The Great Kindness Challenge
January 26-30th was The Great Kindness Challenge Week! We focused on all the ways we can be kind to others. Teachers nominated students who were recognized with Kindness Awards. Our Third Grade team had a Kindness Spirit week, and reading buddies in First and Sixth Grades made a Kindness mural to decorate our hall.
Collection for the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
In January Grade 2 put on a school wide donation drive collecting warm items for the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter. This week representatives from the shelter came to accept the donations and speak with second graders. They discussed the resources they provide to the community and how the donations collected will support those in need. Thank you to everyone who was able to donate!
Internet Safety Presentation for Middle School
Detective Corporal Christopher Smith with the Maine State Police Internet Crimes Unit spoke with our middle school students on February 2nd. Corporal Smith specializes in internet crimes against children and works diligently to protect our children by educating them and making them aware of the dangers that are out there on the internet. He brought a special friend, DOC is trained to “sniff” out laptops, phones, and other electronics when the Police are searching for these items in connection to an investigation.
Scholastic Book Fair Returns to BCS!
The Brewer Community School PTU will host the Scholastic Book Fair next week, February 9-13th. Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair to browse and create wish lists and then again to make purchases with their class during the school day.
The Book Fair will also be open on February 11th, 4:30-8pm for Family Night. Parents and families are invited to come and shop at the fair this evening where all forms of payment will be accepted.
Cash or checks can be sent to school with students to make purchases or parents can use the e-wallet through Scholastic.
Valentine Dance and Gagaball
Student Council will host a Valentine’s Dance on February 13th for middle school students, grades 5-8. The dance will be from 6-8pm, concessions will be sold including cookies and hot cocoa. They will also have the gagaball pit set up for those who prefer not to dance!
Admission is $5.00.
We have a lot of “found” items in the office! If your child is missing an item or two, please have them stop by and take a look. Lost and found items will also be available to browse/claim on February 11th during the Scholastic Book Fair Family NIght 4:30-8pm. Unclaimed items will be donated over February break.
World Read Aloud Day
Grade 6 enjoyed a virtual visit with author Lynn Plourde on Wednesday for World Read Aloud Day. Plourde shared two chapters of her newest book, The Bionic Boy, with the group and answered questions about all things reading and writing! This was especially exciting due to Mrs. Plourde being a Mainer herself and the author of popular children’s book, Happy Birthday Maine!
Important Dates:
Feb. 09-13~Scholastic Book Fair (hosted by PTU)
Feb. 11~Family NIght @ Scholastic Book Fair 4:30-8pm
Feb. 11~Chorus Performance Grade ⅘ and 5th Grade Band @ 6pm
Feb. 12~Step Up Day to the High School for 8th Graders
Feb. 13~Middle School Winterfest
Feb. 13~Valentine Dance 6-8 pm for Grades 5-8
Feb. 16~February Vacation 16-20 NO SCHOOL
For those who like to plan ahead, attached below is the link for the 2026-2027 Calendar!
2026-2027 Brewer District Calendar