April 2025
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 4/13/25
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 4/6/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Here are some happenings this week:
PTO News:
PTO meeting Wednesday virtual at 6:00 pm.all are welcome
Link: bostonchildrens.zoom.us/j/99899898667?pwd=BRz99WWPWjSK5MiBXXar1cCRy6P4Ik.1&from=addon
As always, thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 4/13/25
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 4/6/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Here are some happenings this week:
- Grade 3 ELA MCAS Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make sure students come to school on time on MCAS day. If students are late, they will have to take that MCAS session on a Make up day.
- K-2 Spring concert at 9:30 on April 10th
- We will be getting rid of the items in lost in found at the end of the week. Please remind your child to look for their items.
PTO News:
PTO meeting Wednesday virtual at 6:00 pm.all are welcome
Link: bostonchildrens.zoom.us/j/99899898667?pwd=BRz99WWPWjSK5MiBXXar1cCRy6P4Ik.1&from=addon
As always, thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
March 2025
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/30/25
Good evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school.
Here the MCAS dates for this week:
APRIL 1st and 2nd: Grade 5 ELA
APRIL 3rd and 4th: Grade 4 ELA
Please encourage your child to do their best on this day. There is no reason to be nervous.
Our Spring concert for Grades k-2 is Thursday April 10 at 9:30 am. It should be an excellent performance!
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/23/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school.
On March 25th, people can show support for the CP community in many ways. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage action to improve access, care, and research. Wear green: The official color of the cerebral palsy awareness ribbon, it symbolizes growth and resilience.
Report cards will be available in the ASPEN portal March 25 in the afternoon.
These are the ELA MCAS dates from grades 3-5. The day of MCAS testing, please do not send your child in with bags of candy, instead send in a nutritious snack.
The recommended time for the ELA MCAS is 2 hours but students have the day to complete the assessment. Students have small breaks during testing as well.
It is important to encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and to just try their best on this day.
MCAS DATESAPRIL
APRIL 1st and 2nd: Grade 5 ELA
APRIL 3rd and 4th: Grade 4 ELA
APRIL 8th and 9th: Grade 3 ELA
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/16/25Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school.
Here are some important dates for this week:
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/2/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Students will be participating in our Book Fair during their library time. Our Family Night will be Thursday March 6th from 5:30-7:00.
Next Monday March 10 are spring pictures. Wednesday March 12 is an early release day at 11:30
Here is the link to our Parent March Newsletter with additional information and important dates for the month.
https://secure.smore.com/n/h3w8j
Thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/30/25
Good evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school.
Here the MCAS dates for this week:
APRIL 1st and 2nd: Grade 5 ELA
APRIL 3rd and 4th: Grade 4 ELA
Please encourage your child to do their best on this day. There is no reason to be nervous.
Our Spring concert for Grades k-2 is Thursday April 10 at 9:30 am. It should be an excellent performance!
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/23/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school.
On March 25th, people can show support for the CP community in many ways. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage action to improve access, care, and research. Wear green: The official color of the cerebral palsy awareness ribbon, it symbolizes growth and resilience.
Report cards will be available in the ASPEN portal March 25 in the afternoon.
These are the ELA MCAS dates from grades 3-5. The day of MCAS testing, please do not send your child in with bags of candy, instead send in a nutritious snack.
The recommended time for the ELA MCAS is 2 hours but students have the day to complete the assessment. Students have small breaks during testing as well.
It is important to encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep and to just try their best on this day.
MCAS DATESAPRIL
APRIL 1st and 2nd: Grade 5 ELA
APRIL 3rd and 4th: Grade 4 ELA
APRIL 8th and 9th: Grade 3 ELA
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/16/25Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school.
Here are some important dates for this week:
- PTO meeting March 19th virtually at 6:30. A link will be sent the day before via parent square and March 19th
- March 20th Kindergarten Registration 9:00-2:00
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 3/2/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Students will be participating in our Book Fair during their library time. Our Family Night will be Thursday March 6th from 5:30-7:00.
Next Monday March 10 are spring pictures. Wednesday March 12 is an early release day at 11:30
Here is the link to our Parent March Newsletter with additional information and important dates for the month.
https://secure.smore.com/n/h3w8j
Thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
February 2025
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/23/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone enjoyed the winter break.
Just a few reminders for this week February 24, 2025
PTO News:
The PTO is sponsoring a Dine out on February 25 at Owen and Ollie’s. Enjoy a fabulous meal out with family and friends, with a portion of the proceeds going to BES. Students were given flyers. These must be presented at the dine out.
As always thank you for supporting our school! Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/16/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone is enjoying this weekend.
Just a few reminders for the week of February 24, 2025
PTO News:
The PTO is sponsoring a Dine out on February 25 at Owen and Ollie’s. Enjoy a fabulous meal out with family and friends, with a portion of the proceeds going to BES. Students were given flyers. These must be presented at the dine out.
As always, thank you for supporting our school! Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/9/25
Good Evening Brookside Families!
This is a full week of school. Our February break begins on February 17th. Students return to school on February 24th.
