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Bradley Newsletter 10.18.24

Posted 10/19/2024

Please find the Bradley Newsletter for this week HERE

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Bradley Weekly Newsletter

Principal Update 

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable fall break. It’s been wonderful to see both staff and students return to school this week, energized and excited to jump back into learning.

A special shout-out to our ECE 3 students and teachers for their fantastic field trip to the Urban Farm! This hands-on experience was a perfect reflection of the IB Learner Profile, especially in nurturing curiosity, open-mindedness, and caring for the world around us. Our little ones had the opportunity to explore nature, learn about sustainable farming, and truly embrace what it means to be inquirers and thinkers.

If you happen to stop by the cafeteria, explore our 4th graders’ amazing inquiry projects on Colorado’s Natural Resources! These projects highlight their deep understanding of sustainability and responsible action.  A special thank you to our 4th grade teacher, Ms. Camille, for her incredible work in guiding our students to think critically and develop environmental awareness through these engaging projects. Her dedication enriches our IB community and leaves a lasting impact on our students’ learning journey.

We look forward to seeing more of these enriching experiences that support our students in growing as lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.

Enjoy your weekend,

Kimberly Ulery, Principal 

Jose Fernando Hernandez, Assistant Principal  

Staff Shout Out

Ms. Harrison, Ms. Stacey, Ms. Nicola, Ms. Cress, and Ms. Mia

We are incredibly proud of our amazing 3rd-grade team! Their passion for teaching and dedication to support our students shines through in everything they do. This team consistently demonstrates a deep knowledge of the curriculum and an unwavering commitment to fostering positive and engaging classroom environments. Their ability to find creative ways to manage classrooms and nurture social-emotional skills ensures that every student feels supported and valued.

The 3rd-grade team embodies the IB Learner Profile by encouraging students to be inquirers, thinkers, and caring individuals. Their commitment to our vision at Bradley International School to inspire students to become creative problem-solvers and empathetic, globally-minded citizens is truly evident in the way they approach teaching. They not only provide rich, intellectual challenges, but also create inclusive spaces where every student celebrates diversity and learns the value of empathy.

Thank you, 3rd-grade team, for your impactful work and dedication to our students and school community!

 Upcoming Dates

10/19: Bradley Garden Team Day 9-11am

10/23: Last day to sign up for Session 2 After School Enrichment Classes

10/28: Session 2 After School Enrichment Begins

10/28: Bradley Dines Out – Esters Virginia Village

10/28/-10/31: Spirit Week (Flier)

11/1: No School – Bradley First Friday

11/3: Daylight Savings ENDS Fall Back 

11/5: Lifetouch Re-Take Day

11/8: End of 1st Trimester/Progress Reports in Parent Portal/Awards Ceremony

11/9: DPS Family Cultural Fest

11/14: PTO Meeting Library 3pm

11/14: CSC Meeting Library 4pm

11/21: Thanksgiving School Luncheon

11/25-29: Thanksgiving Break

11/28: Bradley Eisenhower Rec Center Turkey Trot 8:30am

Quick Links

Bradley School Year Calendar

Bradley Website

Bradley Student and Family Handbook

Session 2 After School Enrichment Registration OPEN

Session 2 After School Enrichment Registration is OPEN. Please note: registrations will be open  until October 23rd ONLY and they will close at 4:00pm. The session 2 dates will go from the week of October 28th through the week of December 9th. Sign Up Here 

DPS Bond Initiative 

This November, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education will seek voter approval of a bond package to increase funding for our DPS schools. The bond package proposal recommendations were put together by volunteers. For more information on this, click on this link:SE: Bradley International School

Bradley Garden Team Day

Join us on Saturday, October 19 from 9am-11am. Heather Regan Memorial Community Garden at Bradley International School! Did you know Bradley has a Community Garden? Heather Regan served as Bradley’s principal before she died unexpectedly. Bradley’s Community Garden was established to celebrate Heather Regan.

Bradley’s Community Garden exists to be a welcoming space dedicated to learning, health, and food security. You and the whole family are welcome to volunteer! On Garden Team Days we work together weeding, planting, and harvesting food for donation. You’re welcome to join us for one Garden Team Day, or all of them! Come ready with your sunscreen, water bottle, and garden gloves.

We’ll have coffee and breakfast snacks ready for you! Please RSVP: ReganMemorialGarden@dug.org

DPS Family Cultural Festival

The Family Cultural Festival is a unique celebration that engages families and communities by promoting fun, learning, and meaningful connections. Taking place on Saturday, November 9th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, this event celebrates multicultural diversity and provides resources to foster wellness and socioemotional growth.

The Families will have the opportunity to learn about restorative practices and take part in a welcoming environment focused on family well-being. Together, we aim to strengthen relationships within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) community and celebrate the cultural diversity that makes our district vibrant.

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Halloween 

We’re excited to celebrate Halloween with our students on October 31! If your child would like to participate, they are welcome to bring a costume to change into at school to wear during the festivities. Please note, for safety reasons, we ask that costumes do not include weapons, facemasks, or face paint.

We will have a Halloween Parade that will take place on the blacktop starting at 1:30pm., featuring a fun “Thriller” dance performance by our students.   

For students who do not celebrate Halloween, we will be offering an alternative activity in the library.

We look forward to a fun and festive day! Thank you for your support in making it a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

Tu Voz Survey 

The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now through Friday, Nov. 1. This survey focuses on measuring outcomes across the district and its learnings directly impact students and families. 

Families can access the survey link here. Make an impact by taking the DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz family survey.

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.   

PTO NEWS : PTO October Newsletter

  • Check out the Bradley PTO October meeting minutes from as well as look at our calendar of events on our website: BradleyPTO.com/meetings. Mark your calendars – our next meeting is scheduled for November 14 at 3 p.m. in the library/Zoom.
  • We are SO CLOSE to raising $50,000 for the Fun Run (only about $400 short at this point)! The students already won a pajama day on 11/22… if we make it to $50,000, they also will get a party complete with a movie and snacks! Please get those last few pledges into Bradley (pay by check payable to Bradley PTO or cash and turn into the front office or your student’s teacher; or pay online by credit card: Bradley-Fun-Run-2024.cheddarup.com. Thank you again for your AMAZING support! 
  • The next Bradley Dines Out is on Monday, Oct. 28 at Esters on Holly (dine in and take out)! 
  • Interested in or planning to take professional family photos this fall? Do it with SHOOTT and Bradley gets a portion of the funds raised! To sign up you must use the SHOOTT Link (no promo code) – Shoott.com/?rfsn=8313354.100cb8. 
  • Planning those holiday cards? Shop 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

October IB Learner Profile
The Learner Profile for the month of October is Inquirers! Inquirers develop their natural curiosity.  They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning.  They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning is sustained throughout their lives. 

Activities for Parents

  • Model being an inquirer.  Admit when you don’t know the answer to a problem or a question and work together to seek out answers. 
  • There are many cultures and holidays that we celebrate throughout the school.  Research these topics with your child and learn about them together!
  • Visit a pumpkin patch and discuss the size and shape of the pumpkins. Talk about how pumpkins grow, what we can do with the seeds and all of the different types of pumpkins!
  • Visit a library to explore topics of interest for your child.
  • If age appropriate, when your son or daughter is using the internet, sit with them and    work to instill the understanding of which sites are reputable and safe.