Students in first and third grade took an epic field trip on Friday to see The Wild Robot, a new movie based on the beloved series that many classes read last year and/or are reading this year. They had the theater to themselves!
This upcoming final week of October brings many things, often including snow (!), and excitement about the change in seasons as well as Halloween celebrations many families take part in.
In keeping with Brookside tradition, for a variety of reasons (creating an inclusive environment, maintaining routine and stability for students, ensuring students aren’t scared by one another’s costume choices) Halloween costumes are NOT part of the Brookside Primary School experience. Thank you for your understanding and support.
On the morning of Friday 11/1, students in all grades will participate in a different celebration and tradition - the Color Parade! This is one of our favorite PBIS (Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions) school-wide celebrations, and has been earned by our entire school for following the school codes of:
Be safe
Be respectful
Be responsible
We look forward to continuing to share inclusive rituals with the BPS community and celebrating our accomplishments together!
In partnership,
Sarah & Chris
Staff Spotlight...
Hello Families! My name is Heidi Chapman-Renaud. I am happy to be joining the Brookside community this year, working as an instructional assistant. I have worked in education for over 20 years, but spent the last three years working at Gardener's Supply in Williston. I spent many years as a classroom teacher, in grades K-2, but also worked as a daily and long term substitute in all the primary grades, pre-K-4. I love getting to know all the new students here at BPS, as well as the teaching community. Please feel free to stop me and introduce yourself. I am new in Waterbury and excited to make more connections.
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
A Heartfelt Thank You from The Backpack Program
We would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has generously donated to our program this year! Your contributions of time and resources are truly appreciated, and they make a significant impact on the lives of the students in our community. If you are still interested in contributing in our year long program, all non-perishable foods and any monetary donations may be sent to Brookside Primary School, 47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT 05676
Thank you for being a part of this important mission!
School Counseling Corner
Hello Families,
October is National Bullying Awareness Month and a time where we pause to spread awareness about this important topic as well as strengthen and foster safe and supportive relationships and environments within our BPS community.
This month, Ms. M and Ms. B have started to go into the classrooms to teach the 2nd Step Bullying Prevention Curriculum. This lesson really identifies what Bullying is (and isn’t!) and focuses on the 3 R’s-which are Recognizing (how do we know what is bullying and what is not?), Reporting (how do I go about talking to a trusted adult about this?) and Refusing (what words and tone of voice should I use to tell someone to stop?).
The students have done an amazing job of engaging with the lesson and asking very thoughtful questions. The below chart may be a helpful resource to discuss with your child(ren) if they experience unsettling situations at school. Please check out the BPS Comfortship website for more resources and information!
Please reach out anytime if you have questions or wish to discuss anything further.
Be Well,
Ms. M (kmosher@huusd.org) & Ms. B (abergeron@huusd.org)
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 day will be 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.
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