The BCS custodial staff are prepping BCS for the 24-25 school year. Thanks for all you do!
To: BCS Families
From: Jennifer M. Ribeiro, Principal
Date: August 9, 2024
Re: Calendar Updates
The BCS school board met this week and updates were made to the calendar. The first student day will be Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This is a change from the original plan and we have adjusted the year-long calendar to accommodate this. Parents will receive an “official” calendar in the parent summer mailing that is being sent out next week. It will also be posted on the BCS website at that time.
The summer mailing includes a letter from Chris Perry, athletic director, regarding the start of fall soccer for middle schoolers. The first practice is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th at 3:00.
The cisterns have arrived. The cisterns will be buried behind the new wing to hold water for the fire sprinkler system.
BCS Construction Update Letter
From the outside, it may not look like much has been going on at BCS in the last month but it has been busy inside. The pictures include: excavation in the new cafeteria, the old kitchen (will be the new technology classroom) and the old staff room (will be a new lower grade classroom).
The building and grounds of Bristol School will be a work site this summer and the school staff and community will not be able to use the building, playground, or ball fields during the months of June, July, and August. The school website will post updates on the progress with the construction and share any changes that may impact the upcoming school year. At this time we anticipate the first student day to be Thursday, August 29th. The office staff will be accessible this summer via phone or email. We will also host office hours at the Superintendent’s Office in Damariscotta. This information will be posted on our website.
Summer Contact Email:Â
General office/school questions:Â bcsoffice@aos93.org
Jennifer Ribeiro, Principal:Â jribeiro@aos93.org
Chris Abate, Asst. Principal:Â cabate@aos93.org
Janelle Skillin, Administrative Assistant:Â jskillin@aos93.org
First Grade finished up the year with Camp Wrapitup! We had a fun camp filled week of review activities! - Mrs. Bradbury
“Sorry parents, we can’t pack away their cuteness and keep them young forever, but we can have fun while packing up our classroom! “ - Mrs. Waltz
The first day of summer was a busy time at Bristol Consolidated School! It is sad to see spaces with so many memories being demo'd but we are very excited to see what new memories will be created in the new spaces!
Jumping for a cause! 3rd - 8th graders “Jump
Rope for Heart”
Bikes for Books celebration! Thank you to the Masons for your support!
Have a wonderful summer! Click the link to see the Bristol Beacon June edition.
https://www.aos93.org/o/bcs/article/1638205
This summer we're happy to announce a fantastic, free opportunity for students currently in grades K-4 and a separate program for students currently in grades 5-8. To register your student in the K-4 program please click this link - https://forms.gle/MMpca1QG4x66KSTY6
and to register your student in the 5-8 program please click this link - https://forms.gle/sqn3fR7pPiJj7XzA7
Students will be accepted first come, first serve. The cut off date for registration will be June 21st. Space is limited!
To find out more about these programs click below to find out more about the grades K-4 Summer Discovery program - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nhBDSAu6KROsPpHLYOxnn0nvVVUgH5LK/view
or click here to find out more about the grades 5-8 Summer Discovery program - https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DdNVCT-m1lEwg4nW5rD8vjHAyN4onQR/view
5th grade historians headed to Colonial Pemaquid to explore the important role Pemaquid played during colonial times. Louis and Jeff Miller shared their knowledge of colonial home life and the important work of the village blacksmith. Ken Hamilton explained the life of a cod fisherman and how fish were prepared for transport back to Europe. Dr. Neill DePaoli took us on a tour of the museum and shared artifacts found at Pemaquid. Belinda Osier brought us to the Angel Gabriel monument, Fort William Henry, and the old cemetery sharing many stories of the people who lived in Colonial Pemaquid. We are so fortunate to have this rich historical site right here in our town. - Mrs. Arzate
BCS fifth graders visited with the volunteers at Caring for Kids to assist with several of their ongoing projects. Students were eager to donate their time packing snack packs, filling family food boxes, cleaning out and replenishing the food pantry, and filling graduation gift bags. They learned all about what this organization does for our community, and how they rely on over 100 hours of volunteer hours each week to make it all happen! -Ms. Kinney
Friday Flyer: https://www.aos93.org/o/bcs/article/1616019
Thank you BCS families for supporting your child in the PTO Fun Run this week. Please send in any remaining donations on Tuesday. Students who had "per lap" donations took their lap tallies home with them today.
The 10th year of the Bikes for Books reading incentive program concludes Friday with several lucky readers winning new bikes. Bikes for Books is sponsored by the Bristol Masonic Lodge.
PreK/K students cheering on the older kids during the BCS PTO Fun Run. - Mrs. Powell
