Boothbay RegisterBy JOSEPH CHARPENTIERHe’s been a sumo wrestler and a turkey, has publicly kissed a newborn pig and has been known to sit patiently awaiting the next bout of chicanery from Boothbay Region Elementary School students. Principal Mark Tess is now retired after 25 years there. Silly string, whipped cream pies, shaving cream and slime were never... READ MORE >
Celebrating 50 years of Special Olympics with athletes Coyle Lawler and Jameson Brooks and their second grade class. READ MORE >
BRES Seventh graders wrap up the year of science with a STEM turbine challenge and solar oven s’mores. READ MORE >
Today BRES celebrated community! All PreK-8th grade students and staff celebrated our very special and strong school family while participating in exploration and experiential learning opportunities in our larger community. Students enjoyed investigating and connecting with many different resources and the beauty of the Boothbay Region. BRES is grateful for the... READ MORE >
An exciting time for our soon to be PreK graduates: The BRES Pre-Kindergarten visited the Kindergarten classrooms today! The morning class enjoyed snack time with Ms. Plummer’s class and the afternoon class joined Mrs. Lessner’s class for Story Time. READ MORE >
SO EXCITING!! The elements for the BRES 3rd-8th/ Community Playground rolled onto campus today! We can not wait! The completion of the year long BRES Playground Project (Phase One and Phase Two) will welcome students back to school and kick off what is sure to be a GREAT 2019-2020 School Year! READ MORE >
BRES will celebrate our School Spirit and recognize our big brothers and sisters, the graduating Class of 2019 this Friday! BRES will host the "Senior March" between 9-9:30 am. The Class of 2019 will walk the halls of BRES in caps and gowns and reflect on how far they have come, while the students at BRES are inspired by all that is before them!Be sure to wear your... READ MORE >
Kids eat free again this summer Several local organizations are coming together to provide kids and teens with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program. The program is open to all children ages 18 and under, no questions asked, and no registration required. While many sites offer programming, kids do not need... READ MORE >
BRES celebrates "Bikes For Books" participants!54 Total Participants 251 Books34,543 Pages Read37 Bike Winners READ MORE >
Sunshine, Fun and School Spirit!BRES Field Day 2019 READ MORE >
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Spring Band Concert Grades 4-12 Tonight, May 30th at 6:00 pm The Opera House, Boothbay Harbor Join us and enjoy the musical talents of our amazing students! READ MORE >
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD receives the following Federal Title funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): Title IA, Title IIA, Title IVA, and Title VB. The plan for the use of these federal funds for school year 2019-20 will be presented to the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee at 6:00 pm, June 12, 2019, in the Boothbay Region... READ MORE >
The following positions are currently open in Boothbay Region Elementary School....Ed Techs, Teachers, Substitute Bus Drivers...If you would like to be a part of a great team of professionals who are focused on providing the best education possible for our learners., please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aos98schools.org/aos98-employment/home for more... READ MORE >
BRES and our extended family and friends enjoyed a musical performance by Grades K-4 to celebrate Grandparents' & Grandfriends' Day 2019. It was a full house. Thank upi for sharing your children and grandchildren with us! ❤ READ MORE >
BRES 3rd grader, Shea Fritz finished making a blanket on Tuesday. The fabric was donated by On Board Fabrics. Shea saw the palm trees and thought how it would match her home. She learned about batting, quilting, adding edges, and basting. READ MORE >
Three Act Tasks are prompts that encourage students to think about daily objects in mathematical ways, and then use math to answer their questions. Here a multi-age group of BRES students are working on one that involved geometry, counting, and multiplication. READ MORE >
Erika Huber came to BRES Garden Club on May 20 and talked about pollinators. She brought many perennials from the Botanical Gardens that were planted in our habitat garden by the Garden Club kids. READ MORE >
The BRES Jump Rope Club will be performing tonight at 6:00 pm with the Twirling Club. Following the event will be an Ice Cream Social. READ MORE >
