Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Brickton Weekly, May 1, 2014

Volunteer Spotlight
Thank you to Kristen Olsen, mother of Julia in room 103, for your ongoing support in providing tasty bugs to feed the frogs in the front lobby.  Brickton, and our pet frogs, thank you very much.
Fine Arts Night – SAVE THE DATE!

On Thursday, May 8th at 7:00pm, you are invited to join us for our annual Fine Arts Night. This year we have expanded the levels of students participating to include performances from our Kindergarten through 8th grade students, highlighting talent and skills honed during music classes, band, chorus and Middle School drumming.   Please join us at the Salvation Army Building, 8354 W. Foster Avenue.
Friends of Brickton Day
Friends of Brickton Day, Friday, May 9th at 8:00am, is a celebration of YOU at Brickton.  Come enjoy breakfast in the Great Room, surrounded by student created art work.  If you have time, spend it working in the classroom with your student host.  Toddler and Children’s House visitors are welcome to stay until 11:00am.  If you are visiting an Elementary or Middle School student and would like to stay until 3:00pm, you are welcome to bring a lunch and eat in the classroom with students.  (Please remember – we are a NUT FREE school.)
Brickton 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
Saturday, May 17th – The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am, and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am.  This is a scenic trail run through the Catherine Chevalier Forest Preserve.  You can register in the office and receive the special Brickton family rate.  Save $15 per participant for the 5K and save $10 per child for the Fun Run.  Brickton family rates per person are: $20 for 5K Run/Walk and $10 for Kids Fun Run. Click here for Brickton 5K & Fun Run Registration Form. Friends of Brickton may sign up for the event on active.com.  Let’s get moving and support Brickton! Free tech t-shirts are part of the package but you need to register by TODAY, May 1st, to guarantee the t-shirt size you want!
Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Wednesday, May 14th, 2014, 8:00-10:00am
Please join the Parent Alliance as we thank our faculty and staff for the outstanding job they do educating our children. Volunteers are needed to help the day of the breakfast as well as to purchase/prepare items. Please drop items off at school on Tuesday, May 13th. If you have any questions, comments or ideas please contact Diane Grassi - Staff Appreciation Chairperson at jacamoo@aol.com or 847-561-4727.
Summer Camp Registration is Open – Deadline is Monday!
Join us for exciting summer fun with weekly themed experiences! Click here for weekly session information on the website (see left hand side) and registration forms. The deadline for registration is Monday, May 5th.
2014-2015 School Year Calendar Overview
Looking ahead to next school year? Follow the link below to find an overview calendar of days off and breaks.
Brickton Sweatshirts for Sale         
Limited supplies of Brickton sweatshirts are available for sale.  The following quantities, sizes, and colors are available: Orange (1 youth S, 1 youth M, 2 youth L, 2 youth XL) and Green (2 adult M, 2 adult L, 2 adult XL).
Upcoming Events
Middle School In-School Celebration, Friday, May 2nd, 8:30am
Pizza Lunch, Friday, May 2nd
Manna Orders Due, Friday, May 2nd
Fine Arts Night, Thursday, May 8th, 7:00pm
Friends of Brickton Day and Art Expo, Friday, May 9th
Upper Elementary Cultural Fair, Friday, May 16th
Brickton 5K, Saturday, May 17th, 10:00am
Annual Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 21st, 7:00pm
Club Day, Friday, May 23rd
Memorial Day – School Closed, Monday, May 26th
Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, May 30th
Manna Orders Due, Friday, May 30th
Peace Picnic, Friday, May 30th, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Last Day of School, Thursday, June 5th
Graduation and Promotion Ceremony, Thursday, June 5th, 7:00pm, Irish American Heritage Center
School Closed, Friday, June 6th
Summer Camp Begins, Monday, June 9th

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