Mary Bryan Bulletin
Friday, September 27, 2019
Mary Bryan Elementary
#WEAREMARYBRYAN
Website: perryschools.org/mb/
Location: 4355 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317-789-2600
Twitter: @MaryBryanElem
school news
October 2nd - Fall Fundraiser pickup from 3:45-6. Please wait for school pickup & buses to leave building before coming to the gym doors. The PTA is still seeking volunteers to help starting around 3.
Please keep in mind that shorts are not allowed to be worn after Fall Break.
Boys must wear pants & if girls choose to wear skirts or dresses on cold days please have them wear leggings underneath.
You can look for updates from our PTA on the Mary Bryan PTA page through Facebook.
October is Bully Prevention Month!
Students at MBE learned more about bullying this week.
We learned what bullying is:
“Bullying is when a person hurts, embarrasses, or frightens another person on purpose, over and over again. People who bully like to feel strong. Their goal is to have power over people.”
We talked about how kids can be mean or rude, and it may not be bullying. We talked about conflict and teasing. We talked about how to get help when it is needed and how to stand up for others.
There are ways that we all can prevent bullying:
Help kids understand bullying
Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to bullying instead of being a bystander.
Keep the lines of communication open
Check in with kids often. Make sure they have a safe space to talk about difficult situations.
Encourage kids to do what they love
Hobbies, sports, and special activities can help boost kids' confidence and self esteem. It can help kids learn how to make friends and protect them from bullying behavior.
Model how to treat others
Treat other with kindness and respect. Teach kids with your words and actions.
HEALTH NEWS from Mrs. McSorley
Happy Friday MB Families! I would like to invite families and friends to join us Saturday, September 28th at Southport High School for our newly re-imagined PTEF Family Fit Fest, featuring the Coach Hathaway 10k, 5k & 1-Mile Run! Look at all then new expanded offerings for kids and families— Enjoy the following activities in addition to the walk/run:
- Fitness Circuit led by Mrs. McSorley and the district PE teachers, including an obstacle course, soccer goal contest & 40-yard dash
- Discovery Zone for small children with hula hoops and giant stacking cups
- Health & Community Fair
- 1/4-mile Kiddie Romp with school mascots
- Food, music, and more!
The elementary school or kindergarten academy with the highest rate of participation (including the FREE Fitness Circuit) will receive an all-school assembly with Indy Eleven!
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE OR VOLUNTEER: https://p2p.onecause.com/pteffamilyfitfest - look for our Mary Bryan Pioneer team!
This year, consider "going the extra mile" by helping us raise money for our mission! You could win the following:
- Two 7th row tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game for the #1 individual fundraiser!
- $250 grant for the top three fundraising teams affiliated with Perry Township Schools
- A sport towel, insulated water bottle, wireless speaker and/or sport duffel bag (See Details)
- Trophies and recognition at the Awards Ceremony alongside top runners
Library news from Mrs. Reeves
Chess Club permission slips went home with students who were interested. They are due back by next Friday, October 4th. Our first Chess Club meeting will be Thursday October 24th at 8:15am in the media center.
Book Fair is coming soon. October 28th-Nov 1st! We need help with volunteers! Please sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4ea5a622a2fd0-mary
Information from Mrs. Mandel, our Nurse
Please make sure we have at least 5 emergency contact numbers in case of emergency. You may update these yourself on Skyward. If you do not have access to Skyward you may write them down & send them into school with your child. Thank you.
Club News
Club Meeting Days & Times:
Monday - Thursday:
IXL @ 8:15 am in the Computer Lab.
Tuesdays:
Mary Minstrels @ 8 am
Wednesdays:
Pancakes with Pioneers @ 8 am
Thursdays:
Spell Bowl Team @ 8 am
Ukulele Club after school until 4:45 pm
Fridays:
Ukulele Club after school until 4:45 pm
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 28th
Family Fit Fest at Cardinal Stadium
Wednesday, October 2nd
Fall Fundraiser pickup from 3:45-6 pm. Please wait for buses to clear the lot before pick up.
Monday, October 7th-Friday, October 18th
Fall Break -NO SCHOOL-
Monday, October 21st
School begins again
October 28th-November 1st
Book Fair
Tuesday, October 29th
Mary Bryan Family STEM night! PTA will have pizza $1 slice or meal for $2 Pizza, chips, drink. Book Fair will also be in library.
Tuesday, November 12th
Spirit night at Monkey Joes. $5 admission fee (vs normal $9). PTA receives 20% of all sales. Proceeds will go to help cover the cost of a new computer for our Music Department.