Fine Arts Night
Last night
Brickton’s Kindergarten through Middle School students shared their musical
talents at our Fine Arts Night through song, band ensemble, Orff instruments
and a drum circle. It was a delight to
hear our students’ celebration of musical creativity. Bravo to all the
performers!
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Friends of Brickton Day
& The Art Expo
We enjoyed hosting grandparents, aunts,
uncles, neighbors, parents and other special friends at our annual Friends of
Brickton celebration today! Our day started with a light breakfast in the Great
Room surrounded by student created art work. Guests then spent time working
with their student host in the classroom, learning more about the Montessori
method.
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Special Recognition
Reception
Today we honored Karen Glab and the incredible impact she has had on
Brickton as a founding parent, volunteer and staff member for 28
years. In her honor, the school dedicated
a lovely wooden bench for the playground and presented her with an engraved
crystal memento to remember her years at Brickton.
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Volunteer Corner
Thank you to John Joyce for his assistance in helping us
secure a new location, Bethel Community Church, for our Fine Arts Night. The acoustics and venue were perfect for the
students to share their musical celebration with family and friends. We appreciate the time and effort of Dave
Degand, for hauling our new playground posts, and Rob Arnoldt, who is tackling
the arduous task of installing them to re-secure our monkey bars.
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Brickton Reads
Does reading Harry Potter have an effect on
your behavior? Researchers have published findings that show Harry Potter
readers demonstrate keen social perception, empathy and lack of prejudice
towards marginalized individuals and groups. "It seems that Rowling
might get at the beautiful, sobering mess of life in a way that could have a
meaningful impact on our children’s collective character. Fantasy may be
especially effective in assuaging negative attitudes." In short, reading
stories and narratives are a great way to reach and transform people from the
earliest ages at the deepest level. Check this out and then check out the
books!
http://www.npr.org/2015/05/01/403474870/does-reading-harry-potter-have-an-effect-on-your-behavior
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Cecropia
Moths at Brickton
Each spring, Brickton provides a cecropia moth cocoon for
each classroom. There are opportunities for related lessons from the
lifecycle of a moth, characteristics of butterflies versus moths, identifying
male versus female cecropia moths, and appropriate food sources for larvae,
etc., as students anxiously await the emergence of their moth. As North
America's largest native moth, these insects are magnificent to behold.
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Register Now!
Brickton’s 5K Run/Walk
and Kids Fun Run • May 16, 2015
Join us for a scenic trail run through the
Catherine Chevalier Forest Preserve. The Brickton 5K was established to give a
physical challenge to students and families while participating in a community
activity to raises funds for the school. These funds augment the education
Brickton provides for a lifetime of learning, curiosity and creativity.Registration
forms are available in the office.If you have questions or would like to learn
more about this event, please contact Kelly McDermott at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org or call
773.714.0646.
Race Day Schedule:
9:30
AM Kids Fun Run
10:00
AM 5K Run/Walk
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Looking Ahead…
Brickton Kids Fun Run and
5K,
Saturday, May 16, 9:00 –11:30am
Board Meeting – Annual
Meeting,
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Club Day – Records Day, Friday, May 22
School Closed – Memorial
Day,
Monday, May 25
Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, May 29
Peace Picnic, Friday, May 29, 5:30pm
Last Day of School, Thursday, June 4
Graduation/Promotion
Ceremony,
Thursday, June 4, 7:00pm
Summer Camp! Camps run from June
8 through August 21
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