Check out Mrs. Walls's 1st grade cougars! These students read "Elmer" as a class. Elmer is an elephant who has different colors than other elephants, and he learns that being different is okay! The students then created their own versions of Elmer!
We love Westbrook Schools, especially Congin School!
Did you know that at Congin, we have morning meetings in each class? This is a great way for teachers to build a classroom community. Morning meetings can include greetings, share time, a learning component, etc. Take a look at these morning meetings in action. In Ms. Bertino’s class, students greeted each other and then discussed words that are synomyms. In Mrs. Lappin’s class, students participated in an interactive read aloud! And in Ms. Doherty’s class, the students discussed expectations around the school and made a plan for the day!
The Portland Elks Lodge 188 came to Congin and delivered donations of school supplies, snacks, mittens, and recess toys to support our staff and students. Thank you Portland Elks Lodge!
Where is Mr. Bisson?! Mrs. Rounds’s third grade cougars were using their inferential skills to figure out where Mr. Bisson ended up! Check out the students in action.
More pictures from our Respect Assembly!
Check out these Congin Cougars as they settle into the school year! Our kindergarten cougars joined us today, and everyone is back at school and ready to learn.
Please read the Back to School special edition of the Westbrook Schools newsletter. See you when school begins next week!
https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/back-to-school-2024
There will a Community Conversation about the revised FY25 School Budget and Validation Vote on Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30pm at the Westbrook Middle School cafeteria.
PLEASE VOTE on July 16!
One last Congin Cougar staff photo! We will miss our students, but we hope everyone has a terrific summer! See you in August!
Our 4th grade cougars were celebrated today at our farewell celebration. Thank you to all of the familes who came out to support and for everyone who made this event a success! We will miss you, 4th graders!
We are ready to celebrate our 4th graders! Celebration starts promptly at 1:45, and doors open to families at 1:30! Hope to see you there!
Please vote today! Click to view a video with some highlights of the FY25 budget. Thank you for voting!
https://youtu.be/zN6zDtpKB4s?si=9zz78c0jzMT0pR5N
Our cougars had a very exciting Field Day! Students participated in a variety of activities including wet sock throwing, parachutes, kickball, and water toss, just to name a few. We ended the day cheering on our fourth graders who participated in a scooter race. Ms. McLaughlin’s class came out on too. Thank you to all of our volunteers, PTO, Mrs. Murphy, and Ms. Fulton to make this all happen!
Yesterday we had our Westbrook seniors come to Congin! As seniors walked the halls, our cougars cheered them on and congratulated them on graduating. Congratulations to the class of 2024!
Don't forget to vote! Voting for the School Budget Referendum is on Tuesday, June 11th. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Jennifer Munro, City Council Ward 5 came to talk to our third grade cougars about Westbrook government! The students participated in a mock city council meeting about playground concerns, and they had discussions on how to improve the city of Westbrook! Thank you Mrs. Munro!
Reminder: All K-8 students and families are invited to a presentation by renowned children's and young adult author Hena Khan this evening at 5:30 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. There will be refreshments, discounted book sales with books signed by the author, free books and learning activities, and fresh food for take home provided by the Locker Project. Hope to see you there!
Our Congin Cougars had a very special guest visit us today! Author Hena Khan came to talk about her books, the inspiration behind her books, and how students can show what’s important to them in their writing! Thank you Hena Khan!
