October 2023
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September 2023
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/24/23
Good Evening Brookside Community!
We had a great turn out at our first PTO meeting. Don’t forget to check their website or Facebook page for updates. Our next PTO sponsored event is Trunk Treating on October 20th. Our next PTO meeting is October 10 and all are welcome in person or virtually.
As it was discussed at a recent School Committee meeting regarding our playground, following the students' selection of the color scheme, an order was placed. Initial estimates by the manufacturer indicated that delivery and installation could be completed during this past summer. Unfortunately, supply chain issues have delayed the manufacture of our equipment. At this time we expect installation to occur in the early spring, as soon as the snow melts. I will provide an update later this winter or whenever I receive an update.
In the student handbook, is an opt out of photograph/media opt out form. If you do not want your child’s picture used for school purposes such as newspaper pictures or social media posts, please submit this form.
opt out form
This week is our Scholastic book fair and our Family Night will be Wednesday from 5:30-7:00. Your student will visit during library time. Here are the times:
Library special
Thanks for all your support and enjoy your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/17/23
Good Evening Brookside Families!
Our school is starting our Hello week. This is a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.
Our PTO meeting is this Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 6:30 in the library There will be both. in person and virtual option to attend! All are welcome to attend! We will discuss upcoming events and how parents can help out.
A few reminders that BearWear orders need to be placed online or returned to school no later than 9/22. The store closes on 9/22 and cannot be extended
We have a scheduled early Release on September 20 for teacher professional development. Our early release time is 11:30.
We will be having a Bookfair the week of September 25-29. On September 27, 2023, we will have a family night for families to come purchase books from 5:30-7. We are looking for volunteers during the week and at family night to help out. Parents must be CORI approved.
Below is the sign up genius for the book fair. The book fair is held during the library special. I have attached the schedule so you will know when your child is attending the book fair.
https://sugeni.us/47mD
Book Fair Schedule
The first Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meeting of the school year will be held on September 27, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Meetings will take place at the Christ Church United at 10 Arlington Street, in one of their meeting rooms. Meetings will also be available via the Google Meet Platform. If you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to log in through the following Google Meet link: meet.google.com/rqm-yphu-hyj
Reminder to preschool parents, please do not park where the buses are or drive through the loop when buses are unloading students.
Thank for your support and enjoy your evening
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Brookside Update 9/12/23
Hi
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday September 12, 2023, is picture day!
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Brookside Update 9/11/23
#2 - Bus 21 is running 30 minutes late. The students are safe at school.
#1 - Bus 21 is running 30 minutes late. There was a mechanical issue.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/10/23
Good Evening Brookside Families!
We had a wonderful first three days of school. Thank you for being patient as we work out some of the kinks in our procedures and with the bus company.
Please check the district website for new bus times. Times were adjusted as new stops were added to bus routes. Here is the link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1496/DPS/2402229/Brookside_9-8-23.pdf
https://www.dracutps.org/page/bus-routes
Friendly reminder for parent drop off in the morning. For safety concerns, please do not release your child from the car until it has pulled up to the teachers on duty. Students are being released too early in the line up and walking in between cars, which is a safety concern.
Monday is the first day of preschool. Preschool parents should stop at the second sign entering the school loop that says one way. You must park your car here and walk your child to the preschool entrance.
We will have a PTO meeting in person and virtual on Sept. 19th at 6:30 in the library. A link will be shared before the meeting.
Thank you for your support! Have a great evening.
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Brookside Update 9/7/23
Good Evening!
Dracut Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow Friday September 8,2023. Brookside early release time is 11:30.
We will only have one preschool orientation from 9-10 tomorrow. The afternoon preschool orientation will be cancelled.
All students will receive lunch before dismissal. The lunch times are:
Lunch Schedule
Lunch #1-Grade K/1 -- 9:40-10:05
Lunch #2- Grade 2/3 -- 10:10-10:35
Lunch #3 Grade 4/5 -- 10:40-11:05
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Brookside Buzz, Sunday 9/3/23
Good Evening Brookside Families, this is Mrs. Poitras.
Thank you to all the families who came to Popsicle Social. It was great to meet so many parents and students!
We are so excited to begin school on September 6th for grades 1-5 and September 7th for kindergarten students. Kindergarten orientation is 9:45 - 11:00 on September 6th. We will meet in the cafeteria.
A few reminders:
Don't forget to visit our PTO during Old Home Day on September 9th, where they will have lots of information about this school year's events, Bear Wear for Sale, fun activities and more for our community.
Enjoy your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/24/23
Good Evening Brookside Community!
We had a great turn out at our first PTO meeting. Don’t forget to check their website or Facebook page for updates. Our next PTO sponsored event is Trunk Treating on October 20th. Our next PTO meeting is October 10 and all are welcome in person or virtually.
