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Note from Dr. Cannon

 

November 11, 2019
 

Dear Breton Downs Families,

At our Breton Downs Veterans Day Assembly today, we had over forty veterans join us on this special day. It was important for the Breton Downs staff, students, and PTO to recognize the sacrifices these veterans have made for our country. A big thank you to the PTO for sponsoring the coffee reception and to Mrs. Mills and our 4th and 5th grade choir for providing a private concert to our veterans. The pictures below show our assembly and reception. To view the slideshow from our assembly, please click here.  

Winter Gear Helpful Hints
  • Please write your child’s name on everything!

  • Have a separate bag for snow gear to prevent items in the backpack from getting wet.

  • Send items to school every day until the Spring. The weather changes throughout the day.

  • Remind your child(ren) to check the lost and found frequently for missing items.

World Kindness Day- Wednesday, November 13

While we encourage our students to spread kindness each day, Wednesday, November 13 is World Kindness Day.  At Breton Downs we will be celebrating the day by reading the book We’re All Wonders and discussing how we can make the world a kinder place.  All students will have the opportunity to spread a little kindness in the world by filling out and giving a compliment card to a classmate. 

Breton’s Got Talent- Friday, November 15

On Friday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. our Breton Downs PTO is sponsoring a Breton’s Got Talent in the gym.  Parents and students please come and enjoy a fun-filled, family night.   Water will be available for $1.00. Door #12 will open at 6:00 p.m. 

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at ccannon@egrps.org.  I can also be found on Twitter: @PrincipalCannon.

Warmest regards,

Caroline

https://twitter.com/principalcannon


Literacy Coaching Corner
                                    
Book Clubs
Book Clubs can play an important part in a reader’s life. They allow for students to discuss a similar text and share personal reflections. Book Clubs offer an authentic opportunity to build relationships with peers while reading the same book.  ...READ MORE
EGR Schools Foundation
In honor of Veterans Day, here are two “Virtual Cup of Coffee” alumni profiles you might want to read (or better yet, reread).  (Just click on each one.)

The first is of Reynolds “Ren” Brander, who graduated from East in 1955 and served in the U.S. Navy as a message courier during the Cuban missile crisis.

The second is of Jeremy Schwartz, who just graduated from East in 2015 and graduated from the Air Force Academy last spring. He’s now in Pilot Training.


The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation and Alumni Association thank all our alumni who serve or served in our armed forces.
EGRPS Legislative Committee Updates
 
DID YOU KNOW? - EGRPS now offers a Tuition Enrollment Program whereby qualified incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students can experience the foundational International Baccalaureate learning from outside of the school district. Learn more by clicking here...READ MORE

 

Scholastic Book Fair


The Fall Book Fair is here!  Click here for dates and volunteer information.

All School Musical Announced....Seussical, Jr.!

Join Horton the Elephant and other characters from over 25 Dr. Seuss books in an imaginary adventure on stage at our own Pioneer Auditorium on March 20 and 21, 2020!  Check out more details and sign up on our brand new website found here.  Sign ups will be open until Nov. 22nd.  Check back often for new information! ...READ MORE


PTO General Meeting


The next PTO General Meeting is Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Join us! We’d love to see all your smiling faces!


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Save the date for the Breton Downs annual fundraiser, Parent’s Night Out (PNO). For the second year in a row, the event will be held at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids. Join us February 28th for an evening of friends, fun, and fantastic auction items!  ...READ MORE


Yearbook Photos


Please send your Halloween photos to
bretonphotos@gmail.com for the yearbook!


Volunteers


We are always looking for new volunteers! Please use the volunteer form or contact a board member for information!

Laura Schneider and Magdalena VanWingen - co-presidents

Kristen Trovillion and Catherine Chamberlin - co-vice presidents

Stephanie Hoekstra and Lisa Burgess - co-treasurer 

Lauren Jacoby - Secretary

Kerry Parent - Corresponding Secretary

Venta Norris and Courtney Cinglie - past co-presidents 

Additional Information

School News Network

Our district is a proud partner of School News Network, visit their site for news items about EGR and other local schools!


EGR Varsity Hockey Camp

Click here for more information about the varsity hockey Thanksgiving camp on November 27.


Schoolhouse Arts & Crafts Show

The EGRHS Student Council is hosting the Schoolhouse Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the high school main gym. Admission is $2.00 and all are invited to attend. 


Cannonsburg Ski Area - Group Passes

Winter will be here before you know it!  Who is ready to hit the slopes?   As part of the Breton Downs community, we are eligible for discounted group passes to Cannonsburg Ski Area. Please contact Molly Schiefler at mschiefler@gmail.com  for more information. 


Girls On the Run

Breton Downs is looking for 1-2 Girls On the Run parent volunteer coaches for the 2020 season!   Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in the 3rd through 5th grade will participate in an after-school program that encourages positive emotional, social, mental and physical development.  The season will begin in March and wrap up with a celebratory 5k in May.  If you are interested in coaching, or would like to receive more information please email Molly Anderson at manderso@egrps.org


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