Albion Elementary students are full of excitement as they return to school, eager to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. The start of a new school year is filled with anticipation for fresh adventures, creative projects, and opportunities to learn and grow. Pictures of the first week of school to come!
The students are thrilled to be back at Clinton Elementary! After a fun summer, everyone's buzzing with excitement to reunite with friends, dive into new adventures, and make this school year unforgettable. Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, and new experiences!
We're off to a great start at Benton Elementary School! Our first through sixth graders were all smiles as they arrived last week, and they've settled in nicely with their teachers and classmates. Our building was bursting with excitement as our Kindergarten students joined us this week. We can't wait to learn, play, and grow TOGETHER as one big Benton Bulldog family!
The high school had a good opening day with the Freshmen (Class of 2028!) last Wednesday and a smooth opening with all the students back last Thursday. This week during the Advisory block Administrators met with the individual classes, as we always have to set the stage for the upcoming year.
We have some new staff members at the high school this year and they are:
Mr. Cyr - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Davis - Social Studies teacher
Mr. Kandiko - Science teacher
Mr. Richards - School Counselor, returning to us after a couple of years away.
Monica Towne - Guidance Secretary
Becky Anderson - Librarian, coming over from the Jr. High
Luke Quirion - Social Studies teacher, coming from the Jr. High
Derik Saucier - Student Support Services, coming from the Jr. High
Picture day for the high school will be on Wednesday, September 11th. Follow the link to the LifeTouch web page for Lawrence High School.
Open House will be on Wednesday, September 4 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. All are welcome to come in and tour the school and check in on your student’s classrooms, etc. Mr. Cyr and I will be manning a table in the main entrance area and will have a series of dates for Coffee House days we would like to set up and hold once a month for parents as a way to keep folks informed.
A Senior Parent Meeting is also in the process of getting set up to help keep folks informed in their student’s final year of high school and to meet with the Class Advisors, Mr. Holt, and Ms. Vanhout. Date tba.
Fall Play auditions for Mama Mia will be held on Tuesday, September 10th, and Wednesday, September 11th from 2:30 - 4:30 PM in the Williamson Center. Callbacks will be on Thursday, September 12th.
The Marching Band will be hosting a competition on Saturday, September 28th, capping off Homecoming Week (Sept. 23 - 27th). The Homecoming Dance will be held the following Saturday, Oct. 5th from 7-10:00 PM.
We’re off to a great start and hope to see folks at our Open House or any one of our Coffee House dates and games.
The high school celebrated graduation on Thursday, June 6th in the Williamson Performing Arts Center. We had 99 graduates participate in the graduation ceremony and 102 graduated in the class. Check out the Lawrence homepage under News for photos of when the seniors walked through Benton Elementary in their caps & gowns.
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Summer School Credit Recovery dates will be July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, and 23, 24, and 25th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM for students who failed one or more classes with a grade of 55 - 69. Registration is on the school website and you can call the high school Guidance Office.
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On August 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM the United States Navy Country Concert will take place in the Williamson Auditorium. Tickets can be found here: https://usnavyband.ticketleap.com/2024-cc-fairfield/dates/Aug-26-2024_at_0700PM
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Over the past several years Benton Elementary has made significant strides in both academic growth and achievement. This work has revolved around several research-based initiatives that fostered a collaborative approach to meeting the academic and social/emotional needs of our students. The Maine Department of Education recently recognized our school for our accomplishments, and we knew we needed to CELEBRATE before summer break! On Wednesday morning, all of our students and staff members gathered on the playground for a BIG surprise...21 staff members emerged from the school, and students cheered them on in an inflatable extravaganza race! It was an EPIC way to celebrate the hard work of our students and staff!
Grateful for the vibrant spirit at Albion Elementary's Field Day last Friday! With a dedicated team of parent volunteers led by Mr. Plaisted, Mr. Grenier, and Ms. Hines, the day was a resounding success. Their invaluable contributions not only made the event possible but also highlighted the importance of community involvement in fostering memorable school experiences for our students.
Exciting day at Benton Elementary as Fairfield Primary kindergarten students visit for Step Up Day! Witnessing their future classmates and meeting teachers ignites anticipation, fostering a smooth transition and building early connections vital for a positive educational journey.
