THANKSGIVING EDITION!
A Special Message from Debbie Kelley
Each year I’m asked to write something special for the Thanksgiving Edition of the Brickton Weekly and each year I feel pressured to write a poignant and evocative piece. This year, I found inspiration in a Google search. I typed in thanksgiving, gratitude, funny, video and, thinking of this year’s special anniversary, headed to the 25th page of search results. I landed upon an article from last year’s Huffington Post, which compiled “prayers of thanks and gratitude from theologians and philosophers, poets and playwrights, East and West, religious and secular.”
These words stood out to me:
In the spirit of humility we give thanks for all that is.
We thank the great spiritual beings who have shared their wisdom.
We thank our ancestors who brought us to where we are now.
We are grateful for the opportunity to walk this planet,
to breathe the air, to taste the food,
to experience sensations of a human body/mind,
to share in this wonder that is life.
We are grateful for the natural world that supports us,
for the community of humankind that enables us to do many wondrous things.
We are grateful that we are conscious,
that as intelligent beings we can reflect upon the many gifts we have been given.
--Unknown
This is one of over 20 expressions of gratitude included in this article. Check it out and find one that speaks to you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Debbie Kelley
Thank you, Brickton!
Brickton has its share of visitors. Alumni stop in from time to time to visit the school and their teachers and rekindle fond memories of the past. Meghan, a student who was here for only a short time, came to Brickton for an observation. She is currently working on her Montessori certification and thought of us when she needed to observe at a school.
Featured Blog
Each month we will feature a couple of blogs so that you can see what’s going on in other parts of the school. This week, we are featuring the Children’s House Room 103 blog.
childrenshouse103.posterous.com (password: brickton) 
Spirit Wear Due TODAY
Turn in your Spirit Wear orders TODAY! We will not be accepting any orders after the Thanksgiving Break.
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for our Annual Breakfast with Santa! Tickets are on sale now and available in the Main Office.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
8301 W. Belmont
River Grove, IL
BAKERS AND CRAFTERS NEEDED:
The Breakfast with Santa celebration features a Craft and Bake Sale Table. Please help us by donating homemade treats and crafts. Please contact Jackie Toro with any questions (jackie.toro@brickton.org).
Middle School Transition Breakfast
Parents of 5th and 6th year Upper Elementary students are cordially invited to attend Brickton’s Transition to Middle School Breakfast. An invitation was sent to your home address.
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: Great Room
Who: Parents of 5th and 6th year Upper Elementary students (or any parent who is interested in learning about what we have to offer!)
Light breakfast and beverages will be provided.
Alumni News
Three of Brickton’s Alumni just made First Block Honor Roll at Trinity High School. These outstanding girls earned First Honors, which means they each have a GPA of 3.75/4 or above. Congratulations!
Ruby Daly (Brickton Class of 2008)
Monica Garcia (Brickton Class of 2008)
Claire McDonald (Brickton Class of 2009)
