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mer·chan·dise(mûr′chən-dīz′, -dīs′)
n. Abbr. mdse.
Goods bought and sold in business; commercial wares.
v. merchandise (-dīz′) also mer·chan·dize (-dīz′) mer·chan·dised, mer·chan·dis·ing, mer·chan·dis·es also mer·chan·dized or mer·chan·diz·ing or mer·chan·diz·es
1. To buy and sell (goods).
2. To promote the sale of, as by advertising or display: merchandised a new product.
To buy and sell goods; trade commercially.
[Middle English merchaundise, from Old French marchandise, trade, from marcheant, marchand, merchant; see merchant.]
mer′chan·dis′a·ble adj.
mer′chan·dis′er n.
(Commerce) commercial goods; commodities
(Commerce) to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade
[C13: from Old French. See merchant]
ˈmerchanˌdiser, ˈmerchanˌdizer n
mer•chan•dise(n. ˈmɜr tʃənˌdaɪz, -ˌdaɪs; v. -ˌdaɪz)
n., v. -dised, -dis•ing. n.
1. goods bought and sold; commodities.
2. the stock of goods in a store.v.i.
3. to carry on trade.v.t.
4. to buy and sell; trade.
5. to plan for and promote the sales of.
mer′chan•dis`er, n.
- bale - A package of merchandise.
- avoirdupois weight, Imperial weight - Avoirdupois or Imperial weight is commonly used to measure food, people, and merchandise.
- emporeutic - Means pertaining to merchandise or to trade.
- merchant, merchandise - Merchant and merchandise come from Latin mercari, "to trade."
Past participle: merchandised
Gerund: merchandising
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|merchandise - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products"
cargo, consignment, freight, lading, shipment, payload, load, loading - goods carried by a large vehicle
commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce
contraband - goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law
feature - an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
generic - any product that can be sold without a brand name
ironmongery - the merchandise that is sold in an ironmonger's shop
irregular, second - merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
line of business, line of merchandise, line of products, product line, business line, line - a particular kind of product or merchandise; "a nice line of shoes"
mercantile establishment, outlet, retail store, sales outlet - a place of business for retailing goods
number - an item of merchandise offered for sale; "she preferred the black nylon number"; "this sweater is an all-wool number"
refill - a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents; "he got a refill for his ball-point pen"; "he got a refill for his notebook"
release - merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
software product, software package - merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale
inventory, stock - the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware"; "they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory"
top of the line - the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchandise
piece goods, yard goods - merchandise in the form of fabrics sold by the yard
|merchandise - engage in the trade of; "he is merchandising telephone sets"
commerce, commercialism, mercantilism - transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
black market, run - deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
traffic - trade or deal a commodity; "They trafficked with us for gold"
arbitrage - practice arbitrage, as in the stock market
traffic - deal illegally; "traffic drugs"
market - engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of; "The company is marketing its new line of beauty products"
import - bring in from abroad
export - sell or transfer abroad; "we export less than we import and have a negative trade balance"
1. goods, produce, stock, products, truck, commodities, staples, wares, stock in trade, vendibles 25% off selected merchandise
1. trade, market, sell, retail, distribute, deal in, buy and sell, traffic in, vend, do business in He advises shops on how to merchandise their wares.
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merchandise[ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz] N → mercancías fpl
n → marchandises fpl
vt → commercialiser
2. vt → commercializzare
merchandise(ˈməːtʃəndaiz) noun
goods to be bought and sold. This store sells merchandise from all over the world. handelsware بِضاعَه، بَضائِع стоки mercadoria zboží die Ware vare; produkt εμπόρευμαmercancía, mercadería kaup کالا kauppatavara marchandisesסחורה व्यापारी माल trgovačka roba áru barang dagangan söluvarningur merce 商品 상품 prekės preces barang niaga koopwaarvarertowary شيان كالى او نور mercadoria marfă товары tovar trgovsko blago roba [handels]varor สินค้า mal 商品 товари تجارتی ، فروختنی مال hàng hóa 商品


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Quantity: 500 available
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It is not an action. It is a happening. The daily talks with Ramesh Balsekar used to be an eloquent and delightful happening of the Teachings of pure Advaita (non-duality). When the ego asked: How can the intellectual understanding, which is a conceptual understanding, become the truth for me? Ramesh would explain, It can only be known from personal investigation and experience that no action is my action. The teaching can be of use only if it helps you to live your life in peace. Printed Pages: 252.
Title: Pursue Happiness And Get Enlightened
Categories: India, Philosophy,
Publisher: New Delhi, India, Zen Publications/D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Jacket Condition: New
Item: 1.00 Item
Seller ID: 109455
Keywords: Pursue Happiness And Get Enlightened Ramesh S. Balsekar

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Figures Toy Company presents the first series in their new line of "World's Greatest Heroes!" featuring classic Batman characters! Each new 8-inch action figure is an exact replica of its original '70s counterpart, right down to the cloth clothing and retro-styling. With 16 points of articulation, you can pose them in any heroic position! Choose from: Batman, Robin, The Joker, or The Riddler. Each figure comes in a reusable plastic protective case with full-color backing card.


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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
while we wait
Even though it feels much like spring out there these days, my garden is still icy. No planting for me yet. Inside, though, our leeks are ready to be thinned. We'll plant more vegetables from seed soon.
It's been an odd winter, and I'm ready to work in my garden. Waiting for the soil to dry out is never fun. I feel better after I visit the farm where spinach, mache, and peas are already making good progress in the high tunnel. C. gives me a bag of mixed greens and some lovely overwintered parsnips that I think I'll use to make macaroons!
A few good links for you today:
14 tips for starting your own seeds (Organic Gardening Magazine)
Has your hardiness zone changed? Take a peek at the 2012 updated map. My zone has shifted slightly.
Home Ground: Sanctuary In the City-Dan Pearson (I got a chance to flip through this gorgeous book last weekend. Love the photos by Howard Sooley.)
How to tell if the soil is ready for spring planting? (Organic Gardening Magazine)
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Night Time Guided Historical Spooky Walk
February 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm£10.00
Night Time Guided Historical Spooky Walk
Friday, February 21st, 2020 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Night Time Guided Walk to Explore some of the hidden corners and alleyways of the town
Join in the fun of our Night time guided walk. We'll try to arrange spooky mist and dry weather too. If you have any local myths and legends, or local ghostly stories to share, do contact us.
The route is paved but comfortable shoes are recommended Don't forget to bring a torch to light your way
Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine in the Courtyard at the end of the tour
Meet with the group and guide outside the Museum at 7.30. The tour will take about one and a half hours.
Adults £10.00 / Children under 16 £2.00 Pay on the day
Please note that some of this route is along unpaved roads and care should be taken.
Night Time Guided Historical Spooky Walk


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Story: Windsor Students Injured When 3 Buses Collide
Police are not sure what caused the accident. I've got an idea what might have happened. One bus crashed into another! I can see how the driver could have made the mistake of not seeing a bus in front of him. After all, huge, bright yellow object tend to camouflage themselves on the open roads.


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According to recent research, about half of all jobs in the US are vulnerable to computerization.
What does that mean?
Well, take a look at your computer. See it? Right, imagine that it has a kid – a super smart, maybe even mobile kid, which is going to be a mix of computer and robot – a robuter or combot, if you like…although the latter somehow sounds a bit dirty… Over the coming 20 years or so, that kid and its classmates might do up to 45 per cent of the jobs that you and your fellow meat bags do at the moment.
According to the research, the takeover is going to happen in two stages. First, the robot/computers are going to claim transportation/logistics, production labour, and administrative support as their domains. Of course, administrative support is already theirs, and both productions labour and certain parts of transportation are already dominated by computers. Just think of autopilots.
Some positions in services, sales, and construction might also end up going to robots in this first stage.
The 'second wave', as it were, could mean computers taking over jobs in management, science and engineering – as well as the arts.
The latter might lead to a massive resurgence for cubist art…and to ballets with ballerinas that can do 750 pirouettes a minute. So count me in.


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Growing up in Essex County, N.J., Ed Hirschfield never thought of himself as creative. Sports were more his thing.
But when he was 13, Hirschfield received a gift that changed his life — a home photography developing kit.
"It just triggered something in me," he said. "I was fascinated the first time I saw a print come up in the developing tray, and that feeling never went away. It's still the same thrill."
After earning a fine arts degree in photography from George Washington University, Hirschfield worked the kind of jobs that artists often do — bar tending, restaurant managing — all the while trying to figure out how to make a living at photography. About 14 years ago, he made the transition to full-time artist.
Hirschfield describes the D.C.-area art crowd as sophisticated, knowledgeable, and appreciative of the work that it takes to create art.
He says if people want to experience what a good arts festival is like, the Alexandria Festival of the Arts is the one to see.
"You'll be exposed to passionate, talented, high-quality artists," according to Hirschfield. "And, the experience of talking to the actual artist is quite special. They share their passion for what they do, and it's contagious. You can get the story behind the work directly from the artist, and you get to understand and appreciate what went into it.
"That work of art displayed on your wall is no longer anonymous."
Returning patrons to the Alexandria Festival of the Arts who are fans of Hirschfield's vibrant painted photographs will be treated to something new hanging on the walls of his booth. They'll still be able to enjoy and purchase his familiar hand-painted individual prints.
But Hirschfield is eager to have folks experience a new technique he's been developing since last fall. This new work involves distressing and laminating together multiple negatives shot with a variety of antique cameras. The combined negatives are then printed, toned and sometimes hand-painted.
This new process, he feels, allows him to be a little more creative. "It's time to see how the public responds," said Hirschfield.
Hirschfield has never worked in digital photography, preferring to preserve the tradition of the craft.
"When I take a photograph, I like to wait for the right light rather than create light on a computer. And in the darkroom, I'm able to bring a uniqueness to each image," he said.
