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...

Book Fair!!!

Nov 18, 2019

BOOK FAIR THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY!! Student will shop and create wishlists Monday and Tuesday. Books can be purchased Wednesday and Thursday. We accept: Credit Card Cash Check ONLINE SHOPPING!...go to scholastic.com, find our fair, sign in, and shop from a MUCH...

Newsletter 11/15/19

Nov 15, 2019

Thank you To the Veteran’s that came and shared their stories with us. To everyone who baked pies for the Thanksgiving Lunch. To everyone who volunteered with the Thanksgiving Lunch. It was a wonderful celebration. To PTF for all the hard work in making the...

Our Veteran’s Day Celebration

Nov 14, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyRsfPCgTo8

We Are Making Cookies

Nov 14, 2019

The Puffins are making cookies today. Their favorite is chocolate chip!

Veteran’s Day Celebration

Nov 12, 2019

Thank you to the Veteran's that came and shared their stories with us!

Newsletter 11/7/19

Nov 7, 2019

Thank you Bill Fuller for the donation of Beanie Babies to give to students. Leaf and Anna and the General Store for coming out in the rain to hand out goody bags. All staff who made the indoor Halloween parade and festivities, as calm and enjoyable as possible. Eden...

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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 Parent Teacher Conferences–NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences–NO SCHOOL Nov 1 all-day Tickets	2
3	4	5 PTF meeting 3:10PM 3:00 pm PTF meeting 3:10PM Nov 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	6	7 Photo Retake Day 9:00 am Photo Retake Day Nov 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Tickets	8 Veterans’ Day Celebration 12:30 pm Veterans’ Day Celebration Nov 8 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets	9
10	11 Holiday–No School Holiday–No School Nov 11 all-day Tickets	12	13	14	15 Thanksgiving Lunch 11:30 am Thanksgiving Lunch Nov 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Early Release 1:00 pm Early Release Nov 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets	16
17	18 Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM Nov 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets combined Boys and Girls Practice 4:00 pm combined Boys and Girls Practice Nov 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets	19 Boys B team practice 3:00 pm Boys B team practice Nov 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets combined boys and girls practice 4:00 pm combined boys and girls practice Nov 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets	20 Boys Practice 3:00 pm Boys Practice Nov 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Girls Practice 4:30 pm Girls Practice Nov 20 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets	21 Girls Practice 3:00 pm Girls Practice Nov 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Boys Practice 4:30 pm Boys Practice Nov 21 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets	22 Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM Nov 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	23
24	25 Teacher Workshop–No School Teacher Workshop–No School Nov 25 all-day Tickets Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (grades 1/2) Practice 3-4 PM Nov 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls 3:00 pm Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls Nov 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	26 Teacher Workshop–No School Teacher Workshop–No School Nov 26 all-day Tickets Boys B team practice 3:00 pm Boys B team practice Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls 3:00 pm Voluntary Practice for Boys and Girls Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets	27 Vacation–No School Vacation–No School Nov 27 all-day Tickets	28 Holiday–No School Holiday–No School Nov 28 all-day Tickets	29 Vacation–No School Vacation–No School Nov 29 all-day Tickets Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM 3:00 pm Pee Wee (pre-k/K) Practice 3-4 PM Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets	30