Let’s show our Brookside pride while helping the Dracut Food Pantry fill the shelves with non-perishable food and pet items and/or cash donations! These are some much needed items:
1. cereal
2. peanut butter
3. pasta
4. toilet paper
5. tomato sauce
6. paper towels
Don't forget are furry friends! Cat and dog food are needed as well. Students may bring the items to school.
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/2/25
Good Evening Brookside Families!
This week is a full week of school. We do not have an early release days this month. Please remember to dress warmly as if the weather permits, we will be going outside for recess.
As a friendly reminder, we want to reiterate our parent pick-up procedure for afternoon dismissal. For everyone's safety, parents should enter through the rear cafeteria door, pick up their child, and then exit the cafeteria through the front lobby door. We understand some parents may prefer alternative exits, however, these designated entry and exit points are essential for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students. This controlled flow allows staff to monitor who is in the building at all times, and prevents unauthorized access to other areas. In the afternoons, the YMCA program also utilizes our gym and cafeteria, making it even more critical to adhere to these procedures. Just as we ask our students to follow school routines, we appreciate your cooperation in following these dismissal procedures as well. If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
PTO News:
Please join Brookside Families for fun this Friday for:
Brookside at the River Hawks Men's Hockey
February 7, 7:15 pm @ Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Here is the link to the parent newsletter for February.
https://secure.smore.com/n/5f6na
Thank you for always supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/23/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone enjoyed the winter break.
Just a few reminders for this week February 24, 2025
- Kindergarten Open House is February 25, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30. This is for incoming kindergarten students for Fall 2025 and their parents. The Open House will have detailed information about kindergarten expectations and needed documents for registration. The snow date for this event is February 27, 2025
- February 28, 2025, we will be hosting Read Across America with guest readers from the Town of Dracut and other special guests
- The school nurse will start vision and hearing screenings on February 24th Please make sure that if your child wears glasses or contacts to wear them to school for the screenings.
- The Richardson Middle School Theatre program will present "High School Musical, Jr." on Friday, March 7th at 7PM, and Saturday, March 8th at 1PM & 6PM. Tickets are on sale at www.CUR8.com. Regular tickets are $15, and student/senior tickets are $10.
- Coach MacNeil will be leading BES in the annual Heart Challenge.Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning to ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn PE equipment for our school! Here is the link for the heart challenge it is: http://www2.heart.org/goto/BrooksideElementary
PTO News:
The PTO is sponsoring a Dine out on February 25 at Owen and Ollie’s. Enjoy a fabulous meal out with family and friends, with a portion of the proceeds going to BES. Students were given flyers. These must be presented at the dine out.
As always thank you for supporting our school! Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/16/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone is enjoying this weekend.
Just a few reminders for the week of February 24, 2025
- Kindergarten Open House is February 25, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30. This is for incoming kindergarten students for Fall 2025 and their parents. The Open House will have detailed information about kindergarten expectations and needed documents for registration. The snow date for this event is February 27, 2025
- February 28, 2025, we will be hosting Read Across America with guest readers from the Town of Dracut and other special guests
- The school nurse will start vision and hearing screenings on February 24rd. Please make sure that if your child wears glasses or contacts to wear them to school for the screenings.
- The Richardson Middle School Theatre program will present "High School Musical, Jr." on Friday, March 7th at 7PM, and Saturday, March 8th at 1PM & 6PM. Tickets are on sale at www.CUR8.com. Regular tickets are $15, and student/senior tickets are $10.
- Coach MacNeil will be leading BES in the annual Heart Challenge.Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take care of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude and learning to ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn PE equipment for our school! Here is the link for the heart challenge it is: http://www2.heart.org/goto/BrooksideElementary
PTO News:
The PTO is sponsoring a Dine out on February 25 at Owen and Ollie’s. Enjoy a fabulous meal out with family and friends, with a portion of the proceeds going to BES. Students were given flyers. These must be presented at the dine out.
As always, thank you for supporting our school! Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/9/25
Good Evening Brookside Families!
This is a full week of school. Our February break begins on February 17th. Students return to school on February 24th.
Let’s show our Brookside pride while helping the Dracut Food Pantry fill the shelves with non-perishable food and pet items and/or cash donations! These are some much needed items:
1. cereal
2. peanut butter
3. pasta
4. toilet paper
5. tomato sauce
6. paper towels
Don't forget are furry friends! Cat and dog food are needed as well. Students may bring the items to school.
As always, thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 2/2/25
Good Evening Brookside Families!
This week is a full week of school. We do not have an early release days this month. Please remember to dress warmly as if the weather permits, we will be going outside for recess.
As a friendly reminder, we want to reiterate our parent pick-up procedure for afternoon dismissal. For everyone's safety, parents should enter through the rear cafeteria door, pick up their child, and then exit the cafeteria through the front lobby door. We understand some parents may prefer alternative exits, however, these designated entry and exit points are essential for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students. This controlled flow allows staff to monitor who is in the building at all times, and prevents unauthorized access to other areas. In the afternoons, the YMCA program also utilizes our gym and cafeteria, making it even more critical to adhere to these procedures. Just as we ask our students to follow school routines, we appreciate your cooperation in following these dismissal procedures as well. If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
PTO News:
Please join Brookside Families for fun this Friday for:
Brookside at the River Hawks Men's Hockey
February 7, 7:15 pm @ Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Here is the link to the parent newsletter for February.
https://secure.smore.com/n/5f6na
Thank you for always supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening!