"I feel an obligation to show the thought and effort that went into a buyer's unique piece — that my hands actually touch it and put up to 30 hours creating it."
Hirschfield considers himself lucky to be able to make a living doing what he loves. "I wake up every morning excited to get to work," he said, his expression revealing the joy he feels. "Sometimes it's hard to go to sleep at night because I'm still so excited about what I'm doing.
"I wish all people could experience that — at least for awhile."


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Precious Lene Lafoina. I can't get over that her newborn photos were taken ONE MONTH ago already! I want to freeze time and keep her in this newborn phase forever. I'm so grateful for being able to capture her in each phase, especially those precious few days of life! We just love our photographer, Kate at Kate Florian Photography, who also worked her magic with maternity photos here and here, and of course Mata's newborn photos here. She has such a special touch and knows exactly how to capture our family's vibe in every photo shoot!
Cheers to life! What's happening in your neck of the woods?


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The Orange Bowl may not be shaping up to be the offensive showcase many expected it to be, but Clemson and Oklahoma are delivering a close contest in the first of two College Football Playoff semifinal games. Oklahoma took a 17-16 lead late in the half with Mark Andrews scoring on an 11-yard touchdown pass with 1:34 to play The scoring drive took just 43 seconds after Clemson extended its lead to 16-10 on a field goal. Clemson looked to retake the lead in the final 20 seconds, but Oklahoma's Zack Sanchez intercepted a pass in the endzone from Deshaun Watson to secure the lead at halftime.
Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson left the game in the first quarter with an apparent knee injury, but his return has not been ruled out. Lawson may be out of action, but the Clemson defensive line has had an impact on the first half with three sacks of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Oklahoma struck first on the opening drive of the game. After Mayfield was sacked on the first play of the game by Carlos Watkins, the Sooners let the running game get going with a nice nine-yard run by Samaje Perine. Perine carried the next two plays for a gain of 18 yards and continued to lead the ground attack the rest of the drive. Perine picked up a short touchdown run from the one-yard line on the 10th play of the drive to give Oklahoma an early 7-0 lead. Oklahoma was forced to punt on their next two possessions though.
Early in the second quarter, Clemson needed a bit of a spark after seeing a third down pass fall incomplete. That spark was generated by punter Andy Teasdall, who you might remember was ripped to shreds on the sideline after a blown fake in the ACC Championship Game. This time Teasdall came through with a 31-yard pass to Christian Wilkins down to the Oklahoma 13-yard line. Deshaun Watson picked up a five-yard touchdown two plays later to give the Tigers their first lead of the game, 10-7.


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Cost: $120
Returning Participants: $100 – Includes four evenings, two projects, all materials and a unique experience!
It's so important for us to be surrounded by people, beings, and images that speak to us and enhance the lives we live every day. My vision for my art, is to support people in making art a priority in their own lives, to facilitate them stepping into a place where they value beauty and creative expression, and bringing that expression into their homes and workplaces. My hope is that I can help you see that you know what you like, you know what you innately appreciate and what speaks to you, and that being able to surround yourself with this beauty – to be able to collect what you love – is absolutely doable and, in fact, encouraged. When you enhance your life, you enhance others' lives as well.


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Betts and Bibbins
From Brooklyn Centre Wiki
- Ansel Betts and Jerome Bibbins
- In 1852, Jerome Bibbins married Mary Matilda Fish, daughter of Ebenezer Fish. The latter sold a tract of land between Archwood Ave. and Mapledale Ave. to his son-in-law.
(deed dated Oct 15, 1853)
Ebenezer Fish & wife To Jerome Bibbins
To all people to whom these _________ shall come. Greetings. that we Ebenezer Fish and Mary H. Fish his wife of Brooklyn township Cuyahoga Count and State of Ohio for the consideration of Ten hundred and fifty dollars received to our full satisfation of Jerome Bibbins, do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto him the said Jerome Bibbins the following described tract or lot of land situate in the township of Brooklyn being number Seven in the thirteenth range of townsips in the Connecticut Western Reserve in the State of Ohio and which is also the County of Cuyahoga and is known by being a part of original lot #65 and is bounded as follows:
- commencing at the N.E. corner of a piece of land this day deed to H.G. Clark by Ansel A. Betts running
- thence E. along the original line of lot 65 to a line at the corner of Deming Brainard's land
- thence S 11 3/4 W two chains 47 links to a stone
- thence E five chains and 14 links to the center of the Turnpike Road
- thence S 4 3/4 W three chains 23 links in the center of the road
- thence west 54 rods or to the NE corner of sublot No.29 in Betts & Bibbins subdivision of a part of Original lot No. 65
- thence S twelve rods to the center of Greenwood Street
- thence W five rods to the SE corner of land owned by H.G. Clark
- thence N along his line to the place of beginning
and contains Seven acres and 60 rods of land ...........


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August 1, 2020 Greetings CSD Families, Today, the Mills Administration released their updated guidance for schools and their communities in making the decision on how to resume instruction this fall. Under the previously announced classifications (Green, Yellow, Red) the Governor, at this time, has classified all sixteen counties in Maine as "green". Maine DOE... READ MORE >
Thank you to Set For Success for keeping our students ready and equipped every school year! From the Boothbay Register: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/even-these-challenging-times-we-ll-be-set-success-2020-school-year/136478 COVID-19 may have kept "S4S-2020" masked, safely distanced and not able to meet at the YMCA this year, but it can't keep us from... READ MORE >
The first student day for PreK-9 will be Tuesday, September 8th. Grades 10, 11, and 12 will start on Wednesday, September 9th.The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD approved this revised school calendar to align with RSU1/Bath Voc and allow teacher preparation for return to school. By moving the workshop days to the beginning of the year, the total number of staff and... READ MORE >
07.23.20 Dear CSD Families, The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Re-Opening Advisory Committee has met to discuss the big picture planning on how to safely open our schools. Ad Hoc Committees; composed of staff, community members, and Advisory Committee members are breaking down and focusing on the many elements that our planning entails, such as; facilities,... READ MORE >
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July 18, 2020 Greetings Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD and Boothbay Region Community: Administration has been diligently researching school systems across the state and country, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) for guidelines and updates regarding school reopening in the fall. As we look ahead, the Boothbay-... READ MORE >
To Protect Health of Students & Staff, Mills Administration Provides Public Health Guidance & Financial Support to School Systems Across Maine July 17, 2020 Governor Janet Mills announced today a series of steps her Administration is taking to assist and support school systems across Maine as they consider whether and how to return to in-classroom... READ MORE >
July 13, 2020 Dear CSD Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community, Thank you to everyone who participated in the Maine Department of Education survey. Administration has been working hard researching school systems across the state and country, following the CDC guidelines and the Maine Department of Education for guidelines and updates regarding school reopening in the... READ MORE >
Please take a few moments to fill out the survey from the Maine Department of Education (DOE). The DOE is attempting to gather information from school stakeholders to assist in their decision making regarding the fall reopening of schools. The survey ends Sunday, July 13th.Maine DOE Reopening Survey READ MORE >
Our July office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.Due to the extensive work to the BRES lobby and office, do not try to enter the building using the front doors. When you arrive at the school please call our school at 207.633.5097 to have someone meet you at an alternative door. Please call our school to make an appointment if these times do not work... READ MORE >
The Maine Department of Education, in collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders and experts in the field, has created this initial iteration of a framework to assist in planning for a safe return to in-person instruction. It should be noted that this framework will be further developed and will evolve as additional information and guidance is provided... READ MORE >
Starting June 15 *More sites are being added. *No registration required. *Times for meal distribution vary by site and will be posted soon. Follow us on Facebook to stay informed or call 563-1330 *Take-Out: Unlike past years, children will not have to eat meals on-site for most sites. Child, parent, or guardian can pick up meal(s) "to go". Unfortunately,... READ MORE >
Boothbay- Boothbay Harbor CSD receives federal Title IA, IIA, IVA, and VB funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. As part of ESEA, our district is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to the submission of the application. In our ESEA application,... READ MORE >
Birdhouse painting has begun! 🎨🖌 Thank you to Steve Lorrain and all of the volunteer builders who made this project happen. 🌻🐦 READ MORE >
On behalf of the Boothbay - Boothbay Harbor Community School Board, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our teachers and staff. Thank you for going above and beyond to think outside of the traditional classroom to educate our students during this unprecedented time. Larry Colcord and the CSD School Board READ MORE >
It's Official: Last Day of School is June 5, 2020All schools will continue their distance learning plans until June 5. READ MORE >
For the Health, safety and wellness of our students, Prom 2020 has been canceled. There will be a CSD School Board Meeting held tomorrow, Thursday April 30th at 2:30 to vote on the last day of the 2019-2020 school year. After the vote, we will begin to share plans for the completion of the school year, student awards and recognitions, scholarship announcements... READ MORE >
The Community Resource Council has compiled this list of local resources. Please share. Please call if you need any assistance. These resources are here to help our community. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/687041/Resource_List-Local_4.7.20__003_.pdf READ MORE >
Boothbay Region Elementary School is beginning to gather information regarding incoming Kindergarteners and 4 year olds for the 2020-2021 school year.To enroll in the 4-year-old program, the state requires that a child must be born on or before October 15, 2016 to enroll for the upcoming school year. The full day Pre K program is still pending due to the delay in... READ MORE >
