The Brickton Weekly, November 1, 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?

Heather Wilcek, Lower Elementary Directress

I love music and I always have!  Whether I'm doing chores around the house, driving in the car, doing work for school or reading a book, you will probably hear music playing in the background.  I enjoy opportunities to go see live shows of all kinds.  In high school, I sang in the chorus and played the clarinet in the marching band.  If you ever need a playlist put together, I'm your girl!

Volunteer Corner

Thank you to all of our Room Parents - your help and support is much appreciated!  Click here for a list of current Room Parents. 

A big thank you to all of the parents who make indoor Trunker Treating so much fun!

Happy Halloween! Enjoy the Slideshow

Brickton Pond Pals – Middle School Babysitting

This coming Saturday, November 2nd, is the first Middle School Pond Pals babysitting day of the school-year!Bring your child (ages 3-12) to Brickton on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and it's a win-win for everyone!  They will play outside (weather permitting), bake some yummy treats, do arts and crafts, have lunch and much, much more - all while you get your Saturday errands completed, kid free!This is one of the ways the Middle School students raise money to pay for their field trips.

When:  Saturday, Novemeber 2nd

Time: Anytime between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $20 per child (includes lunch!)

** The Middle School students will be assisted by two staff members**

Out-And-About: Film Festival

On Friday, October 25^th, the Lower Elementary and Kindergarten students attended a field trip at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival to see a compilation of shorts with a "Friendship" theme.The students viewed six short films from around the world including Paper Bag Boy – Taiwan, Colosse – USA, Once I Dreamt: “A Nightmare” – Mexico; Marrs – Singapore, Room on the Broom – England, Mia and Me: “The Blossom Tree” – Germany.  It was an inspiring and enlightening trip for our young students. 

Trick-or-Treat With UNICEF

In addition to all of the traditional Halloween fun, this year, the children are being asked to trick or treat for UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund.  For 60 years UNICEF has provided money for improved nutrition, clean water, medications, vaccines, sanitation and educational supplies for children.  The students viewed a short video about UNICEF on Monday.  The “trick-or-treat” campaign is often a child’s first philanthropic experience and we are happy to take part in this endeavor. In your parent folder you will find an orange UNICEF box.  The children may bring these boxes with them when trick or treating and say, “trick or treat for UNICEF.”  Please return the boxes to your child’s Director/ess by November 6.  Thank you.

The Big Leap 2014!

Get in on the fun!  Here's your chance to win two FREE tickets to the event! 

Do you know anyone who would love to help your kids' school by donating an auction item or checking out our online silent auction??

Click here for your chance to win!  Turn in your completed form to the office today - drawing will take place on November 4th!

Thank you for participating!

Fall Spirit Wear Sale! 

 ***NEW*** Nylon Hooded Cotton Lined Jacket - available in youth and adult sizes.

Click here for your order form.

Upcoming Events

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

Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, December 7^th, 10:00am

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, December 9^th – Friday, December 12^th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, December 13^th

Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 18^th, 7:00pm

Mix-It-Up Day, Kindergarten – 8^th Grade, Thursday, December 19^th, 9:00am

Geography Bee, Upper Elementary and Middle School, Friday, December 20^th, 9:00am

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, December 20^th

Winter Break, Monday, December 23^rd – Monday, January 6^th