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Dear Stony Brook Families,

I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful weekend, stayed safe, and didn't eat too much candy! Speaking of candy, please limit the amount sent to school to just a piece or two each day. Too much sugar can leave students a little wound up, followed by an energy crash—not exactly the best recipe for learning!

Don't forget to "fall back" today, November 1st, and turn your clocks back one hour!

Celebrating Respect and Flexible Thinking!

This week, we will be celebrating Respect and recognizing students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating this important character trait. We are so proud of the kindness, respect, and positive choices our students continue to show each day!

We will also be introducing the concept of being a "Flexible Thinker." Learning to adapt when things don't go as planned, manage disappointment, and approach challenges with a positive attitude are important skills for our young learners. Be sure to check out the information below for some fun and simple ways to practice flexible thinking at home. We encourage you to give them a try!

Learning Around Stony Brook!

So much wonderful learning is happening in our classrooms!

• Kindergarten students are developing their number sense by comparing numbers to 5 and will soon begin exploring shapes.

• First Grade students are continuing their exciting study of tools and how they help us create magnificent things!

• Second Grade students are exploring maps, countries, and cultures around the world through their EL Education literacy curriculum.

It's exciting to see our students building new skills, making connections, and growing as learners every day!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead!

Kindly,

Mrs. Kasper

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

What: STEM Night

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

When: 11/4/26; 5:00 - 6:15

Where: At Eddy Elementary

A note from Interim Student Services Director, Dr. Erin Sullivan:

We invite families of students receiving special education services to attend our second ‘26-’27 school year Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meeting. This meeting will host Nauset Regional High School Special Education Department Chair Genna Margotta for a presentation on “Supporting Your Secondary Student.” This presentation is intended for families of middle and high school aged students to learn how you can support your student to “do school.” However, it will also be beneficial for families of elementary students to begin to think about the changes that occur for students entering the secondary level.

SEPAC Meeting: Supporting Your Secondary Student
Thursday, November 12 · 12:00 – 1:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jas-kiqk-csn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 224-990-0346‬ PIN: ‪624 389 621‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jas-kiqk-csn?pin=9993323557843

SEPAC meeting provides an important opportunity for families to share experiences, ask questions, offer feedback, and work collaboratively with the district to support the success of our students with disabilities. Whether you are new to special education or have been involved for many years, we hope you will join us. We look forward to building SEPAC together with you.

If you are interested in providing feedback about potential SEPAC meeting topics or schedule, please complete the survey below:

SEPAC 26-27 Survey

Sincerely,
Erin Sullivan
Interim Director of Student Services
Nauset Public Schools
508-255-8800
sullivane@nausetschools.org

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November

1: Daylight Savings time ends

4: Monthly All-School Assembly (Celebrate Respect and introduce Flexible Thinking)

4: Brewster Schools STEM Night @ Eddy (All PREK-5 students and families welcome)

5: Picture Retake

11: No School (Veteran's Day)

12: Brewster School Committee 6:30

16: Brewster Town Meeting @ Stony Brook

25-27: No School (Thanksgiving Break)

This is a comprehensive guide to everything STONY BROOK! Once in the document, you can click on any Table of Contents category to be directed right to that section

• Learn more about the Nauset App: https://www.nausetschools.org/page/mobile-app-and-rooms

• Download on Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nauset-public-schools/id6503474240

• Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.nauset&hl=en_US

I create a Morning Message video each morning to avoid interrupting classrooms using the PA system. I like to include fun birthday greetings to students in these videos. Basically, you email me (Kasperc@nausetschools.org) a front facing picture of your pet a few days before your child's birthday and I will include a similar greeting in the Morning Message. Here is a sample video.

Don't worry if you don't have a pet (or forget), I have plenty of animal photos to use!

• Technology and Acceptable Use Agreement: All students must have a signed District Technology agreement to utilize district devices. Please review HERE.
• Nauset School District Policies and Handbook HERE
• School Arrival: Students may arrive at school at 7:25am. Breakfast is available to all students. Students will also be assigned to one of 2 locations per week (Gym and Playground) until the first bell rings at 7:45am.

• Electronics: Upon arrival, student electronics (phone/watch) should be turned off and stowed away in their backpack. If parents/caregivers need to contact your student, please call the school at 508-896-4545, and the front office can get a message to your student.
• After-School Care: Just a reminder that NYA (Nauset Youth Alliance) offers after-school care. NYA is run separately from the school, and you can learn more about their programming here: https://www.nausetyouthalliance.org/
• Parking, Student Drop-off & Pick-up, and Driving Info HERE

Meetings all take place at 7:00pm in person or on Zoom (Zoom link here):

• December 9, 2026: Stony Brook
• January 13, 2027: Eddy
• March 10, 2027: Stony Brook
• May 12, 2027: Eddy
• June 9, 2027: Stony Brook

You can learn more about the Brewster PTO at their website: https://brewsterpto.com/.

The PTO is powered by parent and caregiver volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer your time, we have many ways you can help. Sign up to receive our emails (which will include when we have specific volunteer needs), email us at brewsterpto@gmail.com with your ideas, or come to our next open PTO meeting. We’d love to have you! No time to volunteer but still want to support us? We get it — donations help keep our work going, too.