The Brickton Weekly, April 19, 2013

Flood Update:

As you know, the heavy rains cause flooding at Brickton.  Four classrooms, the main office and business office were affected.  The staff here at Brickton has been working very hard to make sure that things get cleaned up while still providing care to the students that need to be at school.  The building management has brought in cleaning crews and contractors to us and our goal is to reopen for a regular school day on Monday.  Thanks to everyone for your understanding and patience while we get things back in order.  We will send out a school wide email regarding Monday’s schedule as soon as possible.

Hot Dog Lunch – Rescheduled  Today would have been Hot Dog Lunch.  We know how much the students enjoy it, and have tentatively rescheduled  for Monday, April 22^nd. 

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

Shobhana Kamani, Children’s House Volunteer

Shobhana Kumani, a former parent, has volunteered at Brickton over the last few months.  She has lived in the neighborhood around Brickton for over 30 years and felt it was time to give something back.  She works with the Children’s House on special projects and material making. Her daughter, who attended Children’s House, is now a Montessori teacher in Texas! Shobhana is very happy to be here.  Please help us welcome her to  our community.

New Blog Site

You may notice that our blog looks different.  We have switched to a new blog platform, posthaven.com, as our previous blog platform, posterous.com, is shutting down the end of the month.  Thank you for following the classroom blog.  We enjoy sharing our experiences with you. 

Friends of Brickton Day, Friday, May 10^th at 8:00 a.m.

Please have your child invite a "Special Friend" to visit Brickton - Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle, Neighbor, etc.  Your guest will enjoy breakfast in the Great Room and then time in the classroom with your child.  Please check your Parent Folder for an invitation that you can mail to your guest.

Please join us in honoring Debbie Kelley and Judy Beyer

For a lifetime of dedicated service to the students and families of Brickton Montessori School

Saturday, May 11^th, 2013

11:00 pm - The Great Room

The ceremony will be led by students and will coincide with the Art Expo.

Upcoming Events

Middle School to Nature’s Classroom, April 15^th – 19^th

Information Coffee, Thursday, April 18^th, 9:00 – 10:00 am – For families interested in Brickton

Hot Dog Lunch, Tentatively rescheduled to Monday, April, 22^nd

Pizza Lunch, Friday, May 5^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, May 3^rd

Parent Alliance Meeting, Monday, May 6^th, 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm; Care and dinner provided

Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 8^th, 7:00 pm

Band/Choral Concert, Thursday, May 9^th, Salvation Army Headquarters, 8354 W. Foster Ave

Friends of Brickton Day, Friday, May 10^th

Art Expo, Saturday, May 11^th, 10:00 – 12:00.

Celebration Honoring Debbie Kelley & Judy Beyer, Saturday, May 11^th, 11:00 am