The Brickton Weekly, September 13, 2013

Getting to Know You: Each week this section will highlight one staff member and their answer to the question: How do you express your creativity?

Agnes Guerra, Children’s House Directress

I do not think of myself as a very creative person.  Recently, I was told I am creative in my work with the children, which really prompted me to think about my creativity or lack thereof.  Upon further reflection I realized that I am indeed creative in my craft.  Based on my observations of the children and the work of Maria Montessori, I create a welcoming classroom environment which calls to the children.  I create new "work" based on each child's needs.  I create for the children an opportunity to thrive.  My work with the children has also prompted me to pursue a new way to express my creativity: storytelling.

Volunteer Spotlight

Many thanks to Diane Grassi for doing a “deep clean” to our maintenance closet.  She fixed shelves, sorted, tossed, reorganized and even painted the closet.  It is a DIY masterpiece!

Extracurriculars Begin Monday

Our line-up of amazing extracurricular activities begins Monday, September 16th.  Click here for more details.  Contact Kelly McDermott to register. 

Back-to-School Block Party TODAY!

Tomorrow, Friday, September 13, from 5:00 to 7:30pm, Brickton’s Parent Alliance is hosting our annual Block Party.  Come join in the fun with bouncy houses, games, face painting, food, music, dancing, a community art project and more! Volunteers are still needed.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main lobby to bring food, drink, tables, coolers or to help out with the event.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Give With Target

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that's only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Brickton Montessori School once a week through September 21 or until Target has given away all $5 million. And please share this with your friends. Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com.

Manna Is Back!

Our Manna Gift Card program resumes this week.  Purchasing Manna Gift Cards garners two important benefits for the Brickton community:

1.) It helps to fund the Middle School’s overnight trips.

2.) It helps you pay your Brickton tuition.

Manna Gift Cards are perfect for every occasion:birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, graduations, etc., and Manna’s large selection of gift card vendors, including grocers, restaurants, stores, and gas stations, means these benefits can easily be earned on money you are already spending. It’s a win for everyone.The first due date for Manna orders is this Monday, September 16th by 10:00 am, and we plan future orders on alternate Fridays.Want to learn more? Stop by the Middle School Manna Booth at the Block Party -- where you’ll receive a quick tutorial.

Upcoming Events

Parent/Young Child Class, Thursday September 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, 4:00-5:15pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, September 13^th

Back-To-School Block Party, Friday, September 13^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Cross Country Meet, Saturday, September 14^th, Resurrection, 7500 W. Talcott Ave, race starts at 9:00 am

Extracurriculars Begin, Monday, September 16^th

Manna Orders Due, Monday, September 16^th

Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 18^th, 7:00-9:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, September 20^th

Cross Country Meet (Dual), Saturday, September 21^st, Winnemac Park, race starts at 9:00am

Picture Day, Wednesday, September 25^th

Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, September 25^th,Schiller Woods, race starts at 4:00pm

Club Day – Fall Conferences, Friday, September 27^th

Cross Country Meet (Dual), Saturday, September 28^th, Washington Park, race starts at 9:00am

Upper Elementary to Nature’s Classroom, Monday, September 30^th – Friday, October 4^th

Lower Elementary Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 1^st, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, October 2^nd,Horner Park, race starts at 4:30pm

Cross Country Meet, Saturday, October 5^th,Niles West HS at 11:00am

Room 107 Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 8^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 9^th, 5:00-6:00pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 11^th

School Closed – Columbus Day, Monday, October 14^th

Upper Elementary Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 15^th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Board Meeting, Wednesday, October 16^th, 7:00pm

The Great American Shake Out, Thursday, October 17^th

Room 101 Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 17^th, 5:00 – 7:00pm

Lower Elementary In-School Celebration, Friday, October 18^th, 8:30am

The Brickton Weekly, September 6, 2013

Additions to the Brickton Family!

Congratulations to families celebrating new arrivals.

Leo Eskew’s sister, Madeline Ebba, was born on June 17, 2013 at 9 lbs and 7 oz.

Alex Bialon’s brother, Anthony Ethan, was born on July 29th, 2013 at 7 lbs.

