SNOW MUCH FUN!
Grade 3 was awarded the MEEA Mini Grant for Outdoor Learning and Environmental Education Projects. They used grant funds to purchase snowshoes, weaving outdoor learning and Wabanaki studies into their classrooms. Students learned about traditional Wabanaki snowshoes and compared those to animals that use their paws like snowshoes. Students then got outside in their new snowshoes to try them out!
Grade 6 ventured north to Grindstone and enjoyed winter activities at the Penobscot River Trails through the Maine Outdoor Education Program. Students were able to choose either skiing or snowshoeing and enjoyed lunch at the main base before returning to BCS
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Many students were also able to try out snowshoeing in PE class. Snowshoes were on loan through the Winter Kids Loan Program. BCS PE had an assortment of LL Bean snowshoes allowing students an opportunity to experience this fun and
easy-to-learn winter activity
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Hannaford Helps!
March is our “LUCKY” month. Brewer Community School will receive $1.00 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of March. Thank you Hannaford and our supportive community for purchasing these bags and helping our school.
Meteorologist Visit with First Graders
Grade 1 students recently had the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of weather with Curt Olson, Chief Meteorologist from WABI TV 5. During his visit, Curt introduced students to a variety of weather related topics including the science behind snowflake formation!
Financial Wellness
Talking about money starts early! Through the Finance Authority of Maine’s Invest in ME Reads program, every Maine public school student in grades 1–6 has received a book and/or a
ctivity to help spark age‑appropriate conversations about money at home. Visit InvestinMeReads.com for family reading guides, fun activities and games—and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Thank you for being part of Invest in ME Reads and for supporting your child’s financial learning at home.
Best Buddies Club
We are excited to share that BCS will be launching a new Best Buddies Club for students in grades 5-8! Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and inclusive experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to foster meaningful relationships, promote inclusion, and continue building a positive and supportive school community here at BCS. More details about meeting dates and student sign-ups will be coming soon. The new chapter will have a fundraiser on March 11th at Hero’s Sports Grill in Bangor. This is a great way for families and staff to support the club while enjoying a meal together! Best Buddies Flyer
PTU Announcements
Thank you to the PTU and volunteers for helping to bring back the Scholastic Book Fair! It was a successful fundraiser, we had many students and families attend. The next PTU meeting is on 03/11/26 at 6 pm in the Library and we would love to see you there! Brewer PTU is excited to host the Family Glow Dance again this year! The Dance will be held on 03/20/26 from 6-8 pm in the cafeteria. NO DROP OFFS! All students must be accompanied by an adult. The PTU is also collecting Box Tops for Education, these can be dropped off at the school. These events are put together only with the help of parents and volunteers from the community! Please sign up to help if you can! Thank you again for the support at the Book Fair and our Hero’s Night!
A friendly reminder from the school nurse regarding food in the classroom:
We all love to celebrate special occasions with our children! If possible, celebrating without using food is preferable due to many life- threatening food allergies in our school population. Some ideas
include: sending a book for the classroom, sending in stickers, pencils, etc. There are more great ideas on the 5-2-1-0 Let's Go! website: www.letsgo.org
Although having a food treat as a celebration can be fun for students, it could be an emergency situation for a food allergic person. Prior approval from your child’s teacher is necessary in order for foods to be shared in the classroom. Please contact your child’s teacher BEFORE you send in any food to be shared. Any food brought into the classroom to share MUST have a store label with ingredients listed to ensure that all children are safe. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Again, we appreciate your cooperation and compassion.
Important Dates:
Mar. 6-7~HS Drama Festival
Mar. 09~Grade 5 Ice Fishing
Mar. 11~BCS Grades 6-8 Concert and Jazz Bands, BHS Band @ 6pm
Mar. 11~PTU meeting at 6pm
Mar. 12~Report cards home
Mar. 12~BCS Grades 6-8 Choir and BHS Chorus @ 6pm
Mar. 13~Workshop NO SCHOOL
Mar. 20~PTU Hosted, Family Glow Dance 6:00-8:00 pm
Mar. 30~PTU fundraiser night @ Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant 3-8pm