Starting off Strong in Second
September 24, 2025Second grade is off to a strong start in Mrs. Bibeau’s class at the James H. Bean School! The first few weeks have been focused on learning routines, practicing procedures,… Read More
School News
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Dragon Den Sorting Assembly
September 15, 2025The third annual Dragon Den Sorting Assembly brought energy, cheers, and plenty of school spirit to James Bean! New students were officially welcomed into one of the six colorful Dragon… Read More
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Welcome Back, JHB Dragons!
September 2, 2025The first day of school at James Bean was all about building relationships and establishing routines. Teachers worked to ensure that students felt welcomed, safe, and excited to be back…. Read More
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Meet Cassidy Clement, Dean of Students at the James H. Bean School
August 21, 2025Meet Cassidy Clement, Dean of Students at the James H. Bean School! Personal Background and MotivationClement has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. Along… Read More
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Meet Carrie Brennan, Principal of James H. Bean School
August 21, 2025Meet Carrie Brennan, Principal of the James H. Bean School! Personal Background and MotivationAs Mrs. Brennan begins her 29th year in education, she reflects on what she enjoys most: the… Read More
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Fairy Tale Dress-Up Day
June 11, 2025Kindergarten students at James H. Bean celebrated the culmination of their fairy tale unit with Fairy Tale Dress-Up Day. From pigs to princesses, students arrived dressed as their favorite storybook… Read More
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Fun with Music Concert
May 21, 2025Second graders at James H. Bean School delighted families and staff with their “Fun with Music” concert . Under the direction of Mrs. Paradis, students performed a variety of songs,… Read More
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Intramural Floor Hockey
May 16, 2025Fourth and fifth graders at James H. Bean School have been enthusiastically participating in after-school intramural floor hockey, led by Mr. Quirion. The program has been a hit promoting teamwork,… Read More
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Author Visit + Literacy Night with Kevin Hawkes
May 15, 2025James H. Bean School welcomed Kevin Hawkes, a Maine-based author and illustrator of over 60 books, including the New York Times bestseller Library Lion. His visit, made possible through a… Read More
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Experiments Matter
May 9, 2025Fifth-grade scientists in Mrs. Kanhai Singh’s and Ms. Greenlaw’s classes at James H. Bean have been busy conducting experiments related to matter. Students explored physical and chemical changes, density, and… Read More