We're glad you came, we have a lot going on so please come in; take a look around!
Our Location:
Bradford Elementary School is located in Bradford, VT. We have about 215 kids in grades K-6. The atmosphere is friendly. In addition to the core curriculum in science, social studies, math and literacy, we teach art, music and physical education. We have a spelling bee, a geography bee, and we participate in many other special events.
We had a great day for our field today. The students and staff had a wonderful time- and just seeing the various tropical and surf attire was fun. This day would not have been possible without all the volunteers who spent the day helping us. Thank you to everyone for another great school year. Enjoy your summer and see you in August!
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
6/146th grade Assembly 1:15PM
6/15All School Assembly 9:00AM
6/15LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Dismissal at 12:05
6/28PTO Meeting 6:30 PM -Library
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 15th, is the last scheduled day of school for the school year and classes will dismiss at 12:05
REPORT CARDS
The last day of school, students come home with back packs filled with things left in cubbies or from their desks. Among all their treasures will be their final report card which will include assignments for next year's teacher. Assignments for classes may change slightly over the summer as some kids move out of town and others move in. If we anticipate any change to your child's placement, we will contact you.
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Lunch envelopes went home Thursday. The balances do not include breakfast & lunch June 11, 14 & 15 and do not include snack milk June 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 & 15. We will be closing our books at the end of school and it is very important that each account is paid in full.
SUMMER SCHOOL OPENINGS
If you are interested in your child(ren) attending summer school, please return the form that was sent home earlier this week- or contact the office.
On Wednesday, April 21, Kids Connect Coordinator Jim McCracken will be leading a seed starting and gardening workshop for students, parents and community members. The workshop will last from 10-11:30 am and be held outside in the BES courtyard (or bad weather, the cafeteria.) Participants will learn; how to start easy vegetables from seed, which vegetables are best started in the ground, the basics of starting a new garden, etc. Everyone will leave with new seeds, thanks to the PTO and a few planted six packs. Bring gloves, old six packs and seeds to swap or share. Please call with questions and/or RSVP to Jim at 222-4077 ext. 241.
CELEBRATING HEALTHY LIVING and PROMOTING A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
Society now knows that smoking is dangerous to both the smoker and to those exposed to smoke. The OESU Health Curriculum recognizes the importance of education for prevention and early intervention. Bradford Elementary School, in conjunction with the Vermont Departments of Health and Education, wants to help all members of our community lead healthier lives. This fall our efforts will include promoting a Smoke-Free Zone.
We are looking a few hardworking students who want to beautify BES.Do you like working outside? Would you like to help grow food for the cafeteria? Starting April 29th, every Thursday from 2:45-4:15, Lucy Giesing and Jim McCracken will be working with a select group of 4th-6th grade students to help clean up, prepare and tend the BES school gardens. Activities may involve starting seeds, clearing the nature trail, preparing the raspberry beds, dividing perennials etc. Permission slips were sent with students during the week of April 5th and are due back to Darlene on or before April 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Jim McCracken at 222-4077 ext. 241. Thanks.
The Board of Trustees of our school are investigating the merits of changing our unique tax status. Most town governments in Vermont collect school taxes and provide the funds to run the school.When the Bradford Academy and Graded School District was incorporated in 1893 it had the authority to collect its own taxes. Only a few schools still continue this process. The Selectboard and the Trustees have charged a committee to investigate the pros and cons of such a change. The agenda for the first meeting is printed below. We hope to have parents involved in this process.
