Student Packets - What to Bring Back

Students received Info. Packets today.  Please make sure that you take a look at what's inside.
Please complete, sign, and return to your child's HR teache:
the gold paper from Technology
the tan paper about Publishing Student Info.
the blue form with Health Update Info.
the white form about Vaccinations if you wish to have this done.
the yellow form about Teeth if you wish to have this done.
the two Volunteer forms if you wish to volunteer.

Risky Business - Info. for Parents/Guardians

Message from Mr. Crick - please read

Hi-

The tech dept. will be here Friday to put in your rooms all of the devices students have had their parents approve.

So far only half have filled out the form.

Please remind your students that the link to this form was emailed out last week to parents' email addresses or to the student email if the parent did not provide one, and that this needs to be completed for them to get their device.

If the parent/guardian did not get the form the parent/ guardian will need to email me and I will resend it to their address.

Many Thanks-

Jim

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Jim Crick - MLTI Tech Lead

District Technology Specialis

Here's to a great school year!

Here's to a great school year!  We in Fraser Clan are looking forward to meeting  our students tomorrow!

Meet Mrs. Patenaude - Intensive Functional Academics Teacher

I am Kara Patenaude, Intensive Functional Academics for BEMS.  This is my 4th year in the district, as well as my 4th year in southern Maine.  I graduated many years ago from Hampden Academy, KVCC, and UMF. I ran a car rental agency at the Bangor Airport before deciding to change careers.  I have two high schoolers of my own in the district. We live in Hollis with my husband, dog Googie, and cat Lexi. Outside of school, I enjoy camping, and since I am on the road traveling when I’m not at school, I enjoy a good audiobook to help with the ride. 

Yearbooks on Sale!

You can go ahead and order your yearbook now!  If you order by 9/27/19, the cost will only be $21.00 - after that, the cost will be $25.00. You can order though Jostens Yearbook Website, or by calling 1-877-767-5217.

Mark Your Calendars - Picture Day!

Mark your calendars!  School Picture Day is going to be on Thursday, September 12th!

Meet Ms. Rancourt - Fraser Clan's Science Teacher

Hello and welcome back.  I am anticipating an exciting year for us all.  Eighth grade is a unique time where the habits of school become really important because we all want to give you the skills necessary to be successful in high school.  I look forward to working with you all.  Power Through Fraser!

Meet Mrs. Chamberland - Fraser Resource Room Teacher

We're very happy to have Mrs. Chamberland join our team us our Resource Room teacher.  Here is a little something about her:

I have been a Special Education Teacher teaching in the district for 5 years, the last 3 years have been at Bonny Eagle Middle School. All 3 years have been in 7th grade with Argyll Clan, I am looking forward to a change and being in the 8th grade. This year I will service students in Fraser and all 8th graders in MacCallum Clan. I am proud to also live in the district and to be raising my family here. I have 2 boys who attend the high school, one is a junior and the other is a freshman. When not teaching, I enjoy watching my boys play soccer & lacrosse. I love the outdoors, cooking, the beach, gardening, and reading.

Meet Ms. Tremblay - Fraser's New Math Teacher!

We are super-excited to have Ms. Kayla Tremblay join Fraser Clan as our math teacher.  Her love of math, combined with her experiences and enthusiasm make her a very welcomed addition!!
Here is what she has to say about herself:

Hello!

My name is Kayla Tremblay and I am super excited to be joining the Fraser Clan

as the math teacher. Here’s a little bit about me. I graduated in 2018 from the

University of Maine at Farmington and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary

Education with a concentration in...MATH! While I was at UMF I student taught at

Mt. Blue Middle School in the eighth grade and actually got to take over my math

class for not just one week, but five weeks out of the sixteen that I was with the school.

Last year I was a fourth grade teacher in Biddeford teaching math and STEM! I also have been

working for the Saco Recreation program as a Director for the teen program and other

weekend events. Some of my hobbies are dancing, hiking trails, watching sports,

crafting, and spending time with friends. I live in Saco with my parents and two international

students from China who attend Thornton Academy. My sisters are both away at

college and my brother is a junior in high school.

Meet Mrs. Norton - Fraser LA Teacher

Welcome to Fraser Clan - I hope that everyone has an amazing 8th grade experience!   I'm looking forward to my second year in 8th grade and to becoming better acquainted with some students and getting to know others.  I have taught 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades - I have to say, 8th grade is definitely one of my favorites!  I live in Gorham (until September 20th, when I move to Scarborough) with my husband and 13 year old golden retriever, Annie.  Both of my sons went through MSAD 6, but both are now grown up and we're "empty nesters" (well, other than Annie!).  In my free time I love to spend time with family, travel, cook, work out, run, golf, go to baseball games, and attend students' events.  Don't ever hesitate to contact me with a question or concern (or just to relay something good that's going on!). Let's make this year a fantastic one!

Meet Mr. Christensen - Fraser's Social Studies Teacher

Meet Mr. Christensen!

My name is Joshua Christensen, and I am Bonny Eagle through and through. My mother was a teacher in the district for nearly 40 years and my grandmother was a 40 plus year teacher in the South Portland area.  I graduated from BE in 2004, and after some time away at the University of Vermont getting my BA and Master's, I came home to find a teaching job and ended up back here, which has been awesome. I've taught in the Alternative Education program for  six years and am excited about my second year teaching in Fraser Clan at BEMS.  Music is one of my passions, and I play in a rock band that does shows all over Maine. You will likely hear me jamming to tunes with my team on a regular basis. -

Mark Your Calendars - Back to School Night

Mark your calendars - "Back to School Night" is Tuesday, September 3rd.  It runs from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

LISTEN TO A MESSAGE FROM OUR ADMIN. AND MEET SOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS!

Check out this link to hear a few words from Mr. Harris and Mr. Oyster.  Also, meet a few of our new staff members!
Principal's Vlog #1

Great Opportunity for Girls on Wed., Aug. 21st

Check out this great opportunity for girls being held at Athleta in the Old Portland this Wednesday, August 21st!
http://events.athleta.com/0461-athleta-girl-2019?fbclid=IwAR2PLMFNrApe9Iu8DPwY0wuUaNybLNUTrOmCFcxwUUgQ1ROwSpNSdO2uUdI

Supply List

Here is our supply list for Fraser Clan.  It's also on the "links" section on the left side of the blog!  If you have any questions, feel free to send an email!

New Math Teacher Coming to Fraser!!

Fraser Clan is happy to announce that a  math teacher has been hired, pending a final meeting  with Superintendent Penna on Wednesday.  We are sure that this new addition to our team will be a wonderful one!  As soon as the meeting has taken place, we will announce the newest member of our clan.

It's Almost "That" Time!!

Well, August is here - let's make the most of these awesome days as the summer winds down!  We're looking forward to an amazing school year!