Brookside Blast
October 12, 2026
Brookside Families,
We hope you have enjoyed the long weekend. We have lots of good work happening across classrooms and we are so appreciative of your support.
If you haven't been paying attention to the conversations and meetings surrounding the development of next year's HUUSD budget, we invite you to attend or listen to meetings (all meeting information, presentations, minutes and documents can be found on the HUUSD board site: https://huusd.org/board-meetings. Please consider joining the conversation and staying informed.
This week brings a four day week with a school board meeting on Wednesday at 6pm and our PK open house on Thursday 10/15 from 4:30-5:30.
We'll see you tomorrow morning!
Best,
Sarah & Chris
Brookside Primary School is again sponsoring, free of charge, a "weekend of food" for your child through our Backpack Program. We are able to offer a supply of nutritious meals and snacks for children of the weekends and extended breaks no cost.
Any child enrolled at Brookside Primary School is able to receive these weekly bags of food for themselves and each child in their family. If you believe your child could benefit from this program, please complete the form linked below.
If you have questions or concerns or need help with this form, please email Eliza Chittenden at echittenden@huusd.org or call BPS at (802) 244-7195.
Bus route information can be found here: https://huusd.org/bus-routes. Please take a moment to review your child’s route so that the first days of school run smoothly. Additionally, please familiarize yourself with Pick Up Patrol, as it is the system we use to manage absences, tardies and dismissal plans. Please ensure your child has adequate default plans!
Harwood Youth Basketball Registration Open Through October 15
Registration is now open for the 2026-27 Harwood Youth Basketball season for boys and girls in grades 1-6. Practices begin in early November, with games running through February break.
Register by October 15:
www.harwoodyouthbasketball.com/registration
Scholarships are available. Interested in coaching or volunteering? We'd love your help!
Questions: Brian Godfrey, Harwood Youth Basketball President (brian.godfrey@mmuusd.org)
Additional information is available at www.harwoodyouthbasketball.com.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9AM-4PM
● Volunteer Shop 7-8 AM
● Ticketed Early Shop 8-9 AM
● General Public 9AM - 4PM
Where: Waitsfield Elementary School, 3951 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT
What: New and Used Gear: Alpine, Nordic, Skate, Backcountry, and hard/soft goods
More Info: http://www.waitsfieldpta.org/ski-and-skate-sale.html
Consignment Registration is Open!
Consignors are required to pre-register items online to receive item tags; no unregistered or
untagged merchandise will be accepted onsite. You can register online to consign at
https://sale.waitsfieldpta.org/register.
Consignment registration deadline: Monday, Nov. 9th at 11pm
Consignment tag pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 11th -Friday, Nov. 13th at WES
Pre-registered consignment drop off: Friday, Nov. 13th from 4pm to 7pm at WES
Volunteer for the Earliest Shopping Access!
Volunteers get first dibs! We need support from all families to make this a success! This is the
school’s only fundraiser for the year, and all proceeds support educational and enrichment programs
for students, including our Winter Ski & Ride Program, ECO, and field trips.
About Us
Website: https://bps.huusd.org/
Instagram: BrooksidePrimarySchool
Facebook: HUUSD
Phone: 802-244-7195
Location: 47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT