Bryantville Elementary School
June 17, 2024
A Note from the Office
Bryantville Families:
Happy Last Day of School! We made it. What a year it has been! This blast is mostly a photo dump of all of the events that have occurred over the past few weeks. It has been so busy! Make sure to keep checking back for updates throughout the summer. Thank you so much for all of your support and for sharing your students with us. We hope you have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Jen Simmons and Traci Costa
IMPORTANT DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The 2024-2025 calendar has been posted to our website. CLICK HERE
Please mark your calendars now for the early release days and no school days.
Early release days with 12:45 dismissal: 9/25, 10/30, 11/27, 12/4, 1/29, 3/12, 3/19, 5/7, and tentative last day of school 6/13.
NO school on: 8/30, 9/2, 10/14, 11/5, 11/11, 11/28 & 11/29, 12/23-12/31, 1/1, 1/20, 2/17-2/21, 4/18-4/25, and 5/26.
Attention Fourth Grade Families:
If you registered your student for band or orchestra, emails were sent regarding your student’s instrument for next year.
Transfer In and Transfer Out
Be sure to reach out to Mrs. Rossini if you plan on moving in or out of the BES school district this summer. You will need to complete a form to have the paperwork transfer process done in a timely manner. Mrs. Rossini can be reached by email at Erika.Rossini@pembrokek12.org
Congratulations to Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Fitzpatrick on their retirement!
Celebrating Community
Bryantville Boogie / Field Day:
Thank you to everyone who has donated! We were able to raise over $18,500 dollars! Way to go Titans!
Ms. McDermott - First Place $1,824
Mrs. Doherty - Second Place $1,305
Mrs. Reilly - Third $1,200
Camp Bournedale Pics
Our sixth graders had a blast at Bournedale.
Grade 5 Field Trip Pics
Our fifth graders learned about all of the aspects of Pembroke’s government and town offices.
Field Day Fun
We had an amazing Field Day and Bryantville Boogie! Thank you to everyone who donated their time, effort, and money to support the success of these events. We are so appreciative of our PTO!
Community Meeting Special Guest
We were so lucky to have Bryantville mom (and now author!), Ashley Hiehiapo, attend our May community meetings to speak with students about the process of writing her book, Beach Pig. Such a great example of self discipline and citizenship!
Art Show
Thank you to all of the families who came out for our Fine Arts Night! It certainly was a night filled with Sweet Treats! The artwork was amazing. The color guard and recorder performances were incredible. The Heidi’s Hallow was delicious! Thank you to all of the staff who helped make the evening possible, especially Mrs. Dunn who turned our school into Candyland full of smiles.
NURSE'S CORNER-Note from Nurse Val
MEDICATION PICK UP
NOTIFICATION OF MEDICATION DISPOSAL
The last day of school is June 17, 2024. Medications are not to be stored in the school building
over the summer. Medications must be picked up by the last day of school by dismissal
time. Medications may be picked up prior to that date, please contact nurse Val by email Valerie.Phillips@pembrokek12.org to set up a date/time.
ALL medication(s), this includes Epipens and inhalers, not picked up will be
destroyed at the end of the last day of school. Medications are not kept for summer programs.
New medication forms can be found on the Pembroke Public Schools website under the Health
Services tab for the next school year for you and the student’s physician/prescriber to complete
over the summer. Medication forms expire at the end of each school year.
Per policy all medication must be delivered at the beginning of next school year by an adult.
Medications will not be accepted from students.
Reminder:
All sunscreen must be applied prior to coming to school. Sunscreen will not be applied at school.
Also--- PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A WATER BOTTLE! It is important to stay hydrated and the students are able to refill them throughout the day as needed.
Here are tips for checking for ticks. Make sure to do so daily!
Titans Talk
Welcome to Titans Talk! This form is a simple way to communicate with Pembroke Public Schools about critical district issues.
Titans Talk is an easy way for you to ask us a question, raise a concern or pay us a compliment. Each Titans Talk submission is sent to the appropriate school, department, and/or district staff member for follow-up.
While "Titans Talk!" is not a replacement for in-person meetings or phone calls, we hope that this channel provides us with an opportunity to serve you better.
In the event of an emergency, please call our district office at (781) 829-0832 (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM), or local law enforcement.
SUMMER LEARNING
Preventing the Summer Slide: A Resource Guide for K-3 Parents
Welcome, K-3 parents!
