Sep 13, 2023
You are invited!
On Friday, 9/15, we will be celebrating Grand–friends Day. We invite parents, grandparents, and any special person who is like a grandparent to join us for coffee and a muffin with the students at 7:30 AM. Then you are invited to our Morning Meeting to hear all the fun things that have been happening at school. We look forward to seeing you!
Handbooks
Handbooks were sent this morning digitally to all parents. If you need a paper copy, please contact Louanne.
School Photo Day
School Photo Day is October 10, 2023 at 9:00AM. We have returned to Lifetouch this year for school photos.
Facebook
Follow the Brooklin School on Facebook. Updates on events and school wide news will be posted there.
Brooklin School Webpage
Visit our school web page at BrooklinSchool.org. It is a great resource for the school calendar, handbook, and many different links to helpful resources.
Back to School BBQ
The back to school BBQ will be Monday, September 18th at 5:00 PM following the school soccer game.
Soccer Schedule–Updated
- All games begin at 4:00
- Practices are each day right after school
Monday Sept 18- Home vs. Castine
Wednesday Sept 20- Home vs. Sedgwick
Wednesday Sept 27- Home vs. Penbrook
Wednesday Oct. 4—at Bay School (no 8th graders)
Tuesday Oct 10- Home vs. Blue Hill
Sunday, Oct 15 10/15 –Fun-O-Rama at MMA 3PM
Thursday Oct 12- at Bay School
Monday Oct 16- Home vs. Deer Isle
Thursday Oct 19- at Sedgwick
Oct 23 to 27 playoff week
School Calendar
September
9/13 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/14 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/18 3:30 PM Home Soccer game vs. Castine
5:30 PM Back to School BBQ
9/19 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/20 Soccer Game at Sedgwick
9/21 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/25 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/26 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/27 3:30 PM Home Soccer game vs. Penbrook
9/28 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
9/29 12:30 PM Early Release
October
10/2 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/3 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/4 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/5 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/6 No School….Teacher Workshop Day
10/9 No School—Holiday
10/10 School Photo Day 9AM
3:30 PM Home Soccer game vs. Blue Hill
10/11 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/12 Soccer Game at Bay School
10/15 3:00 PM Fun-O-Rama at MMA
10/16 3:30 PM Home Soccer game vs. Deer Isle
10/17 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/18 3:00 PM Soccer Practice
10/19 Soccer Game at Sedgwick
10/25–10/27 5/6 grades at Schoodic Educational Center (more info to follow)
10/27 12:30 PM Early Release
Aug 29, 2023
Welcome Back!!
School Address
PO Box 120
Brooklin, ME 04616
School starts at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:00 PM
Telephone Numbers
The Brooklin School 359-2133
FAX 359-2303
Superintendent 348-9100
Brown’s Busing 359-8053
New Staff at the Brooklin School
Welcome to the Brooklin School: Christy McLaughlin, 3-8 EL Teacher, and Lynne Ensworth, 1/2 Teacher. The student handbook has a complete list of teachers and staff and their emails. This will be coming home shortly.
Teaching Assignments
PK-K- Ms. Julie Wilson
1-2- Ms. Lynne Ensworth
3-4- Ms. Christy McLaughlin
5-8- Mrs.Carolyn Sproul
5-8- Ms. Amy Bebell
K-8- Ms. Emily Newell
SEL- Ms. Annie Porter
PE- Ms. Christine Russell
Art/Library- TBD
Health- Ms. Mindy Eaton
Music/Performing Arts- TBC
Staff Introduction
Greetings, fellow members of the Brooklin School community! I am delighted to be stepping into the 3rd and 4th-grade teacher role. I’m known around here as Ms. M! My journey in education has taken me on a fascinating path, from facilitating workshops on the seamless blend of humor and leadership effectiveness and the essential art of humor and stress relief to my roles as a dedicated special education, and life skills teacher. As we come together in this vibrant learning environment, my primary goal is to foster a classroom where the principles of Responsive Classroom shine. Understanding each of my precious students and their families is at the core of my mission, and I am wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that this journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible for all involved. Let’s embark on this exciting adventure of growth, connection, and learning as we cultivate a nurturing space where every child can thrive.
Bus Schedules
Brooklin Bus A—Eyleen, Driver
7:00 Hales Woods Road
7:03 Bay Road
7:06 Harriman Point Road
7:10 Flye Point Rd
7:15 Old County Road
7:20 Morse Lane
7:30 Brooklin School
Proceed to GSA
Brooklin Bus B—Louanne Munson, Driver
7:00 High Street
7:03 River Road
7:06 Reach Road
7:12 Folly Road
7:15 Reach Road (BBY)
7:15 Naskeag Point Road
7:30 Brooklin School
Drop Off and Dismissals
Buses will drop off students at 7:30 each morning. Parents may drop off from 7:35 AM to 7:45 AM. If you arrive before the buses have finished dropping off, please wait till they leave. Then parents drive up and drop off your student in a single file in the front loop of the school. Do not pass any cars for the safety of students. Pick up in the afternoon will be done very similar. Buses will load, and parents will line up behind the buses. Do not park in front of any buses. We will dismiss the bus riders and buses will leave. Parent pick up will be called one student at a time in order of the parents in the drive-up line.
Student Dismissal Notes
Students are expected to have a note at the beginning of the day indicating where they will be going after school. No bus changes will be allowed daily due to preparations will need to be made in advance.
Tardiness
Students are tardy if they are not present at the beginning of the school, which is 7:45 AM. Tardiness is disruptive to other student’s learning and the teacher’s instruction.
Forms Sent Home Today
All the forms will be sent home the first day of school. Please read, fill out, make corrections to emergency forms, emergency contacts, phone numbers, address etc. and return to school ASAP.
Handbooks
Handbooks will be coming home later. They will be sent digitally. If you need a paper copy, please contact Louanne.
Lunch Costs
School lunches will be free of charge for all students under the age of 18 this school year. Free and reduced forms will be coming home to fill out; fill out and return even if you do not qualify. These numbers reflect on State monies for Brooklin School to receive.
Breakfast
Breakfast will be served when students arrive at school. Menus are on the Brooklin School website, Facebook Page and will be emailed home to parents.
Newsletter Update
The newsletter will be sent home via e-mail this school year. Please e-mail me at lmunson@brooklinschool.org or call me at 359-2133 with any changes in your email.
Back to School BBQ
The back to school BBQ will be Monday, September 18th at 5:30 PM. More details to follow.
School Board Meeting – September 12th
The School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the school. Please come to these meetings and make your important contributions to the school.
Brooklin School is a Nut Sensitive School
What does this mean?
As a school community, we will work together to ensure the safety of all the children in our school. We are asking the entire Brooklin community to assist in this effort to keep children with food allergies safe. The menu in the school cafeteria will feature nutritionally appropriate substitutes for peanut and tree nut products. All staff members will share in the responsibility of keeping children safe in our school.
How can I help?
You can help by talking with your child about food allergies and supporting the efforts taking place at school to make all children aware of the nut sensitive policy at Brooklin. Some of our efforts will include the importance of hand washing throughout the school day and not sharing food with other students. You can also help by cutting down whenever possible the peanut and nut products your child brings to school for lunch or snack as is reasonable for your family.
What if I have further questions?
Please do not hesitate to call Jil Blake, Principal, or Louanne Munson, the Administrative Assistant, at 207-359-2133 with any questions you may have.
