Brookside Blast
September 25, 2026
As we crossed the threshold of the Autumnal Equinox this week, the leaves are beginning to show off and you can feel the crispness in the air. Students in 2nd grade couldn't have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the change in season as they enjoyed the woods with their teachers, volunteers and each other on Thursday this week.
Students across the building have been focusing on responsibility this week - including taking care of ourselves, our space and owning our mistakes. This has been an incredible start to the year, and we are grateful for your support from home.
Have 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.
Table Talk or Car Conversation Challenge:
Students in health classes have been talking about the health benefits of gratitude. Did you know September 21st was World Gratitude Day. Have a family conversation (at the dinner table or in the car) to talk about what your family is grateful for and why.
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.
Announcing: “Owls and Their Calls” Green & Gold Presentation at Mad River Glen, Saturday, October 3rd At 11AM
FAYSTON, VT. September 4, 2026 — Join Stark Mountain Foundation for a family-friendly presentation “Owls and Their Calls” by the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS). The presentation will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, October 3rd on Green & Gold Weekend. Held on the third floor of the Basebox at Mad River Glen, the family-friendly program offers community members an up-close look at native nocturnal raptors. Register at https://www.starkmountain.org/news-events.
Contrary to popular belief, not all owls hoot—some screech, whistle, or bark. Attendees will meet live owls, hear their unique calls, and have the chance to handle biological artifacts to discover how these apex predators hunt and thrive in Vermont's forests.
The event will occur during Green & Gold Weekend at Mad River Glen, which will feature a variety of events including the MRG Annual Shareholders meeting, scenic lift rides on the single chair, and a naturalist-guided hike down Stark Mountain starting at 1:00PM.
“Owls and Their Calls” is free and pre-registration is required. Please reach out to contact@starkmountain.org if you register and are unable to attend. Donations to Stark Mountain Foundation are encouraged to support various projects, including future environmental educational programs! To register or learn more about upcoming events visit: https://www.starkmountain.org/news-events.
About Stark Mountain Foundation
Stark Mountain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and protect the environment and ecosystem of Stark Mountain, in Fayston, Vermont, including its recreational access and historic value, and to support programs that promote and sustain that environment for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Find out more about Stark Mountain Foundation at https://www.starkmountain.org/.
About Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences
Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) is a Quechee-based non-profit whose mission is to motivate individuals and communities to care for the environment through education, research, and avian wildlife rehabilitation. Learn more at https://vinsweb.org/.
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Phone: 802-244-7195
Location: 47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT