The Big Leap - Brickton's Annual Benefit 2013
What's
new this year?
The
Silent Auction will be Online via BiddingForGood.
Brickton will have its very own auction page loaded with amazing items!
Sharing the love of Brickton will be so easy with this exciting change - simply
share the link with family and friends and voila, they can support Brickton and
find fabulous deals. Stay tuned for more details. The
Live Auction items, including the Classroom Art Projects and Teacher Outings,
will only be available the night of the event.
Volunteer Spotlight
Thanks to Mark Treppa for making the lovely frame to enclose our
Mission and Vision statement on the wall in the front entryway. We appreciate his effort and great
craftsmanship to help beautify the school.
Getting to Know You:
Each week this section will highlight one staff member and what inspired them
to pursue working in a Montessori environment.
John Huber, Upper Elementary and Children’s House Assistant
Teacher
After
graduating from Knox College with a degree in Elementary Education, I lived in
New, Delhi, India, for 14 months and taught at Vasant Valley School. I taught reading and music to students
ranging from 2 to 12 years old. It was a
tremendously educational and rewarding experience. When I moved back to the United States, and
settled in Chicago, I wanted to continue
working as a teacher, but in a unique environment that would allow me to share
my many interests with a wide range of students. I was unfamiliar with Montessori Education
when I applied for a job here at Brickton.
However, as I learned more, I realized how so many of my pedagogical and
philosophical tenants align with Montessori.
Self-directed learning and emphasizing whole child development are some
of the most crucially important outcomes of a great education. The community that surrounds Brickton and
supports the learning of our students is another reason that I feel very lucky
to have found this wonderful school.
Transition Nights
Meet
the teachers and parents of current students.
Learn about the curriculum, assessment, goals and what a typical day
looks like. Meet alumni and parents to
hear their perspective on the transition to the next program.
9-12 for
parents of rising 4th graders: Tuesday, January 29th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Middle School
for parents of rising 7th graders: Tuesday, February 5th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Dr. Betsy Coe Visits
Brickton
Thursday, January 31st,
6pm – 7pm
Please join us for a
wonderful parent development opportunity. AMS Living Legacy, Dr. Betsy Coe,
will talk with parents about Adolescent Development - tips and strategies for
raising your teenage child. Care for students and dinner will be provided at no
cost - please RSVP to Sara so we can plan accordingly. We strongly encourage
parents of current middle school and upper elementary students to join us.
Manna Orders
Manna
is a great gift card program and gives you the opportunity to buy gift cards
for everyday expenses such as groceries, gas, dining and department store
purchases, and split the fundraising revenue with Brickton's Middle School as a
credit towards next year’s Brickton tuition!
Ordering is easy, online or drop off your form at the business
office. When you order gift cards
through Manna, everybody wins!
February
1st & 14th
March
1st & 15th
April
5th & 19th
May
3rd, 17th & 31st
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