Snapshots from the first week of school at Clinton Elementary! 🎒📚 Our students have jumped right into learning and fun, embracing new routines and making new friends. Here’s to a fantastic start and many more amazing moments ahead!
Welcome to a new school year at Albion Elementary! 📚✨ Our Open House was a wonderful success, filled with excitement and smiles as students and families explored classrooms, met teachers, and set the stage for a fantastic year ahead. Here’s to new beginnings and great adventures in learning!
The Lawrence Junior High School Library is up and running full force! This wonderful new piece of art was donated to the library by a local artist, Larissa Davis.
Also new to our library is Mrs. Butterfield, our new Librarian-Teacher. Mrs. Butterfield's goal is to have a welcoming space for students, staff, and community. She states "The library is a place to foster curiosity and grow. Larissa Davis's generous gift and inspiring art invite u all to shine."
For more information on the artist and students' reactions to the art, visit the LJHS website.
The High School just had Picture Day on Wednesday; a sure sign that the school year is underway. To access pictures, please visit the LifeTouch website.
The school is accepting nominations for Class Representatives and Class Officers and we will have speeches and voting next week. The following week is Homecoming and next week the classes will be busy with preparation and planning.
We are off to a great start to the new school year. Students should be back in the swing of things as far as classwork and homework go. The first year of high school is usually an adjustment period for the freshmen and in the first quarter, grades may take a dip. It is important to check in with your students as to how their classes are going and check into their grades on Infinite Campus, through the Parent Portal. Many teachers also use Google Classroom to post homework and upcoming assignments. Your student can show you their Google Classroom webpages for their classes. Teachers and School Counselors are accessible and available by phone and email, as are administrators. Please reach out if you have any questions or are unsure of your student’s progress in their classes.
Attendance is also equally important for the success of any student in school. If your child is sick, please contact the high school and call them out sick. If they have an appointment, in order for them to be excused, we ask that they bring back a note from the appointment: whether it is medical, dental, or vision, etc. If there is a planned absence for a trip, etc., we have Planned Absence Forms outside the Main Office window for the student to bring home to get signed and to take around to their teachers before the trip so plans can be made for any upcoming classwork they will miss or work to be completed upon return.
If you have any questions or concerns with regard to your child, please feel free to reach out to any one of us at the high school. Have a great week!
As Lawrence Junior High students step back into school after summer break, the air is filled with excitement and anticipation. Friends catch up and share their summer stories while gearing up for the start of sports practices and new extracurricular activities. The buzz of the first week is also about diving into new subjects and exploring fresh learning opportunities. With a mix of enthusiasm for athletics, rekindled friendships, and academic challenges, students are ready to embrace the new school year with energy and optimism. Pictures are still to come.
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!
