Brown School Buzz

Thank you to all parents who were able to attend our Open House last week. We are actively seeking volunteers to help in the cafeteria, on the playground, and facilitating math and reading groups. Read on to find out how you can volunteer!

Thanks so much for your continued support-Happy Fall to All!

Mary

We believe all students have a story to tell. Throughout the year we strive to make sure all students have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas, as well as their backgrounds. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite our students to share their heritage as part of our morning announcements. Lucas introduced himself and shared his family's Dominican Republic heritage.

The 21 Hispanic heritage nations and territories are Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. We have had students share with Columbian, Puerto Rican, and Dominican, heritage.

We are so very proud of our students and their willingness to share their voices with one another!

Stella also shared her Hispanic heritage. CLICK HERE to listen to Stella introduce herself and share her voice!

We are so excited for this year's Monster Mash! The PTO has been working very hard to make this an event to remember! You will want to get your tickets now, and please consider volunteering at one of our booths or at clean up at the end of the night. We can only make this happen with your help. Many thanks to all!

Use the QR Code above or CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Volunteers! Please join us! While we are working out hardest to meet the needs if all 454 Brown School students, and we would love to have more folks be part of our team. We are looking for folks to read with small groups of students, do some problem solving, and/or help out in the cafe or on the playground. Opportunities for volunteering can be twice a week for 30 minutes for math or reading groups, or much less frequently for the cafe or playground. Whether it's once or twice a week, a month, or a year, we would love to have you on board!

Please CLICK HERE to express your interest and availability. Thank you!

Please join us! Safe Routes to School sponsors this event twice a year and our PTO does a great job of organizing this event. No need to register, simply plan on walking, biking or rolling to school on Wed., Oct. 7. You and your kids will be greeted by music, stickers and PTO members ready to give a high five! For folks living a distance, parking is available at St. Stephen's Church for a nice short quarter mile walk. Please join us!

If you haven't yet heard from your child's teacher regarding the conference schedule, s/he will be in touch very soon. On Tuesday, Nov. 3 there will be times available throughout the day, and more opportunities on the evening of Nov. 10. We ask you to make every effort to schedule a conference to keep the home-school connection strong. We are looking forward to see you all then.

Field trips are being planned, special events in the classroom are on the horizon. I urge all parents to get your CORI and fingerprinting done asap so you are all set when the event pops up.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CORI AND/OR FINGERPRINTING PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED.

If you're not sure you are up to date, we have a list in our office, so feel free to email Katelyn Barrera or Ginelie Iraola. Either of them can check your status.

Did you know the enrichment experiences for our students are funded by The Magic Hat? It's true! Our PTO receives funding every year from the Magic Hat that are earmarked for Enrichment, and our the funding we receive depends on our volunteer hours.

Here's how you can help keep our Brown School Enrichment programs going:

Donate! Donate gently used items to the MAGIC HAT.

The link explains very clearly what can be accepted.

Shop! Please shop at the Magic Hat. The treasures are infinite!

Volunteer! When our parents and community members volunteer at the Magic Hat in support of the Brown School, we receive more funding. Please consider donating an hour of your time to help.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR AN HOUR

Thank you for your support of The Magic Hat and The Brown School PTO!

Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools will be kicking-off its 4th annual Principal for a Day raffle on Friday, Oct 16th! One student from Brown Elementary and one student from Glover Elementary will have the opportunity to take over principal duties at their school on November 19th.

Who wouldn’t want the chance to…

• Run the morning announcements

• Visit classrooms to make sure the teachers are on-track

• Lead the school in singing the school anthem

• Get a photo taken in the Principal’s office

• And, bring home our one-of-a-kind “Principal for a Day” swag bag

More information coming home soon!

The District Digital Backpack with Superintendents Notes

The Brown School Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Maps

The Brown School Handbook

The 26-27 School Year Calendar

Monday, October 12-Indigenous People's Day-NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 16-Monster Mash

Tuesday, November 3-Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 10-School Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, November 10-Evening Conferences

Monday, Nov. 11-No School Veterans Day

Email: maxfield.mary@marbleheadschools.org
Website: https://www.marbleheadschools.org
Location: 40-41 Baldwin Road, Marblehead, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 639-3112