Congratulations to our top classes:

• 1st place - Ms. Whalen's class with 451 Box Tops
• 2nd place - Mrs. Corrales' AM/PM Preschool classes with 305 Box Tops
• 3rd place - Ms. McNulty's class with 302 Box Tops
• 4th place - Mrs. Winters' class with 292 Box Tops
• 5th place - Mrs. Bohen's class with 278 Box Tops

Special thanks to Christine Kedziora for counting all of those Box Tops! She'll be coordinating with Ms. Whalen's class to arrange their movie and popcorn party. Enjoy the movie!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for last week's Winter Wonderland Sweetheart Dance. It's always such a treat to get dressed up and spend time with a special someone. The evening wouldn't have been possible without the time and talents from our community. Thanks to:

• Jenn Chen for playing photographer
• DJ Skip Wade who kept everyone dancing with great tunes
• Cheesecake Factory & Shields Gym for their gift card donations for door prizes
• Wegmans who donated food items
• Randazzo's Pastry Shop & Bakery who generously donated cookie trays again
• BGS Alumni Leena Bartlett and Matthew George who helped run the door prize
• And ALL of our Bears families who volunteered to set up, clean up and help out during the event

Special thanks to Melinda Harz & Sally Bartlett for co-chairing this event!

Author Jodi Moore is coming on Wednesday, March 4. If you ordered a book, be on the lookout, it will be coming home with your child on Wednesday.

Thanks to all who ordered a book. Mrs. Rayburn has been reading Ms. Moore’s books in school and the children are excited to meet her.

Bradley Garden Bears - come and have some fun by participating in our Talent Show! All grades and all superstars are welcome. Rehearsals and Talent show will be right here at our school.

Rehearsals:

• Wednesday March 25th, 6:30-8:00
• Wednesday April 1st, 6:30-8
• Wednesday April 15th, 6:30-8 (Dress Rehearsal)

Talent Show: Friday April 17th, 6:30-8:30

If you're interested in joining the fun, send us a brief audition video via email bgstalent@gmail.com by Wednesday, March 11. Be sure to include the length of your act and any materials you may need so we can start coordinating this fun and exciting show! You can also email us with any questions.

Get your order forms for our Bradley Gardens Bears Discount Card in by March 6 so you don't miss out on a chance to save at local businesses the rest of this year!

There are over 150 business across Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties where you can save money. A full list of stores can be found at https://mycommunitydiscounts.com/discount-locator/

Tell your friends, family, and neighbors so they can save too. Your child gets a rubber ducky for every card they help sell. Return order forms (attached below) to school in an envelope marked "Discount Card" OR just purchase one in AtoZ Connect (https://login.atozconnect.com) in the General section of the Store.

Cards will be distributed within a few days of receiving your order, so you can start saving as soon as possible! Thank you again for helping us achieving our fundraising goals - we really appreciate your support!

Registration for the Bradley Gardens Little Loop t-ball and baseball program for boys and girls between the ages of 4 1/2 and 12 closes on March 10th. Registrations received after March 10th will be subject to a $20 late fee and players will be placed on a waiting list subject to availability.

Opening Day is set for Saturday, April 18th and the season will end before the end of the school year. Registration includes an MLB replica uniform, a personalized trophy, and BBQs to celebrate Opening Day and the end of the season. Players are also invited to march in the Memorial Day parade down Old York Road in their uniform.

Registration forms can be obtained by visiting http://www.bradleygardensbaseball.com/ Sponsors, Managers, and Coaches are always wanted. Questions about the league? Send us an e-mail at bgllbaseball@gmail.com.

Mar. 4 - Author Visit (in school)

Mar. 6 - Brain Show - 7 PM

Mar. 6 - Last Day for Early Bird Pricing on 4th Grade Yearbooks

Mar. 11 - PTO Meeting - 7 PM

Mar. 13 - No School