriana Wuerth kept it running.“I see so many opportunities to support local food producers and create opportunities for young people and food entrepreneurs.”

Writing with Ellen Booraem

How many students can say they get a weekly opportunity to have their writing critiqued by a published author? The students at the Brooklin School spend learning and writing time each week with Ellen Booraem. Ellen listens to their stories and helps students develop characters who face challenges. She guides students through the writing process and encourages them to take chances in their writing. At the end of the year, the students’ stories are published in an authentic anthology.

Ex(ploration Blocks)

It cannot be all work and no play. Imagination and creativity are important to us which is why we offer 6 week mini-courses called Ex Blocks. Ex blocks meet once per week and are conducted in very small groups. Each staff member offers a mini-course which the students select from. These may include watercolor, magic, wand making, knitting and weaving, move making, solar car creation, chess, newsletter writing, and international Skyping with other middle schools. at the end of the mini-course, the school, families, and community members come together for a showcase of work and the process.

School Calendar

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2 B Boys Team Practice 3:00 pm B Boys Team Practice Dec 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Combined Boys and Girls practice 4:00 pm Combined Boys and Girls practice Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets	3 Home Basketball Game vs Blue Hill 4:00 pm Home Basketball Game vs Blue Hill Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	4 Boys Practice 3:00 pm Boys Practice Dec 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Girls Practice 4:30 pm Girls Practice Dec 4 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets	5 Game at Orland Community Center vs Bay School 4:00 pm Game at Orland Community Center vs Bay School Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	6 Brooklin School Dance Brooklin School Dance Dec 6 all-day Tickets Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	7
8 Voluntary Boys Practice 3:00 pm Voluntary Boys Practice Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	9 Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Home game vs Surry 4:00 pm Home game vs Surry Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	10 Boys B team practice 3:00 pm Boys B team practice Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Combined Boys and Girls practice 4:00 pm Combined Boys and Girls practice Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets	11 Game at Penobscot School 4:00 pm Game at Penobscot School Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	12 Game at Deer Isle 4:00 pm Game at Deer Isle Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	13 A Christmas Musical at the Grand Trip 9:00 am A Christmas Musical at the Grand Trip Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Early Release 1:00 pm Early Release Dec 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	14 PTF Annual Craft Fair SANTA PTF Annual Craft Fair SANTA Dec 14 all-day Tickets
15 Voluntary Boys Practice 3:00 pm Voluntary Boys Practice Dec 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	16 Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Game at Sedgwick 4:00 pm Game at Sedgwick Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	17 Boys B team practice 3:00 pm Boys B team practice Dec 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Combined Boys and Girls Practice 4:00 pm Combined Boys and Girls Practice Dec 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets	18 Game at Surry 4:00 pm Game at Surry Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm Tickets	19 Winter Concert/Open House 5:30 pm Winter Concert/Open House Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets	20 Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	21
22 Voluntary Boys Practice 3:00 pm Voluntary Boys Practice Dec 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	23 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 23 all-day Tickets Voluntary Practice Boys and girls 3:00 pm Voluntary Practice Boys and girls Dec 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	24 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 24 all-day Tickets	25 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 25 all-day Tickets	26 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 26 all-day Tickets Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls 3:00 pm Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls Dec 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	27 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 27 all-day Tickets	28 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 28 all-day Tickets
29 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 29 all-day Tickets Voluntary Boys Practice 3:00 pm Voluntary Boys Practice Dec 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	30 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 30 all-day Tickets Voluntary Practice Boy and Girls 3:00 pm Voluntary Practice Boy and Girls Dec 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	31 Winter Vacation–No School Winter Vacation–No School Dec 31 all-day Tickets