The final week in October always brings a very distinct energy - and this year has been no different! Please enjoy the photos below including the Kindergarten field trip to ECHO, outdoor learning in the leaves, Friday's Color Parade celebration, pumpkins, science and Ms. Tina's winning "first snowfall" prediction!
When we return to school next Wednesday 11/6, we will be on the other side of the Presidential election. We recognize that some students will be seeing and hearing a lot of messages about the elections and will likely be experiencing a variety of feelings, and quite possibly some questions, worries, or concerns. Our faculty and staff will be prepared to address questions or concerns students may bring to school with understanding and care.
We encourage parents and caregivers to have open conversations with your students at home as well. Here are some resources and things to consider:
Let your child know it is okay to ask questions and share what they are thinking.
Encourage respect for diverse perspectives, as students can expect to encounter various viewpoints among their peers.
Share age-appropriate information about elections, voting, and civic participation to help make the process more understandable.
Consider exploring these resources:
As always, we appreciate your partnership in fostering a supportive and respectful learning environment for everybody at BPS. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
In partnership,
Sarah & Chris
UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
Monday 11/4: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday 11/5: Staff Development, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday 11/11 - Thursday 11/14: Scholastic Book Fair at the BPS library
Wednesday 11/27 - 11/29: Thanksgiving break, no school for students
Lost and Found
Reading at Home Can Make a Huge Difference!
BPS is excited to offer a series of engaging and informational hour long sessions to support parents and caregivers. These sessions will focus on learning and practicing natural and fun ways to support your child’s reading and writing success, on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm at BPS.
Topics will include:
-how to talk about the books you read with your child to enhance vocabulary and language
-easy activities to enhance phonological awareness
-ways to incorporate phonics and letter learning naturally
-ways to support older readers with comprehension
And more!
Dates:
11/20- PK-1 oral language
12/18- 2nd-4th comprehension
We will add more dates in 2025 depending on interest.
Volunteer Opportunity: River of Lights Lantern Assembly
If you are an approved HUUSD volunteer, you are invited to sign up to help assemble lanterns December 2 - December 6 from 8:30 - 10:30 am. If you are unsure about your volunteer status, please email kguziak@huus.org. If you would like to start the process to volunteer, sign up here (please note: this process can take several weeks).
LANTERN ASSEMBLY SIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mBBUmF1j6Rrc0E-cqlj41xKKnPOS3Bw4ED9qMNhK_o/edit?usp=sharing
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
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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