Bryden & Fairmount eNEWS

April 26, 2024

In this Issue

Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. White and Mrs. Berger’s Class

Bryden FUN Day Information

Missing Something? Please Check Bryden's Lost and Found

Staff Appreciation Week

Beachwood Students Perform Alongside Renowned Pianist Lang Lang

Bryden Elementary Groundbreaking Assembly

2024-2025 School Supply Kits

Family Kindness Festival

Bryden Be H.E.A.R.D. Weekly Winners

Message from the Principal

Dear Families,

We had an exciting week at Bryden and Fairmount! Thank you to all the families who attended our K-12 art show on Wednesday. A huge thank you to Mrs. Hahn for putting on such an incredible showcase for our school! It was heartwarming to see the pride in our students as they presented their work to their family and friends. The Bryden Choir also put on a lovely performance at the start of the show! It was a very special evening.

Next week, I am excited to bring our Fairmount and Bryden students together on Tuesday, May 7, (weather permitting) to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of our new school. Fairmount students enrolled in the morning classes will ride the bus to Bryden for this special event! Please make sure your child arrives at school on time, preferably by 9:00 - 9:05 a.m. The buses will leave promptly at 9:15 a.m.

The assembly will take place outside in the bus loop area. We kindly request that families attending the ceremony please park along Letchworth or Bryden Roads. The bus loop will not be available for parking. Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Ms. Arianna DeGeorge

Bryden/Fairmount Principal

Important Dates

May 7: Bryden Elementary Groundbreaking Assembly, 9:30 a.m.
May 9: Kindergarten Music Tea for Mrs. Bambrick, Mrs. Lazerick, and Miss Wright’s Classes
May 10: Kindergarten Music Tea for Mrs. Joseph and Miss Rubenstein’s Classes
May 16: Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
May 21: Second Grade Vocal Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Beachwood High School Auditorium; view the ‘Travel the World’ exhibit prior to the concert from 6:10 to 6:40 p.m.
May 22: Kindergarten Screening

News & Announcements

Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. White and Mrs. Berger’s Class

As intervention specialists we provide support to students across many settings. We deliver specialized instruction to support the development of reading, written expression, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills. We take pride in designing lessons and activities to meet the needs of our students while incorporating their interests to keep them engaged and motivated. It brings us so much joy when students build self confidence and have fun while learning.

Bryden FUN Day Information

Volunteers Needed:

Bryden FUN Day is Friday, May 31, and we need your help to make it a success! We are looking for family volunteers to assist with various games and activities sponsored by the PTO. If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the Bryden FUN Day sign-up form.

T-Shirt Orders Due Today!

Bryden Fun Day will be even more special with our tradition of wearing Bryden United T-shirts. Each grade level will wear matching shirts in unique colors to show their Bryden pride. While purchasing a shirt is optional, it's a fun way to see the entire grade come together, and these shirts can also be worn on spirit days throughout the year.

If you choose to order a shirt, a charge for $5 will appear on your child's Infinite Campus account, which can be paid by credit card. The shirt will be delivered to the school and sent home with your child on May 29 so it can be worn to school for Fun Day on May 31.

Please click on this Bryden Fun Day Shirt link to order a shirt for your child OR to opt out of purchasing a shirt. We need to hear from everyone! Orders are due Friday, May 3.

Missing Something? Please Check Bryden's Lost and Found

We know there are times when your child may leave a specific item of clothing around the school, which is then placed in the lost and found. In an effort to minimize the amount of items stored in the lost and found, we have reorganized the area to help students and families better see what is left behind. Please view the lost and found slides and visit the lost and found in the Bryden main lobby if you see one of your child’s articles.

PTO Announcement: Staff Appreciation Week

We need your help in celebrating our outstanding Bison staff during the week of May 6-10. Please consider donating items or volunteering to help set up and decorate our schools for Staff Appreciation Week. Snacks and drinks will also be needed to celebrate all staff members. To get involved, please complete this sign-up form. All donated items must be dropped off between Friday, April 19, and Friday, May 3, at any of these homes:

● Sherri Malek, 25100 Bryden Road

● Lindsay Miller, 25449 Bridgeton

● Julie Soroka 25035, Twickenham Drive

Thank you for your support in making this year’s Staff Appreciation Week a success!

Beachwood Students Perform Alongside Renowned Pianist Lang Lang

Today, celebrated pianist Lang Lang will perform with students from the Cleveland area during the "101 Pianists" showcase at Cuyahoga Community College Metropolitan Campus. This event will feature one hundred students from Northeast Ohio who will join Lang Lang for a master class and a public performance, highlighting the beauty and social nature of piano. Created by Lang Lang, "101 Pianists” aims to expose children to classical music and offer piano students a chance to perform as a group. The students will perform in pairs on 50 Roland keyboards, with Lang Lang at the center of the ensemble on a Steinway concert grand piano. Twelve Beachwood students selected for this opportunity include:

● Lyman Chi, grade 2

● Lukas Wu, grade 1

● Michael Xu, grade 1

● Jason Zhao, grade 1

● Anna Chi, grade 5

● Ethan Cracraft, grade 3

● Noah Cracraft, grade 3

● Mathias Regala, grade 3

● Nolan Shao, grade 5

● Khloe Wang, grade 4

● Leah Wang, grade 4

● Gryffin Wu, grade 3

Congratulations, and enjoy this special experience!

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bryden Elementary School

We are excited to invite families to join us for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Bryden Elementary School. This special event will take place on Tuesday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m. It marks a significant milestone for our district as we bring together preschool and elementary students, staff, and community members. The assembly will feature a school-wide song, kid-friendly speeches from the design team, and ceremonial sod turning to celebrate the official start of construction. A rain date is planned for Tuesday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. Please come and celebrate this momentous occasion with us!

*Note: The assembly will take place outside in the bus loop area. Parking along Letchworth or Bryden Roads is advised, as the bus loop will not be available for parking.

Order 2024-2025 School Supply Kits

Get ready for the 2024-2025 school year! The PTO has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to offer families convenient, competitively priced school supply kits. Order now and have all your child’s school necessities delivered directly to their school.

Hilltop Elementary School Supplies

Bryden Elementary School Supplies

Fairmount School Supplies

Family Kindness Festival 2024

Rock out with kindness at the Family Kindness Festival! This free event, hosted by Senders Pediatrics on Sunday, May 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Beachwood High School, celebrates the theme "Kindness Rocks" with live music from Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos, School of Rock House Band, Inlet Dance Studio, and Panorama Steel Drums. Meet inspiring students, engage with impactful nonprofits, create crafts for a cause, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. Learn more on the Family Kindness website!

Bryden Be H.E.A.R.D. Weekly Winners

Congratulations to our Bison Be H.E.A.R.D. ticket winners this week! All of our winners will be coming home with a new book they picked out from the Bison Book Machine!