Bresnahan Weekly Wednesday
September 27, 2023
Upcoming Events
9/28 & 9/29: Picture Day
10/2: Clipper Courses Begin!
10/5: Open House
6:00 pm: Ps/Pk, K and Grade 1
7:00 pm: Grades 2 & 3
The Open House is an evening for parents and guardians to learn about the curriculum provided in their child's classroom.
Parents and guardians should meet in the gym at your grade-level start time.
Student-specific questions will be addressed during parent-teacher conferences.
10/22: Bresnahan Fall Festival
11/2 (evening): Parent Teacher Conferences
11/15 (after-school): Parent Teacher Conferences
Meet our New Math Curriculum, iReady!
We are excited to share that our school is implementing a new math program called i-Ready Classroom Mathematics. This program helps teachers to create a rich classroom environment in which students at all levels become active, real-world problem solvers. Through teacher-led instruction, students develop mathematical reasoning, engage in discourse, and build strong mathematical habits.
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics:
Encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of mathematics concepts through the embedded Standards for Mathematical Practice
Builds on students’ prior knowledge with lessons that make connections within and across grade levels and directly address the major focus of the grade
Please feel free to visit the i-Ready Classroom Mathematics Family Center to learn more about our new program.
SAVE THE DATE: Join us on October 24th for a Family Math Night. More information will be communicated closer to the event.
We Love our Parent/Guardian Volunteers!
Please review the following information to make sure you are able to visit, volunteer and chaperone field trips! We love seeing you! Or, If you are interested in joining the Bresnahan staff, we currently have openings for the following positions (linked to the job description and application):
A Message from our Nurses:
Starting in the next few weeks, the Bresnahan School Health Office will be starting our annual screenings of students. All students will have their vision and hearing screened. Students in the first grade will also be screened for height and weight.
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please have them available during school hours.
Why is it important to have your child's vision screened?
A child’s vision can change every year; therefore, it is important that every student receive a vision screening every year to identify children who have a vision problem and need to be seen by an eye care professional. Early detection and treatment of a vision problem is critical to your child’s educational success, health, and well-being.
Why is it important to have your child’s hearing screened?
Hearing is important for speech, language development, reading and learning
A hearing screening can detect if your child needs further hearing testing.
Even if your child has passed a hearing screening previously, hearing can change.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the nursing staff.
Zinta Gulens, RN
Grades PK, K,Gr 1
978-465-4435 ext 3127
zgulens@newburyport.k12.ma.us
Michelle Thivierge, RN
Grades 2 & 3
978-465-4435 ext 3939
PTO Updates:
Join the PTO
Next month's PTO general meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday October 11th at 7:00. Location TBD. Just a reminder to complete the PTO's Volunteer Interest Survey. This will put you on the mailing list for specific Bresnahan, Molin and Nock events.
Fall Festival
Save the date! The PTO will be hosting a family Fall Festival on the morning of Sunday October 22. There will be games, food, a singalong with Mr. RM, and a sensory-sensitive early opening. All Bresnahan families are welcome. More details to come!!
PTO SPIRIT WEAR SALE
The sale begins TONIGHT September 27th at 5pm! ! We’ve included all of the best selling items but with a brand new design. Go to https://newburyportpto.dojiggy.io/nbptptospiritwearfall2023 to place your order by October 4th 11:59pm. Items will be available for pick up on 10/20 and the week of 10/23 (exact times and location will be communicated asap). Show your Newburyport Clipper spirit and support your Newburyport PTO!
Please email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com if you have any questions.