Debbie Kelley Coordinates AMS Conference
The American Montessori Society hosted its annual conference, “A Timeless Promise for Our Changing World,” in Chicago Wednesday, March 23, through Sunday, March 27. Behind the scenes helping to produce this colossal event was our very own Debbie Kelley. Debbie acted as the Local Head Coordinator for the conference and worked with the New York AMS office helping to make the conference a reality. Among her duties was the honor of introducing the Opening Keynote Speaker, Dr. Yong Zhao. Great job, Debbie!
A Peek Into a Children’s House Classroom (Room 107)
Each month, we are going to give parents a peek into one of our amazing classrooms with a slideshow of pictures and short videos. It’s a chance for you to see what’s going on around Brickton.
Parent Appreciation Breakfast!
Parents, we want to thank you for all that you do. Please join us for our Parent Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, May 5th, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Great Room.
New this year: Have to get to work and can’t stay for breakfast? Grab a pre-packaged to-go bag with breakfast treats and a cup of coffee!
Summer at Brickton
Summers at Brickton are full of fun, field trips, and friendships. Join us this summer for awesome programs. All the information you need is online at brickton.org/summer.
Dates: Wednesday, June 8th, through Friday, August 19th (Closed Friday, July 1st, and Monday, July 4th)
Programs: Toddler, Children’s House, Elementary (1st – 6th grade), and Discover Chicago (6th – 8th grade)
You can sign up for the whole summer or by-the-week. Applications are due Tuesday, May 3rd.
Enrollment Form for Current Brickton Students
Enrollment Form for Non-Brickton Students
Scholastic Book Club—Stock up for Summer
Reading!
Be sure to place your May Scholastic Book Club orders by Tuesday, May 3. Online orders will be accepted until midnight! Scholastic Book Clubs are a convenient and affordable way to strengthen your child’s love for reading while supporting Brickton. Every catalog has an exciting $1 book pick, along with numerous books priced under $3. Books will arrive in time for your summer vacation! For every classroom order through May 31, 2011, Scholastic Book Club will donate $1 to the Pajama Program PJ’s for Japan effort.
Thank you for your support!
A Book of Compound Words
In preparation for her transition to the Lower Elementary program, Sarah (Room 101) recently visited the Lower Elementary classrooms. While there, she was given a presentation on compound words. When she returned to her classroom, she pulled out a similar work and got an idea to create a Compound Words Book with her friend Niamh. They chose picture cards, spelled each word with the moveable alphabet, copied the word, and then drew a picture. They couldn’t decide which one of them should have the original, so they came up with the solution to give it to the classroom. Cheryl offered to scan the work so they would each have a copy to print at home, which they could cut apart and assemble into a book. Their “published” book is available below and on our website:
Sarah and Niamh’s Compound Words Book
Ice Dreams Tour Ticket Discount
Danny Tamayo, Marketing Manager for Fireworks Sports Marketing, has offered Brickton Montessori School families half price tickets to Ice Dreams starring Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. Proceeds from every ticket sale will benefit the American Red Cross: Japan Disaster Relief.
Go to www.icedreamstour.com and type in “johnnyweir” to receive the promotional price.
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