The Brickton Weekly, October 3, 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?

Jen Cozad, Children’s House Directress

As a child, I enjoyed dancing and performing in theater productions.  I find that I draw on these skills and experiences frequently as a teacher, from leading Line Time to presenting a lesson on the planets, as teaching young children requires a bit of a dramatic flair.  I particularly enjoy using creative movement activities to engage children more fully in learning.  Teaching has been a wonderful way for me to use my creative energy.

Middle School Adopt-a-Beach:  Ohio Street Beach

Last week, our Middle School students participated in Adopt-a-Beach™ volunteer program with the Alliance for the Great Lakes’ More than just a beach sweep, Adopt-a-Beach™ teams conduct litter removal and monitoring as well as complete a beach health assessment that includes science-based observation and testing. The Brickton Middle School Team collects this information from the Ohio Street Beach and enters it into the Adopt-a-Beach™ online system, where it is used to educate the public, share with local beach authorities and improve beaches.

Spotlight on Volunteering

Thank you to our picture day volunteers, Ivana Drazic and Diane Grassi, for helping get students through the photo sessions wearing a smile.  Thanks to our volunteer arborist Dave Degand, for trimming our lovely tree at the entryway.  Thank you to Mirvette Badal for spearheading the Lego club.

Art Supplies Donation Request

Do you happen to have any spare art supplies at home?  Paint, paper, beads or any other items that you would be willing to donate to the extra-curricular art program would be greatly appreciated.  Donations can be left in the office.

Spread the Word

Help us spread the good word about Brickton!  Stop by the office today and pick up your FREE Brickton lawn sign.   Thank you!

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. Toddler families will meet in the classroom for an hour of work and snack time with their child.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori.  Sign-up sheets for each classroom will come from their Directress/Director, closer to the date.

Room 107, Tuesday, October 8th, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler, Wednesday, October 9th, 5:00-6:00pm

Upper Elementary, Tuesday, October 15th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Room 101, Thursday, October 17th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

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

Upcoming Events

Cross Country Meet, Saturday, October 5th, Niles West HS, check-in at 11:00am

Room 107 Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 8th, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler Taste of Montessori, Wednesday, October 9th, 5:00-6:00pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 11th

School Closed – Columbus Day, Monday, October 14th

Upper Elementary Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 15th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Board Meeting, Wednesday, October 16th, 7:00pm

The Great American Shake Out, Thursday, October 17th

Room 101 Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 17th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

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

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

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 25th

Halloween Celebration, Thursday, October 31st

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 8th

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