Bresnahan Weekly Wednesday
5/8/2024
Upcoming Events
5/8/2024 - Walk and Roll Wednesday's Spring Kick-Off
5/10/2024 - Early Release (PS & PK dismiss at 11:15; K-3 dismiss at 11:40)
5/14/2024-5/15/2024 - Math MCAS (3rd Grade)
5/16/2024-5/17/2024 - Math MCAS Make Up (3rd Grade)
5/25/2024 - NEF School Pollinator Garden - Volunteer's Needed
5/27/2024 - No School
5/28/2024 - School Council (8:10-9:00)
5/28/2024 - Senior Parade (1:30)
Clipper Courses
Our Clipper Courses will be ending the week of May 28th! If your child takes a Clipper Course on Mondays, their last course will be Monday, May 20th. Please adjust School Dismissal Manager with the appropriate dismissal routine for your child!
Click the link for important information from Mrs. Rescott and Mr. Valli
NEF School Pollinator Garden at FTB
Volunteers needed on Saturday, May 25th 8-12 (rain or shine) for our NEF School Pollinator Garden.
The NEF (Newburyport Education Foundation) has generously funded the materials for the beds/soil and the purchase of pollinator plants for all classes to plant in their grade level bed. We need you to help build/fill the bed for your child’s grade.
Please note: We do need a few items (see listing).
Supplies to borrow for the morning per team:
1 wheelbarrow (5 total)
2 cordless drill/screwdrivers (10 total)
2 shovels (10 total)
Questions? Contact ssimon@newburyport.k12.ma.us (Miss Sue)
CORI Process
All volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file with the Newburyport Elementary Schools.
Bring the completed CORI form along with your driver's license to the Administrative Assistant at our school office.
Please note CORI's are only valid for three years; after that you must reapply.
Fingerprinting
In keeping with Newburyport's continued focus on safety, volunteers/parents are required to be fingerprinted in two instances:
If you are going on a day or overnight field trip and will have direct and unmonitored contact with children;
If you are a lunchroom volunteer and will be bringing children out to the playground. Parents who volunteer in the classroom DO NOT need to be fingerprinted, if there will always be another adult present.
Massachusetts has contracted with MorphoTrust for fingerprinting. To book an appointment, visit the Massachusetts IdentoGO Website.
Please be aware there is a $35 fee for fingerprinting. Fingerprinting does not expire.
Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Registration for the 2024-2025 academic year begins February 1, 2024. There is no deadline for public kindergarten. Please submit your registration at your earliest convenience.
See our Enrollment Page for required forms and documents.
Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center
Community Service of NBPT
Tea Collection Fundraiser
The NBPT PTO is partnering with TeaCollection.com to fundraise today through May 5th, 2024. Use the promo code SDS24NPTO, and you’ll get 20% off your purchase. Then Tea will donate 10% of your purchase value to the NBPT PTO organization!
Details: If there is a promo code already applied at checkout, simply remove and apply your organization's code to get credit. Offer valid from 4/22/2024 through 5/5/2024 at 11:59 PM PT. Excludes Sets, Clearance, and Green Sprouts Swim Diapers. Discounts taken will be pre-tax. Cannot be combined with other promotions. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards. Limited to stock on hand. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to service@teacollection.com (mailto:service@teacollection.com)
Teacher Appreciation Week
Next Week is Teacher Appreciation Week!! The PTO is planning a week of activities to celebrate and honor Bresnahan teachers and staff. Our theme this year is "Bresnahan Teachers and Staff are SPA-mazing" and we hope to help staff recharge and relax a little bit. They all work so hard and we are so grateful for what they do for our children!!
Here are some ways to participate (more details on this handout)
MONDAY May 6thYour child can bring a plant or flower to a staff member
TUESDAY May 7th- Your child can bring a joke or kind message to share to make their teacher smile.
WEDNESDAY May 8th- You can drop off an item for our Staff Breakfast. The sign-up sheet is here
THURSDAY May 9th -Teachers will be able to get chair massages during their break times. We are using our PTO funds that we all helped raise to pay for this. Thank you!!!!
FRIDAY May 10th- You can bring a staff member an item from our supply wishlist.
Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting
The Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting is Saturday, May 11th, and you’re invited!
Join us for a self-guided tour of sensational kitchens showcasing craftsmanship and design at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore historic and charming homes, featuring complimentary tastings from exceptional restaurants, chefs, brew masters and bakers. You can savor the “taste” of all that Newburyport has to offer while raising funds for Newburyport public schools!
Get all the details at www.NewburyportKitchenTour.com
Or go straight to purchase your tickets here.
And, Volunteer here.
PTO Meeting is May 16th
The PTO Meeting is now scheduled for May 16th at 7:00 pm at Dew Collective located at 70 State Street.
Walk and Roll Wednesday's
Please join us for Walk and Roll Wednesday's Spring Kick-Off on Wednesday May 8th! Let's get out of our cars and meet up as neighbors and friends to walk, bike, or roll to school. Walking and rolling is a healthy way to start the day, it's beneficial for the environment, promotes independence and it's FUN! Join a neighborhood meet-up spot (see attached maps for locations), or make your own! Students- don't forget to sign the Walk and Roll Leaderboard when you get to school! The class with the most participation each month gets a special reward. Join us!