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Note from Dr. Cannon

February 10, 2020
 

Dear Breton Downs Families,

Today, we needed to close the front main entrance (door #1) and kindergarten (door #22) entrance out of concern for falling ice and snow.  This happens throughout the winter and spring when we have snow and then warmer temperatures. At the September 16, 2019, Board of Education meeting, the construction of overhangs were approved for Breton Downs.  This construction will start as soon as school is out. I have included pictures of the new look of Breton Downs below. Thank you to the BOE and the community for supporting these additions to our entrances!

Annual Education Report

As of January 31, 2020, the East Grand Rapids Public Schools' 2019-2020 District and School Annual Education Reports (AERs) are available on the EGRPS website. You may view the Breton Downs Elementary AER Cover Letter here and Combined Report here. The District AER Cover Letter here and Combined Report here.

Dogs on School Property

Although many enjoy having a furry companion at home, school is not the place for them to be during school hours and around arrival and dismissal times. Many of our students have both allergies to and a fear of dogs. To keep everyone safe, please do not bring your pets onto school property between 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. If you do have an animal on site outside of these hours, we appreciate you cleaning up after them.

Upcoming Events at Breton Downs:

  • No school on Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18 - Winter Break

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

K.I.D.S. Group
(Kids Issues in Divorce & Separation) 
We are about to start our Changing Families group at Breton which focuses on supporting and educating students when families are in the process of or have recently divorced.  The group is led by Chris Kenward, our school social worker, and will occur during the school day.  Click this link to sign your child up.  If you have questions about the group, feel free to email Chris at ckenward@egrps.org or call the school at 235-7552.
Literacy Corner


Keeping Track of Tricky Words:

All readers encounter tricky words. These sly words can be a show stopper… or they can make reading fun! ...READ MORE

Lunchtime Recess Readings

Ms. Monica from KDL will be coming to Breton Downs during lunch on February 12 and February 26.  She will be sharing a short story/picture book during each lunch recess for 1st - 5th grade students. If you are interested in helping to supervise during this event, please click here to sign up.

 

Winter Box Top$ Collection through February 26th

Two ways to collect:

1. Send your clipped Box Top$ to school with you child

2. Scan your receipts to your Box Top$ app.  (Be sure to click on the credit memo icon at the bottom of the screen to enter your classroom name.)


The classroom that collects the most box top$ will win a pizza party and hold the title of Box Top$ Hero.  We will collect through Wednesday, February 26.


Parent Night Out Tickets

Join the fun - Phat Friday February 28th from 5:30-11pm. Enjoy the auction, free parking, entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and our great community. Support our kids!  Purchase tickets here.


Become a Breton Bulldog supporter through sponsorship!

Use this link for tickets, donations and sponsorship.  Thank you to the following family and business sponsors! Ryan, Podein, Postema, and Westgate, P. C., Wolford Family, Live Like Craig, Valleau, VanDeven, & Massie Dentistry for Children, Meg & Sommer Real Estate Team, Conway Family, Patra Family,  Zylstra Door, Jacoby Family, Lucy Shair Financial, Parent Family, Westphal Family, Owen Family, Aligned Planning, Keil Lasik, Claudine and Ted Duncan, Kelly Clum-Matthysse and family, EGR Schools Foundation, Thompson-Campbell Family, and Dr. Cannon and family


Auction Spotlight


The Remes Family has generously donated a JW  Marriott Hotel Spa Package - this includes an overnight at the JW Marriott, spa package, breakfast for two, and parking! What a relaxing staycation!  Get your Phat Friday PNO tickets today here!


Seussical, Jr. Weekly Information

Seussical, Jr. Ads and Wellwishes

Our playbill is a great place to advertise your business as well as support the show!  Ads can be purchased for $25 for 1/4 page, $75 for a 1/2 page and $150 for a full page. 

You can also be a sponsor of our show, and your name will go in the program.  We have four different sponsorship levels: $25 (1 Fish), $50 (2 Fish), $75 (Red Fish), $100 (Blue Fish). 

Students love seeing their name and a personal support sentence in the program.  You can do a text only sentence with 100 characters including spaces for $5, or you can send a picture with text (still no more than 100 characters) for $25.  These are the same size as our 1/4 page Ads.  

If you would like to purchase any, please use this link.https://bretondownspto.square.site/play

Send all images in .jpeg form to Melissa Conway at mkconway1972@gmail.com.

All Ads, Sponsorship and well-wishes need to be turned in by February 15, 2020.

Kindergarten 2020/2021 Intent-to-Enroll Information
If you intend to enroll a kindergartner for the Fall 2020/2021 school year, as of January 31, 2020, you can click here for more information. Please complete the required documentation outlined on the website on or before March 2, 2020. Thank you!

 

Do you love your children’s teachers and want to reward them in a meaningful way this Valentine’s Day? Consider giving them Star Awards from the Foundation. Star Awards honor outstanding teachers for going above and beyond for our students. ...READ MORE
Additional Information

2nd Grade Breton Downs Brownie Troop

Share the Love! The Breton Downs Grade 2 Browne Troop is collecting items for Helen DeVos Children't Hospital. There will be a box in the front hallway that students can place items in during the week of February 10 - 15, 2020.  Please see flyer for requested items.
EGR Boys Lacrosse

Join the EGR Boys Lacrosse team for a "Fun"raiser on Tuesday, February 18 at the high school.  Click here for more information.

EGR Varsity Basketball

Join the EGR Varsity Basketball program for a night of "Hanging with the Hoopers" on Saturday, February 22 at the high school.  Click here for more 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!


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