Kushala Anantharaman’s brother, Ayan, was born on August 15, 2013 at 6 lbs 2 oz.

Welcome to the world little ones! 

Target Take Charge of Education Fundraiser

Thanks to parents, staff members, and other supporters in the Brickton Community, our school raised $344.76 through shopping with their Target REDcard.  It’s an easy way to raise funds for Brickton where you shop using your Target Redcard, registered to Brickton, and Target donates 1% of purchases to our school.  Follow this link and enter the school ID code: 1851. Use the REDcard anytime you shop, and Brickton earns money.  Thanks for supporting Brickton while you shop!

Getting to Know You: Each week this section will highlight one staff member and their answer to the question: How do you express your creativity?

Cheryl LaCost, Head of School

As a child, I enjoyed playing piano, viola, and cello, though I have not continued playing.  Now I like to sing, dance, write and crochet, but my continuing love has always been painting.  I began with oils, moved to acrylics and in recent years switched to watercolors.  I especially enjoy the challenge of planning out a piece, deciding which techniques I will try in different areas, to achieve the overall desired effect.

Brickton’s Annual Back-to-School Block Party

On Friday, September 13, from 5 to 7:30pm, Brickton’s Parent Alliance is hosting our annual Block Party.  Come join in the fun with bouncy houses, games, face painting, food, music, dancing, a community art project and more! Volunteers are still needed.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main lobby to bring food, drink, tables, coolers or to help out with the event.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Cross Country Meet!

The brand new Brickton Cross Country team had their first meet at LaBagh Woods.  They raced with 8 other schools and every runner from Brickton achieved a personal best.  If you’d like to come out and support the team, their next meet is Monday, September 9^th at Schiller Woods (Irving Park & Cumberland) at 4:00pm.  Go Team!

Upcoming Events

Cross Country Meet, Monday, September 9^th,Schiller Woods (Irving Park and Cumberland), race starts at 4:00 pm

Upper Elementary Nature’s Classroom Meeting, Tuesday, September 10^th, 5:00-6:00pm

Parent/Young Child Class, Thursday September 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, 4:00-5:15pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, September 13^th

Back-To-School Block Party, Friday, September 13^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Cross Country Meet, Saturday, September 14^th, Resurrection, 7500 W. Talcott Ave, race starts at 9:00 am

ExtracurricularsBegin, Monday, September 16^th

Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 19^th, 7:00-9:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, September 20^th

Cross Country Meet (Dual), Saturday, September 21^st, Winnemac Park, race starts at 9:00am

Picture Day, Wednesday, September 25^th

Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, September 25^th,Schiller Woods, race starts at 4:00pm

Club Day – Fall Conferences, Friday, September 27^th

Cross Country Meet (Dual), Saturday, September 28^th, Washington Park, race starts at 9:00am

Upper Elementary to Nature’s Classroom, Monday, September 30^th – Friday, October 4^th

Lower Elementary Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 1^st, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, October 2^nd,Horner Park, race starts at 4:30pm

Cross Country Meet, Saturday, October 5^th,Niles West HS at 11:00am

Room 107 Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 8^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 9^th, 5:00-6:00pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 11^th

School Closed – Columbus Day, Monday, October 14^th

The Brickton Weekly, August 30, 2013

Volunteer Spotlight

Each year, as the Brickton summer camp ends and the new school year begins, the school goes through a metamorphosis.  The week before the students arrive is an intense week of set up, cleaning, classroom preparation, and painting.  The teachers and Brickton staff put in tremendous effort to ensure the school is ready for the students on the first day of school.  In addition, we can always count on volunteers to lend their time and man power to the cause.  This year was no exception.  Diane Grassi, Blair and Elisa Sarkiss, Chris Gregory and LeRoy LaCost graciously volunteered to help paint and set up.  Joe Somers and Jessie Casteel provided creative and technical assistance developing the student art gallery in the hallway.  Several families donated or loaned artwork to establish our art gallery, specifically: the Ergastolo family, Somers/Casteel family, Rowland-Weisz family, Frawley family, Drennan family, Maibuecher family, Doyle family, Arnoldt family and Barrett/LaCost family.  We appreciate your tremendous efforts to beautify the school.