BRES 8th grade students headed off on their trip to D.C. in the early hours of the morning today. Travel safe historians!! We cant wait to hear all about your great adventures! Making memories!! ❤ READ MORE >
Lincoln and Sagadahoc County Special Olympics teams came together for a morning of fun and competition May 9. Boothbay Region coach Toby LeConte emceed the track and field event keeping excellent order as athletes from Boothbay, Wiscasset, Lincoln Academy, Great Salt Bay, Jefferson, Morse, Brunswick and Mount Ararat schools participated in the Parade of Athletes... READ MORE >
BRES Fourth grade students examined and interpreted artworks from many times, places, and perspectives today at the Portland Museum of Art. Students explored formal elements of art such as composition, line, color, texture, and media, as well as concept and process, through an introduction to the PMA art collection. READ MORE >
Tonight... Annual Meeting of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District 6pm - Boothbay Region Elementary School Gym The warrant articles and annual report are available here: https://www.aos98schools.org/o/aos-98/browse/14480 All registered voters of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are encouraged to attend. READ MORE >
The BRES top three fundraisers for the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly jump rope for heart) are Maria Michael, Spencer Wade, and Suzie Edwards. 18 students participated this year and raised $1,944.50 for the American Heart Associations fight against heart disease and stroke. Way to go BRES, we are so proud of you for volunteering to help others! Special thanks... READ MORE >
BRES 3rd grade students made flower models and pollinated them with the bees they created. One flower had to pollinate another as it cannot pollinate itself. READ MORE >
BRES Students in grades 5 - 8 are working to build the tallest cylinder sculpture out of recycled magazines. READ MORE >
Seventh graders design, build and test rubber band racers turning stored mechanical energy to motion. READ MORE >
BRES is proud to participate in the "Exploring the Science of Seaweed Farming Program" for the second year. Thank you to Pauline Dion and the Boothbay Sea snd Science Center for inviting us to learn and grow with you! A special thanks to Ms. Miclette for your leadership both in and outside the classroom! Congratulations to our six grade students who represented... READ MORE >
BRES would like to thank Jessica Nadeau and Manon Lewis for their talent, leadership and endless efforts. Congratulations on another highly impressive Art Show!!We have so many talented children in the Boothbay Region! BRAVO young artists! READ MORE >
BRES 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade students were so excited to have Todd Gutner from Channel 6 visit them at school today. Be sure to watch for our BRES students on channel 6 this Friday morning! READ MORE >
BRES is sending a big SHOUT OUT to Mr. Schwehm and the BRES High School students who volunteered their time and talent to making 6 picnic tables for the BRES Family! THANK YOU! They are AMAZING! ❤️ We are excited to be able to have small groups and classes enjoy and celebrate learning in the great outdoors! READ MORE >
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Annual Meeting will be held at 6pm on May 16, 2019 at BRES Gym These are the warrants: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/352457/2019_CSD_Warrants_to_post.pdf These are also available at Boothbay Town Office and Boothbay Harbor Town Office If you have any questions, please contact... READ MORE >
May is a busy month of our Kindergarten Classes! Parents, be sure to check out the calendars sent home. Field Trips, Family Projects, Alphabet Countdown . . . BRES Kindergarten students have so much fun while learning so much! READ MORE >
The wheels on the bus go round and round... How would you like to get our kiddos safely to and from school? We offer full single medical coverage and a minimum of $16 dollars an hour to our new drivers. You will work on the average 6 hours a day during the school year and have your summers off. We will train you and help you earn your Commercial Drivers... READ MORE >
K-12 Student Art Show opens May 10 READ MORE >
Just a reminder, Check your student's school lunch balance. If you have a balance due, please make it current as soon as possible as school will be ending soon!If you have any questions about your student's lunch balance, please contact the school cafeteria and they will be happy to help. 633-7131 READ MORE >
Wendy Ulmer, children’s book author, visited BRES library today and read 3 of her books to the Kindergarten thru 4 th grade. With the kindergartners, she read the book A isn’t for Fox, which is a rhyming book about animals. They also played a rhyming game. With the 1st and 2nd graders, she read the counting book Zero, Zilch, Nada - Counting to None, which is a... READ MORE >
During BRES 3rd grade's study of the science of trees, students measured the girth, one yard from the base of various ones. This helped them learn the approximate age of living trees. READ MORE >
BRES could not be more PROUD of and GRATEFUl for our dedicated and talented teachers! They have the knowledge, the skills and the heart to inspire and connect with our students everyday. Thank you TEACHERS for all that you do! You are admired! You are appreciated! Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! READ MORE >
Lincoln County Dispatch visited BRES to help educate PreK -2nd grade students on dialing 911- how to call, what to say, and what to expect. Safety first BRES! READ MORE >
BRES is very proud of our students who participated in the American Choral Directors Association's Maine Elementary and Middle School All-State! You shine bright! 💖 READ MORE >
BRES Celebrates the Class of 2023! Join us for 8th Grade Recognition Night Date: June 11, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm Place: BRES Gymnasium It is with great pride that we say goodbye to the BRES eighth grade class of 2019. We will miss each student but know they will shape tomorrow and inspire a brighter future for us all. READ MORE >
Experiencing Science: BRES 3rd Graders Discovery Works “Gravity Roll” activity READ MORE >
Exploring Science:BRES Seventh graders explore energy transfers. READ MORE >
BRES students in grades K-4 enjoyed the beautiful weather on Monday while participating in the recess mileage club. Participants earn a colorful toe token for each mile completed. Special thanks go to the BRES PTO for sponsoring this terrific program. READ MORE >
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BRES Physical Education Teacher, Lauren Brown receives a mini-grant from Kristina Verney of the 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! program to purchase indoor recess equipment Way to go Mrs. Brown! Thank you for all you do for our school! READ MORE >
Kathy Golden from the Boothbay Region Historical Society made a third visit to grade 3 students. Students learned about artifacts from 1865-1950 and included WWI helmets; WWII Hawaiian canoe paddle; a rotary telephone; a toaster from the 1920s; and typewriter. The students will visit the BRHS in June. READ MORE >
Mrs. Higgins took a group of BRES students to see and learn about the organ at historic Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The Kotzschmar Organ is one of the grandest and most celebrated pipe organs in the world. It is one of only two municipal organs in the U.S.. The Kotzschmar organ has incredible power and range! READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students enjoyed a really sweet Earth Day! READ MORE >
The BRES Mileage Club will begin on Thursday, April 25th due to the rainy forcast. The mileage Club will be held on the upper playground field. Grades K-2 will be held from 11:20-11:45 and grades 3-4 will be held from 11:25-11:45. Volunteers will need to check in the main office and wear a visitors badge and will need to have completed the volunteer registration... READ MORE >
BRES 8th grade students were immersed in the Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition. They mapped out the life rafts used to row to Elephant Island and South Georgia. They ate ‘hoosh” - the food of the expedition, and went and saw an Arctic ship being restored at The Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. READ MORE >
These BRES students raised over $1,800. while participating in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart). Participants enjoyed exciting jump rope activities, a healthy snack, lively music, and great door prizes while learning about the importance of volunteerism and having a healthy heart. Monies for this event go to the American Heart Association's... READ MORE >
Free Spring Youth Soccer Programs!!! Programs: Youth League (1st – 3rd grade) Itty Bitty (Pre-K – Kindergarten) When: 6 Weeks (April 24th – June 1st) Youth League – Wednesday practices 5-6pm, games Saturday at 10am Itty Bitty – Wednesday practices 4:15-5pm Where: Clifford Park Who: Volunteer parents Great! How do I Register? Email Ben Powell at... READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students welcomed the FARMS Kitchen Program into their classroom today to cook with them. Everyone had fun, worked hard and collaborated to make apple and beet smoothies to go with a salad with honey mustard dressing. YUM! Thank you for organizing this AMAZING opportunity Miss Plummer! It was a DELICIOUS learning experience! FARMS, Focus on... READ MORE >
