Bristol Consolidated School

The Student Art Show at the Bristol Area Library is on display until April 30. Two students from each class are participating in the show. A reception was held on Wednesday March 26 to honor students and celebrate with their families. Congratulations artists! -Mrs. Cough

Staff wellness at its finest! Thank you Mrs. Arzate and Ms. Winchenbach for organizing another wonderful "Friday Coffee Cart." Shout out to the staff for "sweet treats" and other contributions! -Mrs. Abate

This afternoon BCS staff and students attended an end of day assembly. First, students from PreK and 4th grade, winners from February's Coin Slam event, presented $600 checks to representatives from both the New Harbor Food Pantry and Caring for Kids. Mrs. Holmes, Mr. Mullin and Mr. Perry kicked off our Bikes for Books event. Mrs. Cough recognized students who have artwork on display this month at the Bristol Area Library. We enjoyed an awesome presentation by the Bristol. Air Devils. And finally, we watched as the winners of the Pi Day Challenge, memorizing as many digits of Pi as they could, "Pi" Ms. Winchenbach and Mr. York. Fun was had by all!

Last week we had an AG in the Classroom visitor who visited the PK-4 classrooms to read Farmer Eva's Green Garden Life. Students also had the opportunity to explore different herbs!

PreK says "Welcome Spring!"

Third Grade News

Thank you to Lincoln Academy's Robotics team for their demonstration today!

Third graders are using what they know about word parts to create and define new words. We love learning about morphology! -Mrs. Waltz

PreK has just begun Unit 5 in our PreK for ME curriculum. Unit 5: Shadows and Reflections In the classroom we are having fun exploring how light effects people and animals. We are experimenting with light and making shadows, and investigating how reflections are made. We will be spending more time outdoors now that the weather is getting milder. PreK has discussed who are the woodland animals that are in the woods and forests of Maine. We are continuing to learn our letters and letter sounds, and growing our vocabulary, as we work together in the classroom to develop our understanding and communication in positive ways! -Ms. Sawyer

Join Hearty Roots for their Spring Pop Up Camps!

First graders are learning how to do research by reading non fiction books about animals. We are beginning to write animal reports to learn about an animals habitat, diet, and finding fun facts to share with peers. - Mrs. Goud

On Friday morning, the 2nd graders took a trip to the YMCA FARMS cooking program. The students transformed into chefs as they collaborated in groups to prepare four different foods to share. After all the dishes were all finished, both staff and students had the opportunity to taste the delicious creations! We are looking forward to going back in April! - Mrs. Lawrence

Kieve Climb Nights!

BCS welcomes Allison Raymond, IPDH, from Lincoln County Dental CHOMP (Community Health Outreach Mobile Program). CHOMP provides preventative dentistry to our students. Allison will also be providing preventative dental services Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27. If you are interested in having your student receive these services, please complete and return the CHOMP forms that were sent home earlier this month or contact the BCS office for more information. (207) 886-8368

We are getting ready for Diversity Week 2025! We hope you will be able to join us for our Friday night performance, The Colors of India, on 4/11 at 6:00!

Crafts' Science Corner – Trimester 3 Updates! As we dive into the third trimester, students are engaging in some exciting hands-on science experiments! Here’s a look at what each grade is exploring: 🔌 Grade 6 – Electricity in Action! Sixth graders are kicking off their study of electricity by building their own electric circuits in teams. Some groups have designed lie detector tests, while others are crafting flying propellers or even radios! Their creativity and problem-solving skills are truly electrifying! 🌱 Grade 7 – Photosynthesis & Maple Syrup! Seventh graders have been investigating photosynthesis by measuring the effects of light on spinach leaves and detecting the oxygen they produce. Soon, they’ll get a taste of photosynthesis—literally! Students will participate in a maple syrup production activity, where they will tap trees, collect sap, and distill off water to create the delicious syrup we all love. ⚗️ Grade 8 – Chemistry in Action! Eighth graders are diving deep into chemistry. Recently, they experimented with the distillation of wood, producing charcoal, "wood juice," and a flammable gas! They are also sharpening their skills in balancing chemical equations, an essential part of understanding how substances interact and change. It’s an exciting time in the science lab, and we look forward to more discoveries ahead! Stay tuned for more updates. -Mr. Crafts

PreK Open House!

PTO Announcements

📚 It is Bikes for Books time again! Let's get reading! 📚

We are so excited to show off our new classrooms! Mr. Mullin, Mr. Merrick, Mr. York and Mrs. Brinkler all moved into their classrooms at the end of last week. Students and staff have settled in nicely.