Dear Brown MS Community,

Each year in November we introduce our students to our annual gift drive. For over 25 years, Brown MS has partnered with Brookview House in Dorchester, a multi-service nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women, children, and youth experiencing homelessness. Each year our Brown MS community provides gifts and cards for their residents in December. Your child may have already mentioned this to you, and we thank you in advance for your support. Students can volunteer to purchase special items requested by the residents. In December the students wrap the gifts and load them in a big truck to be delivered to the Brookview House. It is one of my favorite activities as it brings us together in community for an important cause. It pairs well with our theme this year of keeping our buckets full. Giving to others is one of the best way to fill not only someone else’s bucket, but also your own.

Parent teacher conferences will be coming up in December and January. Teachers will be sending information to the families of students this coming week. (More specific information is listed below in this newsletter.)

This coming week is a short one with Thanksgiving on Thursday. School will be in session Monday, Tuesday and a half day on Wednesday. It is really one of my favorite weeks to gather with loved ones. My daughter flies home from college tonight as her classes ended today. My son drives home early next week once his classes are over. I am so excited to see them and have a full house for a while. Of course, it will mean an adjustment to my bedtime as I have grown accustomed to heading to bed early. I plan to run to the store this evening to make sure we have enough food and laundry detergent before their arrival.

Wishing you a good weekend!

Kim Lysaght, Principal

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