April 13: Annual North Berwick Town Meeting and Voting for the School Board 8am-1pm (North Berwick residents only)

April 15-19: April Break- No School

May 8: Community Awareness: Digital Safety Parent Event @ NHS 6pm-7:30pm

May 23: District Budget Meeting @ NHS Auditorium 6:30pm

June 7: Last Student Day

June 7: NHS Graduation

June 11: District Budget Referendum (All three towns) & Berwick/Lebanon School Board Voting

April 3, 10, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 22 are Late Start / Early Release Days

Greetings,

As we approach the last few months of another successful school year, I would like to express gratitude for the continued support you provide to your students and the partnerships formed while working with our teachers, staff, and administrators. June is a time of celebration and transition as we prepare for graduations, final exams, progressing to another grade/school building, and look ahead to the next academic year.

We are committed to keeping our community informed and continue to build upon a strong foundation of communication mechanisms to support and highlight each school and department that make up MSAD #60. To that end, here are some important pieces of information:

• At the April 11, 2024 School Board Meeting the 2024-2025 District Calendar was approved. It is included in this newsletter for your convenience.

• The last student day is June 7, 2024. That is a half day for students.

• Noble High School Graduation is scheduled for June 7, 2024. What a joyful event!

• The Annual Report will be mailed to all MSAD #60 residents in mid-May. The Annual Report not only highlights the state of the district for the 2023-2024 school year but also presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget ahead of the vote in June. With that in mind, here are two important upcoming dates for the School District Budget:

• May 23, 2024 is the District Budget Hearing. That meeting is held at Noble High School at 6:30pm.

• June 11, 2024 is the District Referendum Vote which occurs at the local designated town locations (Berwick Town Hall, Lebanon Elementary School and North Berwick Elementary School).

The schools, athletic department, and extra curricular clubs have been active and busy hosting career days, a celebration of the arts, district concerts, and school-based performances. This newsletter will showcase some of those amazing events and activities.

Regards,

Audra Beauvais

Monthly Math Moment is back for its second season, and we're excited to explore how families can bring the joy of learning math into their homes through mathematizing! In our season premiere, we investigate why some elementary schools choose not to send home worksheets and discuss the alternative activities you can engage in with your children. We'll focus on how you can mathematize games you may already have around your house, turning playtime into a fun and educational experience that fosters a love for math. Join us as we embark on this journey to make math an enjoyable and integral part of your family's daily life!

Last month, the World Language Department hosted a highly successful Cultural Fair. Students enrolled in level 2 or higher language classes participated, sharing their knowledge and talents with a large audience of family and friends. The event showcased an array of informational displays, craft products, food samples, and captivating performances, including singing, dancing, and theater! The fair beautifully represented various world cultures, with students presenting projects related to Spanish, Russian, French, Latin. Included are a few images highlighting some of the impressive work and experiences our students shared.

The District Band and Chorus concerts showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our students. Congratulations to all the performers on their outstanding achievements and for providing an unforgettable musical experience for the audience!

The Spanish Honor Society students from Noble High School organized a delightful movie night for Lebanon Elementary students in grades K-2. The evening was filled with crafts, games, and valuable cultural lessons about the Day of the Dead, all tied to the featured movie, "The Book of Life." The high school volunteers led the activities and taught the younger students a Spanish song, which they enthusiastically learned and danced to

With 25 acts and over 680 people in attendance, the 6th annual Noble's Got Talent was the biggest one yet! Special congratulations to Avery, Leona, Tess, and Emma (Elementary School division winners), Autumn (Middle School division winnner), and Natalia (High School division winner)!

Knowlton's hydroponic gardens have yielded their first harvest of fresh lettuce after just three weeks! The crisp, locally-grown greens were hand-delivered to our fantastic lunch staff and proudly served at the salad bar for students to enjoy. This farm-to-table experience not only provides our students with healthy, nutritious options but also showcases the incredible learning opportunities that our STEAM program offers.

Check out this 5 minute physics lesson from Noble High School teacher Mr. Rose!

Noble High School students were nominated for 21 awards at the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards this year.

In addition, two pieces were chosen to be a part of the Congressional Arts Show organized by the Maine Arts Commission at the State House in Augusta.

The two pieces arem Ella Duke's "Hanehaki" and Sara MacDougall's "Black and White Still Life".

Below is a slideshow showcasing our student's amazing artwork!

NBES kindergarteners enjoyed a stuffy tea party they earned as a class prize!