Check out this awesome video by Tanner Grover and his interview/name that tune with Andreas Panagore to benefit Boothbay Region Education Foundation https://www.facebook.com/tanne... TannerTalks Ep. 2: Local Musician, Andreas Panagore 0:00 - 7:51: We talk #100Songs 7:51 - 9:46: Highlighting our cause, BREF Food Service 9:46 - 16:32: We play "Name That Tune" for... READ MORE >
At the April 8, 2020 Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Meeting, Chairman, Larry Colcord and the school board echoed the sentiments of Superintendent, Dr. Keith Laser, BRES Principal, Shawna Kurr, and BRHS Interim Principal, Tricia Campbell to thank all CSD school staff for the outstanding job they are doing since we moved to remote learning on March 16, 2020. From... READ MORE >
Downtime and boredom are for the birds – that's why local contractor Steve Lorrain is sending out a challenge to the community to build birdhouses as projects for Boothbay Region Elementary, Southport Central and Edgecomb Eddy schools' students. Lorrain said he's still working out the details, but the idea is to send the projects home with students to finish and... READ MORE >
We are writing to you about your child's special education services during this coronavirus crisis. As you know, our schools are now initiating alternative learning opportunities for all our students, which began – March 23/2020. We believe it is very important for you to understand what will be happening for your child during this time to address his/her... READ MORE >
The Boothbay Region YMCA is providing lunch this weekend- curb side pick up 50 meals will be available each day- first come, first serve Any child of our area 18 and under. No income requirement. Curb side pick up at YMCA parking lot 11:30-12:30 for Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 The Boothbay Region YMCA has received $10,000 in emergency funding from... READ MORE >
THE BOOTHBAY-BOOTHBAY HARBOR CSD Teacher Parade 9 a.m., Monday March 30th WE MISS OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! Teachers and Staff will drive through BB and BBH in Parade to wave and say hello. Be sure to come outside and wave back. Tell your friends! *We will post our route and approximate times for different neighborhoods. We LOVE our school family and are... READ MORE >
BRES middle school students working together on Rube-Goldberg Machines! Keep up the virtual connections and learning! READ MORE >
Special Services COVID-19 Resources-as many families and caregivers become teaching partners with schools during this health crisis, the Office of Special Services has collected resources to support families and caregivers in this work. READ MORE >
Safety and wellness of our students, families and staff are of utmost importance. This page is designed to give you the most up to date information as it relates to wellness, COVID-19 updates as they relate to school, and resources within our communities. This is by no means a complete list of everything out there but...it's a start. In our ever changing... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the end of week one of this unprecedented national and world-emergency, I want to commend everyone for the collaboration, problem-solving, and superb decision-making taking place. We are creatively confronting the myriad of challenges this virus has wrought upon us. It is astounding to witness us coming together as a... READ MORE >
Breakfast/Lunch is available to all children of our AOS98 school communities. Ages 2-18. ** Absolutely no income requirement or free reduced lunch requirement. ** Distribution time is 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Curbside pickup - Boothbay Region Elementary School Main Entrance - Southport Central School Main Entrance - Edgecomb Eddy School Main Entrance -... READ MORE >
March 16th, 2020 Dear BRES Parents/Guardians, Our school building is closed to classroom-based instruction. Staff are here hard at work on distance learning plans for our students. All schools are at varying stages of this process and we are asking for patience and understanding that this is not going to be perfect. We are doing the absolute best we can to meet... READ MORE >
The Master Plan community workshop meetings have been postponed. These meetings were scheduled to happen this Wednesday, March 18, 2020. We will be rescheduling them at a later date.Your input is important to us and we look forward to continuing this vital work once our immediate priorities are taken care of.As always, if you have any questions, please feel free... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Dear Parents of AOS 98 Students, By now you should have received notification from our superintendent's office informing you that all AOS 98 schools are now officially closed. Please be aware that school staff will be at work this week and will be formulating plans to keep children learning in a remote setting. This is a time of uncertainty for... READ MORE >
Good afternoon. As you are probably well aware, at this time, the decision whether to open or close schools is being left to superintendents. After consultation with the Maine, Department of Education and other superintendents yesterday and today, I have decided that schools in the AOS will be closed to students beginning tomorrow and will remain closed until the... READ MORE >
Greetings Families, What a time of uncertainty swirling around us right now. As we now have our first presumptive confirmed case of COVID19 in Maine along with the University of Maine System closing campuses, many questions are coming in our direction about school closure. As Dr. Laser mentioned in his most recent letter to you, we are receiving multiple updates... READ MORE >
March 10, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, As concern about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause havoc around the world, I believe it is essential to share with you what we know to date and what together we can do to minimize the potential impact of this illness. As of March 9, 2020, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)... READ MORE >
You are invited to join your Community School District for a visioning session where we will listen to your thoughts for the direction of the Boothbay Region Schools.Everyone has ideas. Now is your time to let your thoughts be known.We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >
A Maine teenager thought she would merely find out what all the hype was about. Everyone faces battles in their life, often ones we didn't choose. I started vaping the summer before senior year. My sophomore friends were using JUUL brand vapor devices after swim practice and they wanted me to try it. I knew everyone was doing it at my school and there was always... READ MORE >
Jump Rope Club started Practice at 6:45 am this Thursday. Mrs. Brown led students in warmups and stretching, encouraged students to demonstrate skills and then students practiced jumping on their own and with the long rope. We had a great turnout of 40 students from grades 2nd - 8th! 😃 READ MORE >
BRES 6th graders, social scientists checking out ancient cave paintings 🔎 READ MORE >
Congratulations to our student artist Avery Grover, grade 5! She will be representing B.R.E.S. during Youth Art Month celebrations across the state. Avery will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7th at the Portland Museum of Art in Portland at 5:30. You too can celebrate Youth Art Month with your artist by participating in the drawing challenge.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our student artist Austin Chryplewicz, grade1! He will be representing B.R.E.S. during Youth Art Month celebrations across the state. Austin will be honored at the Maine Education Offices in Augusta on Sunday, March 8th from 1-2:30pm for our 2020 "The Art of Education" student exhibition. You too can celebrate Youth Art Month with... READ MORE >
BRAVO!! We can not think a better way to celebrate the AMAZING arts and music programs in our schools than with a musical performance by the talented students at BRES! Thank you Mrs. O'Connell! Thank you students! 🎼 Happy Youth Arts Month BRES!! READ MORE >
Don't forget, Hope to see everyone there! MARCH 4th: March is Youth Art Month celebrating arts education. At BRES we have many events planned to highlight arts education. One of our most popular events from past years has been the Wednesday Picnic Concert Series which will begin again on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020. Students are asked to bring a towel or blanket... READ MORE >
Kindergarten things!!! READ MORE >
FRIDAY MARCH 13th WILL BE A STUDENT DAY!! The CSD Board voted to make up one of our snow days by making the 13th a student day, instead of a teacher workshop day. READ MORE >
BRES is celebrating literacy by participating in Read Across America Week for Dr. Seuss' BiRtHdAy! We have lots of visitors lined up to read to our students and some special treats. Fun! Fun! Fun! READ MORE >
BRES 3rd grade students are working on "Touchdown: A NASA Design Challenge" in science classes 🚀 READ MORE >
We want to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Here is some information about the Coronavirus. Please contact your health care provider if you have questions or need further information. We are in contact with Maine Department of Education as well as the CDC to ensure protocols are followed if there is an event. Remember, wash your hands and... READ MORE >
Parents, Students, Teachers and Community Members: The BRES Winter Chorus Concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 at 7 PM at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. We hope you can join us! 🌟 Inclement weather date is Thursday at 7 PM at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. READ MORE >
Today BRES came together to celebrate our school community during the "Be The Light" All-School Assembly. We celebrated kindness and shared love with each other in song, stories, and dramatic skits. Each and every member of our school family is special and appreciated! SHINE ON BRES!! 🌟 READ MORE >
"Adventure is out there!" Students in the 8th grade have been actively involved in learning about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his fated Antarctic expedition. To understand the daily rations of the crew, Ms. Chase made "hoosh" which was food of the explorers. "Hoosh" is made with blended hamburger, vegetables, oatmeal, brown rice, sugar, salt, and LARD. Much to our... READ MORE >
Congratulations Boothbay Region Elementary School Cheering! 3rd place in the cheering competition.We are so PROUD of you!! Thank you Coach Lisa Tilton for a great season! And, Thank you Ally Nein and Kate Nein for all your help!! READ MORE >
We had hoped to reschedule our Winter Chorus Concert this Thursday Feb. 6th. HOWEVER, due to expected weather we WILL NOT have the concert this week. Students are working hard and we will be rescheduling our BRES Chorus Concert in March. March is "Youth Arts Month" and we can not think of a better way to celebrate performance arts in our schools! Thank you for... READ MORE >
It's Cold and Flu Season!– As a reminder to parents it is important to keep students home when they're ill,not only for them but to prevent the spread of illness. Please check on your children athome each morning and decide if they should be in school. Please don't send them toschool if they are ill. Sending a sick child to school is not good for the child, the... READ MORE >
Mr. Powell is filling in for Mrs. Higgins by teaching 7th grade math with Abigail Orchard. They are working on MathCounts problems. MathCounts is a national program that encourage students to enjoy and apply the math they learn in and out of school. Mrs. Higgins does MathCounts with her students every Friday. The GATE program helps bring teachers and students... READ MORE >
STOP means STOP! Watch the proper way to stop for a school bus, and what NOT to do. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/SchoolBus https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students had so much fun decorating cookies! Special thanks to Kim Martin and Eventide for donating storage boxes for the cookies to go home! ❤ READ MORE >
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District utilizes all assessmentdata to help inform our practices at the district, school, classroom andindividual levels for our students. Although we encourage students andparents to participate fully in our assessment program, it is important to notethat parents/guardians may opt their child out of state... READ MORE >
BRES 7th graders reinforce mental math skills through a game of Cribbage. READ MORE >
BRES 7th graders "Eggsperimenting" with osmosis and diffusion. READ MORE >
BRES's Mrs. Tricia Campbell named 20202 Maine's NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year! READ MORE >
BRES sixth grader receives first Webster Beal Fund assistance Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:30am Just a little over a year after the announcement of the formation of the Webster Beal Youth Music Fund, the committee managing the fund for the Opera House, has announced it has chosen its first annual recipient. Keegan Murray, a sixth grade student at... READ MORE >
All Schools in AOS98 are closed today (Tuesday, December 3, 2019) due to weather. Boothbay, Edgecomb, Southport, Georgetown READ MORE >
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Band Concert scheduled for December 3rd at the Boobay Opera House If school is canceled on Tuesday, 12/3/19, the concert will be postponed. If that happens, stay-tuned for information on the new date. No School. No concert. Thank you! READ MORE >
The Fourth Grade trip to see "Backstage at the Nutcracker" has been rescheduled from tomorrow until Thursday, December 5th. The Maine State Ballet spent a lot of time this weekend scrambling around, were able to pull their performers together and reschedule because of the expected snowstorm. It will still be a fun and informative trip. Yours sincerely, Eugenie... READ MORE >
We are so very thankful to be a part of such an AMAZING community! We have the privilege of working with wonderful children, loving families, and supportive community members. BRES would like to wish all of you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! READ MORE >
Congratulation to BRES Zaid Osman and BRHS Emma Markowitz! From a pool of nearly 300 applications, both Zaid and Emma have been selected, through a rigorous team scoring process, to serve on the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Student Cabinet. These students will be serving along-side thirty-two of their peers, ranging in age from grade 4 through first year... READ MORE >
2019 Thanksgiving Feast 🍽🍗❤ We are thankful for our school, our families and each other! READ MORE >
7th grade artists explored the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art using a scavenger hunt to identify and take photographs of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Artists then broke into their homeroom teams for a design challenge. Students developed advertisement and logo designs, commercial designs, and packaging for their product: a... READ MORE >
A sincere THANK YOU to our school board members who received recognition for being long standing members of the CSD School Board- Larry Colcord for 24 years and John Bertolet for 20 yearsDr. Laser, Superintendent, presented the certificates at a recent school board meeting.Thank you! READ MORE >
The BRES Lady Dribblers kicked off our 10th season today with lots of fun with our new and old friends! What a great way to start the day! ❤ 🏀 READ MORE >
Art educators from the Maine College of Art are visiting with our 7th grade artists this week to prepare them for a Design Challenge at the Institute for Contemporary Art next week. READ MORE >
Tuesday November 12 2019 Due to the weather, ALL After-School Athletics, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Activities will be canceled. Thank you! READ MORE >
Artifact exploration brings history alive for BRES third graders as we are visited by an educator from the Boothbay Region Historical Society. READ MORE >
In October, Linda Bonin from the Boothbay Garden Club came to read Mrs. Lessner's class the National Garden Club book, The Saved Seed which is about a tiny pumpkin seed that wants to be saved (instead of roasted) and turned into a new pumpkin. Ms. Bonin and the Garden Club have been wonderful friends of BRES. We love our community connections, Thank you!!!! READ MORE >
BRES Second Graders enjoyed collaborating with Environmental Educator, Tracey Hall, on their "sensory hike" through Penny Lake Preserve. Students enjoyed seeing the seasonal changes while building their observation skills. READ MORE >
BRES Parents: As we evaluate the services in our community and school, we want your feedback to help guide our decisions. Please take a few moments to answer the questions in this survey from BRES/BRHS administration and our partners at Lincoln Health. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V93DXYR Parent Survey The survey deadline is November 7th. THANK YOU! Thank... READ MORE >
The Lady Dribblers is a non-competitive basketball club for girls in grade 1-5. The focus of the program is to develop basketball dribbling and ball handling skills in preparation for half-time performances.Practices are held on Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 am, beginning November 14th.Performances will be held at BRES Wildcat games, BRHS Seahawks games, and a... READ MORE >
A BRES Middle School information night will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:00 pm in the Gymnasium for 6th, 7th and 8th grade cheerleading and 7th and 8th grade boy's and girl's basketball. Please plan to attend with your child to get all the information you will need for a successful and smooth sport season. READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students during Writer's Workshop. Just last week we finished our first unit: Writing with Pictures our newest Illustrators had a wonderful time sharing their published stories with friends! READ MORE >
Sometimes the smallest stars shine the brightest! BRES Kindergarten, first and second grade students participated in making cards for Honor Flight Maine this week.❤ READ MORE >
To Report Bullying... The School Board believes that bullying, including cyberbullying, is detrimental to student well-being and to student learning and achievement. It interferes with the mission of the schools to educate their students and disrupts the operations of the schools. Bullying affects not only students who are targets but also those who participate in... READ MORE >
What an AMAZING place to go to school! BRES is grateful to be surrounded by and connected to so many WONDERFUL local resources! BRES 4th grade students had so much fun learning and exploring at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. READ MORE >
Healthy Lincoln County's SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator (and BRES family member) Lindsey Williams visited PreK-2nd grade. Mrs. Williams will help to teach our students the importance of healthy nutrition the 2nd Tuesday of each month.❤ READ MORE >
BRES Youth Field Hockey played in a play day at Hall Dale last Saturday. So proud of them!! Our 1st -3rd graders competed against 3rd-5th graders and rocked the field. Way to go BRES! Talent and school spirit! READ MORE >
BRES faculty and staff are lifelong learners! Our talented and committed staff participated in Professional Development on the use of assessment and data in the classroom and Writer's Workshop (effective instructional practices when teaching writing skills). We are proud and grateful for our amazing team of educators!! READ MORE >
BRES third graders in Mrs. Phelps class are loving their new flexible seating options. They can't wait to bring these desks outside! They also have been playing Jeopardy to practice common and proper nouns. 3rd grade = awesome READ MORE >
BRES gathered together to celebrate the message of "Start With Hello" week. We are each special individuals and together we are even stronger. If you see someone left out - reach out. Include others. Kindness is contagious.When you stop by BRES to say hello, be sure to check out our BEAUTIFUL, student designed "River of Kindness!. You ROCK BRES!! ❤ READ MORE >
BRES is not just a school. We are a FAMILY! Throughout "Start With Hello Week" BRES older students and student leaders mentored our younger students, leading by example and working together to paint their rocks to fill our River of Kindness. READ MORE >
Visiting German students and teachers participating in the BRHS GAPP program visited BRES 5/6 Social Studies classes today. The students asked questions and engaged in conversations about culture and education. What a wonderful learning opportunity for all! ❤ READ MORE >
BRES Wildcats Field Hockey team mentor BRES Youth Field Hockey Club. We love to see our school family members work, support and play with one another! ❤ READ MORE >
In partnership with Lincoln Health, Influenza vaccinations will be offered to BRES and BRHS students on October 9th, This will be a one-day flu clinic. If you would like to have your student receive the flu vaccine at school we must have your permission slip returned to the school nurse no later than Friday, October 4th. Forms are being sent home with your child... READ MORE >
An RFQ and the Master Plan… Below is the Request for Qualifications that was recently advertised in the Portland Press, Kennebec Journal, Boothbay Register, Wiscasset Newspaper and Lincoln County Newspapers. It is available in print as well as on line through the newspaper sites and our www.aos98schools.org website. As you can see, we are seeking... READ MORE >
The BRES field hockey club enjoyed receiving instruction from the Seahawks field hockey team on Tuesday afternoon. Thank you Seahawks for being such great mentors to our students! 🏑 READ MORE >
We have the BEST School Family! Hundreds enjoyed finding a good book at the Book Fair, a delicious dinner cooked and served by BRES staff, and laughter and play on our awesome new playground! ❤ READ MORE >
BRES third grade scientists use their observation skills as they release a butterfly from our classroom caterpillar farm. READ MORE >
This morning BRES Kindergarten students traveled to Thailand on a real science mission with educator Beth Heideman and scientists/explorer Curtis Bentley, co-founders of Go2Science. The students, teachers and scientists work as a collaborative community to investigate a hypothesis developed by real scientists. They go on missions around the globe, do field research... READ MORE >
Greetings Parents, Attached is a letter to notify you of a situation that we are dealing with as a school today and need your help with. We are sharing this in multiple forms to ensure that as many people as possible are getting this letter. Please encourage your family, neighbors, and friends to update their e-mail with our front office staff. As I mentioned... READ MORE >
Science is FUN! BRES Seventh graders explored density and bouyancy by creating cartesian divers and stacking liquids with different densities. READ MORE >
BRES celebrates community, kindness and respect everyday! 😊 READ MORE >
BRES LOVES Science! ❤Using loupes, student scientists take a closer look! READ MORE >
BRES Walk-a-thon News. Help the BRES PTO raise funds to support our school, while celebrating community and having FUN!! Date: September 21st Time: 9 am-12 pm Location: Sherman Field READ MORE >
We LOVE sharing pictures and updates on what's happening in our school! To post student work, names, pictures, and or videos on public websites or digital locations until we must receive signed AUP's for the 2019-20 school year. Forms have been sent home with each student. Please be sure to sign and get them back to school as soon as possible. Thank You! READ MORE >
BRES is happy to welcome new staff members to our school family! We are so happy to have you join us. You are gonna love it here! WELCOME! READ MORE >
BRES students shouted out in pleasure and delight as they investigated the new 3rd-8th grade playground. What a wonderful welcome back-to-school! READ MORE >
BRES Principal Mrs. Kurr and Assistant Principal Mrs. Campbell would like to welcome everyone back for the 2019-2020 school year. Have a GREAT 1st day BRES! It is going to be an AMAZING year! READ MORE >
The youngest members of BRES (PreK and new K students) enjoyed a practice bus run and exploring the PreK- 2nd grade playground! WELCOME! We are so happy you are joining our school family!! READ MORE >
Physical education teacher and high school assistant field hockey coach, Mrs. Brown would like to invite students in grades 1-5 to join the BRES Field Hockey Club as we develop field hockey skills, build confidence, and have fun! This FREE program will be held on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 in the BRES gym and high school field hockey field beginning September 3rd.... READ MORE >
Coach: Dave Lassen firstname.lastname@example.com Start Date/Time/Location: Friday, August 23 9:00-10:30 Upper Field Behind BRES Preseason Practice Schedule: Mon.-Tue.-Wed. Aug 26-28 9:00-10:30 Upper Field Behind BRES After School Practices: 3:00-4:30 Upper Field Behind BRES Matches: 3:45 High School Soccer Field Reminder, All student athletes need a current... READ MORE >
First Day of School for grades Prek-9 is August 29th, First day for grades 10-12 is August 30th https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/436327/2019_SCHOOL_OPENING_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf READ MORE >
The latest application for Free and Reduced Lunch is now posted on our website https://www.aos98schools.org/o/bres/browse/40396 We encourage all families to complete the application. These applications will also be available at the Set for Success event (with help available to complete the forms and answer any questions.) READ MORE >
BRES PreK Practice Bus Run will be held: August 28th at 1:00. Parents of BRES PreK students will meet at the Boothbay Fire Department. Students will get onto the school bus and ride down to the school. Parents will follow the bus to the school and visit with the classroom teacher while the students explore the PreK-2nd grade playground at the front of the... READ MORE >
BRYFL seeking players Initial player sign up has occurred but it's not too late! Registration is open to kids from first through sixth grade who are residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island and Wiscasset. A second registration occurs on Aug. 12 prior to the team's first practice from 5 to 7 p.m. at the upper field... READ MORE >
Set for Success, August 18th READ MORE >
There will be a girl's lacrosse clinic/scrimmage on August 4th for all girls interested in playing lacrosse in the Spring. We will be meeting at BRHS from 5:30 - 6:30 on Perkins field. We encourage girls in 8th to 12th grades who have any interest to join us for a fun hour of lacrosse. No experience necessary and we'll have extra lacrosse sticks. Coach... READ MORE >
Seeking applicants for Middle School Football Coach and Assistant Football Coach for Fall 2019 If interested, please print/complete support staff application located here: https://sites.google.com/aos98schools.org/aos98-employment/home/open-positionsapplications/support-staff-application and return it to the Superintendent's Office or stop by the Superintendent's... READ MORE >
Our updated calendar for the 2019-2020 is available in online now. Thank you! We can not wait for the new school year! READ MORE >
Sunday, August 18, 2019 starting at 11:30 Boothbay Region YMCA Field House READ MORE >
Free meals for all children ages 0-18. No paperwork, no registration. http://www.healthylincolncounty.org/summer-meals-program.php READ MORE >
"The Boothbay Girls Lacrosse Team invites all high school girls interested in playing lacrosse next year to join us Wednesday, July 3rd at Perkins Field from 5:30-6:30, to learn about lacrosse and participate in some casual scrimmaging. We encourage girls in 8th to 12th grades who have any interest to join us for a fun hour of lacrosse. No experience... READ MORE >
The only drawback to school libraries is that, almost always, the books sit idly on the library shelves all summer, while little readers see their comprehension skills begin to fade during the months spent with fewer books. Fortunately, that's not the case here in the Boothbay region, thanks to a strong partnership between the Boothbay Region Elementary School... READ MORE >
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Signed into law December 2015 by President Obama the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reauthorizes the fifty (50) year old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 by replacing key requirements of the outdated No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Beginning in 2016, the U.S. Department of Education took the first... READ MORE >
Mrs. Kurr, the new principal of BRES, has been shaping the future minds and lives of students as the assistant principal at Camden-Rockport Elementary School, for the past seven years. Prior to that she was the Assistant Principal for seven years at Warren Community School, after serving four years as a special education teacher in the district. She also taught... READ MORE >
Boothbay RegisterBy JOSEPH CHARPENTIERHe's been a sumo wrestler and a turkey, has publicly kissed a newborn pig and has been known to sit patiently awaiting the next bout of chicanery from Boothbay Region Elementary School students. Principal Mark Tess is now retired after 25 years there. Silly string, whipped cream pies, shaving cream and slime were never... READ MORE >
Celebrating 50 years of Special Olympics with athletes Coyle Lawler and Jameson Brooks and their second grade class. READ MORE >
BRES Seventh graders wrap up the year of science with a STEM turbine challenge and solar oven s'mores. READ MORE >
Today BRES celebrated community! All PreK-8th grade students and staff celebrated our very special and strong school family while participating in exploration and experiential learning opportunities in our larger community. Students enjoyed investigating and connecting with many different resources and the beauty of the Boothbay Region. BRES is grateful for the... READ MORE >
An exciting time for our soon to be PreK graduates: The BRES Pre-Kindergarten visited the Kindergarten classrooms today! The morning class enjoyed snack time with Ms. Plummer's class and the afternoon class joined Mrs. Lessner's class for Story Time. READ MORE >
SO EXCITING!! The elements for the BRES 3rd-8th/ Community Playground rolled onto campus today! We can not wait! The completion of the year long BRES Playground Project (Phase One and Phase Two) will welcome students back to school and kick off what is sure to be a GREAT 2019-2020 School Year! READ MORE >
BRES will celebrate our School Spirit and recognize our big brothers and sisters, the graduating Class of 2019 this Friday! BRES will host the "Senior March" between 9-9:30 am. The Class of 2019 will walk the halls of BRES in caps and gowns and reflect on how far they have come, while the students at BRES are inspired by all that is before them!Be sure to wear your... READ MORE >
Kids eat free again this summer Several local organizations are coming together to provide kids and teens with free, healthy meals throughout the summer through the USDA funded Summer Food Service Program. The program is open to all children ages 18 and under, no questions asked, and no registration required. While many sites offer programming, kids do not need... READ MORE >
BRES celebrates "Bikes For Books" participants!54 Total Participants 251 Books34,543 Pages Read37 Bike Winners READ MORE >
Sunshine, Fun and School Spirit!BRES Field Day 2019 READ MORE >
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Spring Band Concert Grades 4-12 Tonight, May 30th at 6:00 pm The Opera House, Boothbay Harbor Join us and enjoy the musical talents of our amazing students! READ MORE >
Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD receives the following Federal Title funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): Title IA, Title IIA, Title IVA, and Title VB. The plan for the use of these federal funds for school year 2019-20 will be presented to the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD School Committee at 6:00 pm, June 12, 2019, in the Boothbay Region... READ MORE >
The following positions are currently open in Boothbay Region Elementary School....Ed Techs, Teachers, Substitute Bus Drivers...If you would like to be a part of a great team of professionals who are focused on providing the best education possible for our learners., please visit our website https://sites.google.com/aos98schools.org/aos98-employment/home for more... READ MORE >
BRES and our extended family and friends enjoyed a musical performance by Grades K-4 to celebrate Grandparents' & Grandfriends' Day 2019. It was a full house. Thank upi for sharing your children and grandchildren with us! ❤ READ MORE >
BRES 3rd grader, Shea Fritz finished making a blanket on Tuesday. The fabric was donated by On Board Fabrics. Shea saw the palm trees and thought how it would match her home. She learned about batting, quilting, adding edges, and basting. READ MORE >
Three Act Tasks are prompts that encourage students to think about daily objects in mathematical ways, and then use math to answer their questions. Here a multi-age group of BRES students are working on one that involved geometry, counting, and multiplication. READ MORE >
Erika Huber came to BRES Garden Club on May 20 and talked about pollinators. She brought many perennials from the Botanical Gardens that were planted in our habitat garden by the Garden Club kids. READ MORE >
The BRES Jump Rope Club will be performing tonight at 6:00 pm with the Twirling Club. Following the event will be an Ice Cream Social. READ MORE >
BRES 8th grade students headed off on their trip to D.C. in the early hours of the morning today. Travel safe historians!! We cant wait to hear all about your great adventures! Making memories!! ❤ READ MORE >
Lincoln and Sagadahoc County Special Olympics teams came together for a morning of fun and competition May 9. Boothbay Region coach Toby LeConte emceed the track and field event keeping excellent order as athletes from Boothbay, Wiscasset, Lincoln Academy, Great Salt Bay, Jefferson, Morse, Brunswick and Mount Ararat schools participated in the Parade of Athletes... READ MORE >
BRES Fourth grade students examined and interpreted artworks from many times, places, and perspectives today at the Portland Museum of Art. Students explored formal elements of art such as composition, line, color, texture, and media, as well as concept and process, through an introduction to the PMA art collection. READ MORE >
Tonight... Annual Meeting of the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District 6pm - Boothbay Region Elementary School Gym The warrant articles and annual report are available here: https://www.aos98schools.org/o/aos-98/browse/14480 All registered voters of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are encouraged to attend. READ MORE >
The BRES top three fundraisers for the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly jump rope for heart) are Maria Michael, Spencer Wade, and Suzie Edwards. 18 students participated this year and raised $1,944.50 for the American Heart Associations fight against heart disease and stroke. Way to go BRES, we are so proud of you for volunteering to help others! Special thanks... READ MORE >
BRES 3rd grade students made flower models and pollinated them with the bees they created. One flower had to pollinate another as it cannot pollinate itself. READ MORE >
BRES Students in grades 5 - 8 are working to build the tallest cylinder sculpture out of recycled magazines. READ MORE >
Seventh graders design, build and test rubber band racers turning stored mechanical energy to motion. READ MORE >
BRES is proud to participate in the "Exploring the Science of Seaweed Farming Program" for the second year. Thank you to Pauline Dion and the Boothbay Sea snd Science Center for inviting us to learn and grow with you! A special thanks to Ms. Miclette for your leadership both in and outside the classroom! Congratulations to our six grade students who represented... READ MORE >
