Brookside Blast

12/13/2024

Principals' Message

The December break is quickly approaching as the window between the November and December time off is short this year. This can be a hectic time for everyone-families, schools and the community in general. At the school level, we are definitely working to help students be regulated. We hope everyone can slow down, take some time for themselves and some extra time to connect with your child(ren).

Congratulations to Ms. Wells and her team on a fantastic lantern parade last Saturday. It was a perfect night to be together, celebrating art and community, and lighting up our little town. We hope you enjoy the photos shared by Gordon Miller and MK Monley below.

In partnership,

Sarah & Chris

Important Dates

Friday 12/20: early release day at 11:30
Friday 12/20: School Spirit Day (Blue/Gold)
Thursday 1/2: Return to school
Friday 1/3: Hat Day
Friday 1/10: Wacky Hair Day
Monday 1/13: Third and Fourth grade Sugarbush ski day
Monday 1/20: Staff development, no school
Monday 1/27: Third and Fourth grade Sugarbush ski day

Around the School

Lantern Parade Photos

Enjoy photos from this year's Lantern Parade!
Here is a preview, below!

A message from the health office

The Health Office is in need of elastic waisted pants, sizes 3T-7 and snow boots sizes 12-1. If you have any gently used pants or snow boots that your child has outgrown, you can drop them off during school hours. Thank you!

Vermont Department of Health Survey for Parents and Caregivers

The Vermont Department of Health wants to hear from Vermont parents and caregivers! Use this link to complete a survey that will help the Division of Family and Child Health better understand the needs of children, adolescents, young adults, parents/caregivers/guardians, and families so our programs and activities can better meet those needs. All individuals taking the survey can be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card. Thank you for your participation.

Please note, we are looking for parents or those 18 or older to complete the survey.

Please contact Emily.j.smith@vermont.gov with questions.

Lost and Found

Do any of these items look familiar? There is growing pile of lost and found items at BPS! See photos below.

Lost & Found

Updates from Specials Teachers

Ski Program Reminder

Please review the document below for important information regarding the 24-25 ski program for first through fourth grade students. This information was also shared on the Blast 11/26 and via School Messenger.

Ski Information 24-25

Dear First, Second, Third and Fourth Grade Parents and Guardians, We are excited to announce the dates for nordic and downhill skiing this winter for our first through fourth grade students! Please review the dates, required forms, and FAQs below. Third and fourth grade families: please note ...

docs.google.com

Community Announcements

Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.

Dear Parents,

Thank you to those who have contributed children's artwork to the Youth Art Show at the Planetary Arts Building at Camp Meade Middlesex 961 US 2. If you haven't yet had a chance to stop by and see the artwork you can still do so! The Planetary Arts building will be open for the Winter Bazaar on Friday December 13th from 4pm-7pm, Saturday December 14th from 12pm-4pm and Sunday December 15th from 12-4pm. Art activities including gingerbread house making will also be offered in the Camp Meade complex!

Thank you!

https://www.oneartsstudio.org/

https://www.instagram.com/oneartsstudio/

https://www.patreon.com/fionasullivan