Brayton Business
October 4, 2024
From the desk of Principal Zeigler
I hope that everyone's week was a good one.
Brayton's Picture Day was on Wednesday and it is always wonderful to see all those happy faces and how they grow and change throughout the years.
Next week is Week of Respect. Please see the list of family activities you can do at home.
Our Lost and Found Table is quite full. Please remind your child to look in the Lost and Found for any missing items. Also, please label your child's belongings so that it can be returned to them if found. The Lost and Found Table is located right outside of Ms. Esposito's office.
Once again, thank you for following the student pickup and drop off rules that keep our children safe when they are coming to school and going home.
Have a wonderful weekend.
In Partnership,
Ms. Zeigler
Lost and Found
Upcoming Dates
10/7-10/11- Week of Respect
10/8- BMX Assembly
10/14- Single Session Day- 12:30 Dismissal
10/14-10/18- Digital Citizenship Week
10/31- Halloween Parade
11-4-11/6- Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/4 and 11/6- Single Session Days- 12:30 Dismissal
11/5- Election Day- Schools Closed
11/7-11/8- Schools Closed
Happy Custodian's Day!
Wednesday, October 2nd was Custodian's Day! We want to thank Mr. McKoy, Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Kedra for all that they do to keep our building clean and safe!
Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Tucker celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Week of Respect
Digital Citizenship Week 10/14-10/18
Strategic Planning
Parent/ Teacher Conferences 11/4-11/6
As you sign up for parent-teacher conferences in November, please keep in mind that the designated dates and times are November 4, 5, and 6th. If you cannot make it during those dates and times, please reach out to your child's teacher as teachers' availabilities are limited and subject to their individual schedules.
Car Line Reminder
The car line drop off at Brayton will be staffed by a faculty member who will assist with moving the line along ensuring efficient arrival of students. Students must exit the vehicle on the PASSENGER SIDE ONLY.
Drop off procedures are as follows:
Enter Myrtle Avenue, and proceed through the coned area.
Drive ALL THE WAY to the end, or to the last car, before stopping
Have your child quickly exit the car and walk to the Myrtle Avenue entrance.
School aides will be present to monitor your child and the traffic
Once your child completely exits the car, pull away
If possible, please continue to drive up Larned Road to Mountain Avenue to avoid causing a back-up at the Tulip St/ Myrtle Ave. intersection.
Students can only be dropped off or picked up at the Myrtle Avenue car line.
The Summit Police will also be present to help ensure the safety of our students.
We are here to keep your children safe and we thank you for your cooperation with following the car line rules.
Do not stop your car by the entrance gate on the Junior Playground. This holds up traffic and can cause an accident.
Please do not drop your child off on Tulip Street by the Junior Playground,
Be safe! Cross at the crosswalk on Tulip and Ashland
Nurse's Corner
Please review the attached snack memo from Nurse Johnson.
If you have any medical questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Johnson. She can be reached at njohnson@summit.k12.nj.us
You can find parent links here.
Counselor's Corner
If you have any questions or concerns for the school counselor, please reach out to Ms. Alexis Esposito. She can be reached at aesposito@summit.k12.nj.us
You can also find more information about school counseling resources, here.
Brayton's Family Handbook
Brayton Family Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the Brayton School Family Handbook. It contains important information relevant to Brayton Elementary.
Important to Know For the School Year
besASAP
If there is going to be a change in dismissal or arrival, please email besASAP@summit.k12.nj.us and copy your child’s teacher explaining what the change is. Your email must include your child’s name and class in the subject line. If there is a change in dismissal, please make sure the email is sent NO LATER than 2:30pm.
You can also use this email address to report an absence. Please remember to include the date of the absence and the reason. Don’t forget to copy your child’s teacher.
If you choose to call the office to report an absence, please make sure you leave the information in a voicemail.
Phones and Smart Watches
Families, please be aware that all phones and Smart watches are not allowed to be on or worn during the school day. They are turned off when school begins and placed in your child's backpack. If you need to contact your child for any reason, please call the main office. We will make sure your child gets your message.
Pets on School Grounds
We love your pets, but they are not allowed on school property (even if they are held in your arms). This includes arrival and dismissal. Please review board policy 7490
Morning Arrival
Please assist with having your children come straight to their class line in the morning when they arrive to school. The aides are there to supervise them on the blacktop and to help ensure that they start the school day safely. Children are not allowed on playground equipment in the morning. Adult supervision begins at 8:05 am. Students will enter the building with their class at 8:15 am and they will be dismissed at 3:00pm.
After Dismissal
Please note that students will not be allowed back in the school after dismissal to retrieve forgotten items (homework, books, instruments).
Afterschool Activities When Absent
Friendly reminder: If your child is absent from school, they will not be able to participate in afterschool activities on the day they were absent (after school enrichment (ASE), play rehearsal, etc.).
Brayton Elementary
Website: https://www.summit.k12.nj.us/schools/brayton
Location: 89 Tulip Street, Summit, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-273-1276