Bresnahan Weekly Wednesday
December 6, 2023
Upcoming Events:
Now - 12/8: NPS Food Drive
12/8: Early Release (please plan accordingly)
12/11: Grades 1-3 Progress Reports
12/22: Early Release (please plan accordingly)
A message from Mr. Valli and Ms. Rescott (Our PE teachers!):
A note from our preschool:
In an effort to be green and recycle items as much as possible, we are wondering if any families have play centers stored away in their garages or attics that their children have outgrown that they would like to donate. We really like the Melissa and Doug brand as they are high quality and the kids love them! Interested folks could contact Karen Sullivan (ksullivan@newburyport.k12.ma.us) to coordinate.
The Book Fair is Here!
The Scholastic Book Fair is here! This exciting event is a major fundraiser for our school library. Students in grades 1-3 will be able to visit the book fair during the school day on their regular library day. Prek and K students will be able to shop with their parents during the scheduled family shopping hours (before school, after school, some evenings, and a Saturday morning). Parent volunteers will be needed throughout the week of the book fair.
Please see the links below for information about the book fair schedule, family shopping opportunities, parent volunteers, e-Wallet and more.
Parent Volunteers: Sign Up Genius
Book Fair Schedule: When will my child’s class visit the Book Fair? (during the school day)
Book Fair Schedule: Family Shopping hours (before and after school)
PTO Updates:
Holiday Raffle
Our Holiday Raffle Calendar Sale runs from Nov 29-Dec 31st.
This calendar makes a great stocking stuffer and a perfect gift for a teacher, mail person, or any local friend! Tickets cost $10 each and each calendar is filled with prizes from local businesses. All proceeds go directly to the PTO. Each day from January 2nd to January 31st, 2024, we will draw one lucky winner for that day's prize. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on the PTO's Facebook page.Spirit Wear Sale
Family Hot Cocoa Stand:
Sunday, December 10th 11AM-2PM Volunteer Sign up
Please visit our hot cocoa stand anytime between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 10th at Santa’s Workshop downtown at Patrick Tracey Square (by NU Kitchen). You will recognize many families passing out cocoa, collecting donations for PTO and spreading as much cheer as possible!
Coins for A Cause
Gather up your loose change! Bring your change to any branch during the month of December and the Institute for Savings will donate the coin machine fee (5% of the value of the coins) to the Newburyport PTO.
Bresnahan Cookie Swap
December 14th Volunteer Sign up
This is a favorite tradition! Families drop off baked goods and teachers and staff get to fill a box of cookies to bring home to their families. Homemade and store-bought goods are welcome!
Bresnahan Downtown Sing-along
Friday December 15th 5:30-5:50ish
Join us by the tree downtown for some Holiday songs with Mr. RM as a family! Check out this video from Mr. RM!
Spirit Wear Pickup
Spirit wear pack up/pick up: Mon-Wed December 18-20 Sign up sheet
We need help separating our spirit wear inventory into individual orders. There are opportunities to help out during the school day and after school.
No December PTO Meeting
Please email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com if you have any questions.