BRES students are invited to join the fun and get fit this spring with the mileage club, a recess running/walking program for students in grades K-4. Participants cary a mileage card as they complete their laps and earn colorful toe tokens for each mile completed. Volunteers are encouraged to come help mark cards or walk with their favorite BRES student.... READ MORE >
BRES 7th grade students are participating in a weeklong Leadership School at Kieve. The goal of the experience is to develop leaders and strengthen communities by challenging students and teachers to take positive risks, set meaningful goals and make healthy decisions, all while being supportive team members and strong leaders. READ MORE >
BRES had so much fun celebrating the Arts in our schools all month! ❤Thank you to artist and BRES staff member Deb Arter for sharing her talent with us! Deb earned a BA in Art Education and later in life completed her MFA at Vermont College of Fine Art. She has taught adults and children about printmaking, collage, and painting for many years. She is a member of... READ MORE >
BRES proudly welcomed John M.T. Seitzer today! John M.T. Seitzer is an artist and arts educator. Having taught in schools from Elementary to the University level for many years he retired to the coast of Maine to paint and teach. He is an accomplished painter with a wide range of skills from realism to post-impressionism to abstraction Thank you John for... READ MORE >
Kids Heart Challenge BRES students in grades 2-8 are invited to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly jump rope for heart) on April 11th from 2:30-4:00. This is a fun event where your student learns about the heart while helping others and raising money for the American Heart Association. Participants will enjoy a healthy snack, lively music, door... READ MORE >
Creative, Innovative Collaboration: Kolton McKenney (4th grade) and Blake Erhard (12th grade) worked together to 3-D print a keychain designed on TinkerCad by Kolton McKenney. Blake loaded Kolton's design onto a computer connected to the printer and started the process. An hour later, Kolton's keychain was complete! READ MORE >
Today BRES welcomed visiting artist, Alison Evans. Alison is a local ceramics artist and 2nd grade parent who creates vessels and forms inspired by the sea. 🐚 Thank you Alison for helping us continue to celebrate Youth Arts Month in such a fun and inspiring way! 😊 READ MORE >
BRES continues to celebrate Youth Arts Month. Today Graphic Design Artist, and BRES/BRHS alum Jenn Brennan (Spinney) set up a live studio in the BRES lobby to demonstrate her process and artwork with BRES students! Thank you Jenn! READ MORE >
BRES HAS SCHOOL SPIRIT!! Today the school was filled with RAINBOWS!! 🌈Dont' forget: Tuesday is Collaboration Day (aka twins day)👭BRES supports the Arts in our schools! READ MORE >
BRES is filled with talent! Today BRES was proud to have a group of students participate in the Maine Music Educators Association's District III Elementary Music Festival! A special Thank You to Mrs. O'Connell for encouraging and supporting our young students and the Arts in our school! READ MORE >
Don't Forget BRES! Monday is Rainbow Day Also Note: We changed Wednesday to Formal Day so we can all dress up for Spring Picture day at BRES! READ MORE >
BRES continues the CELEBRATION of Youth Arts Month. BRES has endless School Spirit and we proudly support the Arts in our schools! READ MORE >
BRES teachers were excited to welcome Beth Ziegler, from Great Minds back again this year! Beth joined us last year for our March in service and received rave reviews from our staff at BRES. Today she worked with staff at BRES to support math instruction and practices using the Eureka Math program. BRES math instructors worked hard with Beth looking at the... READ MORE >
BRES staff participated in a Literacy Workshop presented by nationally recognized professional development author and teacher Katie Keier, on creating literacy communities in our classrooms and supporting struggling readers. Katie’s created a workshop for our staff that combined the "Creating Literacy Communities" workshop and the "Making the Most of Your Time with... READ MORE >
