Here's a look at our year-end Spirit Week themes! Join the fun and comes dressed according to the theme!
Check out the Bookmobile this summer!
Last night the Westbrook School Committee approved a request to adjust the school calendar. The last day of school for the year will be on Friday, June 13 with dismissal at 10:15am at WMS, 10:25am at WHS, and 11:25am at the elementary schools.
Dear friends,
This evening, I will nominate Dr. Christina Boursaw as the next principal of Westbrook Middle School, replacing Laurie Wood who will retire at the end of the school year after 10 years at WMS. Dr. Boursaw currently serves as principal at Gilbert Elementary School, a K-6 school in Augusta where she was honored as 2024 Distinguished Elementary/Middle School Principal by the Maine Principals’ Association. Prior to moving to Maine, she was an elementary and middle school administrator and teacher in Redlands and Beaumont, California. She also served as her district’s Human Resources director and Title IX coordinator, published several articles on teaching, and wrote K-8 units of study integrating literacy and math with Next Generation Science Standards. Christina has mentored aspiring and novice principals, developed mentor programs for teachers, and supported professional development through workshops and coaching. She prioritizes building relationships and dialogue, creating welcoming and inclusive environments for all students, staff, and families, and is eager to get to know our Westbrook community.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Christina Boursaw to Westbrook Middle School!
Take care,
Peter Lancia, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Thank you to Jack Wescott! On his own initiative, he has repaired almost two dozen microscopes. He figured out what to do all on his own and has worked diligently to get the job done. Thanks to him, the science department now has 36 working microscopes, allowing each class to have more than a full set of working microscopes for their science learning. Thank you for this act of community service, Jack!
Don't forget to order a yearbook!
Dear families,
This week, May 5-9, is Staff Appreciation Week. We honor our entire staff - teachers, support staff, and administrators - throughout the week and thank them for everything they do to support our students and the community. In Westbrook, we value strong relationships and our staff members are all dedicated to making connections that lead to the success of every student, every day. Please join me in recognizing them for their hard work! I encourage you to take a moment to send school staff a note or give them a call to say thank you. Connect with your school PTO to see how you can help with their activities to celebrate staff. Encourage your child to draw a picture for them, write them a poem, say thank you, or give them an extra smile. Small gestures of kindness mean the world them. We are fortunate to know and learn among such talented educators in Westbrook! Let’s tell them how much they mean to us!
Take care,
Dr. Peter Lancia, Superintendent of Schools
Monday's Meet and Greet with the first candidate for WMS principal has been cancelled because the candidate withdrew their application. We will still have the schedule Meet and Greets as scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dear WMS Families,
The search for the next principal at WMS is underway. There have been first-round interviews with candidates and three have been selected as semi-finalists. These candidates will be coming to WMS to meet with students, staff, and families next week as part of their second interview. I invite you to meet the candidates and offer your feedback. Candidate A: Monday, April 28, 4pm; Candidate B: Tuesday, April 29, 4pm; Candidate C: Wednesday, April 30, 3pm. Please check in at the main office when you arrive.
Take care, and I hope you are enjoying Spring vacation.
Dr. Peter Lancia, Superintendent of Schools
Read the April Teaching and Learning district newsletter! https://westbrooksdme.edurooms.com/engage/westbrook-school-department/newsletters/april-teaching-and-learning-newsletter
Please take a moment to respond to this brief survey to have input into the search process for the next WMS principal. We value your voice! Thank you! https://forms.gle/9LSi16WeoMfkSFbXA
We had a great turnout tonight at our annual Heritage Potluck! Thank you to all families and students who prepared such wonderful dishes to share, and to the WMS Passport Club with advisors Senora Alvarez and Mademoiselle Nash for planning the special event.
Tonight's event at WMS, "Raising Humans in a Digital World", has been postponed. The speaker's flight to Maine was cancelled. We are working to reschedule for September and will share the new date as soon as it's confirmed.
8th grade students Elisa, Clara, Sarikong, Lily, Christa, and Edna presented to our staff today about harmful language. They shared their personal experiences and candid feedback about what they hear students say at school and how to support students in these moments. A big thank you to these students and to Mrs. DeMaria for organizing this event!
6th Grade Team Black Bear students are having a great time at the Ecology School in Saco. They are learning about nature, food systems, and space. They return to school on Friday, and Team Acadia will be traveling on Monday for their 3 day stay.
SOO proud of our amazing garden project! Thank you to the staff and students who made this come true.
https://msgn.org/sgom-westbrook-middle-school-falcon-academy-garden/
5th and 6th Grade Students and Families - Save the date. On April 9th, 6-7:30, the WMS Passport Club is proudly sponsoring the Heritage Potluck. Join us for this wonderful event sharing good food, conversation and community. Additional information attached.
Our PTO fundraising event is underway! Sales are coming in, and we have extended to April 1st. Here is a link to the online catalog: https://meadowfarms.com/register?groupid=1032701
The proceeds from this fundraising event will be given to our PTO, which directly support students, staff and the school. Thank you for your support of Westbrook Middle School's PTO.
As a reminder, there will be a special breakfast part y for the homeroom with the highest rate of participation!
Come learn how to support your child's math learning. April 7th, 5:30 at Congin School
