The Brickton Weekly, September 6, 2012

Welcome to the new school year! We’re happy to welcome new and familiar faces.  Keep reading to find out about the many exciting activities and events coming up in the next week. 

But First…A Big Thank You

Each year our school goes through a metamorphosis from summer camp to the start of a new school year.  This year proved no less of a challenge as we switched the classrooms for the Lower and Upper Elementary Programs.  As always, members of the Brickton community graciously volunteered their time, talents and lots of energy.  From moving classroom furniture to applying gallons of paint, we’d like to thank Diane Grassi, Blair and Elissa Sarkiss, Mike Messina, Kristin Mull, Janet Contursi, Tara Leinenweber, and Ivana Drazic Cunningham.  They did amazing work to beautify our school and ready the classrooms for our students.  Thank you for your tremendous efforts this summer.

 

Extracurricular Activities

Our line-up of extracurricular activities begins next week.  Contact Kelly McDermott (kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org) to register. 

Sports Fun:  Skill drills and competitive play including soccer, kickball, team handball and noodlemania.  This class is for Elementary age students.

Running Club:  Run for the fun of it!  Students in Upper Elementary and Middle School will learn the basics of running, including stretching, pace and nutrition.

Art Club:  Hands-on art class for students in 1^st – 8^th grades.

Lego Club:  Club members will build amazing Lego structures working both individually and as a group.  This club is open to all Elementary age students.

Kinderdance:  Developmental dance and movement for children ages 3-5

Chess Scholars:  For beginner and experienced chess players ages 5+ 

Benefit Meeting

Get in on the fun of planning one of Brickton’s biggest fund raisers of the year.  On Thursday, September 13, join the committee to plan the annual Brickton benefit.  Contact Kelly McDermott (kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org) for more info.

Movathon

It’s time to kick-of our annual Movathon fundraiser.  Join us for our first group walk/run next Friday, September 14^th .  We’ll meet in the parking lot at 3:15 and we’ll head over to Chatherine Chevalier Woods for our excursion, ending up back at Brickton for the Block Party.  Click here for FAQs on theMovathon.

Brickton’s Annual Back-to-School Block Party

Next Friday, on September 14, from 5 to 7:30pm, Brickton’s Parent Alliance is hosting our annual Block Party.  Come join in the fun with bouncy houses, games, tie dying shirts, face painting, food, music, dancing, and more! Volunteers are still needed.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main lobby to bring food, drink, tables, coolers or to help out with the event.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Picture Day

Friday September 14 is picture day for all students.  Bring your best smile!

Club Day

September 21 is a Club Day.  Care is available for all Full Day students and anyone who is pre-registered and pre-paid.  The cost for non-Full Day students is $50.  Please stop in the office or register by email to Kelly (kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org).    

Parent Alliance Meeting

The next meeting of the Parent Alliance is scheduled for September 24^th from 5:45-7:15 pm, at Brickton.  Care will be provided free of charge.  Come and see how you can get involved in the Parent Alliance!