Bresnahan Weekly Wednesday
Wednesday 11/16/22
Upcoming Events:
Friday, November 18th: Clipper Pride Day! Wear your Clipper gear to school!
Wednesday, November 23rd: Early Release (11:15 -PS/PK, 11:40 - K-3)
Thursday, November 24th: Thanksgiving, NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 25th: NO SCHOOL
Friday, December 2: Term 1 Ends (Grades 1-3)
Monday, December 5: Term 1 Report Cards go home (Grades 1-3)
It has been wonderful seeing so many parents/guardians in the building for parent-teacher conferences! Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you do not have conference time scheduled already. Conferences started this week and are scheduled through mid-December.
Scholastic Book Fair
Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to the Bresnahan School in early December (12/5-12/9)! This exciting event is a major fundraiser for our school library. Students in grades 1-3 will be able to visit the book fair during the school day on their regular library day. Prek and K students will be able to shop with their parents during the scheduled family shopping hours (before school, after school, some evenings, and a Saturday morning). Parent volunteers will be needed throughout the week of the book fair. Stay tuned for more specific details regarding the book selection, ewallet, volunteer needs, and family shopping times. More information is coming soon!
Week of 11/14 PTO Updates
PTO Winter Spirit Wear Sale
The PTO Spirit Wear Winter sale has been extended until tonight November 16, 11:59PM. There are great new items available, including a cozy fleece and sherpa blanket, pom hats, zip up hoodies, flannel PJ pants and more! Go to the Winter Spirit Wear Sale page to place your order. We thank you for supporting our schools!
We are Thankful at the Bres
One of the PTO's largest goals is to help build school community. This month, we will be working with students to make kindness rocks for a new rock garden outside of the school. We hope this garden will brighten their days and reinforce their responsibility to be kind to others. As parents, we are so grateful to the teachers and staff at the Bresnahan that make our children feel safe, cared for, and engaged. Last year we started a tradition of providing a special breakfast for staff during the week of Thanksgiving. Please join us in showing our gratitude by bringing an item for the breakfast on Tuesday Nov 22nd. Please see this sign up sheet for details.
Winter Greens Pick Up
If you placed an order for winter greens, pick up will be Sunday, November 27th from 10:15am-12:00pm at the Senior Center. We will send a reminder email next week to everyone who ordered. Thank you again for your support!
Hot Cocoa Stand & Market Square Tree Lighting
If you are in Market Square for the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on November 27th, stop by the PTO's very own hot cocoa stand! We will be on Inn Street passing out hot cocoa and cheer, and collecting donations for the PTO.
Giving Tuesday is November 29th!
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. There are many ways to support the Newburyport PTO and we are so grateful to parents that volunteer their time, donate food items for teacher appreciation events, and support our numerous fundraisers during the year. We understand everyone has busy lives and can't always donate their time, so if making a financial donation is appealing to you, we truly appreciate the support. You will also receive a receipt for your donation for tax purposes. The PTO is a non-profit run entirely by parent and teacher volunteers. This year, the PTO has budgeted $92,000 for educational and social programs at the Bresnahan, Nock and Molin Schools. We raise funds purely through parent-run fundraisers and do not use any fundraising companies. You can donate here (and don't even have to wait until Tuesday!) Thank you for your support!
Francis. T Bresnahan Elementary School
Email: jsokolowski@newburyport.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.newburyport.k12.ma.us/domain/8
Location: 333 High Street, Newburyport, MA, USA
Phone: (978) 465-4435