BRES would like to thank Jessica Nadeau and Manon Lewis for their talent, leadership and endless efforts. Congratulations on another highly impressive Art Show!!We have so many talented children in the Boothbay Region! BRAVO young artists! READ MORE >
BRES 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade students were so excited to have Todd Gutner from Channel 6 visit them at school today. Be sure to watch for our BRES students on channel 6 this Friday morning! READ MORE >
BRES is sending a big SHOUT OUT to Mr. Schwehm and the BRES High School students who volunteered their time and talent to making 6 picnic tables for the BRES Family! THANK YOU! They are AMAZING! ❤ We are excited to be able to have small groups and classes enjoy and celebrate learning in the great outdoors! READ MORE >
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor CSD Annual Meeting will be held at 6pm on May 16, 2019 at BRES Gym These are the warrants: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/352457/2019_CSD_Warrants_to_post.pdf These are also available at Boothbay Town Office and Boothbay Harbor Town Office If you have any questions, please contact... READ MORE >
May is a busy month of our Kindergarten Classes! Parents, be sure to check out the calendars sent home. Field Trips, Family Projects, Alphabet Countdown . . . BRES Kindergarten students have so much fun while learning so much! READ MORE >
The wheels on the bus go round and round... How would you like to get our kiddos safely to and from school? We offer full single medical coverage and a minimum of $16 dollars an hour to our new drivers. You will work on the average 6 hours a day during the school year and have your summers off. We will train you and help you earn your Commercial Drivers... READ MORE >
K-12 Student Art Show opens May 10 READ MORE >
Just a reminder, Check your student's school lunch balance. If you have a balance due, please make it current as soon as possible as school will be ending soon!If you have any questions about your student's lunch balance, please contact the school cafeteria and they will be happy to help. 633-7131 READ MORE >
Wendy Ulmer, children's book author, visited BRES library today and read 3 of her books to the Kindergarten thru 4 th grade. With the kindergartners, she read the book A isn't for Fox, which is a rhyming book about animals. They also played a rhyming game. With the 1st and 2nd graders, she read the counting book Zero, Zilch, Nada - Counting to None, which is a... READ MORE >
During BRES 3rd grade's study of the science of trees, students measured the girth, one yard from the base of various ones. This helped them learn the approximate age of living trees. READ MORE >
BRES could not be more PROUD of and GRATEFUl for our dedicated and talented teachers! They have the knowledge, the skills and the heart to inspire and connect with our students everyday. Thank you TEACHERS for all that you do! You are admired! You are appreciated! Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! READ MORE >
Lincoln County Dispatch visited BRES to help educate PreK -2nd grade students on dialing 911- how to call, what to say, and what to expect. Safety first BRES! READ MORE >
BRES is very proud of our students who participated in the American Choral Directors Association's Maine Elementary and Middle School All-State! You shine bright! 💖 READ MORE >
BRES Celebrates the Class of 2023! Join us for 8th Grade Recognition Night Date: June 11, 2019 Time: 6:00 pm Place: BRES Gymnasium It is with great pride that we say goodbye to the BRES eighth grade class of 2019. We will miss each student but know they will shape tomorrow and inspire a brighter future for us all. READ MORE >
Experiencing Science: BRES 3rd Graders Discovery Works "Gravity Roll" activity READ MORE >
Exploring Science:BRES Seventh graders explore energy transfers. READ MORE >
BRES students in grades K-4 enjoyed the beautiful weather on Monday while participating in the recess mileage club. Participants earn a colorful toe token for each mile completed. Special thanks go to the BRES PTO for sponsoring this terrific program. READ MORE >
Boothbay CSD 19/20 Calendar READ MORE >
BRES Physical Education Teacher, Lauren Brown receives a mini-grant from Kristina Verney of the 5-2-1-0 Let's Go! program to purchase indoor recess equipment Way to go Mrs. Brown! Thank you for all you do for our school! READ MORE >
Kathy Golden from the Boothbay Region Historical Society made a third visit to grade 3 students. Students learned about artifacts from 1865-1950 and included WWI helmets; WWII Hawaiian canoe paddle; a rotary telephone; a toaster from the 1920s; and typewriter. The students will visit the BRHS in June. READ MORE >
Mrs. Higgins took a group of BRES students to see and learn about the organ at historic Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The Kotzschmar Organ is one of the grandest and most celebrated pipe organs in the world. It is one of only two municipal organs in the U.S.. The Kotzschmar organ has incredible power and range! READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students enjoyed a really sweet Earth Day! READ MORE >
The BRES Mileage Club will begin on Thursday, April 25th due to the rainy forcast. The mileage Club will be held on the upper playground field. Grades K-2 will be held from 11:20-11:45 and grades 3-4 will be held from 11:25-11:45. Volunteers will need to check in the main office and wear a visitors badge and will need to have completed the volunteer registration... READ MORE >
BRES 8th grade students were immersed in the Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition. They mapped out the life rafts used to row to Elephant Island and South Georgia. They ate 'hoosh" - the food of the expedition, and went and saw an Arctic ship being restored at The Shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. READ MORE >
These BRES students raised over $1,800. while participating in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart). Participants enjoyed exciting jump rope activities, a healthy snack, lively music, and great door prizes while learning about the importance of volunteerism and having a healthy heart. Monies for this event go to the American Heart Association's... READ MORE >
Free Spring Youth Soccer Programs!!! Programs: Youth League (1st – 3rd grade) Itty Bitty (Pre-K – Kindergarten) When: 6 Weeks (April 24th – June 1st) Youth League – Wednesday practices 5-6pm, games Saturday at 10am Itty Bitty – Wednesday practices 4:15-5pm Where: Clifford Park Who: Volunteer parents Great! How do I Register? Email Ben Powell at... READ MORE >
BRES Kindergarten students welcomed the FARMS Kitchen Program into their classroom today to cook with them. Everyone had fun, worked hard and collaborated to make apple and beet smoothies to go with a salad with honey mustard dressing. YUM! Thank you for organizing this AMAZING opportunity Miss Plummer! It was a DELICIOUS learning experience! FARMS, Focus on... READ MORE >
BRES students are invited to join the fun and get fit this spring with the mileage club, a recess running/walking program for students in grades K-4. Participants cary a mileage card as they complete their laps and earn colorful toe tokens for each mile completed. Volunteers are encouraged to come help mark cards or walk with their favorite BRES student.... READ MORE >
BRES 7th grade students are participating in a weeklong Leadership School at Kieve. The goal of the experience is to develop leaders and strengthen communities by challenging students and teachers to take positive risks, set meaningful goals and make healthy decisions, all while being supportive team members and strong leaders. READ MORE >
BRES had so much fun celebrating the Arts in our schools all month! ❤Thank you to artist and BRES staff member Deb Arter for sharing her talent with us! Deb earned a BA in Art Education and later in life completed her MFA at Vermont College of Fine Art. She has taught adults and children about printmaking, collage, and painting for many years. She is a member of... READ MORE >
BRES proudly welcomed John M.T. Seitzer today! John M.T. Seitzer is an artist and arts educator. Having taught in schools from Elementary to the University level for many years he retired to the coast of Maine to paint and teach. He is an accomplished painter with a wide range of skills from realism to post-impressionism to abstraction Thank you John for... READ MORE >
Kids Heart Challenge BRES students in grades 2-8 are invited to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly jump rope for heart) on April 11th from 2:30-4:00. This is a fun event where your student learns about the heart while helping others and raising money for the American Heart Association. Participants will enjoy a healthy snack, lively music, door... READ MORE >
Creative, Innovative Collaboration: Kolton McKenney (4th grade) and Blake Erhard (12th grade) worked together to 3-D print a keychain designed on TinkerCad by Kolton McKenney. Blake loaded Kolton's design onto a computer connected to the printer and started the process. An hour later, Kolton's keychain was complete! READ MORE >
Today BRES welcomed visiting artist, Alison Evans. Alison is a local ceramics artist and 2nd grade parent who creates vessels and forms inspired by the sea. 🐚 Thank you Alison for helping us continue to celebrate Youth Arts Month in such a fun and inspiring way! 😊 READ MORE >
BRES continues to celebrate Youth Arts Month. Today Graphic Design Artist, and BRES/BRHS alum Jenn Brennan (Spinney) set up a live studio in the BRES lobby to demonstrate her process and artwork with BRES students! Thank you Jenn! READ MORE >
BRES HAS SCHOOL SPIRIT!! Today the school was filled with RAINBOWS!! 🌈Dont' forget: Tuesday is Collaboration Day (aka twins day)👭BRES supports the Arts in our schools! READ MORE >
BRES is filled with talent! Today BRES was proud to have a group of students participate in the Maine Music Educators Association's District III Elementary Music Festival! A special Thank You to Mrs. O'Connell for encouraging and supporting our young students and the Arts in our school! READ MORE >
Don't Forget BRES! Monday is Rainbow Day Also Note: We changed Wednesday to Formal Day so we can all dress up for Spring Picture day at BRES! READ MORE >
BRES continues the CELEBRATION of Youth Arts Month. BRES has endless School Spirit and we proudly support the Arts in our schools! READ MORE >
BRES teachers were excited to welcome Beth Ziegler, from Great Minds back again this year! Beth joined us last year for our March in service and received rave reviews from our staff at BRES. Today she worked with staff at BRES to support math instruction and practices using the Eureka Math program. BRES math instructors worked hard with Beth looking at the... READ MORE >
BRES staff participated in a Literacy Workshop presented by nationally recognized professional development author and teacher Katie Keier, on creating literacy communities in our classrooms and supporting struggling readers. Katie's created a workshop for our staff that combined the "Creating Literacy Communities" workshop and the "Making the Most of Your Time with... READ MORE >
March 13, 2019 Hendrick's Head 2:30 PM There will be transportation to Hendrick's Head. Any student staying will need a pledge sheet, bathing suit and towel for the Leprechaun Leap. READ MORE >
Kathy Goldner, the Outreach Manager of the Boothbay Region Historical Society, presented her second of three school programs to the third grade classes. This program's focus was the period of Boothbay history from the American Revoluton to the Civil War. She brought many artifacts from this period of time and our students were able to hold and try out many of... READ MORE >
