The Brickton Weekly, October 19, 2013

Getting to Know You: Each week this section will highlight one staff member and their answer to the question: How do you express your creativity?

Selena Brosnan, Lower Elementary Intern

My most creative moments come when I need to solve a problem or am entertaining my son, nieces and nephews. Creating stories with illustrations has always been part of my life; I now spend that same energy honing my writing skills using creative non-fiction and poetry. When words escape me I turn to drawing, sculpting and sewing. It is wonderful thing to experience an idea becoming a reality.

Volunteer Spotlight

Have you noticed our sparkling clean windows? Thanks go to Marusia Calderon, Aisuram’s mother (Room 106), for keeping them that way.

Thank You….

Many thanks to the Chau Family (Hanna - Room 102 and Nolan – Room 101) for donating the beautiful sign honoring our Cross Country Team!  And thanks to Chhunnary Ou (mother of Toddler, Evelyn Lai), who generously donated lots of office supplies.

Accreditation Pre-Visit

This coming Monday, October 21st, our accreditation Team Leader, Thad Falkner will make a "pre-visit" to Brickton.  Thad is the Head of School at the Wilson School in Missouri. This visit provides an opportunity for the team leader to meet with the Head of School, the Steering Committee and all others responsible for the upcoming Accreditation team visit in April.  If you see Thad around school, please extend him a warm welcome.

Special Manna Deal – Free Chili’s Kids           

With every purchase of 2 Chili's (Brinker) $25 gift cards ($50 total), receive a FREE Kids' Meal Award! This certificate is good for one FREE meal from the Chili's Kids' Meal Menu when an Adult meal is purchased! This offer is for kids 12 and under and is good until October 27^th.  The next Manna order is due Friday, October 25^th at 5 pm.

Taste of Montessori
Please join us to get a taste of what it’s like in your child’s classroom and to meet other families.  The families will meet in the Great Room for a potluck dinner from 5-6pm, then move into the classroom to join the students to work until 7pm.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori.  Sign-up sheets for each classroom are posted outside the classroom. 

Room 103, Thursday, October 24^th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Halloween Celebration

On Thursday, October 31^st, our Halloween Celebration activities will begin at 9:00 am with an ALL SCHOOL PARADE through the classrooms and then through the offices of Red Mane, located at the east end of the parking lot.  Parents are invited to watch the parade. After the parade, we will have Trunker Treating in the parking lot. If you would like to participate in Trunker Treating, please let Sara Gregory, in the main office know.  Check your email for details regarding your child’s classroom activities, costume guidelines, and treat suggestions. 

Upcoming Events

Lower Elementary In-School Celebration, Friday, October 18^th, 8:30am

Room 103 Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 24^th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 25^th

Halloween Celebration, Thursday, October 31^st

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 8^th

Open House, Sunday, November 10^th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Room 101 In-School Celebration, Friday, November 15^th, 8:30am

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, November 22^nd

Club Day, Wednesday, November 27^th

Thanksgiving – School Closed, Thursday, November 28^th and Friday, November 29^th

Middle School to Nature’s Classroom, Monday, December 2^nd – Friday, December 6^th

Club Day – Conferences, Friday, December 6^th

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, December 9^th – Friday,  December 13^th