Bryn Mawr Bulletin

Dear Families,

This month our school has been participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. We have created a bulletin board of ways students have been kind at home or in the community, we have kindness BiNGO, our buddy classrooms are meeting to participate in a kindness activity, we held a kindness assembly, we nominated Captains of Kindness to go out into the community on February 13th to spread kindness there, and are collecting donations for AYFS to support members of our community. I am so proud of our kind school community. Our little learners show kindness daily.

Thank you for continuing to instill kindness, respect and empathy with your children.

With respect,

Mrs. Beverly

Bryn Mawr Principal

Saturday, 1/31/26- Auburn Takeover Night at the Worcester Railers

Monday, 2/2/26- PTO Meeting 6:30 pm SWIS

Tuesday, 2/3/26- Buddy BINGO (sign up 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)

Wednesday, 2/4/26- National Day of Play

Friday, 2/6/26- Grade 1 In-School Field Trip Sonic Sounds

Tuesday, 2/10/26- Current 100th Day of School

Tuesday, 2/10/26- Tanglewood Marionettes (in school thanks to the PTO)

Friday, 2/13/26- Captains of Kindness Visits / Friendship Card Exchange (No candy)

Monday, 2/16/26 - Friday, 2/20/26- No School February Vacation Break

Friday, 2/27/26- Hearing Screenings

Monday, 3/2/26- PTO Meeting 6:30 pm SWIS

Monday, 3/9/26 - Friday, 3/13/26- Robert Goddard Rocket Activities Planned (in school)

Monday, 3/16/26- 1/2 Day of School / Teacher PD / No Satellite / Goddard Rocket Launch

Friday, 3/20/26- No School Teacher PD

Wednesday, 3/25/26- Spring Pictures

Friday, 3/27/26- Community Reading Day (in school)

Tuesday, 3/31/26- Trimester 2 Report Cards available in PowerSchool (Revised date snow)

Monday, 4/6/26- PTO Meeting 6:30 pm SWIS

Wednesday, 4/15/26- Bus Evacuation

Monday, 4/20/26- 4/24/26- No School April Vacation Break

Friday, 5/1/26- Kindergarten Screening, No school for current kindergarten students

Monday, 5/4/26- PTO Meeting 6:30 pm SWIS

Thursday, 5/7/25- STEAM Night & Art Show 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Families invited to attend

Friday, 5/15/26- 1/2 Day Teacher PD, Satellite is an option for Friday attendees

Friday, 5/22/26- Unified Games (Rain date Thursday, 5/21/26)

Tuesday, 5/26/26- Memorial Day Concert 9:30 am- Families Invited to attend

Wednesday, 5/27/26- Memorial Day Concert Rain Date 9:30 am

Friday, 5/29/26 - Kindergarten Davis Farmland Field Trip- rain or shine!

Monday, 6/1/26- PTO Meeting 6:30 pm SWIS

Thursday, 6/4/26- Second Grade Field Trip Southwick Zoo- rain or shine!

Monday, 6/8/26- Field Day Bryn Mawr

Monday, 6/8/26- Draw Your Own Destiny Duane Abel Assembly

Tuesday, 6/9/26- Rain Date Field Day Bryn Mawr

Thursday, 6/18/26- Current last day of school, pending any snow days.

Kindergarten students will dress like they are 100 years old!

First Grade students are making 100th Day Vests!

Second Grade students are dressing for success.

Reminder that the half day in March changed from Thursday to March 16th. School will dismiss for the half day on Monday, March 16th at 12:00 pm. There will be a full day on Thursday.

There is no school on Friday, March 20th for staff PD Day.

This change was made based on the request of the town and the Robert Goddard Committee to allow families the opportunity to go see the rocket launch at Pakachoag Golf Course.

I hope your winter break was restful and filled with special moments. As we begin a new year, I want to share a few health reminders to help keep our students safe, warm, and ready to learn during these chilly New England winter months.

Dressing for Winter Weather

January in New England brings cold temperatures, wind, and sometimes, as we have recently seen, snow and ice. Please be sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.

Helpful winter clothing reminders:

• Warm coats or jackets
  
  

• Hats, gloves or mittens
  
  

• Scarves or neck warmers
  
  

• Boots on snowy or icy days
  
  

• Layers (sweatshirts, sweaters) for extra warmth
  
  

Even if temperatures feel mild in the morning, afternoons can be much colder. Students may also go outside for recess whenever weather permits, so proper winter attire is essential for their comfort and safety.

Cold, Flu & Germ Prevention

Winter is the peak season for colds, flu, and other viruses. You can help keep everyone healthy by reminding your child to:

• Wash hands often with soap and water
  
  

• Cover coughs and sneezes
  
  

• Avoid touching their face
  
  

• Stay home if they are feeling ill or have a fever
  
  

If your child is diagnosed with a contagious illness, please notify me at jrobichaud@auburn.k12.ma.us or 508-832-7733

Please refer to our wellness page regarding illness.

Rest, Nutrition & Hydration

Shorter days and busy schedules can make rest harder this time of year. Adequate sleep, healthy meals, and drinking enough water all play a big role in supporting immune health and focus at school.

Extra Clothes

Accidents happen! Please send in a labeled spare set of clothes in your child’s backpack.

If you have any health concerns, medication questions, or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy 2026.

Warm regards,

Nurse Jill

Lately I’ve been trying to use my devices less and connect with the people and things around me that I love. Recently I’ve read some books about the effects that technology has had on growing minds. I want to encourage families to take more time to connect without devices.

Winters are long and it’s tempting to reach for a device to occupy our time.

Try some of these ideas to do together instead:

-play board games

-built an indoor fort (use boxes, blankets, and chairs!)

-make crafts

-write a letter or make a card for someone

-find a recipe and make something

-read books

In collaboration with thousands of schools across the country, Bryn Mawr students participated in The Great Kindness Challenge! Our students have been talking about ways to be kind friends, family members and community members. The kids have so many wonderful examples of the ways they show kindness every day! Our kindness challenge will culminate with our “Captains of Kindness” visiting various locations in town to say Thank you to important people in our community including the Auburn Fire Department, the Auburn Police Department, Auburn Youth and Family Services and the Auburn Public Schools central office staff. We will also make a special visit to Eddy Pond Assisted Living this year to spread kindness and smiles.

Thank you to all of our families who donated to our food drive to help fill the shelves at the pantry at Auburn Youth and Family Services. Donations are still being accepted! If you or someone you know would like to visit the pantry please contact AYFS at 508-832-5707 ext 102 to schedule an appointment.

Auburn Youth and Family Services Inc. offers a food pantry for Auburn residents. Auburn Youth and Family Services do not require proof of income, they are here to support and help those in our community. The food pantry is Monday through Thursday, currently only operating at curbside pickup or delivery. If you are interested, please call (508)832-5707 ext. 102, Lisa or Sally will give you a call back to give you a list of food items you can pick from. Auburn Youth and Family Services Inc. also have baby items (diapers and food items), when calling to place your order please ask to add these items on.

Find Food - Worcester County Food Bank

In these cold winter months. if you are in need of assistance for fuel here is the direct link -

Fuel Assistance

If you are in need of any housing assistance here is the direct link for RCAP in Worcester ~ Community Resources | RCAP Solutions

1st Spiritwear Link: Bryn Mawr Spiritwear

If you are looking for outside counseling for your child, Advocates Counseling has open availability in their Worcester Counseling Clinic at 29 East Mountain Street.

You can call the intake line at (508)661-2038 or complete a referral form at the link below.

Referral Form

Please also know that you can confidentially reach out to either Ariella Emmanuel, School Social Worker Or Cassie Moriarty, School Counselor, at any time if you have social/emotional concerns about your child or need support in accessing community resources. Supporting the social/emotional needs of students and families is an integral part of our jobs. Please also find our contact information below.

Ariella Emmanuel,

School Social Worker

aemmanuel@auburn.k12.ma.us