Weekly Wednesday
Upcoming Events
11/18-22 - Clipper Courses - Ending this week
11/20 - Parent Teacher Conferences (scheduled with classroom teacher)
11/27 - Early Release - Preschool/PreK at 11:15 & Kindergarten - Grade 3 at 11:40
11/28 & 11/29 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
12/13 - Early Release - Preschool/PreK at 11:15 & Kindergarten - Grade 3 at 11:40
Clipper Course Information
This is the last week for our Fall Clipper Courses! Don’t forget to adjust your School Dismissal Manager account to reflect the appropriate dismissal directions for your child(ren). Registration for our Winter Clipper Courses will be sent out on December 16th.
Community Bulletin Board
Career Opportunities
To apply at the Bresnahan on School Spring, click the links below:
Additional District Opportunities
- Cafeteria/Kitchen Staff (All Schools, if interested please contact ttitelbaum@newburyport.k12.ma.us)
Attendance
Please be aware that if your child has missed 5 or more days of school you will be receiving a letter regarding the attendance policy. The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has made attendance one of its statewide priorities and requires us to be in communication with families about this. As a school it is our responsibility to know that children are safe and accounted for during the school day. Please know that we understand there are times where children are sick and/or extenuating circumstances occur; we are here to support you as you support your child to be as present as possible.
Visitors & Volunteers
Our Bresnahan school family is looking forward to welcoming visitors and volunteers into the building.
This is a friendly reminder ALL visitors and volunteers must provide a current, driver's license before gaining access into the building. There will be no exceptions to this district expectation as the safety and security of our school family is our #1 priority. Thank you in advance for doing your part to keep us safe.
Volunteer Requirements
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.
Forms and Information
Newburyport PTO
Important Dates:
Nov 6 - 21: Winter Spirit Wear Sale is Open
Dec 17: Teacher Appreciation Cookie Swap
Dec 17th-18th: Spirit Wear Pick-up
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS: Winter Spirit Wear Sale
Give double this holiday season! Get amazing items and help our schools at the same time! The Newburyport PTO has you covered with an incredible winter sale, stocked with tons of new and stylish options, including croc jibbitz, umbrellas, socks, crop tops and more! The sale will be open until midnight on Thursday, November 21 so shop now! A HUGE thank you to Cindy Scally and Brooke Schena for organizing this sale.
And…if you can volunteer to help with packing & pick-up Dec 16-18th, sign-up here.
Our November Newsletter is Here!
Check out our November Newsletter! Sign up here to directly receive this masterpiece every month.
Cookie Swap!
Teacher Appreciation Event: Bres Holiday Cookie Swap Dec. 17th
Sign-up to bring baked goods here.
Coming Soon:
Holiday Raffle Calendar Sale Opens after Thanksgiving!
Ongoing Fundraiser: PTO EcoBins
Did you know that the EcoBins (large yellow donation bins) at the Bresnahan and Nock generate funds for the PTO? There are two bins at the Bres, three at Molin/Nock. The bins take all textiles including stained/torn items, pillows, stuffed animals, shoes, so please drop off your unwanted items.
Do You Want to Get Involved?
We are currently seeking to fill PTO Board positions:
Vice President
Molin Teacher Representative
Communications Co-Chair (Social Media)
Email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com to join the PTO Board or ask questions.