Dear Brackett Families,
Next week is the first Coffee with Dr. Vice of the school year. This year we will have special guests at each of our Coffee events. These guests are professionals who work at Brackett and have special roles in our community, either as specialists or related service providers.
Oct 8 – Reading & Math Specialists
Dec 10 – Social Workers
Feb 11 – Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
May 6 – Speech-Language Pathologist /Multilingual Learning Specialist
During each coffee, we will begin by having our guests answer the following questions:
- In general, what is a _____?
- What do you do in your role here at Brackett?
- How do you partner with families?
Afterwards we will have time for Q&A about general topics. The PTO will provide coffee. Feel free to drop your children at breakfast and join us! Location TBD. Hope to see you all there!
Best,
Dr. Vice
New Information Overview
- From the Nurse
- Community Event
- Calendar Updates
All previous family communication can be accessed in the News and Announcements on the district website.
From the Nurse
Illness Reminders - Staying Home When Sick
With everyone back together in school, oftentimes working in close groups, it's all too easy for germs and illnesses to make their rounds. Please remember to follow the district illness guidelines, and stay home when you/your student meet the guideline criteria. Student absences due to illness can be excused with a note from a health care provider (i.e. your pediatrician).
Not coming to school when we are acutely ill is one of the best mitigation strategies that we can utilize. Some other tips for when you/your student are feeling under the weather, but are well enough to attend school:
- Although not required, consider wearing a face mask to help stop the spread of germs. Spare face masks are available in the nurse's office.
- Wash hands often - before eating, after using the bathroom, after playing outside, after coughing or blowing your nose, and any other time that hands are visibly soiled.
- If you have a cough, remember to cover by coughing into your elbow.
Remember - sharing is caring, just not with germs!
Community Event
Save the date for Spooky Walk at Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason Street entrance) from 6:30-8:00 pm on Saturday, October 26th (rain date October 27th). It's a great way to get into the Halloween spirit and test drive those costumes! For those who have enjoyed it for years, please pay it forward.
We're looking for 4th-8th grade and adult volunteers to dress up or create a "Spooky Station" for the little ones to enjoy. For more information, email: [email protected]. Check out the Facebook page to learn more.
Calendar Reminders
Please add the Brackett Calendar to your personal calendar system. You can find a link to this on our district website event page.
Oct 3 – No School for Rosh Hashanah
Oct 4 – Picture Day
Oct 8 – Coffee with Dr. Vice (7:30am)
Oct 9 – Brackett PTO - Parent Meet-Up at Donut Villa's Trivia Night
Oct 14 – No School for Indigenous People’s Day
Oct 17 – Brackett PTO Meeting