Curriculum integration is alive and well at Clinton Elementary School! Curriculum integration is the concept that subjects like Math, and Science can be interwoven into other subjects, such as Physical Education. Student’s in Mrs. Lovely’s 3rd grade class practiced base/softball batting skills, and math skills at the same time during Adder Up! The students swing their bat to hit a large dice, and whatever number it lands on is their score. They recorded their scores on the scoresheet, and at the end of the class added them all together to get their team score. Activities like this extend learning beyond the classroom, showing students how important their learning will be as they grow older. They also allow students to practice and refine their skills even more, thus increasing their chances of success.
Last night Lawrence Junior High School celebrated the successes and accomplishments of the graduating class of 2028! The Williamson Performing Arts Center was full of students, staff, family, and community members who were there to celebrate the 8th-grade class who will be moving on to their secondary education in the fall. We are very proud of this group of students and look forward to hearing about their future endeavors
At Albion Elementary, Mrs. Quick’s class dissected owl pellets! This hands-on activity is important for fostering scientific curiosity and teaching students about ecosystems and animal biology.
Students at Fairfield Primary enjoyed a music concert in the park with Mr. York! These events are crucial for fostering a love for the arts and enhancing community bonds.
At Clinton Elementary the 4th grade put on a wonderful performance of the Little Mermaid. Students from Mrs. Nutting's class developed the set and the characters for this special performance. Students worked on this play all year during transition times every day. They did an amazing job!
This week our Benton Elementary fifth graders experienced an ocean adventure on Cap'n Fish Boat Tours in Boothbay Harbor. Students saw historical lighthouses, seals, coastal birds, and the occasional porpoise. On top of bonding as a grade level, students had the opportunity to explore the harbor and the beautiful coastline of Maine. The excitement and novelty of a trip like this - outside the walls of traditional school classrooms - create lasting memories for our students!
Lawrence Junior High School students and staff enjoyed a carnival-themed activity on May 30th!
Fairfield Primary teachers in action, engaging children in dynamic learning activities! Their dedication is crucial for fostering a love of learning, building foundational skills, and nurturing the overall development of their students.
Albion Elementary Kindergarteners are teaming up with their 5th/6th grade buddies from Mrs. Quick’s room! These partnerships are essential for fostering mentorship, building social skills, and creating a supportive learning community.
Benton Elementary’s first graders traveled to the Windsor Fairgrounds to attend Kids Day at the annual Northeast Livestock Expo. Students, teachers, and chaperones spent the day visiting with horses, donkeys, oxen, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, fish, and bees. They also had the opportunity to check out many exhibits and participate in fun, educational activities. It was a beautiful day to explore and learn about farming in Maine!
Lawrence celebrated the underclassmen academic achievement awards on Wednesday evening in the Williamson Performing Arts Center. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors were awarded certificates for High Honors and Honors and Growth and Achievement in the various classes they’ve held this year. Juniors were among those selected for the Junior Book Awards which include scholarships in some of them, should the student choose to go to that college or university.
Junior Book Award recipients were Nadia Morrison, Michael Hamlin, Addison Battis, Paige Goodwin, Taylor Pellerin, Lilly Gray, Alyssa Welch, Kiera Allstrom, Madisyn Niles, Wyatt DeMott, Abigail Taylor, Elizabeth Holden, and Natalee Gordon.
Receiving the ShineOnCass Award for character, volunteerism, and service was Taylor Pellerin. Taylor received a monetary gift from the ShineOnCass Foundation to be used at her discretion to extend kindness and service. This award has been in existence for ten years and was created in the name of Cassidy Jean Charette, then a Junior at Messalonskee High School, who died in a hayride accident. The award was designed to reflect the qualities that Cassidy possessed to recognize a Junior student in each of the surrounding schools of Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville, and Winslow. Congratulations to Taylor Pellerin on being named this year’s recipient for Lawrence High School.
Thank you to the Vocal Vibe members, under the direction of Renae Misner, for performing for the audience before the start of the Evening of Excellence.
A reminder that Graduation is on Thursday, June 6th, at 6:00 PM and is outside, weather permitting.
Ms. Racliff’s Pre-K class at Fairfield Primary is busy with gardening-themed centers! These hands-on activities are essential for their development, teaching them where food comes from and the basics of plant life cycles.
