Today we say "see you later" to Ms. Molly Warren! Molly started at BPS two years ago as Ms. M's intern, and has been supporting students and staff ever since. She's moving across the country for the next leg of her adventure...Molly, Thanks for everything and best of luck!
Please help your child remember to pack warm layers for recess as it gets colder AND a change of clothes for young kids.
It's almost time for parent/teacher conferences!
Family Conference Scheduling:
The sign up window is open from 10/20 - 10/27
These Family Conferences are an opportunity to set/review goals for your child.
Your child should be in attendance to participate in the goal setting exercise.
Teachers may share information regarding student strengths and challenges outside of these established communication cycles
Families are encouraged to reach out to teachers if they have questions regarding their child’s progress outside of conference times.
Step-By-Step Parent/Guardian Instructions:
1. Visit https://www.canyoncreeksoftware.com/scheduler/vt/wwsu/ or from the BPS homepage, select “How Do I” and then select “Schedule a Conference.”
2. From the Online Scheduler Home Page:
a. Choose your student’s school from the drop down list and click “GO”
b. Enter the school password bps. (not case sensitivie)
c. Enter your student’s “Student ID”. If you do not know their Student ID, use the LOOKUP STUDENT ID button to access the system.
d. Verify the student’s birth date
e. A list of your student’s teachers will be displayed. Check the box next to the name of each teacher(s) you would like to meet with.
f. If you have more than one student in the school you can see all of your students’ teachers’ schedules at one time by answering YES to this question “Do you want to
schedule conferences for another student?” then repeat the steps above for your other students. If you only have one student, answer NO to that question.
g. You will then see the available time slots for each teacher you selected.
h. Select the times that work best for your schedule.
i. Enter your email address (recommended) if you would like an email reminder sent to you. (Your email address is kept private.)
j. Once you have finished you can confirm your appointment details and print your conference schedule.
k. Write down the Confirmation Number (you will need this number should you need to cancel your appointment)
3. Need help? Contact the school’s Online Scheduler™ specialist: Kelsey Guziak
Kguziak@huusd.org or 802-583-8024
UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
Thursday 10/31: Kindergarten field trip to ECHO Science Center
Monday 11/4: Family conferences, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (signup forthcoming)
Tuesday 11/5: Staff Development, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
SCHOOL PICTURE FAQs
Can I order pictures online? YES. Email Kelsey kguziak@huusd.org and she can send you your child's code to see and order photos online.
My pictures didn't come? Help! Reach out to Ambient if you submitted a form but did not receive pictures; some payment information was incomplete or did not process. Contact Alex: ambient1147@gmail.com or (802) 872-0905
More questions? Reach out to Kelsey kguziak@huusd.org
Backpack Program is back!
The BPS Backpack Program, started by Denise Goodnow, is again sponsoring, free of charge a “weekend of food” for your child. We are able to offer a supply of nutritious meals and snacks for children over the weekends and extended breaks at no cost. Any child enrolled at Brookside Primary School is able to receive thee weekly bags of food for themselves and each child in their family.
If your family could benefit from this, please email Kelsey Guziak at kguziak@huusd.org or complete this form.
Thank you for those who have donated to the Backpack Program! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Have a lovely fall weekend!
Chris & Sarah
COMMUNITY POSTINGS
Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.
Are you looking for after school care?
There are 5 full-week slots available to Brookside families right now at Live Y'ers. The YMCA offers subsidy that has recently expanded to include more families so that more people can apply! Please see the attached PDF for details and appplication details.
Reach out to Ashley Fay if you have any questions at afay@gbymca.org
Monday Mornings Walking School Bus
Start your week off with some fresh air and a little exercise. Mrs. Carol Baitz will be leading a Monday morning walking school bus. The walking school bus route will be:
7:10 Batchelder Street
7:15 Rusty Parker Park
7:15-7:20 Randall to Elm Street
7:20-7:30 North Main Street to Union Street to BPS
(Times are approximate)
Last two dates are 10/21 and 10/28. No more walks in November.
If your child (and any adults) would like to participate, just look for Mrs. Baitz and jump on board. Hope to see you on Monday morning.
~Mrs. Baitz
Please note: If you are interested in starting a walking school bus on a different day, or for a different part of town, please contact Carol Baitz at cbaitz64@gmail.com
Halloween Movie Night 10/27
Hello! My name is Susannah Smith, and I am a senior member of the National Honors Society at Harwood Union High School. On October 27th, we are hosting a children's Halloween movie night in the Harwood Library for kids aged 5 through 12.
From 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock, parents can drop off their kids with us and we will have snacks for them to enjoy while watching a Halloween movie.
Here is a link to the sign-up: https://forms.gle/ZPmxBdgdgGkYcaDw9
ONE Arts Studio at Camp Meade
More info visit https://www.oneartsstudio.org/ or email fionas@oneartsvt.org
After School Art for K-4th Grade.
Registration is now open for Spring 2025 After School Art. Available Monday-Friday.
It's not too late to sign up for this semester, Fall 2024! We still have open slots on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Upcoming Camps for 1st-7th Grade include:
Printmaking Camp | November 11th
In this camp we will explore the art of gelli printing guiding students as they experiment with the mirror image effect in printmaking. Throughout the class we will build up the printmaking process incorporating sketches, chine-collé, texture and multiple layer printing.
Gratitude Camp | Nov 25th-Nov 27th
Leaving space for students to create with a multitude of art supplies. In this camp we will encourage imagination to take root and grow with abundance. Camp will kick off with students sketching things for which they are grateful and will move forward with the young artists creating three-dimensionals objects from clay, cardboard and paper. If students enroll for all three days, time will permit for the favorite activity of miniature house building! Students create a miniature house using cardboard boxes and custom decorating.
Save the Date - 45th annual Ski & Skate Sale!
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9 AM to 4 PM
Volunteer Shop: 7:00 - 8:00 AM
Ticketed Early Shop: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
General Public: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMWhere: Waitsfield Elementary School, 3951 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT
What: New and Used Gear: Alpine, Nordic, Skate, Backcountry, and hard/soft goods too
Consignment Registration is Open!
Consignors are required to pre-register items online to receive item tags; no unregistered or untagged merchandise will be accepted onsite. You can register online to consign at https://sale.waitsfieldpta.org/register. Upon registration you will receive an email to login to your Ski & Skate sale account to enter your consignment items.
● All items must be entered by Monday, Nov. 4th at 11pm
● Pick up tags Wednesday, Nov. 6th after 8am at Waitsfield Elementary School
● Drop off Friday, Nov. 8th from 6pm to 9pm at Waitsfield Elementary
Volunteer for the Earliest Shopping Access!
Volunteer and get first dibs - we need support from all families! This is the school’s only fundraiser for the year, and all proceeds enable the school to support educational and enrichment programs for students, including our Winter Ski & Ride Program, ECO, and field trips. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on our website soon. Visit http://www.waitsfieldpta.org/ski-and-skate-sale.html and click on “Sign Up To Volunteer”.
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