This website is designed to support you in working with your child over the summer to prevent the summer slide. Here, you'll find a comprehensive collection of resources that were shared at our recent literacy night, now available for all families to access.
We want to emphasize that these resources are entirely optional. Our goal is to provide you with tools that can help keep your child's learning on track during the summer months, but there is no obligation to use them. We understand that summer is a time for relaxation and fun, and these resources are here if you choose to incorporate some learning activities into your child's routine.
We hope you find these materials helpful and supportive as you engage in summer learning activities with your child. Thank you for being involved in your child's education!
SUMMER READING
Pembroke Public LIbrary Summer Reading
Summer Reading 2024
Monday, June 17 - Friday, August 23
Summer Reading this year challenges you to "Read, Renew, Repeat" at home and at the Library by protecting nature and renewing a love of learning. Discover how you can make the most of your summer with the Library!
Elementary Students: Two recommended reading lists (linked below) are available for all students; these lists were created as a collaboration between the local schools and your library. Students also have access to LexiaCore5, an online reading skills program.
RIsing Middle Schoolers
The goal of summer reading is to develop lifelong reading habits, while limiting the effects of the summer slide—the tendency to lose some of the achievement gains students make during the school year—particularly in literacy skills.
Below is an illustrated and reviewed list of summer reading titles. Students should pick a book from this list OR a book of their own choice. Be sure to pick a book which aligns with grade-level appropriate content and text complexity.
Websites listed on the subsequent ratings page can help students and families find a book that is right for them. The novels on this list also help students to practice literacy skills embodied in the 2017 MA State Frameworks for English Language Arts.
Incoming 7th & 8th graders at PCMS are expected to answer at least one question from each of the six categories in the list labeled “Questions for Any Book,” for a total of SIX questions. We recommended that you read your book with the questions in mind. Many of the questions have two or three parts, so make sure to fully answer ALL of the questions with specific details and relevant information from the text. Enjoy and have a great summer!
Community News
Pembroke Public Library- JUNE EVENTS
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 17 - August 23
Students are challenged to "Read, Renew, Repeat" this summer at home and at the Library. All ages are welcome to participate by reading, visiting the library, attending programs, or unlocking the "Nature's Friend" badge on Beanstack. Visit the library or go to pembrokepubliclibrary.org/summer to learn more.
Farmers Market Storytime
Saturday, June 8 from 11:00-11:30am
Join Miss Melissa for a storytime geared toward ages 4-8 at the Pembroke Farmers Market (outside the Community Center). Families can also pick up a special farm-themed sticker scene. Siblings and friends are welcomed!
LEGO Club
Tuesday, June 11 from 4:00-5:00pm
Kids ages 4+ are welcome to visit and build with the library LEGOs. Bring neighbors, big siblings, and school friends and get creative. This month's theme is "Ultimate Playground."
Anime Club
Thursday, June 13 from 4:00-5:30pm
Ages 11 - 15 are invited to watch anime, snack, craft, and socialize. This month attendees will watch episodes 25 and 26 from Demon Slayer (Rated TV-14) and create a themed craft!
Puppy Dog Tales
Thursday, June 20 from 4:15-5:00pm
Readers of all ages may read to a certified therapy dog to develop their literacy and presentation skills as well as build confidence and self-esteem. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
Chess Club
Wednesday, June 26 from 4:00-5:00pm
Youth and families can learn and play chess at the Library. This is a drop-in event; no registration is needed.
Arthropod Petting Zoo & Busy Bug Day
Thursday, June 27 from 1:00-4:00pm
Kids will learn all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, in a show-and-tell-and-touch program! Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild with Professor Bugman's Arthropod Petting Zoo. Other hands-on learning centers will be available for kids to explore the world of bugs! This is a drop-in event best for ages 3 - 11. Families can come anytime during the three hour program.
Dungeons & Dragons (ages 11-14)
Thursday, June 27 from 3:00-4:30pm
Tweens (11-14) will join a band of fellow adventurers in this four session introduction to Dungeons and Dragons! Attendees will create a character and participate in a quest through teamwork and collaboration to achieve a unique goal! Sessions for this adventure will be on Thursdays June 27, July 11, July 18, and July 25. Registration is required; visit https://linktr.ee/pembrokepubliclibrary or call 781-293-6771 to sign up.
Bryantville Elementary School
Email: jennifer.simmons@pembrokek12.org
Website: www.pembrokek12.org
Location: 29 Gurney Drive, Pembroke, MA, USA
Phone: 781-293-5411
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