The Brickton Weekly, January 18, 2013

Parent Development Nights

The Montessori Approach: Developing the Mathematical Mind

Tuesday, January 22^nd , 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Designed for parents of Children's House and Toddler students

Please join us as we explore such ideas as why we call the materials "works", what a cycle of activity looks like in Children's House and how a 3,4 or 5 year old might use the same material differently.

Dr. Betsy Coe Visits Brickton
Thursday, January 31^st, 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.

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

Pat Moran, Children’s House Assistant

Twelve years ago I was looking for a job when I came across an ad for a classroom assistant. It caught my eye because I had been a stay at home mom with my children and my girlfriends’ children.  When I got the job at Brickton and learned about the different works and their philosophy, I knew I found what I was looking for.  Everyday I learn something new from the children and still love what I do.

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 4^th graders: Tuesday, January 29^th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Middle School for parents of rising 7^th graders: Tuesday, February 5^th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Club Day on Monday

Monday, January 21st is Martin Luther King Day and a Club Day at Brickton. All full day students and those pre-registered and pre-paid in the amount of $50 are welcome to attend.  If your child needs care on that day and is not pre-registered, please stop in the office and let us know, or contact Kelly.

Volunteer Spotlight

The Brickton Community thrives with the help of volunteers.  This week, we would like extend a thank you to all of the Brickton room parents.  Thank you for supporting the teachers, helping with the benefit art projects, and assisting with classrooms parties.  All that you do is greatly appreciated.

Toddler Room 104:  Marian Pucci

Children's House Room 101:  Tara Leinenweber

Children's House Room 103:  Louise Borre and Susan Urbanski

Children's House Room 107:  Chris and Liz Muniz

Lower Elementary Room 105:  Kristen Mull

Upper Elementary Room 100/102:  Diane Grassi and John Barrett

Middle School Room 105:  Janet Contursi, Paul Wrezel, and Lisa Spragia

Understanding the Manna gift card program - a video by the Middle School students.

The Middle School students made a video commercial to inform us all about Manna Orders. 

Manna orders are due on the dates below - delivery is the Wednesday following the order date.

January 18th

February 1st & 14th

March 1st & 15th

April 5th & 19th

May 3rd, 17th & 31st