Noble News November '24 | Volume 3

November 5th: Remote for the Vote, Lebanon Elementary School (Grades 4 & 5 only) and North Berwick Elementary School

November 7th: School Board Meeting at NHS Lecture Hall 7pm

November 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th: NHS's Production of The Little Mermaid

For tickets and info: click here.

November 11th: Veteran's Day- No School

November 14th: Annual Patriotic Concert at NHS Auditorium 7pm

November 21st: School Board Meeting at NHS Lecture Hall 7pm

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No School

Greetings,

Welcome to November. It’s hard to believe that just a few days ago temperatures hovered in the 70s! Here are a few highlights as we move into the heart of fall and approach the holiday season:

PLC Wednesdays-otherwise known as Late Start/Early Release Wednesdays:

• Through our Late Start/Early Release schedule, we create valuable time for our educators to collaborate and grow together. We are a large district and this time is so valuable on many fronts. This weekly collaboration time allows teachers to refine their instructional approaches, accelerate student growth, and strengthen safety protocols from elementary through high school. Through focused and ongoing collegial work in lesson planning, assessment strategies, data analysis, emergency plans and procedures, our educators are strengthening the educational journey from a child's first day of kindergarten through high school graduation. These work sessions continue to move the district forward as we build the most cohesive and effective learning environments where students of all ages can reach their full potential. We thank everyone for continued support.

As mentioned in previous district newsletters, Harriman and Associates is working diligently to complete the district-wide facilities study. At this writing, the Harriman team has toured each school and met with administrators to gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and limitations of each building. This information will be crucial as we begin the budgeting process and look to create a long term Facilities Plan. Once the study is complete, the district will host informational sessions to review the study findings with parents and community members.

This November Newsletter showcases a wide-range of events and daily activities occurring in the schools. It’s always impressive to see just how busy and vibrant the schools and programs are on any given day!

As always, thank you for your continued partnership in education.

Regards,

Audra Beauvais

Our talented NHS Choir got into the Halloween spirit with their enchanting performance of 'Have You Seen the Ghost of John?' Their ethereal voices filled the halls, bringing this classic Halloween round to life. Who knew spooky could sound so beautiful?

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, we're proud to share that our staff has completed important training in Password Management and Student Data Privacy.

Want to help your children develop safe online habits? Visit the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI.org) and search 'Cybersecurity Awareness Month' for helpful tips and resources. Together, we can create a safer digital environment for our students!

The Noble High School Theater Department is thrilled to present our fall musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid! Show times are Thursday, November 7, Friday November 8 and Saturday, November 9 at 7 pm and Sunday, November 10 at 2 pm. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 - adult and $8 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased in advance at our website at https://our.show/littlemermaidnoble2024 or at the door.

Performances will take place in the Philip W Hussey Theater at Noble High School located at 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, Maine 03906. The show is directed by Kelli Leigh Ann Connors, with musical direction by Kathy Fink and choreography by Madeleine Dunning.

Monthly Math Moment is back with a series of episodes about mathematical representations. Although elementary math concepts haven’t changed much, the way we teach and model it certainly has! Join math coach Amanda McIntire as we investigate the models used to help elementary students conceptualize mathematics. In this first episode we’ll explore a representation called a “number bond” and how it is used in grades K-5.

The first annual 'Knights Unite for Backpacks' food drive was an incredible success! This collaboration between the Backpack Program and Noble Athletics, led by the Noble Field Hockey Boosters Committee, brought our entire community together. All Noble fall sports teams, along with Noble Youth Soccer and Field Hockey Programs, united to 'Stuff the Trucks' at Friday night's football game. Thanks to North Berwick Auto for providing two trucks - which we completely filled! In just seven days, our Knights community collected thousands of food items and nearly $400 in donations. The outpouring of support was overwhelming, making a real difference for local families. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing team effort!

From dedicated parents and spirited students to loyal alumni, our Knights family shows up in full force, proving that win or lose, we're always Noble Strong. The energy, passion, and unwavering support remind us why these games mean so much more than just the numbers on a scoreboard!

Hussey students proudly added to their grade's collection of tokens after being recognized for showing school-wide expectations in action. When their jug fills up, they'll earn a grade-wide celebration!

🎉 What an incredible day at Noble Middle School's 1st Color Run! Despite the rain clouds, everything came together perfectly with our amazing volunteers and students!

📸 Special thanks to sponsor Haley Rose Photography who documented the entire event - stay tuned for a professional photo gallery coming soon!

