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?
Megan
White, Children’s House Assistant
I express my creativity through
baking. Not only do I love to try any
new recipes, I love turning cakes and cupcakes into works of art. You can transform a Twix bar into a balance
beam and a Twinkie into a vault for a gymnastics cake! The possibilities are endless when you set
your mind to something! I love helping
people celebrate special occasions by creating themed desserts.
Volunteer
Spotlight
We extend a heartfelt thank you
to our many volunteers, including:
- Parent Alliance for sponsoring our fun-filled family movie night
- Dave Degand for helping move file cabinets, shelves and tables to create an additional space for tutors
- Mark Treppa for his woodworking assistance on the Upper Elementary’s art project for the Big Leap
- Diane Grassi for touch up painting in the classroom bathrooms after our new cabinetry was installed.
Brickton
Reads!
Dr. Joe Schwrcz wrote Radar,
Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs: 67 Digestible Commentaries on the Fascinating
Chemistry of Everyday Life. Gym teacher
Matt Bobek can tell you all about it!
The Degand family's literary life
is full with Cindy reading Sue Grafton's W is for Wasted; Dave exploring
Your Guide to the National Parks; Sarah enjoying Farmer Boy by
Laura Ingalls Wilder and James deep into Mr. Popper's Penguins. Check
out the afternoon of Japanese Storytelling at Dominican University this
Saturday, January 25th. (As
of last weekend half-off tickets were available through Goldstar.) Got a good read going that you’d like to
share with the Brickton community? Emailliz.skrodzki@brickton.org.
The
Big Leap
Brickton’s
Annual Benefit represents the deep commitment we have to our children and the exceptional
education they are receiving at Brickton.
Our Benefit Committee, made up of parent volunteers, is working hard to
create an exciting evening with music, food, drinks, trivia, dancing and our
live auction. The Big Leap starts at
6:30 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Banquets by Morretti’s in
Edison Park.
The
success of this event is enhanced by donations of products and services from
our parent community. Please use
this Donation
Form to list the products and services you would be willing to
contribute, such as:
·
Showing one of your special talents by offering a themed dinner
party, cooking class, or personal
consulting services.
·
Contributing homemade crafts, including jewelry, woodworking,
stained glass, a quilt or even a festive goodie basket.
·
Donate tickets to a sporting event, timeshare, or vacation home
We look forward to
seeing you at The Big Leap!
Raising
Autonomous and Competent Children
Mark
your calendars for a wonderful opportunity to hear author Jessica Lahey discuss
"The Gift of Failure: Raising Autonomous and
Competent Children". The event is an affordable $15 and parking is
only $10 at the Crown Plaza, in the heart of Greek Town. The event is
sponsored by the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS) as part of
their annual conference. AIMS has also arranged for a group rate at the
Crown Plaza for those that would like to make it an overnight event. You
can leave your car at the hotel for the evening and enjoy Greek Town after the
event. Reservations must be made by 2/6 on the web site.
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 &parents to
hear their perspective on the transition to the next program.
Transition Night to
Middle School (5th & 6th grade parents), Wednesday, January 29th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Transition Night to
Lower Elementary (2nd yr & Kindergarten parents),Wednesday, February 5th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Manna Orders
Manna is a great way
to support Brickton. Here’s why:
1) It helps to fund
the Middle School’s overnight trips.
2) It helps you pay
your Brickton tuition.
Manna Gift Cards are perfect
for every occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and Manna’s large
selection of gift card vendors, including grocers, restaurants, stores, and gas
stations, means these benefits can easily be earned on money you are already
spending. It’s a win for everyone. Click
here for the Manna Order Form.Manna orders are due the
following dates:January 31st, February 7th, February 21st,
March 7th, March 21st, April 4th, April 18th,
May 2nd, May 16th, May 30th.
Upcoming Events
Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, January 24th
Information Coffee, Tuesday, January 28th, 9:00-10:00am
Transition Night–
Middle School, Wednesday, January
29th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Manna Orders Due, Friday, January 31st
Transition Night –
Lower Elementary, Wednesday, February
5th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Annual Benefit, Saturday, February 15th, 6:00pm
School Closed: Washington’s Birthday, Monday, February 17th
Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 19th, 7:00 pm
Room 103 In-School Celebration, Friday, February 21st, 8:30am
Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, February 21st
Manna Orders Due, Friday, February 21st
AIMS Conference, Saturday, February 22nd
Parent Education Night With Dr. Felix, Wednesday, February 26th, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Pizza Lunch, Friday, February 28th
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