Thank You Corner
Thank you Janet Contursi, mother of Zach in Room 106, for
teaching our Kindergarten students about dog safety. The students learned invaluable lessons, and
the Brickton community is very grateful.
Thank you Lillian Degand, grandmother of James in Room 105
and Sarah in Room 100, for providing your science expertise for our students.
In Lower Elementary students used hand magnifying glasses to observe red
wiggler worms, and creating aworm compostingbin. In the Upper Elementary class
Lillian discussed the science of observation. The discussion was further
connected to the observation of flowering plants, analyzing them for their
shape and form. Finally, the students used their artistic skills to document
their plant observations using watercolor pencils.
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5K Shirts Available
A limited quantity of 2014 and 2015 Brickton 5K Run/Walk
t-shirts in various sizes are available for $10. Stop by the office and see
Kelly to get your Brickton t-shirt today and support Brickton at the gym or on
your run!
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Mark Your Calendars: Graduation and
Promotion Ceremony
On Thursday, June 4, we will celebrate the
Graduation and Promotion Ceremony at 7:00 at the Irish American Heritage
Center, located at 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago. Kindergarten, third and
sixth grade students will be promoted to the next program level, and eighth
grade students will graduate.
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Beyond Brickton: A
Service Opportunity
Join us for this volunteer opportunity as we
pack meals to help fight hunger and give back to other communities. We
will be participating in a food packing session at: Feed My Starving Children
at 1071 National Parkway, Schaumburg from 12 pm – 2 pm on Friday, June 5th.
Participation is free, but registration on your own is required.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
GROUP NAME: Brickton Montessori School –
Beyond Brickton
JOIN CODE: 644138
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Volunteers Needed!
Each year during the spring and summer,
Brickton completes several beautification projects from planting to painting
with the help of volunteers. Anyone with the desire to improve the school
environment is welcome to volunteer. The time you give to Brickton, whether one
or ten hours, will be a rewarding experience. Please contact Kelly
McDermott through the office or email at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org with your
availability. Thank you.
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Brickton Reads: A Fresh Look at Your Home Library
Reading Rockets provides ideas for taking a fresh
look at your home library. Having interesting things to read at home is a great
way to keep kids motivated.
Below are a few questions to ask. Simple changes can
create an amazing home library and help your young reader get motivated for
summer reading.
Does your home library offer…?
· A variety of books? Kids love to read
all sorts of materials, including books, magazines, newspapers, and poems.
Consider including travel brochures, street maps. Kids LOVE looking at Brickton
Yearbooks!
· Books written at a variety of reading
levels? It’s important to have some books that are easy for your child to read,
but it’s also good to have some that can be read most successfully with an
adult or older reader. Book Buddies are everywhere! This balance
enables your child to feel confident with some books, and grow as a reader with
others.
· Some method of organization?
Sometimes grouping books by topic or series helps your child find other books
they might like to read. Grouping books using book baskets also help kids find
a book more easily than a crowded shelf. At Brickton, kids act as
classroom librarians and organizers.
· Lots of nonfiction material? Even the
youngest readers love to read about real places and things: include
photographs, maps and charts full of interesting information.
· Lots of choice? Find creative ways to
add books to your library. Playgroup book swaps, yard sales, and used book
stores all offer affordable ways to add to your collection.
For a quick guide to choosing good
informational books for young kids, see this article: www.ReadingRockets.org/article/26050
And for more information on creating a
literacy-rich home, visit:www.ReadingRockets.org/article/c435
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Looking Ahead…
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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