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Note from Dr. Cannon


November 18, 2019
 

Dear Breton Downs Families,

Congratulations to our students who participated in our Breton’s Got Talent Variety Show!  We certainly have some very talents Breton Downs students! And a thank you to Rachel Anderson and Teresa Taylor for organizing this event.  See picture below.
 

Scholastic Book Fair information

Listed below are the dates of sales for the Scholastic Book Fair

  • Monday, November 18

    • Book sales from 3:10- 4:20 p.m.

  • Tuesday, November 19

    • Book sales from 7:45- 8:45 a.m.

    • Book sales from 3:10- 4:20 p.m.

  • Wednesday, November 20

    • Book sales from 3:10- 4:20 p.m.

  • Thursday, November 21

    • Book sales from 5:20- 6:30 p.m.
       

Thanksgiving Break

Just a friendly reminder next week is a shortened week at Breton Downs - no school on Wednesday (11/27), Thursday (11/28), or Friday (11/29). Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
 

Fundraising 

As the 2019 calendar year is coming to a close, we want to thank you for being a collaborative partner and helping our schools. Whether it is through donating time or money, your endless support and encouragement is greatly appreciated by our staff and students. To learn more about the many ways in which you can support our schools, please click here for a letter from the elementary principals in coordination with the PTOs. Thank you for your continued support! 
  

Winter Showcase- December 10

On Tuesday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Breton Downs gym we will be having a Winter Showcase to highlight our students’ learning in their art, music, and physical education classes. Formerly known as the Holiday Concert, at this showcase our students in kindergarten through 5th grade, along with our 4th/5th grade choir, will be singing songs around the theme of winter which highlight specific skills they’ve learned in the first semester of Specials classes. There will also be wintry artwork displayed in our hallways and videos highlighting our students in action. Families are invited to attend and celebrate with us!

 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

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Scholastic Book Fair


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

Save the Date!

December 9th from 3:00 pm -10:00 pm is Breton Downs PTO Night at Big Bob's! 15% of sales from dine-in, take out and delivery will be donated to the Breton Downs PTO. See you there!


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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. 


 

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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