Bradley Newsletter 12.5.24
Posted 12/06/2024
Please find the Bradley Newsletter for this week HERE
Reminder, No School Tomorrow – Have a great weekend!
Bradley Weekly Newsletter
Principal Update
We hope you had a restful and refreshing break! It has been wonderful to welcome back all our students for an exciting few weeks of learning and exploration. This week, our youngest learners in ECE had a special visit from the Fire Department as part of their unit on community jobs, which brought lots of smiles and curiosity to our classrooms. Our 2nd graders also enjoyed an adventurous field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science, where they explored the fascinating Animals of the Rainforest exhibit and much more.
We are excited for a week ahead of field trips as well as an all school STEAM Day on December 12th. It will be a fantastic opportunity for students to dive into hands-on, collaborative activities that spark creativity and innovation.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we create memorable learning experiences for our students.
Kimberly Ulery, Principal
Jose Fernando Hernandez, Assistant Principal
Staff Shout OutA Shout-Out to Our Amazing Facilities Team Bryan Coulter, Rocky Howe, Jocelyn Sandoval Our facilities team is the backbone of our school, working tirelessly to create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff. They arrive early in the morning and are the last to leave each day, ensuring our school sparkles and is ready for learning. Their hard work embodies the IB attributes of being caring, as they consistently show concern for the well-being of our entire school community, and principled, as they demonstrate integrity and responsibility in everything they do. We are so grateful for their dedication and the vital role they play in making our school a place where everyone can thrive. The next time you see a custodian, take a moment to thank them for their incredible contributions to our school! |
Upcoming Dates
12/6: No School – Bradley First Friday 12/9-12/13: DPS Computer Science Week 12/9-12/12: Dines Out – Unique Indian Cuisine 12/10: Colorado Gives Day ( Click the donation link here to donate.) 12/12: Last Day of Session 2 After School Enrichment Classes 12/12: STEAM Day for Students 12/12: PTO Meeting-Library 3pm 12/12: CSC Meeting-Library 4pm 12/19: Kinder-2nd Grade Holiday Performance 3:00pm 12/23-1/3: No School – Winter Break 1/6: NO School – Teacher Professional Learning Day 1/7: Student return to school 1/15: Round 1 School Choice OPENS Quick Links |
Reminder: No School Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Friday, December 6th is Bradley First Friday! Have a great long weekend!
Holiday Wish List
Each year we put together a list for our families in need to support in making a brighter holiday season. If you are able to help, please see the SignUpGenius HERE. Please check back regularly as we add to the list. All items should be delivered to the office by December 16th for distribution that week. Thank you to everyone in our amazing community!
News from the Nurse
If your student has borrowed clothes from the nurse, please wash and return them. We are in need of clothes for kids ages 6-9, gently used clothes would be appreciated. Thank you!
Community News
Grace Methodist Church is hosting a FREE community Dinner with Entertainment on December 14th at 5:00pm. Join in this event and be entertained by cabaret duo Henry and Reinhart performing a high entry holiday show! If you have questions or to RSVP, please contact 303-756-1595 or email Office@grace4denver.org.
DPS Spirit Night at Urban Air Adventure Park
Join us for DPS Spirit Night at Urban Air Adventure Park (Denver East, 9550 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80238) on Dec. 8! Enjoy exclusive DPS Spirit Night pricing from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tickets are available at the front desk on Dec. 8. Be sure to mention DPS Spirit Night at time of purchase. 20% of all ticket sales will be donated to the DPS Foundation! For questions, email events@dpsfoundation.org.
Denver Zoo
Free Daytime Admission for Kids, All December Long! We’re filled with the spirit of the season at DZCA! This December, enjoy FREE daytime admission for children ages 3–15. Kids on winter break? Come visit the Zoo! Treats for the little ones? We know a place… Plan your day and bring the kiddos for free, all month long! Online ticket reservations are required for entry. Happy holidays!
Attendance
Please call the attendance line at 720-424-9398 to report your child’s absence or if they will be late to school for an appointment or any other reason. You can also submit an absence request through the Parent Portal, click here to see how. If your student arrives late, please remind them to stop at the office for a Tardy Pass. Students can arrive at 7:25am and go to the blacktop or breakfast. Teachers bring students in from the blacktop at 7:35am. Students should be in their seats at 7:40am December IB Learner Profile
The Learner Profile for the month of December is Principled. Those who are principled act with integrity and honesty, and a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups, and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Activities for Parents
- Involve your child in deciding on the rules for a game or activity and then ensure that they stick to the ones that have been decided upon.
- Encourage your child to play games that involve teams. Discuss with your child the qualities of a team player. What sort of person would they want on their team?
- When playing a game, don’t change the rules or let your child win. Help them understand that being a gracious loser is as important as being a good winner.
- Recognize or praise when your child demonstrates principled behavior like sharing, standing up for others, or admitting to a mistake!
- Ask your child to name the positive and negative behaviors in stories that they have read.
- The next Bradley Dines Out is a WEEK long event: Monday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 12 at Unique Indian Cuisine on Colorado Blvd. and Iliff (dine in and take out) ALL DAY!
- Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10!!! Looking for a cause to give to on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 10, 2024? Look no further than our own Bradley Backpack Program!! Your monetary contribution will: • help feed a Bradley student one meal a week. • help us meet rising food prices so we can continue to purchase nutritious food to keep our pantry full. • help keep the Backpack Program going for years to come and ready to serve Bradley families who are experiencing food insecurity. Follow this link to the PTO website to give: https://www.zeffy.com/donationform/donate-to-the-bradley-backpack-program.
- Still needing to get professional family photos? Help us raise money while you get beautiful pictures with SHOOTT. To sign up you must use the SHOOTT Link here (no promo code) – Shoott.com/?rfsn=8313354.100cb8.
- Order those holiday cards now at Minted and receive 20% off your order while Bradley gets 15% of the proceeds! Check out Minted.com and at check out enter the promo code: FUNDRAISEBRADLEYINTL