January 2025
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/19/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Just a quick reminder for this week.
Early Release Day Thursday January 30th for parent conferences for elementary schools only.
Early Release is at 11:30 and there is no Preschool Thursday January 30, 2025.
Thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/19/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Just a reminder parent teacher conferences are January 30th. January 30 is an early release day for all elementary students and there is no preschool on this day.
We will have Kindergarten Open House for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025 on Tuesday, February 25 - 6:30 p.m.:
Parents/Guardians will:
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/12/25
Good evening Brookside Bears!
This Wednesday January 15 is an early release day. Early release is at 11:30. There is no preschool on January 15.
January 20 there is no school in observance of Martin Luther King.
January 30 is an early release day for elementary schools for parent conferences. There is no preschool on January 30. All teachers will be sending out sign ups for conferences this week.
MCAS dates were sent out via Parent Square on Friday.
Thank you for support ing our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/5/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This coming week is a full week of school. The next early release day is January 15, 2025. There is no preschool on Wednesdays. Early Release is at 11:30.
January 30 is an early release for all elementary schools only for parent conferences. Teachers will be sending out sign ups via Parent Square on January 13.
A few reminders:
PTO News:
As always thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/19/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Just a quick reminder for this week.
Early Release Day Thursday January 30th for parent conferences for elementary schools only.
Early Release is at 11:30 and there is no Preschool Thursday January 30, 2025.
Thank you for supporting our school community and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/19/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Just a reminder parent teacher conferences are January 30th. January 30 is an early release day for all elementary students and there is no preschool on this day.
We will have Kindergarten Open House for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025 on Tuesday, February 25 - 6:30 p.m.:
Parents/Guardians will:
- Hear a brief presentation from Principals, PTO, Nurse and Teachers
- Receive their Kindergarten Registration Information •
- Have questions answered
- Thursday, February 27 the - snow date
- March 20, 2025 9:00 -2:00 p.m.
- March 25, 2025 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- June 16, 17, 18th
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/12/25
Good evening Brookside Bears!
This Wednesday January 15 is an early release day. Early release is at 11:30. There is no preschool on January 15.
January 20 there is no school in observance of Martin Luther King.
January 30 is an early release day for elementary schools for parent conferences. There is no preschool on January 30. All teachers will be sending out sign ups for conferences this week.
MCAS dates were sent out via Parent Square on Friday.
Thank you for support ing our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 1/5/25
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This coming week is a full week of school. The next early release day is January 15, 2025. There is no preschool on Wednesdays. Early Release is at 11:30.
January 30 is an early release for all elementary schools only for parent conferences. Teachers will be sending out sign ups via Parent Square on January 13.
A few reminders:
- The school nurse will be starting height, weight, and BMI screening for all first and fourth grade students this month in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Health. If you do not wish to have your child participate in this screening please send a signed written letter or email stating you do not want your child involved in this screening by January 10th to [email protected]
- Screening will begin on January 13th.
PTO News:
- Reminder that the PTO is hosting a free event at Roller Kingdom for all Brookside students and their families on Sunday, January 12th at 6pm. Bring your skates (or rent some for $3 per pair) and be ready for a really fun time!
- All parents and caregivers of current Brookside students are members of the PTO. Please join the PTO for the next meeting via zoom on January 9th. The district Title 1 coordinator, Christa Archibold, will be joining us to share information regarding Title 1. Joining instructions are available on their website at www.brooksidepto.com.
- Please also take a moment to complete the family interests survey to help the PTO plan exciting new events and enrichment opportunities this spring. The survey takes two minutes and is available at https://forms.gle/v4MeZ5mEDBAoa2JWA
As always thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
December 2024
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/29/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. School begins again on January 2, 2025.
PTO News: We will have PTO meeting on January 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm virtually.
Our January Early Release day is January 15, 2025. Early dismissal is at 11:30.
Please remember to have students wear appropriate outdoor clothing as we try to go out to recess if it is above 32 degrees.
Happy New Year to the Brookside Bears! We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/15/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
It is the week before Christmas break!
Our holiday show for grades 3-5 and chorus is this Thursday. We will have two shows 9:30 and 1:30. We kindly ask parents not to dismiss their students after the first show as they are needed in the afternoon show. To respect the hard work the students and Miss Plunkett have put into practicing, we will not be dismissing students until the completion of the 1:30 show. the 1:30 show is also being taped for the Dracut Public Access TV. Parents attending the afternoon show, we kindly ask that you do not block the buses from entering the circle. There is also parking in the back of the school.
The lost and found is beyond over flowing. We will begin to post some of the items on our Facebook page and ParentSquare. If you are at the school this week, please look through the items.
Mrs. Harries is our Community of Caring Coordinator. She is coordinating a coat drive until January 3, 2025. Please consider donating a new or gently used children's coat. Students can bring them to the office or the donation box in the lobby.
PTO News: Don't forget to check out our PTO website for upcoming meetings and information. https://www.brooksidepto.com/
We hope that all of our families have a wonderful, safe holiday season! We appreciate the support our families give to our students, teachers and school!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/8/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This Wednesday, December 11 is an early release. Early Release is at 11:30. There is no preschool on Wednesday.