🎯 The results are in:

• 61% student participation
• Over $25,000 raised

Thank you from all of us at Noble Middle School for supporting our community. We're proud to be part of MSAD60!

Congratulations to our talented Noble musicians who earned spots in two highly competitive honor ensembles! Through rigorous auditions, these dedicated students were selected for District 1 Festival and Jazz All-State - both prestigious groups that represent the top young musicians across Maine. Being accepted into these selective ensembles is a testament to their talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice.

Congratulations to the following students who were accepted to the District 1 Music Festival!
Auditioned Concert Band
Addison Millett, Nicholas Theriault, Trevor Beams, Trevor Patterson, Owen Forbes, Moses Thibault, Lauren Merchant, Wesley Forbes
Treble Choir
Anna Genaw, Carlene Hafenecker, Autumn Kearns, Kendra Lorenzo, Jay Luke-Buote, Emily Magee, Maddie Provencher, Evelyn Vollkommer, Lydia West, Harley Goff, Chloe Laughton, Caydence Peck, Bella Roakes, Norah (Olive) Young
Mixed Choir
Evie Ganiere, Lin Dubois, Owen Feist, Joey Listner, James Paradis, Natalia Rothwell, Ben Feist, CJ Grant, Jaylan Harris, Jaxson Upton

Special Congratulations to the following students for earning the highest score on their instrument or voice part: Nicholas Theriault (tenor sax), Trevor Beams (bari sax), and Natalia Rothwell (tenor voice)!

Congratulations to the following students who were accepted into Maine Jazz All State!

Moses Thibault, Trombone
Addison Millett, Bass Guitar
Natalia Rothwell, Voice

They will be participating in the festival in Camden, ME on January 16th-18th.

Lebanon 5th graders explored Bolivia's vibrant culture through their hands-on World Culture enrichment program. Students learned about traditional Bolivian cuisine by making saltenas, the country's beloved savory pastries

Speed, determination, and grit paid off for Cassidy O'Dee, who solidified her qualification for the state meet with a time of 22:10.15.

Her race kicked off this past weekend at Twin Brook in Cumberland, ME. Congrats, Cassidy!

What a SPOOK-tacular night at North Berwick Elementary School's Halloween Bash! Our halls were filled with exciting games, fun prizes, tasty treats, and fantastic costumes 👻 A huge thank you to our incredible Noble High School volunteers from the Latin Honors Society and French Honors Society! You helped create magical memories for our NBES families. We are also grateful for our generous NBES community for all the candy donations and costume contributions that made this event such a success!

5th graders at the Knowlton School are launching into the world of LEGO Robotics thanks to a generous grant from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and US Department of Defense! 🤖 These cutting-edge robotics kits are sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in our STEAM lab. Ask your 5th grader about their first steps into coding and engineering with these amazing new tools!

Proud of our MSAD 60 Math Coaches attending the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Conference! 📐 Our coaches joined educators from across New England to explore innovative teaching strategies, share best practices, and strengthen mathematics education for all students. A special shoutout to Amanda McIntire for presenting and sharing her expertise with fellow New England math educators. Our coaches are always learning and growing to better support our students' mathematical thinking!

Thank you, Captain Doiron and the Berwick Fire Department, for teaching our Hussey students about fire safety! Your interactive demonstrations and important safety lessons made learning fun and memorable. We appreciate you helping keep our community safe. 🚒

Exciting upgrade at Noble Middle School! Our brand new bleachers are finally here, providing comfortable, safe seating for our Squires community to cheer on our student-athletes. Thank you to everyone who helped make this much-needed improvement possible!

North Berwick Elementary second graders enjoyed a beautiful walk to our town library! Thank you to the North Berwick Public Library staff for welcoming our young readers and sharing the wonderful resources available to our community.

The spotlight was on our Lebanon 4th graders as they brought stories to life through readers theater! After dedicated practice perfecting their lines and building fluency skills, these young performers took center stage in front of their fellow flex class. From expressive voices to confident delivery, our students shined as they transformed into their characters.

Ahoy! National School Lunch Week had us discovering culinary treasures right in our own school galleys 🏴‍☠️ A hearty thank you to our incredible food service crew for providing free, nutritious meals to all our students every day!

Our transportation crew colored outside the lines this week! 🚌 From Crayola crayons brightening up the morning, to a swashbuckling pirate sailing the bus routes - our creative drivers brought smiles to every stop along the way. Thanks for making the daily commute extra special!