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February may be a shorter month, but it is filled with meaningful learning and fun experiences for our students. In addition to the engaging work happening in classrooms each day, our Grade 4 students will have the exciting opportunity to participate in lessons conducted by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.

We are also excited to celebrate some New England pride. The New England Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl, and we will show our spirit with another Patriots Pride Day on Friday, February 6th.

As of today, both the 100th Day of School and Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Friday, February 13th. While this will be a fun and festive day, we kindly ask that families do not send in any food items.

Looking ahead, our annual Fun Run will officially kick off on February 27th. More information will be shared soon.

For future reference, students in grades 3 through 5 will participate in MCAS assessments this spring. Please note the dates below.

ELA
Grades 4 and 5- April 6 and 7
Grade 3- April 8 and 9
Make up testing April 9 through April 15

Math and Science
Math grades 4 and 5- May 5 and 6
Math grade 3- May 12 and 13
Science grade 5- May 12 and 13
Make up testing May 14 through May 22

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a wonderful month ahead.

Warmly,
Mrs. Werb
Principal

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Hello Kindergarten Families! We are very excited to let you know that we have grant funding to support FREE family literacy nights at the Children’s Museum in Easton for Brockton Public Schools kindergarten and PreK students. We will have Brockton Public Schools educators at the museum to engage with you and your child as you visit and play at the museum. Our first night is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026 from 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM. Please see below for some notes about the evening.

• The event will take place on Friday, February 6 from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM and is FREE.
• Students must be accompanied by an ADULT family member.
• The Museum is located at 9 Sullivan Avenue in North Easton, MA. Want to learn more about what this amazing museum has to offer? Go here.
• If you are interested in attending this exciting event, please complete this short form (follow the link). If you have any difficulty filling out the form, please reach out directly to Dr. Karen Spaulding, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Teaching & Learning, at karenspaulding@bpsma.org. You will receive a confirmation email from me next week! Thank you!

Dr. Karen L. Spaulding

Brockton Public Schools

Assistant Superintendent for PreK-8 Teaching & Learning

February

4- New Bedford Symphony Orchestra lessons with grade 4

6-Patriot Pride Day

13- 100th Day and Valentine's Celebrations

16-20- No School February Vacation

27- Fun Run Kick Off

📚 Attendance Matters

• Daily attendance is extremely important for your child’s learning.

• Please be sure your child arrives on time each day.

• If your child is absent:

  1. Call the main office at 508-894-4427 to report the absence.

  2. Send a written note the next day to your child’s teacher explaining the reason for the absence.

🚗 Dismissals

• Dismissals should only occur for emergencies or appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of the school day.

• Please send a note to your child’s teacher if a dismissal is needed.

• A photo ID is required when dismissing your child.

• ⏰ No dismissals after 2:30 p.m.

💧 To help us maintain a clean and safe environment, please follow these guidelines:

• Only water may be brought into the building.

• Use simple, spill-resistant bottles with caps that close tightly.

• 🚫 No Stanley or Stanley-style bottles with straws.

• 🚫 No styrofoam or styrofoam-like cups.

📦 All water bottles must stay inside your child’s backpack when entering/exiting the building.

• Students should not carry bottles in hallways, as spills create safety hazards.

• Water fountains are available throughout the building for student use.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep Baker safe and welcoming for everyone!

🍎 Food allergies are a growing concern in schools, and keeping all Baker School students safe is our highest priority. To protect children with food allergies — including those that can be severe — we cannot allow food or edible treats to be shared at school. We greatly appreciate the kindness behind bringing in treats, but we must kindly decline them so every child can be safe.

🎉 We know birthdays and special occasions are important! Families are welcome to celebrate by sending in non-food items such as:

• Books

• Pencils, erasers, or notepads

• Folders or stencils

• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers

• Small games or playing cards

💙 Thank you for helping us keep all students safe while still making their special days meaningful.

🎒 We ask for your support in making sure students do not bring toys or games to school—electronic or otherwise—as they often create distractions during learning time. If a special classroom reward is planned, your child’s teacher will communicate that directly with families.

🖐️ To support students who may need sensory breaks or tools for focus, the school provides a variety of appropriate classroom resources.

⚽ For recess, the school also supplies balls, jump ropes, hula-hoops, and other equipment, so there is no need to bring items from home.

💙 Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe, focused, and engaging environment for all students.