Thanks to everyone who joined us at Barnes & Noble night. Special thanks to Briana George, Kate Sabella & Cynthia Thompson for co-chairing the event!

Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 12/13/19 to 12/16/19 by entering Bookfair ID 12578456 at checkout. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit Bradley Gardens School PTO.

Our Holiday Shop, running Dec. 16-18 during the school day, still needs some helping hands. Our younger shoppers need some more assistance staying in budget and picking out gifts and we only have 1-2 helpers signed up so far. Our signup list has the class names besides each slot - you can sign up here: https://atozconnect.com/cls/events?ptee8326

Classes that could urgently use more volunteers include:

• Dec. 16 - Mrs. Rose (AM) at 10 AM, Mrs. McNulty & Mrs. Fornaro (11 AM -Noon),
  
• Dec. 17 - Mrs. Hudock & Ms. O'Donnell (9-10 AM), Mrs. Corrales (PM) and Mrs. Bohen (10-11 AM), Mrs. Maciolek & Mrs. Corrales (PM) (Noon - 1 PM), Mrs. Tiberio & Mrs. Lavroff (1-2 PM)

We provide a list of volunteers in advance to the school for security purposes, so if you're not on the list, you won't be able to enter. If you're having issues with sign-up, contact bgsptodirectory@gmail.com.

We're kicking off the holiday season with a new twist on two favorite events. Join us Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 AM - 12 PM for our Holiday Extravaganza where we combine Crafts with Frosty & our Holiday Shop.

Stop by any time that morning to:

• Do small holiday crafts, play games and take pictures with Frosty to get in the holiday spirit. Crafts with Frosty will be located in the Gym.
• Check out our Kids' Holiday Shop. We'll be open for a special preview sale so that you can help your kids shop for gifts for friends and family. Gifts include mugs, jewelry, toys and more, including special gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and all the special people in your child's life. The Holiday Shop will be located in the Computer Room. Cash, check or charge will be accepted.

See you there!

Our usual in-school Holiday Shop hours will be Monday, Dec. 16 - Wednesday, Dec. 18. Envelopes were sent home in backpack mail this week. We encourage you to fill out the envelope and talk with your child about how to spend their budget. You can send them with cash or checks made payable to BGS PTO.

We invite you to check out our Holiday Shop Catalog attached below. View it with your children so that they have some ideas of gifts they might like to purchase. We encourage you to pick out a few items, as inventory changes throughout the day and their first choice may not be available.

If you'd like to help classes shop or help us breakdown the shop, please be sure to signup here: https://atozconnect.com/cls/events?ptee8326

We currently have an open position for a co-treasurer. If you have an hour or two a month to spare and have prior accounting or bookkeeping experience, we could use your help! Quickbooks experience or the equivalent is required. If you are interested or have questions about the role, please contact Briana George at bgsptopresident@gmail.com.

Dec. 13 - Holiday Shop Set Up - 6-9 PM (sign up in AtoZ Connect)

Dec. 14 - Crafts with Frosty & Holiday Shop Preview - 9 AM - 12 PM

Dec. 16 - 18 - Holiday Shop (in school)

Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 - No School

Jan. 2 - Box Tops Contest Begins

Jan. 10 - Beach Blanket Bingo 7 PM (FREE Family Fun Night)