As it was discussed at a recent School Committee meeting regarding our playground, following the students' selection of the color scheme, an order was placed. Initial estimates by the manufacturer indicated that delivery and installation could be completed during this past summer. Unfortunately, supply chain issues have delayed the manufacture of our equipment. At this time we expect installation to occur in the early spring, as soon as the snow melts. I will provide an update later this winter or whenever I receive an update.
In the student handbook, is an opt out of photograph/media opt out form. If you do not want your child’s picture used for school purposes such as newspaper pictures or social media posts, please submit this form.
opt out form
This week is our Scholastic book fair and our Family Night will be Wednesday from 5:30-7:00. Your student will visit during library time. Here are the times:
Library special
Thanks for all your support and enjoy your evening!
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/17/23
Good Evening Brookside Families!
Our school is starting our Hello week. This is a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.
Our PTO meeting is this Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 6:30 in the library There will be both. in person and virtual option to attend! All are welcome to attend! We will discuss upcoming events and how parents can help out.
A few reminders that BearWear orders need to be placed online or returned to school no later than 9/22. The store closes on 9/22 and cannot be extended
We have a scheduled early Release on September 20 for teacher professional development. Our early release time is 11:30.
We will be having a Bookfair the week of September 25-29. On September 27, 2023, we will have a family night for families to come purchase books from 5:30-7. We are looking for volunteers during the week and at family night to help out. Parents must be CORI approved.
Below is the sign up genius for the book fair. The book fair is held during the library special. I have attached the schedule so you will know when your child is attending the book fair.
https://sugeni.us/47mD
Book Fair Schedule
The first Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meeting of the school year will be held on September 27, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Meetings will take place at the Christ Church United at 10 Arlington Street, in one of their meeting rooms. Meetings will also be available via the Google Meet Platform. If you are unable to attend in person, please feel free to log in through the following Google Meet link: meet.google.com/rqm-yphu-hyj
Reminder to preschool parents, please do not park where the buses are or drive through the loop when buses are unloading students.
Thank for your support and enjoy your evening
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Brookside Update 9/12/23
Hi
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday September 12, 2023, is picture day!
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Brookside Update 9/11/23
#2 - Bus 21 is running 30 minutes late. The students are safe at school.
#1 - Bus 21 is running 30 minutes late. There was a mechanical issue.
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Brookside Buzz - Sunday, 9/10/23
Good Evening Brookside Families!
We had a wonderful first three days of school. Thank you for being patient as we work out some of the kinks in our procedures and with the bus company.
Please check the district website for new bus times. Times were adjusted as new stops were added to bus routes. Here is the link:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1496/DPS/2402229/Brookside_9-8-23.pdf
https://www.dracutps.org/page/bus-routes
Friendly reminder for parent drop off in the morning. For safety concerns, please do not release your child from the car until it has pulled up to the teachers on duty. Students are being released too early in the line up and walking in between cars, which is a safety concern.
Monday is the first day of preschool. Preschool parents should stop at the second sign entering the school loop that says one way. You must park your car here and walk your child to the preschool entrance.
We will have a PTO meeting in person and virtual on Sept. 19th at 6:30 in the library. A link will be shared before the meeting.
Thank you for your support! Have a great evening.
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Brookside Update 9/7/23
Good Evening!
Dracut Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow Friday September 8,2023. Brookside early release time is 11:30.
We will only have one preschool orientation from 9-10 tomorrow. The afternoon preschool orientation will be cancelled.
All students will receive lunch before dismissal. The lunch times are:
Lunch Schedule
Lunch #1-Grade K/1 -- 9:40-10:05
Lunch #2- Grade 2/3 -- 10:10-10:35
Lunch #3 Grade 4/5 -- 10:40-11:05
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Brookside Buzz, Sunday 9/3/23
Good Evening Brookside Families, this is Mrs. Poitras.
Thank you to all the families who came to Popsicle Social. It was great to meet so many parents and students!
We are so excited to begin school on September 6th for grades 1-5 and September 7th for kindergarten students. Kindergarten orientation is 9:45 - 11:00 on September 6th. We will meet in the cafeteria.
A few reminders:
- Students will need bus passes to ride the bus. If you do not have a buss pass, parents will be responsible for drop off and pick up
- Please let your child’s teacher know how your child gets home at the end of the day on the first day.
- If you are dismissing your child, please send a note or email to your child’s teacher.
- All lunch is free
Don't forget to visit our PTO during Old Home Day on September 9th, where they will have lots of information about this school year's events, Bear Wear for Sale, fun activities and more for our community.
Enjoy your evening!