Brookside Blast

12/20/2024

Principals' Message

The joy that was felt walking through our hallways and classrooms this morning was palpable! There’s something so magical about this time of year, and the expressions of kindness and gratitude that are shared in our community. We live and work in a special place, and it is such an honor for us to serve your families.

We hope you are able to take some time to rest, recharge, and do more of what brings you joy as we head into the new year. Enjoy the break and we will see you in 2025!

Important Dates

Thursday 1/2: Return to school
Friday 1/3: First grade field trip to Echo
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

Lost and Found

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

The lost and found tables will be in airlock during vacation; feel free to come and claim your child's lost items.

Coming Soon - Calendar Fundraiser!

After the winter break, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Brookside Primary School (BPS) and Crossett Brook Middle School (CBMS) are excited to bring this popular fundraiser back to our community! With the support of local businesses, we offer the annual Calendar Raffle.

Packets will be sent home with students upon return to school in Janauary.

You can purchase your Online Tickets Sales NOW where you can find exclusive deals and bundles at https://www.cbmspto.com/online-store. A ticket is just $10 and gives over 90 chances to win cash or amazing local prizes. There's over $9,200 in cash & prizes!

We will draw a winner every day for the month of February. We will notify the winner directly and announce it on Front Porch Forum. Calendar packets, including paper tickets will be sent home with each child shortly after the winter break. Questions can be directed to CBMSPTO@huusd.org or Robert.Dabrowski@vermont.gov.

Thank you for your support!

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 ...

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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.

TRIP Dance Company, a competitive youth dance group based with Stowe Dance Academy, is thrilled to perform their 2024/2025 Annual Showcase for their family, friends, community, and beyond. Join us for this wonderful performance on January 5th at 4:00 PM & 6:30 PM – at Spruce Peak Arts.

TRIP Dance Company is a group of 36 hard-working, determined, and passionate dancers. They strive for greatness and truly love performing for their local community, competing around New England, and dancing amongst their peers!

This evening promises to entertain our community with styles ranging from Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Ballet – COME SEE THEM SHINE!

Ticket Link: https://www.sprucepeakarts.org/events/trip-dance-companys-annual-showcase/