December 3, 2024 Newsletter
December 3, 2024
Winter Holiday Classroom Parties
I am excited to share that we will have our traditional winter classroom parties on Thursday, December 19th at 2:30. Only designated room parents and needed volunteers will be allowed to attend so we do not have overcrowding in the classrooms and we can check in all room parents in a timely manner beginning at 2:15. Reminder: All food brought in for parties must be store bought in the original packaging with ingredients listed.
Inclement Weather Procedures 2024-2025
As the winter months approach, it is especially important for our community members to be aware of inclement weather procedures and how to receive an alert if plans for building closures are announced.
Procedures
If conditions make it necessary for SMSD to close schools, the district will implement one of three plans: A, B, or C.
Inclement Weather Announcements
If plan A, B, or C is announced, this information will be shared broadly.
Staff and families can receive direct emails, texts, and voice messages.
Families can sign up to receive alerts in the manner that works best for them.
Thank you to our community for the incredible generosity you showed at our Parent Grade Level Parties. We were able to meet our fundraising goals!
Your donations support a wide range of programs at Briarwood, like field trips, cultural arts assemblies, staff appreciation events, learning support tools and apps in the classroom, and more. Thank you for the positive impact you make for our students, our community, and our staff.
A special thank you to all the party hosts this year, who made reaching our goal possible:
Kindergarten: Dawson, Johnson, Reddell, Snyder and Spitsnogle Families
1st Grade: Allison, Miller, Killough, Laur, Silver, Moeder, Smith, and Becker Families
2nd Grade: Wetzel, Arends, Gafford, Gilman, Moberg, Smith, Thurlow Families
3rd Grade: Miller, Rice, Smith, Enger, Abbruzzese, Redetzke, Moeder, and Becker Families
4th Grade: Beckman, Carr, Lentz, Butler, Harrelson, Hannawald, Cargnel, Ilten, Sampson, and French Families
5th Grade: Bove, Geis, Hart, Hull, and Luea Families
6th Grade: Freund, McCall, Regier, Edmonds, le Roux and Schafer families
When you join the Briarwood PTA, you're not committing your time to volunteer or attend meetings. You’re providing a one-time donation for PTA-organized activities and programs for our students, and you’re gaining access to the school directory (hello, playdates!) while allowing us to communicate directly with you about upcoming events and initiatives. If volunteering is your thing, we’d absolutely love to have you!
Questions? Contact Karen Moore: karen.jeanne.moore@gmail.com
December Celebrations and Recognitions
Around The World Recipes
Christmas Recipes from Around the World
Bring the world to your Christmas table. These delicious festive recipes from around the globe include traditional bakes, biscuits, main dishes, sides and drinks.
December Themes
- Empathy
- Be Kind
December Descriptions and Skills
- Understanding and connecting with other people’s feelings
- Perspective taking
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
Any questions please contact Briarwood's Social Worker Cassie Horn via email at casiehorn@smsd.org
