Getting to Know You: Each
week this section will highlight one staff member and what inspired them to
pursue working in a Montessori environment.
Kerry Santefort,
Physical Education Teacher
I enjoy working in a Montessori Environment because I learn something
new each day I am there with the students. I see them enjoy freedom within
limits in a Physical Environment and then observe the positive outcomes in
their interactions and sportsmanship.
What inspires me is seeing that when independence is fostered, it
motivates the students to work to their fullest potential. It is truly an honor to work within a
Montessori environment.
Inclement Weather/ Emergency Closing Notification
In case of bad weather or other emergency which might necessitate closing
school, there are several ways for you to be informed. First, an email
will be sent to all our school families and staff members and the closing will
be posted on the www.brickton.org website.
Second, teachers and assistants will attempt to contact all families via
phone. Third, you can go to the Emergency Closing Center website, www.emergencyclosingcenter.com,
click on "Status Search" and put in "Brickton Montessori",
"Chicago", or use the Phone number search "773-714-0646". There is
also a tab marked "E-mail Notification" which allows you to register
and request an email notification if there is a change in Brickton's
open/closed status. If you do not have internet access, the phone number
for the Emergency Closing Center is 847-238-1234. You will be asked for Brickton's phone
number, 773-714-0646.
The decision about closing school will be made by 6:00 am.
In case of bad weather or other emergency which might necessitate closing
school, there are several ways for you to be informed. First, an email
will be sent to all our school families and staff members and the closing will
be posted on the www.brickton.org website.
Second, teachers and assistants will attempt to contact all families via
phone. Third, you can go to the Emergency Closing Center website, www.emergencyclosingcenter.com,
click on "Status Search" and put in "Brickton Montessori",
"Chicago", or use the Phone number search "773-714-0646". There is
also a tab marked "E-mail Notification" which allows you to register
and request an email notification if there is a change in Brickton's
open/closed status. If you do not have internet access, the phone number
for the Emergency Closing Center is 847-238-1234. You will be asked for Brickton's phone
number, 773-714-0646.
The decision about closing school will be made by 6:00 am.
Operation Childfind
Rescheduled
Operation Childfind, the preschool screening team, was
scheduled to come to Brickton next Tuesday, December 4. A conflict on
their end makes them unable to keep their appointment with us, so there will be
no screenings done next week. We are working with them to establish a new
date, and will advise as soon as there is news.
Manna Orders
Manna's usual order deadline of this Friday, 11/30 has been
extended to the morning of Monday, 12/3.
Card pick up will be Wednesday 12/5. In addition to making
terrific holiday gifts, Manna cards can help ease the stress of holiday
travel -- stock up on gas cards and family restaurant cards (or fast food
cards!) for upcoming road trips. Need a hostess gift? Check
out Fannie May or the Hallmark Store. Upcoming Manna due dates are
Friday, 12/7 and Friday, 12/14.
Quick Reference
Section
·
Parent/Teacher
Conferences and Club Day, Friday, December 7th
·
Upper Elementary Book Fair Raffle starts next week.
During drop off and pick up times, Monday through Thursday, The Upper
Elementary students will host a raffle contest.
On Friday they will draw two winners to receive $25 towards free books from
the Scholastic Book Fair which begins Monday, December 10th.
·
Innisbrook
fundraising sales have been extended to this coming Monday, December 3rd.
·
We are sending in a batch of Box Tops, please submit them by
December 17th to be included in this round.
·
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Move-a-Thon! Your support of our
community is greatly valued. Remember, it's
not too late to turn in your sponsor money!
·
Middle School is going to Nature’s Classroom next week.
Have a wonderful time, and enjoy your time learning in nature.
Saturday, December 1st, 10:00-12:30
Hanging Gardens, 8301 W. Belmont, River Grove
Join us for a continental breakfast and a visit with Santa
Claus! Tickets are $10 each, and children under 2 are free. Stop by the
main office to pick up your tickets today! And, if you would like to volunteer,
it’s not too late to sign up! Check out
the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board for:
- Santa's
Helpers (middle school aged or older)
- Kid's
craft table helpers
- Bake
sale table helpers
- Set
up and clean up helpers
Salvation Army Food Drive
Brickton will again be participating in the Salvation Army Holiday Food Drive, gathering non-perishable food. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your children participate in charitable giving by bringing the food to school and placing in the community giving boxes located in the main entryway from November 26th through the morning of December 11th.
Brickton will again be participating in the Salvation Army Holiday Food Drive, gathering non-perishable food. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your children participate in charitable giving by bringing the food to school and placing in the community giving boxes located in the main entryway from November 26th through the morning of December 11th.
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