Brickton Welcomes Katie Rose: Upper Elementary Co-Teacher

We would like to introduce a new member of the Brickton faculty, Katie Rose.  She joins us from Milwaukee, where she completed her Montessori training.  Katie was inspired to pursue the training after working as a drama teacher at Keystone Montessori.  Please help us make her feel at home and welcome her to the Brickton community. 

Children’s House – Forming New Partnerships Back-to-School Night

On Wednesday, September 4^th, 5:00-6:00 pm, we invite the families of Children’s House students to come meet the Children’s House staff and other Children’s House parents.  We will review useful information, talk through a typical day in the classroom, and address your questions.  Care will be provided for the children.  Please RSVP for care to Kelly McDermott so we can provide appropriate staffing .We hope to see you then!

Announcing! The Brickton Cross Country Team!

Brickton Montessori School has an exciting addition this fall as we transform the Running Club into a Cross Country Team. Kerry Santefort, Agnes Guerra, and Cheryl LaCostwill be coaching the team and we welcome parent volunteer coaches. The Junior Varsity team will be for 4th, 5th and 6th graders and the Varsity Team for 7th and 8th graders. Brickton has joined the IESA (Illinois Elementary School Association) giving our cross country athletes the opportunity to qualify for the state series (sectionals and finals)for 5th - 8th graders.  Grades 4-8 can compete in all local elementary cross country meets.  Sign up today!The team is running its first meet tomorrow at LaBagh Woods.  Good Luck Team!

Extracurricular Activities

Our line-up of amazing extracurricular activities begins the week of September 16^th.  Click here for more details.  Contact Kelly McDermott to register.  

Runaway Circus is an enrichment program that promotes self-esteem, a sense of accomplishment, teamwork, and an overall healthy lifestyle through exploring various disciplines of circus art.  Open to Toddler through Children’s House students.  Mondays 3:10-3:50. 

Art Club, run by Brickton Parents Joe Somers and Jessica Casteel, will guide students in an exploration of hands-on art expression including drawing, cartooning, beading, paper crafts, and jewelry making. Open to Elementary and Middle School students.  Tuesdays 3:05-4:05.

Lego Club will foster an environment where creativity, imagination, and cooperation are encouraged while students build amazing structures with Legos.  Open to Elementary students.  Tuesdays 3:05-4:05.

Kinderdance is a developmental dance, movement, and fitness program that teaches the basics of ballet, tap, acrobatics, and creative movement while blending educational concepts.  Open to Toddler and Kindergarten aged students.  Wednesdays, in two sessions, 3:05-3:35 and 3:40-4:10.

Mad Science harnesses heat energy to learn the science behind heat movement and explore the properties of both light and color.  They will investigate the power of magnets, examine curious optical illusions, make their own periscopes and analyze the amazing properties of food.  Open to Kindergarten through Upper Elementary aged students.  Wednesdays 3:10-4:10.

Book Club is open to all Elementary students who love to read.  The member will read a book independently or with the help of a family member, depending on the reading level, and then engage in discussions about the writing, opinions of the book, and other literary details.  Wednesdays 3:05-4:05.

Chess Scholars has the students learning analytical and disciplined thinking skills while teaching the students the game of chess.  Open to students aged 5 and up.  Thursdays 3:05-4:05. 

Brickton’s Annual Back-to-School Block Party

On Friday, September 13, from 5 to 7:30pm, Brickton’s Parent Alliance is hosting our annual Block Party.  Come join in the fun with bouncy houses, games, face painting, food, music, dancing, a community art project and more! Volunteers are still needed.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the main lobby to bring food, drink, tables, coolers or to help out with the event.  Look forward to seeing you there!