BRES Celebrate the Arts and Community: March is Youth Arts Month. BRES is excited to bring back our Picnic Concert Series for the 3rd year. Local community musicians come in to perform while students enjoy lunch picnic style. Please be sure to send your child in with a towel or blanket to sit on and share with classmates. We LOVE when parents and friends join us... READ MORE >
Students, faculty and guests at Boothbay Region Elementary School celebrated on Friday, March 1, capping a week of Dr. Seuss festivitieshttps://www.boothbayregister.c... READ MORE >
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It's mechanical engineering time for Mrs. Jones' third grade science classes. Students are using the Engineering Design Process to develop traps to catch the cane toad, an invasive species found in Australia. The students will be researching various invasive species closer to home as well. READ MORE >
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BRES celebrated Dr. Seuss and our school pride today! We are so proud of the Seahawks and of all of our students! We feel so grateful to be part of the BRHS/BRES family! What an AMAZING school! What a WONDERFUl community! ❤"BRES Loves the Seahawks! Go! Go!" READ MORE >
Thank-you to the Community Center knitters for their fabulous donation of hats, mittens and scarfs!We are so grateful for all of the support we receive from our community! At this time we do have need of healthy snacks (apple sauce, fruit cups, granola bars, cheese and crackers, etc.) as well as easy to make meals (pasta, mac and cheese, soup, etc.). Donations can... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Community Center, volunteers and our local dentists!35 Hygiene bags ready to go to BRES 5th Grade! Thank you to all who donated especially Boothbay Family Dentistry, John Andrews Dentist and our volunteer, Pandora Dickinson! READ MORE >
Grace Campbell, daughter of Tricia and Jason Campbell, came up with the winning design. Grace, an eighth grade student at BRHS, was surprised but grateful, to find out hers was selected by the Friends of Windjammer Days. Grace's design was one of eight submitted by BRES students. Twenty members of the Friends of Windjammer Days committee and subcommittees voted on... READ MORE >
The BRES Twirlers have been working hard! Baton twirling is a sport that develops hand-eye coordination, endurance, and determination. Students are learning the basics of baton twirling and marching. They are working on learning a routine to music that they can hopefully perform in the spring! Great job twirlers! READ MORE >
This morning, to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday, BRES 5th graders visited Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Andrews first grade classrooms and Mrs. Rice's morning pre-k class to read to their younger schoolmates. 5th graders selected their favorite Dr. Seuss books and practiced fluently reading them prior to today's outing. Dr. Seuss books are often tongue twisting and... READ MORE >
March, 2019 Dear Parent/Guardian, In just a few weeks, Boothbay Region Elementary School will administering the Maine Educational Assessments, better known as the (MEA) test. The MEA is a state required set of assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take the online eMPowerME. This... READ MORE >
Cal Ripkin, Boothbay Region Baseball and Lincoln Little League InformationThis spring, kids interested in playing baseball and softball ages 9 -12, will have a new opportunity with the Cal Ripken baseball league. For the past few years, our teams have had to play in a league that spans the ages of 9-12 on the same team. It is clear that there are physiological and... READ MORE >
Blood Drive March 14, 2019 in honor of Don Strout sign up today at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword Don Strout Boothbay READ MORE >
BRES 8th grader, Grace Campbell will have a piece on display. The Maine Education Association Youth Art Month Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 3rd.The opening ceremony runs from 1-2:30 p.m..The presentation of certificates will start at 1:30 p.m.. Refreshments will be served. Grace Campbell, created George Washingm'lady will be on display for Youth... READ MORE >
Creative works from Maine art students will be on display during the month of March at the Portland Museum of Art (PMA), including two from Boothbay Region schools.https://www.boothbayregister.c... READ MORE >
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BRES 8th grade students advocated for change and needs in our community as the practiced civic responsibility and a growth mindset! "Project Citizen" projects will be on display in the BRES lobby through next week. We are so proud of our 8th grade students - Leaders of Tomorrow! READ MORE >
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The DEDICATED Educators at BRES are Lifelong Learners! Today BRES staff came together to collaborate and share instructional approaches and differentiation strategies. Thank you BRES staff and teachers for your commitment to excellence and growth! READ MORE >
Big Brothers Big Sisters is Coming to Boothbay! Boothbay Region Elementary School is excited to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine and the Boothbay Community Center to start an after-school mentoring program for elementary-age students! This is a unique opportunity for students to have one-on-one time each week with an adult mentor who can provide... READ MORE >
Seabird Sue, from the Maine Audubon Society, worked with BRES third graders today. They learned about how puffins are adapted to survive in wet, cold, and salty habitats. READ MORE >
The BRES Garden Club welcomes students in grades 3 through 8. This club meets weekly from September - December, and resumes in March - June. While the primary focus is to maintain the Schoolyard Habitat Garden behind the 3-4 wing, there are also opportunities for nature exploration activities. Students who participate in the Garden Club enjoy an hour of outdoor... READ MORE >
The Boothbay Region Elementary School Lady Dribblers is a non-competitive basketball club for girls in grades 1-5. The focus of the program is to develop basketball dribbling and ball-handling skills in preparation for half-time performances. The popular program began 10 years ago by physical education teacher, Mrs. Lauren Brown. 32 students were members of this... READ MORE >
Please be sure to check the documents folder on the BRES website for board meeting dates and agendas. READ MORE >
On Friday, January 18th third grade students visited the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland, Maine to view their Biennial exhibition. The CMCA Biennial exhibits recently made artwork made by Maine artists, and artists with a strong connection to Maine. Led by our docents Lisa and Sandi, students were engaged in thinking deeply and describing a variety of... READ MORE >
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https://www.boothbayregister.c...From Wonder Workshop Dash to VEX Robotics competitions to laser cutters, students at BRES and BRHS get a cutting edge STEM treatment from the earliest age to the cap and gown. An after school club for coding and robots is helping students from kindergarten to sixth grade explore the basics of programming robots for voice command... READ MORE >
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Maine schools send school meal applications home at the beginning of each school year. If you need a new form, please contact BRES at (207) 633-5097 or Laurie Dickinson at (207)633-7131. Please return forms by OCTOBER 26TH.Our school receives grant funding based on the percentage of students who qualify for free & reduced lunch, so please return forms even if you... READ MORE >
Here is a list of the school supplies needed by grade. Pre-kindergaren-Mrs. Rice: Backpack; lunch bag; 24-pack of Crayola Crayons; 12-pack colored pencils; 1 Elmer's school glue; 1 tissue box Kindergarten-Jessica Lessner: Backpack; 24-pack of Crayola Crayons; 2 boxes of regular Ticonderoga pencils; 1 bottle of Elmer's Glue All; 6 Elmer's Glue Sticks; gallon... READ MORE >
New Maine School Immunization Requirements Dear Parents/Guardians, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education have revised the Maine School Immunization Requirements rule to now include meningococcal meningitis disease. The following changes are effective for the 2018-2019 school year for all students attending a public or... READ MORE >


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Naruto Chapter 698 – 699 Breakdown: Now that's taking the term "brothers in arms" to a whole new level.
It's a word that has seen it's fair share of attention over the course of Naruto as a series, and likewise, one that has been a catalyst for a number of debates and discussions on our blog. During this war arc in particular, the theme of "destiny" became a matter of contention for many readers, and I think this sentiment stems from the fact that while in Part One Naruto was someone who had always defied his fate, in Part Two – and in this war arc in particular – it might have felt to some as though he had somehow become a slave to it.
However, I've never personally seen it that way. I've always seen Naruto as a character who was able to break through the molds and cycles that had trapped the world for so long. Despite being given titles such as the "Destined Child", and despite the prophecies looming over his head, I think Naruto has always followed his own heart irrespective of what others believed he was destined to achieve, whether they foresaw his greatness or his demise.
As if to reinforce this particular sentiment, whereby Naruto could be seen as a catalyst for change, Kishi presented us with an eerily familiar scene in chapter 698 during the battle between Naruto and Sasuke, one that very much reflected a similar scene that occurred during Naruto's battle with Neji during the Chunin exams.
What makes these two scenes so relatable, aside from the anti-emo uppercut that Naruto seems to have mastered on both occasions, are the similarities between Neji's and Sasuke's views at the times these battles took place.
During the Chunin Exams, Neji believed that all Shinobi were bound by a particular destiny, preordained from birth. He preached that while some individuals were always destined to be strong or to lead, others were likewise always fated to be weak and fall beneath them in an unchangeable hierarchy of predetermined prestige. It was with his powerful eyes, clouded by arrogance and shrouded in darkness, that Neji looked down on Naruto and saw him as something of an inferior being that was destined to lose to him. Much in the same manner, Sasuke also looks down on Naruto during their battle at the Valley of the End and even remarks on how, with the power of his eyes, he was destined to be the victor between the two of them.
On both occasions, Naruto proves his oppressors wrong by showing them that it' is possible to break free from one's own fate and change it, not only for himself, but for everyone else as well. I think, in a way, this was Kishi's way of symbolically acknowledging how Naruto was able to pull Neji out of the darkness, as well as Neji's words to Naruto during the Sound Four Arc with regards to his efforts to try and do the same for Sasuke.
Now, in a way, we've come full circle and much as he did against Neji in the Chunin Exam arc, Naruto has once again risen above the ceiling that others have tried to enclose him in.
Overcoming all odds, and after years of suffering and strain, Naruto finally managed to put an end to the battle between himself and Sasuke, not only for the two of them, but for their predecessors as well, leading all the way up to the spirits of Asura and Indra. I think for us readers as well, it was a moment we had been looking forward to for a long time, and for better or worse, we were finally able to witness it at last. Now that the dust has cleared and the damage has been done, all that's left between the two, who were bound to each other as both brothers and enemies, was whatever feelings were left remaining, whether agonizing and hurtful, or simply peaceful and content.