Our Holiday concert for grades 3-5 and chorus is December 19th and there are two showings 9:30 and 1:30.
As most of you know, our standards-based report cards will be published to Aspen on Tuesday.
A reminder that our report cards indicate how well your child is doing with regard to mastering individual skills and concepts/standards within each subject area, providing a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for growth.
Each standard is assessed using a rating scale (e.g., "Emerging," "Developing," "Secure," "Advanced", or “Not assessed”) to indicate your child's current level of proficiency. We also provide information with regard to personal growth and development which uses a different rating scale.
As always, If you have questions about any specific standard or rating, please contact your child's teacher.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/1/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope all our families had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This week is a full week of school. Attached is our December Parents Newsletter with information about the upcoming month and important dates.
https://secure.smore.com/n/mxy9vf
Thank you to all the families for donating to the Turkey Trot and always supporting our school.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/29/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. School begins again on January 2, 2025.
PTO News: We will have PTO meeting on January 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm virtually.
Our January Early Release day is January 15, 2025. Early dismissal is at 11:30.
Please remember to have students wear appropriate outdoor clothing as we try to go out to recess if it is above 32 degrees.
Happy New Year to the Brookside Bears! We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/15/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
It is the week before Christmas break!
Our holiday show for grades 3-5 and chorus is this Thursday. We will have two shows 9:30 and 1:30. We kindly ask parents not to dismiss their students after the first show as they are needed in the afternoon show. To respect the hard work the students and Miss Plunkett have put into practicing, we will not be dismissing students until the completion of the 1:30 show. the 1:30 show is also being taped for the Dracut Public Access TV. Parents attending the afternoon show, we kindly ask that you do not block the buses from entering the circle. There is also parking in the back of the school.
The lost and found is beyond over flowing. We will begin to post some of the items on our Facebook page and ParentSquare. If you are at the school this week, please look through the items.
Mrs. Harries is our Community of Caring Coordinator. She is coordinating a coat drive until January 3, 2025. Please consider donating a new or gently used children's coat. Students can bring them to the office or the donation box in the lobby.
PTO News: Don't forget to check out our PTO website for upcoming meetings and information. https://www.brooksidepto.com/
We hope that all of our families have a wonderful, safe holiday season! We appreciate the support our families give to our students, teachers and school!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/8/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This Wednesday, December 11 is an early release. Early Release is at 11:30. There is no preschool on Wednesday.
Our Holiday concert for grades 3-5 and chorus is December 19th and there are two showings 9:30 and 1:30.
As most of you know, our standards-based report cards will be published to Aspen on Tuesday.
A reminder that our report cards indicate how well your child is doing with regard to mastering individual skills and concepts/standards within each subject area, providing a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for growth.
Each standard is assessed using a rating scale (e.g., "Emerging," "Developing," "Secure," "Advanced", or “Not assessed”) to indicate your child's current level of proficiency. We also provide information with regard to personal growth and development which uses a different rating scale.
As always, If you have questions about any specific standard or rating, please contact your child's teacher.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 12/1/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I hope all our families had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This week is a full week of school. Attached is our December Parents Newsletter with information about the upcoming month and important dates.
https://secure.smore.com/n/mxy9vf
Thank you to all the families for donating to the Turkey Trot and always supporting our school.
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
November 2024
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/24/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Here are a few reminders for the week.
Happy Thanksgiving to our Brookside Community!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/17/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families that donated to our Turkey Trot , the PTO for organizing the trot and our awesome volunteers. It was a great day!
This week is a full week of school.
Next week, Monday November 25th and 26th are full days of school. November 27th is an early release at 11:30. There is no preschool on November 27.
Thank you for supporting our school and students. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/10/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Monday November 11 is no school in observance of Veterans' Day. I want to thank all our family members who are veterans your currently serving. As a proud military spouse, I understand the demands of keeping our country safe so again Thank you!
PTO News: Our Turkey Trot is this Friday 11/15/24. This is are major fundraiser for our school. We use this money in a variety of ways to support activities for our students. Please consider making a donation.
Please make sure students are dressed appropriately as the weather changes because we do try to be outside for recess.
As always thank you for supporting our school and students!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 11/3/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
There will be no school Tuesday November 5 for students due to Election Day.
There will be no school Monday November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Do not forget to thank a Veteran.
PTO News: Our PTO meeting is Thursday Nov. 7 at 6:30-7:45.
A link a link to our Parents Newsletter November One will also be sent out through ParentSquare.
Please remember to have your children wear sneakers on gym days so they can participate safely.
Please read the attached newsletter, as we are helping Catie's Closet collect toiletries in the upcoming week. A list is provided in the newsletter. https://www.catiescloset.org/about-caties-closet/
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/24/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Here are a few reminders for the week.
- The gravel parking lot used for preschool drop off and pick up will be closed on Monday. It is needed for cement trucks for the tennis court project. Preschool parents should park in the parking lot used for k-5 parent drop off. Please park your car and walk your students to the front of the building. This is just for Monday.
- Monday and Tuesday of this week are full days of school for k-5. Wednesday is an early release day at 11:30 and no preschool on Wednesday. There is no school Thursday or Friday.
- Grades close December 3rd. Reports will be available on ASPEN December 10th for parents.
Happy Thanksgiving to our Brookside Community!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/17/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families that donated to our Turkey Trot , the PTO for organizing the trot and our awesome volunteers. It was a great day!
This week is a full week of school.
Next week, Monday November 25th and 26th are full days of school. November 27th is an early release at 11:30. There is no preschool on November 27.
Thank you for supporting our school and students. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 11/10/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
Monday November 11 is no school in observance of Veterans' Day. I want to thank all our family members who are veterans your currently serving. As a proud military spouse, I understand the demands of keeping our country safe so again Thank you!
PTO News: Our Turkey Trot is this Friday 11/15/24. This is are major fundraiser for our school. We use this money in a variety of ways to support activities for our students. Please consider making a donation.
- Register at https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register and use School ID66eb18a90f47a.
Please make sure students are dressed appropriately as the weather changes because we do try to be outside for recess.
As always thank you for supporting our school and students!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 11/3/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
There will be no school Tuesday November 5 for students due to Election Day.
There will be no school Monday November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Do not forget to thank a Veteran.
PTO News: Our PTO meeting is Thursday Nov. 7 at 6:30-7:45.
A link a link to our Parents Newsletter November One will also be sent out through ParentSquare.
Please remember to have your children wear sneakers on gym days so they can participate safely.
Please read the attached newsletter, as we are helping Catie's Closet collect toiletries in the upcoming week. A list is provided in the newsletter. https://www.catiescloset.org/about-caties-closet/
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening!
October 2024
Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/27/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
We are very excited to announce that through the efforts of Mrs. Porcello and her love of science, our school has received a Moon Tree.
What is the Moon Tree Project? The Moon Tree Project is a unique initiative that began in 1971, aiming to plant seeds that had orbited the Moon on Earth.
The project was conceived by Stuart Roosa, the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14. Roosa was a former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper, and he had the idea to carry tree seeds on the mission as a way to commemorate the Apollo program and contribute to future generations. The seeds were carried to the Moon aboard the Apollo 14 mission and returned to Earth after spending eight days in lunar orbit. Moon Trees are trees grown from seeds that orbited the Moon aboard the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. These seeds were part of a biological experiment to study the effects of spaceflight on plant life.
Our Artemis I Moon Tree, a Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) was grown from a seed that orbited the Moon during the November 16, 2022–December 11, 2022 mission. After the flight, Moon Trees were grown in eight United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service facilities, including the six nurseries that are part of the National Nursery System, two research facilities, and one state nursery. Your seedling was grown at J. Herbert Stone Nursery located in Central Point, Oregon .
We will be having a special lunch on Monday October 28, 2024. Moon Pancake Sandwiches with sausage, orange carrot rockets, ranch dip and Galactic orange wedges!
On Friday November 1, 2024, we will be having a school wide ceremony to acknowledge our special tree at 10:00.
This week is a full week of school.
On Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00, we will have our school Halloween Parade. If students are participating in the parade, they should not wear costumes with any kind of weapon or mask to school. Students should be able to dress themselves if not wearing the costume to school. Please do not wear costumes that are of a scary nature as we have very young children participating and do not want to scare them.
PTO News: Please take a moment to register your student for the Brookside Turkey Trot fundraiser. Registration allows us to apply donations to their record so they receive prizes - and they even get a prize just for registering!
Register at https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register and use School ID 66eb18a90f47a.
Share your child's link with family, friends, and colleagues to help increase donations.
Donations are accepted online and in cash - please send cash donations to school in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name. The PTO can apply cash donations to your child's account so they receive prizes and build towards their classroom's ranking!
All students take part in the November 15th Trot regardless of donations totals. All dollars raised are used to provide for field trips, community events, and other enrichment activities at the school.
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/19/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Grades 4-5 will receive their MCAS scores. Grades k-5 will be receiving their Fall iReady scores. Please check backpacks for these reports. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. An explanation of the iReady scores will be posted in ParentSquare also.
PTO News: Don't forget to order your Bear Wear! It is one of our fundraisers. www.dracutthreads.com/product-category/brookside/
Students riding the bus should wait outside at the bus stop as not to delay buses waiting for students coming out of their homes. thank you!
October 29th is picture retake day.
Thank you for supporting Brookside and our students!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/13/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
A few reminders for this week. No school on Monday. Early release on Wednesday at 11:30 - No preschool on Wednesday.
PTO News:
We are also celebrating Digital Citizenship Week this week.
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/6/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school.
PTO News: This Wednesday October 9, is our virtual PTO meeting. We will send a link out via ParentSquare Post tomorrow.
We will have a some changes at Brookside with our administrative staff to help our friend sat Greenmont Elementary.
Our friends at Greenmont Elementary School had an unexpected Grade 5 teacher vacancy for an extended period. The administration has been diligently working to fill this position with a qualified teacher. Effective October 7 through November 1, 2024, Mrs. Romano, our assistant principal, will be teaching this class at Greenmont.
In her absence, Superintendent Stone has secured the expertise of Mrs. Patricia Tobin, a retired principal, to assist me with the daily operations of Brookside on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. Tobin brings over twenty years of valuable experience as a school administrator to our district.
As a district, we are committed to supporting all of our schools and ensuring that every student in Dracut receives the highest quality of education. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for supporting our school community. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
Mrs. Poitras
Greenmont Letter
Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/27/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
We are very excited to announce that through the efforts of Mrs. Porcello and her love of science, our school has received a Moon Tree.
What is the Moon Tree Project? The Moon Tree Project is a unique initiative that began in 1971, aiming to plant seeds that had orbited the Moon on Earth.
The project was conceived by Stuart Roosa, the lunar module pilot on Apollo 14. Roosa was a former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper, and he had the idea to carry tree seeds on the mission as a way to commemorate the Apollo program and contribute to future generations. The seeds were carried to the Moon aboard the Apollo 14 mission and returned to Earth after spending eight days in lunar orbit. Moon Trees are trees grown from seeds that orbited the Moon aboard the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. These seeds were part of a biological experiment to study the effects of spaceflight on plant life.
Our Artemis I Moon Tree, a Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) was grown from a seed that orbited the Moon during the November 16, 2022–December 11, 2022 mission. After the flight, Moon Trees were grown in eight United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service facilities, including the six nurseries that are part of the National Nursery System, two research facilities, and one state nursery. Your seedling was grown at J. Herbert Stone Nursery located in Central Point, Oregon .
We will be having a special lunch on Monday October 28, 2024. Moon Pancake Sandwiches with sausage, orange carrot rockets, ranch dip and Galactic orange wedges!
On Friday November 1, 2024, we will be having a school wide ceremony to acknowledge our special tree at 10:00.
This week is a full week of school.
On Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00, we will have our school Halloween Parade. If students are participating in the parade, they should not wear costumes with any kind of weapon or mask to school. Students should be able to dress themselves if not wearing the costume to school. Please do not wear costumes that are of a scary nature as we have very young children participating and do not want to scare them.
PTO News: Please take a moment to register your student for the Brookside Turkey Trot fundraiser. Registration allows us to apply donations to their record so they receive prizes - and they even get a prize just for registering!
Register at https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register and use School ID 66eb18a90f47a.
Share your child's link with family, friends, and colleagues to help increase donations.
Donations are accepted online and in cash - please send cash donations to school in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name. The PTO can apply cash donations to your child's account so they receive prizes and build towards their classroom's ranking!
All students take part in the November 15th Trot regardless of donations totals. All dollars raised are used to provide for field trips, community events, and other enrichment activities at the school.
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/19/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This week is a full week of school. Grades 4-5 will receive their MCAS scores. Grades k-5 will be receiving their Fall iReady scores. Please check backpacks for these reports. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. An explanation of the iReady scores will be posted in ParentSquare also.
PTO News: Don't forget to order your Bear Wear! It is one of our fundraisers. www.dracutthreads.com/product-category/brookside/
Students riding the bus should wait outside at the bus stop as not to delay buses waiting for students coming out of their homes. thank you!
October 29th is picture retake day.
Thank you for supporting Brookside and our students!
Enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/13/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
A few reminders for this week. No school on Monday. Early release on Wednesday at 11:30 - No preschool on Wednesday.
PTO News:
- Friday Night is our PTO sponsored Trunk or Treat from 6-7:30. If you have not paid the entrance fee, you can upon arrival on Friday
- We are selling Bear Wear! Here is the link: Bear Wear Link
We are also celebrating Digital Citizenship Week this week.
- Tuesday Wear your favorite superhero shirt to show that BES students are super digital citizens.
- Wednesday Wear your favorite hat to show that BES students are thinking about making healthy and safe digital decisions.
- Thursday Media Literacy & Cyberbullying & Upstander Wear orange to show that BES students stand up against bullying and cyberbullying.
- Our School Community Wear BES school wear/colors and sign the BES Digital Citizenship Contract to show that our school has the "BESt" Digital Citizens!
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 10/6/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school.
PTO News: This Wednesday October 9, is our virtual PTO meeting. We will send a link out via ParentSquare Post tomorrow.
We will have a some changes at Brookside with our administrative staff to help our friend sat Greenmont Elementary.
Our friends at Greenmont Elementary School had an unexpected Grade 5 teacher vacancy for an extended period. The administration has been diligently working to fill this position with a qualified teacher. Effective October 7 through November 1, 2024, Mrs. Romano, our assistant principal, will be teaching this class at Greenmont.
In her absence, Superintendent Stone has secured the expertise of Mrs. Patricia Tobin, a retired principal, to assist me with the daily operations of Brookside on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mrs. Tobin brings over twenty years of valuable experience as a school administrator to our district.
As a district, we are committed to supporting all of our schools and ensuring that every student in Dracut receives the highest quality of education. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for supporting our school community. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
Mrs. Poitras
Greenmont Letter
September 2024
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/29/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school. Remember bus drivers will be checking bus passes. Thank you for supporting our Book Fair last week. The money raised helps us buy books for our library and book vending machine.
Here is the parent October Newsletter.
October Newsletter
Thank you for supporting Brookside and enjoy your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/22/24Good evening Brookside Bears!
Here are some reminders for the week of 9/23/24:
September 23-27 Scholastic Bookfair Students will be able to purchase books during their library time. The Family Night will be Tuesday September 24 from 5-7.
September 25 is an Early Release Day. Early Release is at 11:30
September 26 is Curriculum Night. This informational event is designed for parents to learn about grade-level expectations and meet your child's teacher.If your child accompanies you, please plan for them to stay with you during the presentation.
Enjoy your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/15/24
Good Evening!
As of Monday, no students will be able to ride the bus without a bus pass. Drivers will be asking all students to show their passes upon boarding the buses. If they do not show a pass, they will not be allowed to ride the bus. This is for all grade levels.
This week students will be participating in our Start with Hello activities. Wednesday is wear Green.
September 25 is our first early release day. School ends at 11:30 on early release days.
September 26 is our Curriculum Night. Parents will have an option to choose a time to attend, 5:00 and 6:00. Teachers will present information on grade level curriculum content. If students attend with their parents, they will need to stay in the classroom and listen to the presentation. Our PE, music, art and digital literacy teachers will be presenting in the library as well.
Enjoy the rest of your evening and weekend.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/8/24
Good Evening!
We had a fabulous first week of school for K-5! Thank you for your contribution to our success!
As you know we have implemented ParentSquare as a primary tool for parent/teacher communication. You can direct message your teacher at any time. You will also receive a post from me with more information about school through ParentSquare. You will be receiving electronic forms to read and complete online. If you prefer a paper version, please notify the principal or the classroom teacher.
Here are some videos about ParentSquare:
I encourage parents to download the app as it is so easy to view informationJust a few reminders for the week:
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 9/2/24
Good Evening Brookside Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed this beautiful Labor Day Weekend. We are all looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Here are some friendly reminders for the week:
Preschool arrival and dismissal will also be at the front entrance. Parents will need to park their cars and walk preschoolers to the front entrance.
Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/29/24
Good Evening Brookside Bears!
This is a full week of school. Remember bus drivers will be checking bus passes. Thank you for supporting our Book Fair last week. The money raised helps us buy books for our library and book vending machine.
Here is the parent October Newsletter.
October Newsletter
Thank you for supporting Brookside and enjoy your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/22/24Good evening Brookside Bears!
Here are some reminders for the week of 9/23/24:
September 23-27 Scholastic Bookfair Students will be able to purchase books during their library time. The Family Night will be Tuesday September 24 from 5-7.
September 25 is an Early Release Day. Early Release is at 11:30
September 26 is Curriculum Night. This informational event is designed for parents to learn about grade-level expectations and meet your child's teacher.If your child accompanies you, please plan for them to stay with you during the presentation.
- Each teacher will provide a presentation from 5:00-5:50 PM and again from 6:00-6:50 PM.
- Presentations will begin promptly at these times.
- For specific concerns or questions about your child, please schedule a separate meeting with their teacher.
- First SEPAC Meeting 9/25/24 @ 6:30 pm at RMS in the Community Room with a link for virtual access-
- Google Meet link: meet.google.com/brc-ihsu-mxh, (US)+1 304-988-5096 PIN: 182 154 269#.
- 9/27/24 First SEPAC Coffee Hour @ 9:30 am with the Director and Assistant Director of Student Service - This time is provided for families to be able to hear about the ongoing events of the Office of the Student Services as well as ask questions relative to programming and services. “Coffee Chats” will be the fourth Friday of the month through Google Meet meet.google.com/hzr-qvyy-awi.
Enjoy your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/15/24
Good Evening!
As of Monday, no students will be able to ride the bus without a bus pass. Drivers will be asking all students to show their passes upon boarding the buses. If they do not show a pass, they will not be allowed to ride the bus. This is for all grade levels.
This week students will be participating in our Start with Hello activities. Wednesday is wear Green.
September 25 is our first early release day. School ends at 11:30 on early release days.
September 26 is our Curriculum Night. Parents will have an option to choose a time to attend, 5:00 and 6:00. Teachers will present information on grade level curriculum content. If students attend with their parents, they will need to stay in the classroom and listen to the presentation. Our PE, music, art and digital literacy teachers will be presenting in the library as well.
Enjoy the rest of your evening and weekend.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/8/24
Good Evening!
We had a fabulous first week of school for K-5! Thank you for your contribution to our success!
As you know we have implemented ParentSquare as a primary tool for parent/teacher communication. You can direct message your teacher at any time. You will also receive a post from me with more information about school through ParentSquare. You will be receiving electronic forms to read and complete online. If you prefer a paper version, please notify the principal or the classroom teacher.
Here are some videos about ParentSquare:
- ParentSquare for Parents (14:23)
- Navigating on the phone (quick clip)
- View a Notification in the app (quick clip)
- View a Post in the app (quick clip)
- RSVP & Fill out a Form in the app (quick clip)
- Navigation Basics (4:58)
- Direct Messages (7:13))
- Direct Message Reactions (1:17)
I encourage parents to download the app as it is so easy to view informationJust a few reminders for the week:
- Preschool starts Monday, September 9th.
- Picture Day is Tuesday (9/10) for all grades.
- Bus drivers will be checking for bus passes this week.
- If your child is going to be absent, please call the school.
- If you are dismissing your child or changing how your child is getting home, please send a note or email to the classroom teacher or email Mrs. Treska. Please do not call the school unless it is an emergency dismissal.
- The first PTO meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm. It will be a hybrid meeting - families are invited to join in person at Brookside (with coffee and donuts!) or via Zoom. We will be approving the year's budget and discussing events, volunteer opportunities, and other ways families can get involved. Please join us and bring a Brookside friend!
- All Kindergarten families are invited to join a Kindergarten Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30-7:00 pm at Brookside. New Kindergarten students can make a Brookside Bear stuffy to keep them company through their first year of school and we'll have activities available for siblings. Please join us!
Thank you for supporting our school and enjoy the rest of your evening.
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Brookside Buzz - Monday, 9/2/24
Good Evening Brookside Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed this beautiful Labor Day Weekend. We are all looking forward to a wonderful school year!
Here are some friendly reminders for the week:
- Grades 1-5: Start Date: September 4th
- Kindergarten: Orientation: September 4th (9:45-11:15 AM), First Day of kindergarten: September 5th
- Preschool: Orientation: September 6th (9-10 AM & 12-1 PM), Start Date: September 9th
- K-5 school school hours 8:20-2:40
- Dracut Home Day September 7
Preschool arrival and dismissal will also be at the front entrance. Parents will need to park their cars and walk preschoolers to the front entrance.
August 2024
Brookside Update 8/30/24
Dear Families,
Welcome Back to School! Each Sunday you will receive a brief phone call highlighting upcoming events for the week. You will also receive an email with the phone message containing more detailed information. Once a month, I will include a Parent newsletter with information for the upcoming month. Since this is a long weekend, you will receive my call on Monday.
Here is your welcome newsletter.
Welcome Back Newsletter
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Brookside Update 8/26/24
Good Evening!
Our class lists will be updated and published on Wednesday. This year our ASPEN roll over occurred much later than usual due to no fault of DPS.
We are so excited to start the 2024-2025 school year!
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Mrs. Poitras
Principal
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Brookside Update 8/18/24
Hello Families! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer!
August 22, 2024 is our Popsicle Party and resource information evening at Brookside 5:30- 6:45! We hope to see you there!
The deadline for bus pass registration was Friday August 9th. Any registrations that come in going forward are not guaranteed to be routed by the first week of school. All bus passes were mailed out this week to families that registered for passes by August 9th,, so families should be receiving them this week. The fee for a replacement is $5/ pass. There may be a few families who registered by the deadline who do not get their passes if we are waiting on a payment or verification of free/reduced lunch.
The bus company is working on the routes and the routes should be available soon. The routes will be posted on our website. Please be aware of the following when you register for a bus pass:
All students will be assigned to the bus stop closest to his/her home address unless the morning and/or afternoon daycare information is completed. Students must attend the school in the attendance zone in which they reside. Transportation will not be provided across school zones.
School bus stops, drivers, and routes are not permanent and are subject to change.
⭐ For new parents⭐ Each Sunday you will receive a phone call and email about upcoming events.
Enjoy your evening and see you soon!
Mrs. Poitras
Principal
Dear Families,
Welcome Back to School! Each Sunday you will receive a brief phone call highlighting upcoming events for the week. You will also receive an email with the phone message containing more detailed information. Once a month, I will include a Parent newsletter with information for the upcoming month. Since this is a long weekend, you will receive my call on Monday.
Here is your welcome newsletter.
Welcome Back Newsletter
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Brookside Update 8/26/24
Good Evening!
Our class lists will be updated and published on Wednesday. This year our ASPEN roll over occurred much later than usual due to no fault of DPS.
We are so excited to start the 2024-2025 school year!
- Grades 1-5 start on September 4.
- Kindergarten has their orientation on September 4 9:45-11:15. Kindergarten first day is September 5th.
- Preschool orientation is on September 5th 9-10 and 12- 1. Preschool start date is September 9th.
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Mrs. Poitras
Principal
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Brookside Update 8/18/24
Hello Families! I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer!
August 22, 2024 is our Popsicle Party and resource information evening at Brookside 5:30- 6:45! We hope to see you there!
The deadline for bus pass registration was Friday August 9th. Any registrations that come in going forward are not guaranteed to be routed by the first week of school. All bus passes were mailed out this week to families that registered for passes by August 9th,, so families should be receiving them this week. The fee for a replacement is $5/ pass. There may be a few families who registered by the deadline who do not get their passes if we are waiting on a payment or verification of free/reduced lunch.
The bus company is working on the routes and the routes should be available soon. The routes will be posted on our website. Please be aware of the following when you register for a bus pass:
All students will be assigned to the bus stop closest to his/her home address unless the morning and/or afternoon daycare information is completed. Students must attend the school in the attendance zone in which they reside. Transportation will not be provided across school zones.
School bus stops, drivers, and routes are not permanent and are subject to change.
⭐ For new parents⭐ Each Sunday you will receive a phone call and email about upcoming events.
Enjoy your evening and see you soon!
Mrs. Poitras
Principal