Parking Lot Safety Reminder

Small children are hard to see when backing up in your vehicle.  Please always hold your child’s hand and never leave children unattended in the parking lot.  Remember to drive slowly and use caution when parking and backing up.  Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Labor Day – School Closed, Monday, September 2^nd

Children’s House – Forming New Partnerships, Wednesday, September 4^th, 5:00-6:00pm

Parent Alliance Meeting, Thursday, September 5^th, 5:45-7:15pm

Upper Elementary Nature’s Classroom Meeting, Tuesday, September 10^th, 5:00-6:00pm

Parent/Young Child Class, Thursday September 12^th, 19^th, 26^th, 4:00-5:15pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, September 13^th

Back-To-School Block Party, Friday, September 13^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Board Meeting, Wednesday, September 19^th, 7:00-9:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, September 20^th

Picture Day, Wednesday, September 25^th

Club Day – Fall Conferences, Friday, September 27^th

The Brickton Weekly, May 30, 2013

Congratulations Brickton Class of 2013!!

Sean Arnoldt

Midwest Talent Search Qualifier

Will attend: Fenwick High School

Coursework includes: Honors English and Biology

Extracurriculars: Lacrosse & Cross Country

Rachel Balster

Will attend: Trinity High School

Coursework includes: Pre-IB Core Program

Extracurriculars: Softball & Volleyball

Kira Barrett

Midwest Talent Search Qualifier

Will attend: Trinity High School

Recipient of the Premier Dominican Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Coursework includes: International Baccalaureate Program

Extracurriculars: Dance, Art and Drama

Joe Ergastolo

Midwest Talent Search Qualifier

Will attend: Fenwick High School

Coursework includes: Honors Algebra and Honors Biology

Extracurriculars: Lacrosse, Ice Hockey & Italian Club

Tyler Flechs

Midwest Talent Search Qualifier

Will attend: Mt. Prospect High School

Earned a perfect score on the High School Entrance Exam

Coursework includes: A.P. English & A.P. Algebra

Extracurriculars: Soccer and Drama

Celeste Wrezel

Will attend: Maine South High School

Coursework includes: Core Program

Extracurriculars: Swim Team, Photography and Volleyball

Peace Picnic TOMORROW

The Brickton Peace Picnic is next Friday, May 31st, from 5:00 – 7:30.  Bring a blanket, some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and plan to have some fun.  Kerry and John will organize some games and sports for both younger and older students.  The Parent Alliance is sponsoring TWO bouncy houses, a popcorn machine, and a cotton candy making station.  This great end of the year event is always tons of fun!  In the event we will need to cancel for rain, we will put an announcement out via email, on brickton.org, and facebook.

Graduation and Promotion Ceremony

Please join us for Brickton's graduation and promotion ceremony on Thursday, June 6th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, in the Erin Room at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.  Those students in Kindergarten, third grade, sixth grade and eighth grade will participate in the ceremony, honoring their promotion to a new program or graduation.  There is ample, free parking in the adjacent parking lot.  The Erin Room is located on the fourth floor and is easily accessible by stair or elevator.   

Book Exchange

The Lower Elementary students are invited to get excited about Summer Reading with a book exchange.  Students are to bring in a book that they think another student will enjoy reading, such as early reader chapter books.   Anyone at Brickton is welcome to donate books for the exchange in the container in the front entry.  Donate through Tuesday June 4^th.

Student Talent Show

Come one, Come all… to the Brickton Talent Show on Wednesday, June 5th 1:00 p.m. in the Great Room.  Brickton's Elementary and Middle School students will present their finest talents – singing songs, playing instruments, and other exceptional displays of skill.

Yearbooks on Sale

The Yearbook Committee, made up of Middle School and Upper Elementary students, are selling yearbooks in the front lobby in the mornings and at pick-up.  The committee did a wonderful job putting the yearbook together this year, and it is a great memento of a fantastic and memorable school year at Brickton.  We have a limited supply of these hardback, full-color yearbooks for $25, and they go fast.  Get yours today!

Upcoming Events

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, May 31st

In-School Celebration, Friday, May 31st, 8:30am

Peace Picnic, Friday, May 31st

Elementary and Middle School Talent Show, Wednesday, June 5th, 1:00pm

Graduates Lunch, Thursday, June 6th, 12:30pm

Last Day of School, Thursday, June 6th

Graduation and Promotion Ceremony, Thursday, June 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Irish American Heritage Center, Erin Room

The Brickton Weekly, May 24, 2013

Peace Picnic Next Friday

The Brickton Peace Picnic is next Friday, May 31^st, from 5:00 – 7:30.  Bring a blanket, some lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and plan to have some fun.  Kerry and John will organize some games and sports for both younger and older students.  The Parent Alliance is sponsoring TWO bouncy houses, a popcorn machine, and a cotton candy making station.  This great end of the year event is always tons of fun!

Upper Elementary and Middle School Luncheons

To celebrate a wonderful year full of learning and fun, the Middle School and Upper Elementary will host their annual luncheons for the students, families and staff.  At the luncheons students recognize each other and the teachers/staff that have been so important to their successful year at Brickton.

Boxtops for Education

Help Brickton earn FREE Box Tops - click the link below and vote for Brickton - simple and easy way to show your support!  Thank you!

Click here

Student Talent Show

Come one, Come all… to the Brickton Talent Show on Wednesday, June 5th 1:00 p.m. in the Great Room.  Brickton's Elementary and Middle School students will present their finest talents – singing songs, playing instruments, and other exceptional displays of skill.

Yearbooks on Sale Starting Tuesday

The Yearbook Committee, made up of Middle School and Upper Elementary students, will be selling yearbooks in the front lobby in the mornings and at pick-up times starting Tuesday, May 27th.  The committee did a wonderful job putting the yearbook together this year, and it is a great memento of a fantastic and memorable school year at Brickton.  We have a limited supply of these hardback, full-color yearbooks for $25, and they go fast.  Get yours early!

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is just around the corner!  Brickton offers exciting summer camp programs for children from 2 years old to 8th grade.  Click here to find out more and to access registration forms.

Upcoming Events

Club Day, Friday, May 24^th

Memorial Day, School Closed, Monday, May 27^th

Upper Elementary Luncheon, Thursday, May 30^th, 12:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, May 31^st

In-School Celebration, Friday, May 31^st, 8:30am

Peace Picnic, Friday, May 31^st

Elementary and Middle School Talent Show, Wednesday, June 5^th, 1:00pm

Graduates Lunch, Thursday, June 6^th, 12:30pm

Last Day of School, Thursday, June 6^th

Graduation and Promotion Ceremony, Thursday, June 6^th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Irish American Heritage Center, Erin Room

The Brickton Weekly, May 16, 2013

Thank You - Staff Appreciation Breakfast

We want to thank you for a beautiful and delicious Staff Appreciation Breakfast.  The food and gifts were wonderful, and we so appreciate parents volunteering in the classrooms, providing the opportunity to share the breakfast together as a staff.

Art Expo and Celebration Honoring Judy Beyer and Debbie Kelly

On Saturday, the Brickton community gathered in the Great Room for two great events.  We enjoyed our annual Art Expo, displaying beautiful art work from each student.  We also dedicated a peace pole in honor of former Middle School teacher, Judy Beyer, and former Head of School, Debbie Kelley.  The ceremony was led by the students and featured speeches, acknowledgements and music.  In addition to the large Peace Pole in the lobby, each classroom now has a smaller peace pole on display.  These say “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” in eight different languages: English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Italian and American Sign Language.  Click here for a link to see more pictures.

Volunteer Spotlight

The Brickton photographer, Mark Treppa, father of Middle School student, Andrew, takes wonderful pictures at many of the Community events.  Thank you, Mark, for your great pictures of the Big Leap Benefit and of the Art Expo and Peace Pole Celebration on Saturday. 

Louise Borre, mother of Children’s House student, Heather, orchestrated a fundraising opportunity with Oberweis Ice Cream.  For one day during each of the last three months, Oberweis in Park Ridge donated a percentage of purchases made by Brickton community members back to Brickton.  This is a great way to donate money to Brickton while you’re doing something you do anyway.  We especially enjoyed our group visit for ice cream after the band and choral concert last week.   We’ll let everyone know how much we raised when we hear from Oberweis.  Thank you, Louise! 

Food Allergy Awareness Week

This week is Food Allergy Awareness Week.  Here at Brickton, we have many students with food allergies, and we are very mindful of their dietary needs.  Many thanks to the Havens family, for providing educational posters for the classrooms and hallways and bookmarks for each student.  Take a look at the flyer below. 