March 13, 2019 Hendrick's Head 2:30 PM There will be transportation to Hendrick’s Head. Any student staying will need a pledge sheet, bathing suit and towel for the Leprechaun Leap. READ MORE >
Kathy Goldner, the Outreach Manager of the Boothbay Region Historical Society, presented her second of three school programs to the third grade classes. This program's focus was the period of Boothbay history from the American Revoluton to the Civil War. She brought many artifacts from this period of time and our students were able to hold and try out many of... READ MORE >
BRES Celebrate the Arts and Community: March is Youth Arts Month. BRES is excited to bring back our Picnic Concert Series for the 3rd year. Local community musicians come in to perform while students enjoy lunch picnic style. Please be sure to send your child in with a towel or blanket to sit on and share with classmates. We LOVE when parents and friends join us... READ MORE >
Students, faculty and guests at Boothbay Region Elementary School celebrated on Friday, March 1, capping a week of Dr. Seuss festivitieshttps://www.boothbayregister.c... READ MORE >
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It’s mechanical engineering time for Mrs. Jones’ third grade science classes. Students are using the Engineering Design Process to develop traps to catch the cane toad, an invasive species found in Australia. The students will be researching various invasive species closer to home as well. READ MORE >
No school due to weather Monday, March 4, 2019 All AOS98 Schools Boothbay/Boothbay Harbor CSD Southport * Edgecomb * Georgetown READ MORE >
BRES celebrated Dr. Seuss and our school pride today! We are so proud of the Seahawks and of all of our students! We feel so grateful to be part of the BRHS/BRES family! What an AMAZING school! What a WONDERFUl community! ❤️"BRES Loves the Seahawks! Go! Go!" READ MORE >
Thank-you to the Community Center knitters for their fabulous donation of hats, mittens and scarfs!We are so grateful for all of the support we receive from our community! At this time we do have need of healthy snacks (apple sauce, fruit cups, granola bars, cheese and crackers, etc.) as well as easy to make meals (pasta, mac and cheese, soup, etc.). Donations can... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Community Center, volunteers and our local dentists!35 Hygiene bags ready to go to BRES 5th Grade! Thank you to all who donated especially Boothbay Family Dentistry, John Andrews Dentist and our volunteer, Pandora Dickinson! READ MORE >
Grace Campbell, daughter of Tricia and Jason Campbell, came up with the winning design. Grace, an eighth grade student at BRHS, was surprised but grateful, to find out hers was selected by the Friends of Windjammer Days. Grace’s design was one of eight submitted by BRES students. Twenty members of the Friends of Windjammer Days committee and subcommittees voted on... READ MORE >
The BRES Twirlers have been working hard! Baton twirling is a sport that develops hand-eye coordination, endurance, and determination. Students are learning the basics of baton twirling and marching. They are working on learning a routine to music that they can hopefully perform in the spring! Great job twirlers! READ MORE >
This morning, to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday, BRES 5th graders visited Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Andrews first grade classrooms and Mrs. Rice’s morning pre-k class to read to their younger schoolmates. 5th graders selected their favorite Dr. Seuss books and practiced fluently reading them prior to today's outing. Dr. Seuss books are often tongue twisting and... READ MORE >
March, 2019 Dear Parent/Guardian, In just a few weeks, Boothbay Region Elementary School will administering the Maine Educational Assessments, better known as the (MEA) test. The MEA is a state required set of assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the online eMPowerME. This... READ MORE >
Cal Ripkin, Boothbay Region Baseball and Lincoln Little League InformationThis spring, kids interested in playing baseball and softball ages 9 -12, will have a new opportunity with the Cal Ripken baseball league. For the past few years, our teams have had to play in a league that spans the ages of 9-12 on the same team. It is clear that there are physiological and... READ MORE >
Blood Drive March 14, 2019 in honor of Don Strout sign up today at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword Don Strout Boothbay READ MORE >
