The Brickton Weekly, February 6, 2015

Thank You Corner

Thank you to Phil Moran, husband of Pat (Room 101 Assistant), for installing a new faucet on our kitchen sink. A round of applause to both Dave Degand (James 105 & Sarah 100/102) and John Wilcek (Luke 105 & Jack 100/102) for repairing tables for the Lower Elementary program.

Just posted!

The Big Leap bulletin board is your go-to location to find out what is happening at and for the annual benefit.

First up – Play Heads and Tails to win a Gopro Hero3+ camera!

Want a chance to win a pair of Big Leap tickets valued at $170?

• Each bottle of wine donated = 1 raffle ticket

• Each $25 gift certificate = 2 raffle tickets

• Each $100 sponsorship donated = 5 raffle tickets

Want to know what this year’s teacher outings will be for the silent auction at The Big Leap? Check out the bulletin board daily!

Coming soon to your mailbox

Your invitation to the annual benefit, The Big Leap, will be arriving soon in your home's mailbox. The more the merrier – so invite a friend, relative, or neighbor to come with you! Banquets by Morretti’s (upstairs venue) will host our benefit on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 6:30 pm. Drinks, appetizers, auctions, Team Trivia, Heads & Tails, and Wine & Dine are just part of the festivities. Kindly RSVP by February 27, 2015.

Museum of Science and Industry Free to Kids All February

Escape the wintery weather this February and head indoors to experiment in fun at the Museum of Science and Industry where kids (ages 3-11) receive free Museum Entry all month!

Brickton Reads

This February Brickton Reads celebrates memories of past years.  Take a peek into the early childhood literary lives of Brickton staff.  The following books were named as childhood favorites:  

Cheryl LaCost: Chronicles of Narnia;   Harold and the Purple Crayon

John Huber:  Anything by E.B.White;   The Phantom Toll Booth

Patricia Cribben:  Jane’s Blanket

Kelly McDermott:   Little House on the Prairie; The Giving Tree
Pat Moran: Nancy Drew mysteries; Little Golden Books Cinderella

Megan White:  The Baby Dear

Melonie Arroyo:  The Giving Tree    

Movie Night Coming February 20

Save the date for our upcoming Movie Night on February 20.  Details on specific movies and times to come!

Upcoming Events

Manna Orders Due, Friday, February 13

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, February 13

School Closed – Inservice Day, Monday, February 16 – Presidents Day

Board Meeting, Thursday, February 19, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Movie Night, Friday, February 20

AIMS Conference for Faculty & Staff, Saturday, February 21

In School Celebration – Room 103, Friday, February 27, 8:30am

Manna Orders Due, Friday, February 27

Pizza Lunch, Friday, February 27

Open House, Sunday, March 1, 10:00am – 12:00 pm

Club Day, Friday, March 6– Records Day

The Big Leap, Saturday, March 7, 6:30pm

In School Celebration – Room 100/102, Friday, March 13, 8:30am

Pizza Lunch, Friday, March 13

Manna Orders Due, Friday, March 13

Club Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences, Friday, March 20

Spring Break – Club Days, Monday March 23 – Friday, March 27

School Resumes, Monday, March 30

School Closed – Spring Friday, Friday, April 3