The Brickton Weekly, November 1, 2012

Halloween Celebrations

Yesterday, we celebrated Halloween with a fun filled day.  The Halloween Parade was so much fun, with students decked out in their costumes, followed by festive Trunker Treating and classroom celebrations.  The day was wrapped up with a “terrifyingly successful” Haunted House experience for elementary students.  The Haunted House is designed entirely by the upper elementary students each year.  Way to go 9-12 students!  Thanks to all the families that participated and volunteered to help on this fun-filled day.

Getting to Know You: Each week this section will highlight one staff member and what inspired them to pursue working in a Montessori environment.

 

Jen Cozad, Children’s House Directress

Even as a young child I knew I wanted to be a teacher.  I would play school for hours, lining up all of my stuffed animals and teaching them lessons on a chalk board in my room.  My father is an educator, and I greatly admired the passion and creativity he brought to his work.  When I learned about Montessori philosophy, I felt an immediate connection.  I knew that was the kind of teacher and person I wanted to be.  I am particularly inspired by Maria Montessori’s quote from Nurturing the Spirit, “Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe…for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other.”

Upcoming Events:
School Picture Re-take Day, Monday, November 5 
If your child was absent on the first Picture Day or if you did not like the original photo and want a re-take, let the office know.  In addition to re-takes, the class photos for Rooms 103 and 101 will be taken as will photos of the 8th grade graduates in their caps and gowns.
Transition Breakfast 8:30-10:30 am

Explore global questions about the Montessori philosophy and Montessori education.

Meet and talk with parents currently in the next program and visit the classroom in action.

6-9 Transition Breakfast (for parents of rising 1st Graders) Tuesday, November 6th

9-12 Transition Breakfast (for parents of rising 4th Graders) Thursday, November 8th

Middle School Transition Breakfast (for parent of rising 7th Graders) Thursday, November 15^th

Guest Speaker: Monday, November 12, 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  Nutritionist, Melissa Graham, from Purple Asparagus, will speak about healthy eating for kids!

Breakfast With Santa

Saturday, December 1, 10:00am – 12:30pm at Hanging Gardens Restaurant.

Halloween Candy Buy Back

Today, November 1, 2012, Dr. Sal’s Dental Office at 8524 W Lawrence, Norridge 60706, is paying $1 per pound of candy for up to five pounds from 11:00am to 6:00pm.

November Scholastic Book Club Orders are due on Monday, November 5^th!

During September, Scholastic Book Clubs earned 84 free books for the school!  With your support, we hope we can earn even more this month.

Remember, online ordering is the best option.

v     Directors/Directresses earn $3.00 to spend every time a parent orders online!

v     You earn a free book coupon (up to $5.00) to use on a future order!

Simply log onto www.scholastic.com/bookclubs and place your order using the information below and a credit card by midnight on 11/5/12. 

Directress	Class Activation Code
Marie	GQFRH
Agnes	GQFRJ
Jen	HL9FY
Kathleen	GQFV4
Heather	GQFV7
Erica	GQFV8
Charles	GQFVB

If you prefer, paper order forms are still available and can be found in your parent folder.  Please turn in your order forms to the main office by 11/5/12 with your payment by check (payable to Scholastic Book Clubs) or cash.  Please remember to include your child’s name on each form.

Move-a-Thon Money Due

The miles are logged.  They money is collected.  The bikes, running shoes, skates, scooters, and paddle boats(?) are all put away for the season.  That means it is time to turn in the funds you have raised for the Move-a-Thon.  Please stop by the office with your tracking sheets or email Kelly with any questions.