Welcome Back!

We are back... and we are crushing it! The first two weeks are in the books and the fun has just begun! While we are busy working on our routines and procedures in the classrooms and throughout the school, I am quite sure you are all working on your own family morning and afternoon procedures and routines. It always takes a little time to work through the kinks, and we are happy to report things are going smoother every day. Thank you for all you are doing to get the kids to school on time every day. We thank you all for your patience with us and with one another with regard to traffic, bus schedules and procedures.

We are looking forward to meeting you all at Open House next week. Please read on for more information!

We hope you will all be able to make it to our Open House next week. Our teachers will do their best to help create an understanding around grade level and classroom expectations, and how you can support your child's learning. This is a great opportunity to get to know your child's teacher and ask questions about the school year. The Brown School Open House is broken into two sessions. Kindergarten and Grade 1 Open House takes place from 5:30-6:15 and then Grades 2 and 3 follows from 6:15-7:00.

5:30-6:15-PK, K, and Grade 1

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6:15-7:00-Grades 2 and 3

Helpful hints and reminders:

*Parking will be at a premium, so those living close to the school are encouraged to walk.

*Tower School has offered their parking lot for overflow parking

*When parking, please be mindful of our neighbors' driveways and property

The Brown School PTO is looking forward to meeting with new and seasoned Brown School parents. There are two upcoming in-person opportunities to connect with this incredible organization.

1. Volunteer Coffee this Friday morning Sept. 20 from 8:30-9:30-We welcome new and seasoned parents to our Fall Volunteer Coffee in the Brown School Garden. If the weather does not cooperate, please join us inside. Just check in to the Main Office and they will point you in the right direction!

2. Open House Night-Our PTO representatives will be on hand during Open House to answer any questions you may have or to help get you started on ways you can help the PTO continue its efforts to make Brown the best place for our kid to be!

And of course, please SAVE the DATE for the Brown School Social Event of the Season!

Welcome back to communal living and working for kids 🙂! It is common for the start of school to have a number of reported colds and minor illnesses. And, it's always a good time remind everyone about good health practices including staying hydrated and energized, along with regular hand washing. We will keep you informed of any concerning health issues or increases illness occurring at the Brown School.

This week's health reminders:

Remember how many snacks your kids asked for throughout the day over the summer?

**Please remember to send your student into school with a water bottle and snack every day.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)-As reported last week we had a case of Pertussis at the Brown School. Please be sure to review THIS INFO to keep you informed.

Covid Guidelines- The current guidelines for students or staff who test positive for Covid-19 are to stay home until fever-free for 24 hours. A mask is recommended for 5 days after testing positive.

Please feel free to reach out to Karen Doherty, RN if you have any school health related questions or concerns.

Last year the Marblehead Recreation and Parks Department sponsored an after school program called Kids give Back. It was facilitated by two of our wonderful staff members, School Counselor Kara Elmer, and First Grade Teacher Rachel Leavitt. In addition to performing many acts of kindness and support for our school and community, some of the children worked together to write a grant for a Book Vending Machine! The Friends of Marblehead Public Schools invite people to submit a grant for services and resources to enhance our schools. The kids' grant was approved and this week we had a ribbon cutting ceremony for INCHY THE BOOK VENDING MACHINE! The Brown School PTO and another local literacy foundation has agreed to help us keep our machine well stocked!

This is an incredible celebration of kids' efforts, Marblehead Recreation and Parks, Friends of Marblehead Public School, Brown School PTO, and Brown School staff all coming together for goodness sake. Thank you to all who had a hand in bringing our new book vending machine to the Brown School.... but mostly, thank you all for being such great models for our kids and community to show what can happen when we all work together!

Sustainable Marblehead is sponsoring a Fair at the Brown School on September 28 from 10:00-2:00! FREE Fair, which features learning and fun for the whole family! They'll be a bike rodeo, green vendors and nonprofits, speakers and kid's crafts!

Friday, September 20-PTO Brown Volunteer Coffee

Wednesday, September 25-PICTURE DAY

Thursday, September 26-OPEN HOUSE

Thursday/Friday October 3 and 4-NO SCHOOL-Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, October 10-PTO Meeting-8:30 AM in the Cafe

Monday, October 14-NO SCHOOL-Indigenous People's Day

Thursday, October 19-School Committee Meeting-MHS

Friday, October 18-Monster Mash

Email: maxfield.mary@marbleheadschools.org
Website: https://www.marbleheadschools.org
Location: 40-41 Baldwin Road, Marblehead, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 639-3112