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Note from Dr. Cannon
October 10, 2022
Dear Breton Downs Families,
Last week our Breton Downs Bulldogs celebrated Homecoming by participating in various activities including Spirit Week and the Homecoming Parade. Our students dressed in pajamas, wacky wear and hair, what they want to be when they grow up, East Pride, and even dressed as a teacher! Thank you to Mrs. Radecki and Ms. Jenkins for leading the Safeties in the parade Friday evening. Please see the adorable pictures below of some of our students who participated in the parade. What a fun week it was celebrating together- Go East!
  
Breton Downs Harry Potter Cub
Calling all Witches and Wizards in grades 3-5! Your favorite Hogwarts Professors were given special permission by the Ministry of Magic to continue our club and read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Our first reading will be on Friday, October 14. All students in grades 3-5 may participate in the Harry Potter readings from 11:40 a.m.- 12:05 p.m. in the learning commons. Our 3rd and 4th grade students should bring a sack lunch on reading days. Our 5th grade students will miss their lunch recess.
Hearts of Gold
Last week information came home regarding this year’s Hearts of Gold recipient, the Children’s Healing Center. This organization is the first year-round recreation facility providing social and emotional healing for children with weakened immune systems and their families in a safe, clean environment. We hope you’ll join us at this week’s PTO meeting on Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the organization.
Our students have the opportunity to Make a Difference for those served at the CHC by raising funds via collecting cans, hot cocoa stands, doing household chores, etc. We look forward to presenting the organization with funds raised by the district at next week’s Hearts of Gold football game. Shirts will be on sale after school on various days throughout this week and next. Please check the Breton Downs calendar here for exact dates and times. We look forward to seeing our students wearing the color gold on Friday, October 21 and celebrating the week at our Family Picnic on October 21.
There will be two spirit days during Hearts of Gold week:
- Tuesday, October 18- Wear a hat to school for a $1.00 donation
- Thursday, October 20- Wear pajamas to school for a $1.00 donation
Family Picnic - Friday, October 21 from 11:15- 12:05
There will be a Breton Downs Family Picnic on Friday, October 21 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Families are invited to join their children and enjoy a picnic lunch from Grand Rapids Food Service. Students and families will be served lunch in the gym and if your child would prefer a lunch from home, please plan on packing one for him/her. Parents are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on outside. Please discuss a meeting spot with your child.
Families may purchase adult lunches for $5.25/each and sibling lunches for $3.50/each. Payments can be made through your child's lunch account or a check may be dropped off in the main office. The menu includes a hot dog with bun, hummus cup, carrots, cheetos, and fruit sorbet. If you would like to purchase lunches, please submit this google form by Wednesday, October 19, 2022
October 31: Halloween Celebration at School
On Monday, October 31, please send your child to school dressed in regular school clothes, as most of our celebrations will be held in the afternoon. Here are some reminders as you start thinking about costumes.
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Please remember no full face masks, face paint, make-up, blood, or weapons.
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Weather permitting, the parade will be outside starting at 2:30 p.m. Please see the map here. Parents/guardians may line-up anywhere along the route, but please leave sidewalks clear for our students. I will notify families if we need to hold our parade indoors. Families will be welcome to join us in the gymnasium.
Please note there is no school on Friday, October 28.
Veterans Day Assembly on November 11
We are already looking forward to a celebration for Veterans Day on November 11. Please see this information regarding honoring our veterans.
Fall Conferences
As we head into fall it is the time of year to schedule for conferences. Fall in-person conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 25. Last week, this information letter on Fall Conferences was sent via Skyward. Access to schedule Fall Conferences opened on Thursday, October 6 and closes on Wednesday, October 12 at 5:00 p.m. Any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Rogers at lrogers@egrp.org
Calendar
Please click here to view upcoming events on the Breton Downs School calendar.
As always, my door is always open. Please reach out anytime with questions, concerns, or to say hello.
Warm Regards,
Caroline
Breton Downs Elementary Principal
 https://twitter.com/principalcannon
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Kids Have Rights
Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, East Grand Rapids Public Schools presented the body safety program, Kids Have Rights to students in kindergarten through 4th grade. Kids Have Rights is a program offered through The Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County. ...READ MORE
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Upcoming Author Visit
The three elementary buildings are excited to announce that children’s author, Matthew Cordell, will be visiting our district thanks to a partnership with the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Library. Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books including The Only Fish in the Sea and Follow That Frog by Philip Stead. ...READ MORE
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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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Staff Spotlight
 
Click here to learn more about Ann Sheridan and Lisa Rogers, Breton Downs office staff.
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Huffer's Highlights
Please click here for a note from our School Social Worker, Mrs. Erin Huffer. |
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Breton Downs Ski and Snowboard Club
The Breton Downs Snowdogs Ski and Snowboard Club will return in January 2023! You can plan on six nights of winter fun, with dates to be determined.
Cannonsburg punch cards are on sale now and prices will increase on November 1. Please order your cards online at the this link, using Breton Downs Elementary and Adam Townshend as the school sponsor.
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You should have received a copy of our fall newsletter in your Friday folder or mailbox last week. It’s also available online on our website here.
We’re always in need of photos of East students to use in our printed and digital communications. Do you have any favorite pictures from last week’s Homecoming festivities to share with us? Or photos of kids involved in one of the hundreds of programs and classroom enhancements our donors have funded? Please share them with us! You can email them to our Communications Director, Jay Forstner, at jforstne@egrps.org. Thank you!
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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
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