Please find the Bradley Newsletter for this week HERE

Enjoy your weekend!

Bradley Weekly Newsletter

Principal Update 

This week has been a whirlwind of exciting activities that showcase the heart of our IB community! On Monday our 1st Grade Potluck was a vibrant celebration of diversity, with families sharing delicious dishes from around the world. Additionally on Friday, the Playground Ensemble offered a unique opportunity for students to explore music fostering creativity and collaboration. On top of that, our 3rd graders have been busy applying their learning on motion and forces, demonstrating their ability to think critically and make real-world connections. These experiences truly highlight the power of the IB Learner Profile in nurturing inquisitive and thoughtful learners.

Kimberly Ulery, Principal 

Jose Fernando Hernandez, Assistant Principal  

No School
Remember, No School October 10-14 – it’s Fall Break!

Fall Break Camp

Silicon STEM Academy, a local STEM enrichment organization called Silicon STEM Academy will be offering a day off school camp. They offer STEM-based Summer Camps, Private Instruction and STEM Enrichment held in nearby Wash Park. They have provided STEM enrichment and summer camps to many Bradley families over the years. Silicon STEM Academy is proud to have been named a Family Favorite by Colorado Parent Magazine readers for over 9 years. Silicon STEM Academy will be offering Day Off Camps for the upcoming DPS October break – Oct 10 & 11. (We will also be adding Day Off Camps at Thanksgiving Week, and Winter Break, as well.) Please see the flier for more information on how to sign up.

  Scholastic Book Fair

Get ready! The Scholastic Book fair is coming to Bradley! October 7-9th. Set up your e-wallet for quick buying power – see our Bradley Page HERE. Students will preview the book fair with their classroom teacher during the school day. The Book Fair will be open after school Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-6 PM.  Students must be accompanied with a parent. The Book Fair will be open to students only during the day Monday – Wednesday. Scholastic does not take checks. They do accept cash, credit cards and the e-Wallet option is a good way to pay as well! If you are able to volunteer, please sign up HERE Here are the instructions for the e-Wallet. Here is the link to our Scholastic Book Fair Home page Scholastic Family Letter – English; Scholastic Family Letter – Spanish 

Fall Conferences
This coming week, teachers will be hosting Fall conferences.  Please be sure to sign up for conferences with your student’s teacher. 

National Walk/Roll to School Day 

End of the Day Dismissal 

Please be mindful and adhere to posted stop signs and speed limits on the streets as well as in the parking lot to ensure the safety of all students, staff and our community.  We kindly ask that you also use the crosswalks to cross the street.

Bradley in the News

Check out the 9News news article featuring Farmer Mike and one of our Bradley students! 

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.BESS Survey
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We thank you for your assistance as we work together to educate and support your students!

Denver Jewish Family Food Bank/Weinberg
Mr. Graiko, a volunteer with the Denver Urban Gardens, donated fresh vegetables from the Bradley DUG garden to the Backpack program this week. He also is a volunteer at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry in Denver which assists individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity. It’s located at 3201 South Tamarac Drive, Denver 80231. For some, the pantry helps weather an emergency; for others, it provides supplemental food to make ends meet without sacrificing a family’s health and well-being. You may visit the food pantry two times per month. If you need food when the pantry is not open, call Hunger Free Colorado’s hotline at 855.855.4626 to be connected with food resources near you. Who is Eligible? Registration is required on the first visit to the Weinberg Food Pantry. Proof of identification and address is required, and income limits apply. Please see The Emergency Food Assistance Program max household income requirements. See their website for more information HEREAttendance
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

• Thank YOU Bradley families for helping fundraise for the Bradley PTO at this year’s Fun Run! All pledge donations are due by the end of TODAY Friday, October 4 for your student to be entered into the prize drawing. Prizes will be randomly drawn and delivered to students next Wednesday!
  • Fun Run pledge donations can still be turned in anytime! Provide cash or check (made payable to Bradley PTO) in your student’s Fun Run pledge envelope and return to your teacher, or by credit card at Bradley-Fun-Run-2024.cheddarup.com
• Mark your calendars… our 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. 
• Spirit Wear is in! Everything except for our embroidery items – hats, beanies and duffles, have been delivered to your child’s classroom. We will distribute the embroidery items upon arrival.

• If you won a spirit wear item from our back to school lollipop pull and haven’t received your item please contact PTO at bradleyIBPTO@gmail.com
• For those who are interested in purchasing new items and missed the sale, we will post on hand items for sale in November via a Google form

• 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.