The Brickton Weekly, March 22, 2012

25 People Answer 1 Important Question
Each month, Brickton will ask 25 people the same question and show you their answers here in the Weekly. It’s one of the great ways we are celebrating our 25th school year. This month’s question to students is What is your favorite work in the classroom?

Register now for Brickton Summertime Wonder Camp!
Programs for ages 2-14
Register by the week or for the whole summer

Field trips galore! Children ages 4 and up will visit water parks, museums, zoos and more! Children ages 3 and under will enjoy “swimming” in our playground splash pools and exciting in-school field trips.

Every week has a theme, including gardening, food preparation, music, and sports.

Click here for more details.

Thank You for Your Support
Many thanks to those of you who made the commitment to a greener energy supply by choosing Viridian! Brickton received its first fundraising check in the amount of $250 for the first 25 who enrolled – we will now receive funds on a  monthly basis from Viridian. If you have yet to enroll, please do so. With another 25 members, we will double the money Brickton receives.

Residual Fundraising Program saves YOU 27% on the cost of electricity supply to-date in ComEd market. Learn more here.

Become a customer at www.Viridian.com/Brickton (We recommend the 20% Everyday Green plan for the greatest savings!)

Questions? Call Mike (Brickton Lower Elementary Parent) at 773-458-8223 or email Molly in the Advancement Office at molly.arnoldt@brickton.org.

Save Money – Go Green – Support Brickton!

The Brickton Weekly, March 15, 2012

Featured Blog
Each month we will feature a couple of blogs so that you can see Montessori education in action at Brickton. Discover all the opportunities our students have to develop independence and self-confidence. At our school, students take ownership of their learning with joy. This week, we are featuring Room 107 Children’s House Blog.

childrenshouse107.posterous.com (password: brickton)

The Brickton Ribbit Premiere Issue
The Brickton Ribbit is a newsletter developed and carried out by some of Brickton’s Lower and Upper Elementary students. Check out their first issue, which is all about MONEY! (You will need to sign in to the Family Site.)

You’re Irish Today!
Tomorrow, the world famous Trinity Irish Dancers will be performing at Brickton in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Not only is this fun and entertaining for all the children, but they get to learn about another culture and learn a few of the moves!

Extracurricular Classes
Are your children experiencing Spring Fever? Sign up now for Extracurricular activities!

The Spring session of extracurricular activities will begin after Spring Break. In addition to Dance and Chess classes, the Community Committee is happy to continue offering clubs. Running Club returns on Mondays now that the weather is warmer. Lego, Gym/Sports, and Art clubs return for another session. Please review the descriptions and register your children to ensure a space in these fun and popular extracurricular activities. See Sara Gregory in the office to register or to ask any questions.

Parent Education Opportunity
Brickton’s Parent Alliance presents a Parent Education Opportunity:

Author Alisa Weinstein will discuss her book Earn It Learn It. Teach your child about the value of money, work, and time well spent. Click here to learn more about the topic.

When: Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Brickton, Room 105
Cost: $10 per adult (includes the price of the workshop, care for children, and pizza for all)
RSVP to Sara Gregory at sara.gregory@brickton.org

Manna
Manna orders are due this Friday, March 16, with card pick up next Wednesday, March 21. Remember your orders support the Middle School overnight trips while helping pay your tuition.

The Brickton Weekly, March 8, 2012

An Interview with one of Brickton’s Founding Members
25 years ago, when Brickton first opened its doors, it did so with the help and guidance of some very important people, the Founding Members. Each month, we highlight a Founding Member as someone who made a significant impact on our school. To them, we say thank you with appreciation for their courage and spirit.

Parent Education Opportunity
Brickton’s Parent Alliance presents a Parent Education Opportunity:

Author Alisa Weinstein will discuss her book Earn It Learn It. Teach your child about the value of money, work, and time well spent. Click here to learn more about the topic.

When: Wednesday, March 21, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Brickton, Room 105
Cost: $10 per adult (includes the price of the workshop, care for children, and pizza for all)

RSVP to Sara Gregory at sara.gregory@brickton.org

World’s Finest Chocolate!
Get your chocolate bunnies (Mint Meltaways and Caramel Whirls, too!) just in time for Spring! Check your parent folder today for a catalog and order forms. All items are $6 each and proceeds benefit student field trips.

Order deadline is Tuesday, March 20, and the chocolate will arrive by Monday, April 2.

Upcoming Club Days
Several Club Days are coming soon at the end of March:
Friday, March 23 – Records Day (Club Day)
Monday, March 26-Friday, March 30 – Spring Break (Club Days)

So that we can plan for staffing, please contact Sara Gregory in the main office (773-714-0646 OR sara.gregory@brickton.org) and let her know if your child will be attending these Club Days.

All Full Day students may attend at no additional cost. If your student is in the Core or Half Day program, he or she may attend with pre-registration and payment of $50 per day.

Calendar Change!
The Band and Choral Concert, originally scheduled for Friday, May 11, has been changed to Thursday, May 10, at 7:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

The Brickton Weekly, March 1, 2012

Featured Blog
Each month we will feature a couple of blogs so that you can see Montessori education in action at Brickton. Discover all the opportunities our students have to develop independence and self-confidence. At our school, students take ownership of their learning with joy. This week, we are featuring the Upper Elementary Blog. They have highlighted their project for this year’s Annual Benefit!

upperelementaryprogram.posterous.com (password: brickton)

Only TWO SHORT DAYS until the Big Leap!
There is still time to buy your tickets to this event. We have many surprises in store – you will NOT want to miss this fabulous evening!

• Wine and Dine is back! For $20 you will receive a lovely bottle of wine and a restaurant gift certificate valued at $20-$50. What a bargain!
• Play Heads or Tails and win an Apple iPad2! Or, other great prizes. Buy one “Happy Birthday Brickton” pin for $20 and play three times.
• Bid on your child’s Classroom Art Project (on display now in the main lobby) or the coveted Brickton Parking Space in the live auction.
• Great food, great company, what’s not to like?

Hate waiting in line at the end of the night? Take advantage of Express Checkout:

• Stop in the Business Office this week and authorize a one time charge to pay for your items. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
• OR, the night of the event, stop by the check in table when you arrive and give Dotty your credit card info  and at the end of the night just sail away without having to wait in a pesky line to pay.

We can’t wait to see you Saturday! And we checked: no major events in the area means no major traffic. Here are the details:

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 (that’s THIS Saturday!), at 6:00 PM
Where: Victoria Rosemont, 6600 N. Mannheim, Rosemont, IL, 60016

Manna Orders Due
Manna orders are due this Friday, March 2, with card pick up Wednesday, March 7. The next Mannas due date will be Friday, March 16.

Parent Alliance “After the Benefit” Meeting
Tara Leinenweber and Maggie Bauer, co-chairs of the Parent Alliance, invite you to join in the “afterglow” of the Big Leap at the home of Maggie Bauer Treppa on March 8, 2012, at 7:00 PM for the next Parent Alliance meeting. Light food and soft drinks will be provided. Please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share. More details will be coming via email.