Brookside Blast
October 16, 2026
Happy Friday, Brookside Families!
As we settle into the rhythm of autumn, we want to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Seeing our students arrive each day eager to learn, explore, and connect with their peers is a constant source of joy for our entire school community.
We also want to emphasize how critical regular attendance is for your child's success. Every day at school provides vital opportunities for academic learning, social-emotional growth, and building strong relationships. In addition, morning meeting and morning announcements occur by 8:15 each day - ask your child what is different about the 4th grade morning announcements that started this week!! Thank you for helping your children arrive on time and ready to learn each day!
Creating Ripples of Kindness: We are excited to celebrate World Kindness Day on Friday, November 13! Our school will be participating in activities focused on spreading positivity, empathy, and care both inside and outside the classroom.
Community Food Drive: In the spirit of kindness and service, Brookside will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Waterbury Market during the week of November 9. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to see how small acts of care create big ripples in our local community.
Volunteers Needed! We are looking for parent volunteers to help organize and coordinate our upcoming Food Collection Drive for the Waterbury Market during the week of November 9. If you are available and willing to lend a hand, please reach out to Sarah as soon as possible. Your support makes these community projects possible!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Warmly,
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!
Sleepy Hollow 2026-27 Bill Koch League Youth Nordic Ski Programs!
BKL Youth Ski Program
Grades K-8, Fridays or Sundays or Two Day option Fridays & Sundays (space limited)
We teach the fundamentals of cross country skiing, while incorporating games, fun and adventures on the ski trails at Sleepy Hollow. BKL Youth Ski Program meets either Friday afternoon (4:00-5:30 pm) OR Sunday afternoon (2:00-3:30 pm) OR both Friday & Sundays for intermediate/advanced mixed skiers, from mid-December through early March. $170 per child for Friday/Sunday, $230 per child for Two Day Option- includes a season’s pass! Scholarships available. Interested in helping? We also need ski leader volunteers- sign up to help if you can! See the website link below.
BKL Middle School Race Program
Grades 5th-8th, Tuesdays and Thursdays plus races
A ski program for 5th-8th graders who are excited to ski, to try racing and to learn both classic and skate skiing techniques. We work on striking a balance between doing some good skiing and racing, learning technique, building endurance and strength, building group camaraderie and having FUN. Practices are on Tuesday/Thursdays (4:15-5:45 pm) and races throughout the season, starting after Thanksgiving and going through early March. $350 per child and it includes a season’s pass! Scholarships available.
Online registration opens Monday, October 26th at 9:00 am.
More info and registration link here: https://www.skisleepyhollow.com/bill-koch-ski-program/
Questions: Contact BKL Program Director, Heather LaRocca at laroccabeal@gmail.com or 802-345-7837
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