PreK
Our littlest learners are continuing to grow everyday!  They are enjoying their playful learning stations which rotate often.  Students are  working on their fine motor skills through art projects.  They are working on recognizing letters and identifying their sounds.  They're making so much progress everyday!

Kindergarten
Our kindergarten bears are hard at work building their early reading and math foundations. Students are moving through the alphabet, practicing letter sounds, blending CVC words, and tapping out sounds to become confident early readers. In math, they are exploring both 2D and 3D shapes and learning how to compare objects using measurement language like taller than and shorter than. Big learning is happening in these little classrooms!

1st Grade
First graders are stretching their math brains with addition and subtraction involving multiple addends and using word problems to strengthen their problem-solving skills. They are building number fluency by counting to 120 forward, backward, and by tens. In literacy, students are sharpening their phonics skills, growing as independent readers, and using reciprocal teaching strategies to deepen their reading comprehension through thoughtful discussion.

2nd Grade
Second grade students have been diving into rich learning across subjects. In social studies and reading, they are exploring different cultures and learning about immigration. In science, they are investigating the states of matter through hands-on exploration. Math lessons have turned toward geometry as students begin learning about shapes and spatial thinking. They recently showcased their learning at a school assembly, teaching everyone how to say “hello” in different languages and performing a beautiful scarf dance for the school community.

Across our classrooms, students continue to show what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe each and every day. Through our PBIS work, these expectations aren’t just posters on the wall, they are how we “do school.” They are how our students learn, play, and interact with one another.

We see students being respectful when they listen to classmates’ ideas, use kind words, and include others during group work and at recess. We see responsibility when students take care of classroom materials, stay focused on their learning, and make good choices even when no one is watching. And we see safety when students use their bodies appropriately in the classroom and hallways, follow routines, and look out for one another.

Teachers regularly recognize students for demonstrating the Brayton B’s, and these positive choices are celebrated throughout the school community. We are proud of the way our Brayton Bears continue to model these expectations and contribute to a positive, supportive learning environment for all.

21st Century Afterschool Program
The next session of our afterschool program begins February 9th. You can find bus transportation information here.

Outdoor Recess
We head outside whenever possible! Please be sure students come to school dressed warmly with coats, hats, and gloves.

Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Friday, February 12th. As a reminder, no candy, please!

Volunteer Opportunities
We’d love your help! Current volunteer opportunities include:

Brayton PTG Presents: Kindness Spirit Week
Week of February 9 through February 13

Join us for Kindness Spirit Week! Each day has a theme and a simple act of kindness. Participation is optional.

Monday – Love Your Colors Day

Show your love of colors.
Wear head-to-toe one of your favorite colors.
Kindness activity:
Say something nice to three people, such as a teacher, staff member, or friend.

Tuesday – Show Your Love for Brayton

Wear your Brayton gear or wear blue and yellow.
Kindness activity:
Helping hands. Help someone clean up, hold the door open, or zip a friend's coat.

Wednesday – Mismatch Day and 100th Day of School

Grades Pre-K:
Mismatch Day. Wear mismatched clothing.

Grades K through 2:
100th Day of School.
Dress like you are 100 years old, wear something with 100 items, or wear the number 100.

Kindness activity:
Sharing and giving. Share a toy or book, or let someone go first.

Thursday – Favorite Holiday Day

Dress to represent your favorite holiday.

Kindness activity:
Write or draw a thank-you note to a teacher, bus driver, or cafeteria worker.

Friday – Crazy Hair and Cozy Pajama Day

Get your hair wild and wear your coziest pajamas.

Kindness activity:
Smile at everyone you see.

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