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Welcome Jeff Fredrickson
We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our staff, Jeff Fredrickson, as the Physical Education teacher. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University and has been teaching PE for over 25 years. Jeff coaches cross country and track at the high school level and in his free time enjoys running and working out.
Please join us in welcoming Jeff to our staff.
Thank You Corner
Thank you so much to the Parent Alliance for providing Brickton’s staff with a lovely lunch on Friday during the Fall Conferences. Your generosity was appreciated by all of us and fueled us through a long and busy day!
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.
Room 101: Thursday, October 9th
Room 107: Tuesday, October 14th
Room 100/102: Tuesday, October 21st
Room 104: Thursday, October 23rd
Room 103: Tuesday, October 28th
Mixed Bag Fundraiser Update
Thank you all for your support of this exciting new fundraiser for our school. We made just over $1,000! If you have not picked up your purchase yet, it is available in the office.
Save The Date
Brickton’s Annual Big Leap event is set for Saturday, March 7th. This exciting benefit dinner and auction is Saturday, March 7th. This is an exciting benefit dinner and auction is not to be missed so mark your calendars!
Upper Elementary Trip Nature’s Classroom
The Upper Elementary students have spent the week in Wisconsin, participating in experiential environmental education at Nature’s Classroom Institute. Enjoy some photos of the students’ exciting adventures.
Brickton Reads
As the first month of school transitions into the second, we all know a little better what we need to know! Brickton's Parent Handbook is an essential guide to all things Brickton which can be found on the website or by following this link. It is just one example of "How-To" books that liven up learning at our school. One parent highly recommends “How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It (Love and Stosny)”. Megan White loves how-to books on cake baking and sewing. The following are some “how-to” Scholastic titles for students: How to Sing, Tomatoes to Ketchup, Fruit Salad, Building a House, Chop Simmer Season. And for some seasonal fun: A Monster Sandwich. Consider a DIY (kids) Halloween: How to Apply Costume Makeup, How to Carve Your Pumpkin or How to Make Your Own Halloween Costume. The final three are not Scholastic but can be found at local libraries.
There's always more to check out at your library! Many students have reported exciting additions to their neighborhood libraries including Tumblebooks and Playaways. Nate Noe is an expert on the Park Ridge library. He is one of many students who report on great fun and friendships with their children's librarians. This can be a critical component in a child's literary life. It can also be a GREAT support to parents. With Columbus Day approaching, perhaps your family can do some exploring - start with your Library!
Upcoming Events
Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, October 8th, Notre Dame, 3:30pm Check-in
Room 101: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 9th, 5:00-7:00pm
Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 10th
Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 10th
Cross Country Sectionals, Saturday, October 11th, Busse Woods, 9:15 check-in
School Closed – In-service Day, Monday, October 13th
Room 107: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Board Meeting, Thursday, October 16th, 7:00-9:00pm
Cross Country State Finals, Saturday, October 18th, Springfield, IL
Operation Child Find, Monday, October 20th – Tuesday, October 21st
Cross Country Tri-Meet, Monday, October 20th, 4:00 pm Winnemac Park with Rogers Park and Chiaravalle
Upper Elementary: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00-7:00pm
Toddler: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 23rd, 5:00-6:00pm
Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 24th
Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 24th
Room 103: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 28th, 5:00-7:00pm
Club Day, Friday, November 7th
Open House, Sunday, November 9th, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Board Meeting, Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14th
Club Day, Friday, November 21st
Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21st
School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th – Friday, November 28th
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