BRES 8th grader, Grace Campbell will have a piece on display. The Maine Education Association Youth Art Month Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 3rd.The opening ceremony runs from 1-2:30 p.m..The presentation of certificates will start at 1:30 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. Grace Campbell, created George Washingm’lady will be on display for Youth... READ MORE >
Creative works from Maine art students will be on display during the month of March at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), including two from Boothbay Region schools.https://www.boothbayregister.c... READ MORE >
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BRES 8th grade students advocated for change and needs in our community as the practiced civic responsibility and a growth mindset! "Project Citizen" projects will be on display in the BRES lobby through next week. We are so proud of our 8th grade students - Leaders of Tomorrow! READ MORE >
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The DEDICATED Educators at BRES are Lifelong Learners! Today BRES staff came together to collaborate and share instructional approaches and differentiation strategies. Thank you BRES staff and teachers for your commitment to excellence and growth! READ MORE >
Big Brothers Big Sisters is Coming to Boothbay! Boothbay Region Elementary School is excited to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine and the Boothbay Community Center to start an after-school mentoring program for elementary-age students! This is a unique opportunity for students to have one-on-one time each week with an adult mentor who can provide... READ MORE >
Seabird Sue, from the Maine Audubon Society, worked with BRES third graders today. They learned about how puffins are adapted to survive in wet, cold, and salty habitats. READ MORE >
The BRES Garden Club welcomes students in grades 3 through 8. This club meets weekly from September - December, and resumes in March - June. While the primary focus is to maintain the Schoolyard Habitat Garden behind the 3-4 wing, there are also opportunities for nature exploration activities. Students who participate in the Garden Club enjoy an hour of outdoor... READ MORE >
The Boothbay Region Elementary School Lady Dribblers is a non-competitive basketball club for girls in grades 1-5. The focus of the program is to develop basketball dribbling and ball-handling skills in preparation for half-time performances. The popular program began 10 years ago by physical education teacher, Mrs. Lauren Brown. 32 students were members of this... READ MORE >
Please be sure to check the documents folder on the BRES website for board meeting dates and agendas. READ MORE >
On Friday, January 18th third grade students visited the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland, Maine to view their Biennial exhibition. The CMCA Biennial exhibits recently made artwork made by Maine artists, and artists with a strong connection to Maine. Led by our docents Lisa and Sandi, students were engaged in thinking deeply and describing a variety of... READ MORE >
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https://www.boothbayregister.c...From Wonder Workshop Dash to VEX Robotics competitions to laser cutters, students at BRES and BRHS get a cutting edge STEM treatment from the earliest age to the cap and gown. An after school club for coding and robots is helping students from kindergarten to sixth grade explore the basics of programming robots for voice command... READ MORE >
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Maine schools send school meal applications home at the beginning of each school year. If you need a new form, please contact BRES at (207) 633-5097 or Laurie Dickinson at (207)633-7131. Please return forms by OCTOBER 26TH.Our school receives grant funding based on the percentage of students who qualify for free & reduced lunch, so please return forms even if you... READ MORE >
Here is a list of the school supplies needed by grade. Pre-kindergaren-Mrs. Rice: Backpack; lunch bag; 24-pack of Crayola Crayons; 12-pack colored pencils; 1 Elmer’s school glue; 1 tissue box Kindergarten-Jessica Lessner: Backpack; 24-pack of Crayola Crayons; 2 boxes of regular Ticonderoga pencils; 1 bottle of Elmer’s Glue All; 6 Elmer’s Glue Sticks; gallon... READ MORE >
New Maine School Immunization Requirements Dear Parents/Guardians, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education have revised the Maine School Immunization Requirements rule to now include meningococcal meningitis disease. The following changes are effective for the 2018-2019 school year for all students attending a public or... READ MORE >