Last Call for Manna

The school year is coming to an end and it’s your last chance to order Manna Gift Cards. Manna is a fundraiser that sells over 200 local and nationwide grocery, retail, restaurants, gas stations and specialty gift cards/certificates to your organization at a discount. The customer simply purchases gift cards at face value and then Manna donates a portion of the proceeds to Brickton. In addition, each purchase will also garner a discount on your student’s tuition.  Basically, you’re helping Brickton and receiving cash back for money you were already going to spend. Don’t miss this final opportunity to purchase Manna by picking up an order form outside of Dotty’s office and returning the form by Monday, May 20th at 9:00 AM.

Yearbooks on Sale Starting May 27^th

The Yearbook Committee, made up of Middle School and Upper Elementary students, will be selling yearbooks in the front lobby in the mornings and at pick-up times starting May 27^th.  The committee did a wonderful job putting the yearbook together this year, and it is a great memento of a fantastic and memorable school year at Brickton. 

Club Day, Friday May 24^th

Friday May 24^th is a Club Day at Brickton.  Please help us plan for the day by telling us if your child will be attending.  For students currently registered for our Full Day program, there is no additional charge for the day - all others may attend if pre-registered for a fee of $50.  RSVP with Kelly or in the office. 

Upcoming Events

Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, May 16th

Cultural Fair, Friday, May 17th

Club Day, Friday, May 24th

Memorial Day, School Closed, Monday, May 27^th

In-School Celebration, Friday, May 31^st, 8:30am

Peace Picnic, Friday, May 31st

Last Day of School, Thursday, June 6th

Graduation and Promotion Ceremony, Thursday, June 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Irish American Heritage Center, Erin Room

The Brickton Weekly, May 10, 2013

Art Expo, Tomorrow!

Saturday, May 11^th from 10:00am – 12:00pm, we will host the annual Art Expo with works by each student on display in the Great Room.  At 11:00am, we will have a dedication ceremony to honor Judy Beyer and Debbie Kelley.  We hope you can join us for this important and exciting event. 

Band/Chorale Concert

The students in band and Upper Elementary chorus performed a concert last night to rousing applause from parents and guests.  The band selections began with the Star Spangled Banner and featured marches, overtures, and a special selection by the Middle School band, Chatterbox.  The chorale arrangements featured acapella songs in Spanish and Nigerian , Firework by Katy Perry, and many soloists.  Congratulations to the students and Kathy Hummel, our Music Instructor,  and Beth Peachey, our pianist, on a wonderful performance.

Volunteer Spotlight

We would like to extend a grateful “Thank You” to Mhmoud Jaber, father of Children’s House student Rafiq, for donating new soccer balls to the playground.  The students are very grateful and are putting them to good use.    

Fundraising Reminder

This is the last call for Labels for Education this year. Please turn them in by May 23^rd.  Brickton receives double points for all the labels turned.  The points can be used for exciting supplemental materials like sports equipment, art supplies, and technology. 

Extracurricular Performances

The Kinderdance year-end performance will be on May 29^th.  The first show is at 3:30 and the second show is at 4:15.  If you child is one of the dancers, this is a great opportunity to come see all they have learned. 

The Runaway Circus year-end performance will be June 3^rd at 3:15.  We hope you can stop by and see your budding clowns and acrobats perform the fun and entertaining tricks they have been working so hard to learn.

Upcoming Events

Art Expo, Saturday, May 11th, 10:00 – 12:00.

Celebration Honoring Debbie Kelley & Judy Beyer, Saturday, May 11th, 11:00 am

Staff Appreciation Day, Thursday, May 16th

Cultural Fair, Friday, May 17th

Club Day, Friday, May 24th

Memorial Day, School Closed, Monday, May 27^th

In-School Celebration, Friday, May 31^st, 8:30am

Peace Picnic, Friday, May 31st

Last Day of School, Thursday, June 6th

Graduation and Promotion Ceremony, Thursday, June 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Irish American Heritage Center, Erin Room