Brayton Business
Week of April 15, 2024
A message from Principal Zeigler
Hello Brayton Families
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
We had an exciting week! We started off with the Solar Eclipse and ended with Finding Nemo! Don't forget the Harlem Wizards game is next Sunday on April 21st at Summit High School. Doors open at 3:00. Please visit the PTO site to get more information on how to be a volunteer. We hope to see you there!
Have a wonderful week!
In Partnership,
Ms. Zeigler
Solar Eclipse on April 8th
A Message from 2G
To the Brayton School Community:
I hope you all were able to take a moment to get outside on Monday the 8th and enjoy the solar eclipse. What a magical moment! If you plan on discarding the eclipse glasses provided to students by the Summit Education Foundation (SEF), please consider recycling them instead. The Summit Public Library will be collecting eclipse glasses and donating them to Astronomers without Borders. You could either drop your glasses off there during your next family visit, or you could send the glasses into school with your child, and Mr. Gannon will drop them off during his next visit.
Brayton's Earth Day Clean Up
Brayton's Earth Day Clean up was a success!
2nd Grade won the PJ day on Friday, April 19th for greatest participation in the Memorial Field Earth Day! 😁
First: 7
Second: 18
Third: 5
Fourth: 10
Total of 45 people came out to clean up Memorial Field.
Great Job, Brayton!
Finding Nemo
Thank you to the PTO and everyone who worked so hard in putting together a great show. What great talent we have at Brayton!🌟
Stretched Plastics Recyclable Challenge
Brayton's Fourth Grade Girl Scout Troop 42856 would like to help our community responsibly recycle stretched plastics.
If our community can collect more than 500 pounds of plastic refuse (about 40,500 plastic bags), Trex® will donate a high-performance composite bench to Brayton Elementary.
Instead of throwing away your stretched plastics, have your child bring the plastics to Brayton's lobby and place them in the labeled box. The Girl Scout troop will responsibly recycle it. See below for what can be recycled. Questions? Email at troop42856@gmail.com
The GaGa Pit is Ready!
Mr. Fessock is going to explain the GaGa Pit game rules to every grade. Students will be able to play the game fairly and safely once they know all of the "GaGa" rules!
Brayton Art Show- April 24th, 2024
4th and 5th Grade Spring Musical- April 24th
Nurse's Corner
In order for medication to be administered in the school setting, a physician's order/medication form is required for both prescription and non-prescription medications. This includes all over the counter drugs such as Tylenol, Advil, cough syrup, cough drops, herbal medication and sunscreen. Like prescription medications, over the counter medications (including sunscreen) are regulated by the FDA, thus requiring a doctor's order.
You can find parent links here.
As a reminder: Please note that if your child is absent from school, they may NOT return to the building at 3pm to attend any school-based after school activities such as disc golf, play practice, etc.
Flu Vaccine
Hello Brayton Families,
The flu vaccine is highly recommended but is not a requirement for elementary school . Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Also, if your child has received the flu vaccine you can send me a copy or a note at any time and I will update their medical file.
Stay well,
Nurse Johnson
908-273-1276 X6151
A Message from Nurse Johnson
Please go here to read the message from the Health Office.
School Counselor's Corner
If you have any questions or concerns for the school counselor, please reach out to Ms. Alexis Esposito. She can be reached at aesposito@summit.k12.nj.us. You can also find more information about school counseling resources here.
Brayton's Therapy Dog Visits
Therapy Dogs Maggie and Beau came to visit Brayton this week.
Therapy Dog- Maggie
Therapy Dog- Beau
Harlem Wizards Game on April 21st at Summit High School. Doors open at 3:00.
Some Reminders
Morning Arrival
Morning arrival line up is always held outside. Please speak with your children about going directly to their line when they arrive to school. This is not the time to play and children are not allowed on recess equipment during morning arrival.
Thank you for NOT parking your car in the middle of the car line and leaving it unattended. It is unsafe as well as inconsiderate and holds up the entire line.
Important to Know
We love your pets, but they are not allowed on school property (even if they are held in your arms). This includes arrival and dismissal. Please review board policy 7490.
After Dismissal
Please keep in mind that students will not be allowed back in the school after dismissal to retrieve forgotten items (homework, books, instruments).
Brayton Family Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the Brayton School Family Handbook 2023-2024. It contains important information relevant to Brayton Elementary.Phones and Smart Watches
All phones and Smart watches are not allowed to be on or worn during the school day. They must be turned off when school begins and placed in your child's backpack. If you need to contact your child for any reason, please call the main office. We will make sure your child gets your message.
besASAP
If there is going to be a change in dismissal or arrival, please email besASAP@summit.k12.nj.us and copy your child’s teacher explaining what the change is. Your email must include your child’s name and class in the subject line. If there is a change in dismissal, please make sure the email is sent NO LATER than 2:30pm.
You can also use this email address to report an absence. Please remember to include the date of the absence and the reason. Don’t forget to copy your child’s teacher.
If you choose to call the office to report an absence, please make sure you leave the information in a voicemail.
Adult supervision begins at 8:05 am. The students will enter the building at 8:15 am. The doors close at 8:20 am. Dismissal is at 3:00pm.
Dates to Remember
Coming Up:
April 21st- Harlem Wizards Game at Summit High School
April 22-April 26- Self- Esteem Week
April 24th- Brayton Art Show
April 24th- 4th and 5th Grade Spring Concert
Testing Dates
Testing Dates for the rest of the year.