What follows is a moment of inner self reflection for Sasuke and one of the few moments, if not the first, where we got a glimpse of his true, unadulterated feelings regarding his friend, Naruto.
What I found most interesting about this moment of insight into Sasuke's feelings, was just how aware he actually was of Naruto's suffering and how he formed a link between the two of them through that sense of shared pain and understanding. It also appears as though Sasuke was mindful of how Naruto was treated by their fellow villagers and even though he might not have known exactly why, he was well aware of the fact that Naruto was ostracized.
Sasuke even admits that when he saw Naruto suffer, he started hurting as well, in a similar manner to how Naruto also admitted that he hurt when he thought about Sasuke's intentions to be alone. It does make me question why, despite knowing about Naruto's suffering, Sasuke still contributed to it further and tried to cut him away – to the point of trying to kill him – but perhaps it could be written off to the idea that Sasuke just didn't know how to deal with it in any other way. Or perhaps he saw it as a form of mercy towards Naruto, to end his suffering while taking up the mantle in order to suffer alone himself.
Either way, I think this moment of self reflection, for both Naruto and Sasuke, was one of the most compelling and emotional moments in the manga for me personally. It was further intensified when at the end of Sasuke's myriad of thoughts, we're given a simple yet picturesque image of the two of them lying there, bathed in the warm, radiant rays of the early morning sunlight. Despite the visage of their battered bodies, they appear to be resting peacefully, as if both were simply content to lie there in each other's company regardless of whatever future was left in store for them, even if that future was death.
Chapter 698 certainly wasn't without its harrowing and emotional moments. You could say that the chapter itself was a roller-coaster of both beautiful and yet haunting scenes, which visually reflected the bitter-sweet nature of this moment shared between two spiritual brothers, whose lives were locked in an endless cycle of bloodshed and conflict.
The double page spread at the end of the chapter, where you see both Naruto's and Sasuke's severed arms and the the blood that connected them together, was probably one of the most shocking and impactful scenes in this manga to date. It was further intensified on a symbolic level in chapter 699, when the scene pans out and you get a glimpse of the hands of Hashirama's and Madara's statues with their fingers wrapped around each other, as if holding each other in a gesture of friendship and understanding.
Whether it was through exceptional foresight or shear coincidence, I think it's amazing how Kishi used the two statues of Hashirama and Madara, who were facing each other poised for battle, in such a manner to visually represent the the change from hatred and conflict to friendship and understanding. Where their predecessors failed, Naruto and Sasuke have succeeded in reaching a point where the endless cycle of conflict between Ashura and Indra can finally come to an end.
I also think it's symbolic that the hands of the statues that were held in a manner so as to represent seals for gathering chakra and casting jutsu, are now being shown as a means of bonding with others. In a way, this also ties back to the original purpose of chakra, as well as the creation of Ninshu, which Hagoromo intended for people to use to connect with each other and share their feelings as opposed to creating a destructive means to wage war.
I personally think it would be a powerful gesture if two new statues were erected in the Valley of the End to commemorate the battle between Naruto and Sasuke, much in the same way they previously symbolized the battle between Hashirama and Madara. Only this time, instead of facing each other with swords in hand and jutsu at the ready, it should show the statues with their fingers interlocked as we see above, both as a sign of the struggle that was overcome, as well as the marking of the dawn of a new era.
In any case, I know I've been pasting large sections of pages from these past two chapters showing Sasuke's thoughts, but I really do think they're important enough to highlight, given that it was with his thoughts that this part in the series came to an end. So, instead of writing too much about it further, I thought I'd just show the entire scene – with all of Sasuke's inner feelings – and let everyone interpret it in their own way and give their own meaning to it.
I know that we still had chapter 700 following in the wake of this, but I think in many ways, chapter 699 marked the end of Naruto as a series in itself, because it was the true end of the journey Naruto underwent to bring back Sasuke, and that is why I decided to end this breakdown here for now, as opposed to doing a triple.
I also think Sasuke's words brought us back around full circle once again, back to what it means to be a Ninja, and that someone who "endures". Through the pain and hardships, the smile and tears, the struggles and triumphs, a ninja always endures and strives towards the future. We don't have all the answers now and sometimes the pain may seem unbearable, but there's always hope as long as we stay steady on our path and take one step at a time together.
In any case, that's all from me for now. I hope you all enjoyed the breakdown. I'll still do a breakdown for chapter 700 in a week's time, but for now I'll leave you with what may very well be the last Bubbliton Contest we ever have for this series. I hope everyone get's involved and takes part, and who knows, you might be lucky enough to take what could be the last "first place".
Good luck!
I'll see you all in the comments! ^ ^
57 Responses to "Naruto Chapter 698 – 699 Breakdown: Now that's taking the term "brothers in arms" to a whole new level."
loved this weeks bleach … so whats the news about the new manga breakdown that was being discussed … is it going to happen ?
700.1 is out… kind of 🙂 basically a handbook with many of Kishis drawings with the designs of our beloved characters as young adults, buuuut page 40 "after the last" might be worth translating


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Creamy Basil-Chicken PastaPosted: January 31, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
I think the key to being a home manager, mother, wife, full time employee, and good cook is knowing when to cut corner and what corners to cut ( and it's not using frozen fish over fresh, let me tell you!). This recipe is the perfect example of that. I was able to get this tasty, filling dish on the table FAST after Berto's karate lesson. Kiai!!
2 1/2 cups uncooked rainbow rotini
2 cups frozen broccoli
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast (this is where I cut a corner and used the frozen, grilled chicken breasts and they were already sliced, so I just needed a quick dice. You could also use a rotisserie chicken, but you'd still need to remove it from the bone.)
3/4 tsp dried basil
4 oz sliced mushrooms (the recipe called for a jar of sliced mushrooms, but I just can not bring myself to use them. I always sub fresh)
4 Tbs grated Parmesan
In a medium saucepan, combine sour cream and flour, blend well. Stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until hot but not boiling. Stir in chicken, basil mushrooms and 3 tablespoons of cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated.
Drain rotini, return to saucepan. Add broccoli and chicken mixture; toss to coat. Add remaining cheese when ready to serve.
Serves 4
* Derived from Pillsbury


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"I sometimes think there is nothing so delightful as drawing."Vincent van Gogh
Drawing can be, should be, one of the most relaxing, joyful experiences of our day. It can also be the hardest, most frustrating, paper ripping, temper tantrum, tearful ARRRGGGG*&%$@$^&@!!!!!......
So, let's be honest, lots of people wish "they could draw better".
What does that mean?
I think people want to be able to draw in 3D, realistically. Create gorgeous, technically strong renderings that fill journals, cover walls, send to friends. It seems so...aesthetic. So human.
As an art student, learning and understanding 3D Observational Drawing is a major foundation of Art. (Love it or hate it, ya know it's true.)
"Drawing is the 'bones' of art. You have to be able to walk before you can run." Dion Archibald
|Following the artistic and mathematical laws of perspective is what makes these images appear 3D.
But... it can be haaaaaaaaaard. You have to follow the Laws of Perspective. You don't get to wing it.
Yes, art has rules. I know some people think art is a free-for-all, but in this case, it is not.
|Students are using Google Earth to help them draw their street view. They are able to look at their own street or a street from a vacation, or Gramma's street. This tech has completely altered this project.
Learning 3D drawing and 1 point perspective can be tough. It is a combo of mathematical, scientific and visual concepts. Rules of Perspective. Think of it like a magic trick: if done incorrectly, the illusion is ruined. So you gotta follow the rules.
As the art teacher, it is my goal to make this a positive, personal satisfying experience for my kids. I want no tears. I don't want this to be a negative turning point in art for any kid. I want them to achieve mastery and contentment with their work.
(By the way, this is a perfect way to integrate art, math and science. With a heaping dose of history, as well.)
Plus, this type of drawing teaches important skills:
- Craftsmanship
- Perseverance
- Confidence
- Personal satisfaction
- Individual creativity
- Observation skills
- HOW TO DRAW REALISTICALLY IN 3D. Which is cool and awesome.
I called this project, "On the Street Where I Live" and yes, I have "My Fair Lady" in my head every time I say it. The objective is to create a street view using 1-point perspective. The kids could pick any street: their actual street, a vacation street, where they used to live, where they want to live or visit, whatever! They got the brilliant idea to use Google Earth. And once again, I was like, duh. Of course, and what a game changer for this project!
The point is: do they get horizon line, intersecting lines (the math term they use here), parallel lines, vanishing point? Do they understand how and why to use them?
There are a bunch of sites and Pinterest boards that teach one-point perspective. I like: elementary art fun and olejarz.com. I pulled ideas from all over.
But what I did next was HUGE, HUGE: I created three iBooks for my kids about The Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci and How to Draw in 1-Point Perspective. I shared this with them via iTunes University. It was their homework, over the course of a few weeks.
WOW. What a difference. A bunch of work up front for me, but so worth it. The kids GOT IT. They came to class pumped and ready.
We spend class time creating and drawing, revising and editing, adding textures and details. Playing with color. Thinking and acting like artists.
It has been bliss.
|The Street Where I Live, 5th grade
|Then the kids realized they could create Time-Lapse videos using their iPads.
Blew me away, this was cool.
|How cool is this? Now they have video for their portfolios, to show their family and friends!
|THEN the fifth graders asked if they could work during lunch/recess. I allowed 7 at a time. They were so excited to create art and eat. In the hallway. I told them this was very " high school" hahahahaha. They actually got a lot done!
|We are starting to add color. Student choice: drawing pencils(explore shading), Sharpie, watercolor, Prismacolor pencils or mixed media.
|This is the first time they have used Prismacolor (not an elementary material usually, due to cost) and THEY LOVE THEM.
These are works in progress. I will update as they finish up. I am so excited about the creativity and quality of craftsmanship from these kids! I am so proud of their enthusiasm and hard work.