Weekly Wednesday

5/9 - Early Release Day (preschool dismisses at 11:15; K-3 dismiss at 11:40)

5/12 - 5/16 - Scholastic Book Fair (see below for family dates and times)

5/22 - STEAM Fair for Grades 1-3

5/26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to the Bresnahan School! The Book Fair allows students and families to easily purchase new books at a reasonable price, and in turn raises funds for our school library to purchase new titles. Participation in the book fair is completely optional.

Students in grades 1-3 have an opportunity to shop during the school day. They will visit the Book Fair with their class during their regular library time. PreK and K students do not visit the Book Fair during the school day. However, there are several after school shopping hours that all families are invited to attend if you choose. Click here for a link to the Book Fair hours and schedule.

• Payment options for in-school shopping: If your child is purchasing books during the school day, parents can send in cash, checks, or set up an e-wallet for your child. Please remember that we are required to charge sales tax and that should be included in the funds sent in with your child.

• Scholastic has an e-wallet option that eliminates the need for cash or checks. The e-wallet option easily allows parents to preload a specific amount into their child’s account. Click here to find out more about e-wallet.

• We make sure that every child (Grades 1-3) has an opportunity to get a book at the book fair. Families can choose to donate extra funds to ensure that every child can get a book. If you are interested in supporting this tradition, families can donate when you shop in person or you can contribute by visiting the book fair website and click on “Share the Fair”.

Parent Volunteers: We will need parent volunteers to make our Book Fair successful! Classroom liaisons have shared a Sign Up Genius with parents in each classroom. We are still in need of parent volunteers! Here is a link to the Sign Up Genius. (This is the same link that classroom liaisons shared last week). Volunteers must have a current CORI on file but do not need to be fingerprinted.

Please visit our Book Fair website to find out more details. Please email Mrs. Ames if you have any questions. rames@newburyport.k12.ma.us

It is spring and the weather is changing...finally. Here are a few “spring cleaning items” we wanted to share with you.

• Extra set of clothing-Please remember to send in an extra set of clothes appropriate for spring/warmer weather. We do not have enough clothes for the many students who are requesting replacements for spills, mud and rain etc.

• Sunblock/Sunscreen- Please apply before school if needed. The nurse and other staff can not apply this at school without a physicians’ order.

• Water/Hydration- Please send a bottle to school. We do have a water refill station to replenish throughout the day. Hydration can improve cognitive function, improve mood and decrease fatigue and headaches, increased energy and all over enhanced academic performance

• Snacks in class-Classroom teachers can not give snacks to students and can not accept donated snacks for the class. The health office has some healthy options when a student is without a snack such as apples, cheese sticks and apple sauce. Healthy snacks provide students with essential nutrients, helping them focus, stay energized and maintain overall health, which positively impacts their academic performance and overall well being. Please remember candy is not allowed in school.

• Injuries- Springtime is an active time. We are seeing an increase of injuries from home/sports/recess. If your child injures themselves and is coming to school and may need assistance/accommodations such as a brace/use of an elevator or change in workload please contact the nurses to discuss. The nurse is the coordinator in the building for injuries and will make an appropriate plan and inform any staff about accommodations.

• Field trips/lunches- please remember that when packing lunch or snack for a field trip they need to be nut free.

Thank you,

Valerie Natoli, RN

Grades Pre-K, K and 1

978-465-4435 ext 3127

vnatoli@newburyport.k12.ma.us

Michelle Thivierge, RN

Grade 2 & 3

978-4654-4435 ext 3939

mthivierge@newburyport.k12.ma.us

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this morning’s Bike Bus to the Bres—it was fantastic to see such a large and enthusiastic group of students biking in together!

If you're new to the idea, a Bike Bus is a group of students and adult leaders riding bikes and scooters to school together along a planned route with scheduled stops. It’s a fun, healthy, and community-building way to start the day—and an excellent way to promote safe, active transportation.

We’re so excited to launch this initiative. While we know the timing is tight, we've been working behind the scenes to coordinate all the details—and we truly hope your family can join us for the next ride!

Come on out and support Bresnahan staff, families, and local charity Runway 4 Recovery! Staff member, Julie Clemente, and others will share their personal stories about Breast Cancer and all the wonderful ways that family, friends, our school community, and local communities provided support during difficult times. Shop, sip, and support Runway 4 Recovery at this fun local event. See you there!

Website: https://runwayforrecovery.org/event-calendar/love-for-runway-in-newburyport/

20% discount for teachers. Code: TEACHER

Love for Runway in Newburyport

May 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Newburyport, MA

The 1st Annual Laps for Lunches: Walkathon & Family Fair will be Saturday, May 17th at Bradley Fuller Track from 10am-2PM on behalf of Greater Newburyport Salvation Army. Walkathon teams are needed to help raise funds to help fight food insecurity. Visit our Community Bulletin Board on the district’s website for these and more community events: https://www.newburyport.k12.ma.us/domain/126

Important Dates:

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week ends Friday

May 7th: Hat Sale ends Tonight!

May 10th: Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting this Saturday Purchase tickets

May 14th: PTO Monthly Meeting- 6:30 p.m. at the Poynt Restaurant

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9th

We believe our teachers and staff are superheroes and deserve to be celebrated!! Help us show our appreciation with our Superhero themed week. There are lots of ways to participate! Let’s make it an amazing week! All links are on this handout.

N PORT Hat Sale

Sale ends tonight! Orders can go home in your child’s backpack (no pick ups!) Order yours now!! Proceeds go to the Newburyport PTO.

Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting

May 10th, 2025 10-3 p.m.

Join us for a self-guided tour of sensational kitchens showcasing craftsmanship and design at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore historic and charming homes, featuring complimentary tastings from exceptional restaurants, chefs, brew masters, and bakers. You can savor the “taste” of all that Newburyport has to offer while raising funds for Newburyport public schools! ** This event is a great activity for Mother’s Day weekend!!! Learn more and purchase tickets at www.NewburyportKitchenTour.com.

If you purchase the tickets on the website in advance, you may redeem them for tour booklets beginning on April 26th. You will need to show the email confirmation to redeem for tour booklets at one of the ticket selling locations listed here.

Want to attend the Newburyport Kitchen Tour for free?

We are looking for volunteers to serve as home captains, home docents, and food runners. Morning and afternoon shifts are available and volunteers will receive a free ticket to attend before or after their shift. Sign up with a friend to make the day fly by and then take your complimentary tour together. Come indulge your curiosity while helping to support our schools! Sign up to volunteer for the Newburyport Kitchen Tour on May 10.

Coins for a Cause Fundraiser- Running all April

Gather up your loose change! Beginning April 1st, bring your change to any branch of the Institute for Savings and they will donate the coin machine fee (5% of the value of the coins) to the Newburyport PTO. Fundraiser runs for the month of April.

Do You Want to Get Involved in the PTO?

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.