Dear Bresnahan Community,

On behalf of the Bresnahan staff, we hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy times with your loved ones. May your holiday vacation be filled with joy, peace, and warmth.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready to continue our school year together. Have a safe holiday season and a very happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Jamie Sokolowski, Principal

12/6 - Semester 1 Ends Grade 1-3

12/16 - Report Cards go home Grade 1-3

12/23/2024 - 1/1/2025 - NO SCHOOL

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

We are excited to offer our second session of Clipper Courses After-School Program!

We will follow the same procedure as last session, a lottery based registration to ensure equity among our students. We cannot guarantee that every child will be placed in a course each session. We will wait until the registration window has closed before entering student’s names in the lottery. This system is subject to change as we continue to work through this new(er) offering! Your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated.

These courses will begin the week of January 6th and end the week of March 3rd. You will receive a confirmation email by Friday, December 20th. Please email Allison Hamilton (ahamilton@newburyport.k12.ma.us) with any questions.

Important Information

• Pick-up for afternoon courses: Parents should be ready to pick up at Door 1 at 3:50. Please do not be late.

• Drop off for morning courses: Parents should drop students off at Door 2 at 7:20 (unless otherwise noted in course description).

• We will contact you by email to confirm your child's enrollment.

• There will not be a nurse in the building during Clipper Courses.

• To ensure the safety of all students during Clipper Courses, food will not be allowed.

The NPS GreenWave will be doing a Croc Recycling Collection drive. Your gently-worn Crocs will be given to Soles4Souls, a global non-profit, to support opportunities for people in developing countries. Well-loved Crocs will stay out of landfills and be re-imagined and repurposed into something new! Please see the flyer for more information about this initiative. CROC RECYCLING Boxes are located outside main offices at ALL SCHOOLS. OLD CROC collection from Dec 16 - Jan 16

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.

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.

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:

1. If you are going on a day or overnight field trip and will have direct and unmonitored contact with children;
2. 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

• CORI Form
• Fingerprinting Info

Important Dates

Nov 29- Dec 31: Holiday Raffle Calendar Sale

Dec 18th: Spirit Wear Pick-up (TODAY)

Jan 8th: PTO Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM @ The Poynt Restaurant

Spirit Wear Pickup

Pickup your items at the Nock Auditorium TODAY Wed Dec 18th 3-7PM

PTO Holiday Raffle Calendar on Sale through Dec 31st

The PTO Holiday Raffle Calendar Sale runs from Nov 29 - Dec 31st. This calendar makes a great stocking stuffer and a perfect gift for a teacher, mail person, or any local friend! Tickets cost $10 each and each calendar is filled with prizes from local businesses. All proceeds go directly to the PTO.

Then, each day from January 2 to January 31, 2025, we will draw one lucky winner for that day's prize. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on the PTO's Facebook page. If you purchase 3 or more tickets, you will be included in a special Grand Prize drawing for a day of exploring and eating in Boston’s North End. Thank you for supporting the PTO and good luck!

https://givebutter.com/ptocalendar

Downtown Holiday Sing-Along

This was such a special event! Thank you to Mr RM and all who attended!

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.

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