Bradley Messenger 8-20-21

News from the Nest….

• We are SO EXCITED for the FIRST WEEK of SCHOOL!!!
• We are also proud to announce that Bradley has been named a TOP 10 SCHOOL in the metro area by School Sparrow, an equitable school ranking site. This is the third year in a row that we have been recognized as a top school!
• REMINDER: School hours will be 8:15 -3:15 this year! Students may be dropped off at 8:00 and will be picked up by teachers at 8:10 on the blacktop.

School News

• School Safety for Arrival & Dismissal: Bradley International Arrival and Dismissal Maps 2021-2022
  • Abide by all school zones and keep your speeds to 20 mph. There is no parking in our drop off or bus zones!
  • Observe and use all crosswalks.  DO NOT cross at any other area.  Also, DO NOT block the crosswalks or driveways at any time.
  • Handicap zones are for clearly marked handicap vehicles only.
  • The teacher parking lot is not an area to drop-off or pick-up students before or after school.
  • ECE students ONLY must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian daily.  There will also be a daily health screening/temperature check at arrival.
  • All students and staff are required to wear masks indoors during the school day regardless of vaccination status and at both arrival and dismissal.
  • Wearing of masks during other outdoor activities is optional.
  • Students need at least one extra mask in backpacks.
• MASKS:
  • All students and staff are required to wear masks indoors during the school day regardless of vaccination status and at both arrival and dismissal.
  • Wearing of masks during other outdoor activities is optional.
  • Students need at least one extra mask in backpacks.
• Nurses Office: If you need to drop off medication in the nurse’s office, please contact the nurse at 720-424-9394 for a time to drop off that medication.

Community Happenings

• Please Join Councilwoman Kendra Black: August 21, 2021 11:00am-7:00pm @ Bible Park: Please join us for the 2021 South by Southeast (SxSE) community festival and Solidarity Walk this Saturday! There will be food trucks, a beer garden, live music, booths, kids games, and much more! This is a Certifiably Green event! Please, if you are able, ride your bike or walk as parking is limited. Please bring your own water bottle. There is a refiling station. We have a few spots available for volunteers! Sign-up here or contact kathy.gile@denvergov.org or 720-337-4444. More information: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Denver-City-Council/Council-Members/Kendra-Black-Council-District-4/South-by-Southeast-Community-Festival
• University Hills Neighborhood Association: Movie Night at Bradley, Friday, August 27, 2021 at 8:00pm. Join the community for a movie night under the stars. There will be a movie, food trucks, face painting, balloon artist and MORE! Please see attached flyer.

Important Dates to Remember

August 23 – First Day of School!!
August 26 – 1st-5th VIRTUAL Back to School
August 27 – Community Movie Night 8:00pm

September 6 – NO SCHOOL – Labor Day
September 15 – Lifetouch Picture Day
September 16 – Bradley Dines Out – Chick-fil-A 4:00-7:00pm
September 27 – NO SCHOOL – District Teacher Planning Day

Visit the Bradley website for more information and more important dates: https://bradley.dpsk12.org/

Have a great weekend!