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Note from Dr. Cannon
January 30, 2023
Dear Breton Downs Families,
This week we kick off Kindness Month by hosting a school-wide Spirit Week. February is Kindness Month and to celebrate, elementary students will participate in Spirit Days the first week of the month. Students and staff are welcome to join in on the fun as a school community and demonstrate their creativity by dressing up each day according to the themes below. We look forward to seeing how these ideas from our Student Leadership Team come to life.
Throughout February, we encourage students to perform random acts of kindness for others. Consider writing a letter to a veteran or nursing home resident, sending a thank you note to a special person, performing a chore at home without being asked, etc. If families have pictures to share of students’ random acts of kindness, please email them to me at ccannon@egrps.org I look forward to seeing their acts!
Spirit Week: January 30 - February 3
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Monday, January 30 - Kindness is Warm & Fuzzy (Pajama Day)
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Tuesday, January 31 - Crazy for Kindness (Wear mismatched clothes)
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Wednesday, February 1 - Hats off for Kindness (Hat Day)
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Thursday, February 2 - Kindness Shines Bright (Wear bright colors)
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Friday, February 3 - Team Up for Kindness (Favorite team/East colors)
EGR Public Safety Update
East Grand Rapids Public Schools continues to partner with East Grand Rapids Department of Public Safety (EGRDPS) to support our students. Officer Troy Brown, current EGRDPS school liaison officer, and additional Public Safety officers often visit the school to spend time with students. You may even hear about these officers playing soccer at recess! Please ask your child about the Public Safety officers they see around the building and reiterate that they are another way that we ensure their safety each and every day.
Calendar
Please click here for upcoming events at Breton Downs. Here are some upcoming calendar dates:
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Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the EGRMS Learning Commons
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Mid-Winter Break: No Students K-12 on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at ccannon@egrps.org
Warm Regards,
 Caroline@PrincipalCannon
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Kindergarten 2023-2024 Intent-to-Enroll Info
If you intend to enroll a kindergartener who is an East Grand Rapids resident for the Fall 2023/2024 school year, you can click here for more information. Please complete the online Kindergarten Intent to Enroll form on or before March 1, 2023. |
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Frozen Jr Info
The February rehearsal schedule for Frozen, Jr. can be found here, Well Wishes information found here, Weekly Email here, and the website here. |
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Choir News
This is a reminder that the choir will be singing the national anthem on Tuesday, February 7 before the high school basketball game. Students will wear their choir shirts and black bottoms (pants or skirts).
Students need to arrive at 6:30 pm (no need to arrive any earlier). We will warm up at 6:40 pm. Please see the attached document here for more information!
Please encourage your student to practice a few times at home before the game! The link is here. Thank you so much!
Information for the upcoming Melodies in March concert on Monday, March 20 can be found here.
Note - Mark your calendars!! There will be NO choir practice on February 21 or March 21 |
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Huffer's Highlights
Please click here for a note from our School Social Worker, Mrs. Erin Huffer, regarding teaching kids about boundaries. |
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This week, our schools are celebrating Kabookie Week and Spirit Week. “Kabookie” was the nickname of Jimmy Gerken, an East resident and then staff member with special needs. Jimmy was a friend to just about everyone he ever met. If you attended an East event any time in the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s, you probably saw Jimmy. And if you were really lucky, you got to know him. One of Jimmy’s most famous quotes is his response to someone who was bullying him about his special needs: “That’s okay," Jimmy said. "I’ll still be your friend.” We’re celebrating kindness and friendship this week in honor of Jimmy. It’s a great week to be a good friend or make a new one.
This story WOOD TV produced will tell you more about Jimmy Gerken’s life and legacy.
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Available Supports for Families
It is important that all children have access to the various opportunities offered at school including field trips, evening PTO-sponsored events, book fairs, etc. As a staff, we never want money to be a barrier to participation for a child. If your family is experiencing monetary challenges, please reach out to the classroom teacher or building principal. All information is confidential and we have options to support you and your child(ren).
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Volunteer Consent Form
In order to volunteer in our school buildings or school-sponsored events, EGRPS has a process that requires volunteers to complete a background check. If you have not completed the Volunteer Consent Form via registration through Skyward, click here to do so. ...READ MORE
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Lunch Info
Elementary Menu
Lunch this year is $3.50. If your student only wants milk, the cost is $0.50. If your student plans to eat lunch, please set up a My Payments Plus account using your students EGR ID number plus two 0's in front of it. Questions, call the office at 616-235-7552
Updated Free and Reduced Meal Application
There is a new website to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application. If you have not yet completed, please do so here. Thank you!
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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!
Book Club Discussion
Mark your calendar! The EGRHS Academic Boosters and EGRHS PTO invite all district parents to join us for our "Book Club" discussion of "Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Some Kids Shine" by Michelle Borba Ed.D. The meeting will take place at the High School on Tuesday, March 7 and 9 am. Questions? Want to borrow a copy of the book? Reach out to Katie Flermoen (kflermoen@gmail.com.)
Snowdogs Ski and Snowbard Cub
Snowdogs will be meeting this week on Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. Questions, please contact Adam Townshend at adam.townshend@gmail.com.
Girls On The Run
There is still time to register for Girls on the Run! The registration window will close on February 1st. Over a period of 10 weeks, girls will have the opportunity to participate in an after-school program that encourages positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. The season will begin on February 27th and wrap up with a celebratory 5k on May 20th. Practices will be held 2 days a week at Breton Downs, from 3:30-5:00. If your daughter would like to participate please click here to register!
If you are interested in volunteering as a coach, please follow this link for more information & to register! Coaches & assistant coaches also receive a discount if they are enrolling their girls as participants. Coaching applications are due as soon as possible & we are still in need of coaches for the Monday/Wednesday team! If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Erin Huffer.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin Huffer at ehuffer@egrps.org
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