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WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
WELCOME TO BRETON DOWNS ELEMENTARY
Be Kind. Be Caring. Be Respectful.
Upcoming Events
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East Grand Rapids Performing Arts Center, 2211 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Dear East Grand Rapids Community,
You are invited to Meet the Candidates for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools' Board of Education. On Monday, October 7th, at 7:00 p.m. the EGR PTO Council is hosting a Board Candidate Forum in the East Grand Rapids High School Performing Art Center (PAC).
In preparation for the event, we are sharing Candidate Profile Summaries and are seeking questions pertaining to the Board of Education Responsibilities, and the District's Strategic Plan. Due to the number of candidates and potential attendees, we are soliciting questions in advance of the event. If you have questions you would like to submit, please do so through this Google Form by September 30, by 9:00 p.m.
We hope you are able to attend and learn more about each candidate prior to the November 5 election.
Sincerely,
Lauren Jacoby
PTOC President
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Students can wait in the front vestibule until the doors unlock at 7:40 a.m.
Latest News
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The Friends of the EGR Library is hosting a Used Book Drive October 7-12. You can drop off your gently used books, games, music, and movies to the EGR Library lobby, located in the upper level, during library hours. The Friends will sort and prepare items for the upcoming Fall Book Sale on November 8-10. Donations are accepted year-round!
More information can be found on the Friends of the EGR Library website and on their Facebook page.
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A limited number of tickets and sponsorships are still available for the EGR Schools Foundation's Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 16. Get yours now before they're gone.
This year's Distinguished Alumni honoree will be U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, who graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1987.
This year's Community Service honorees are Leslie (Wiener) Hooker, EGRHS class of 1983, and Suzanne (Schuler) Wilcox, EGRHS class of 1980. Hooker and Wilcox are being honored for their years of work and advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. Hooker and Wilcox founded Beer City Dog Biscuits, whose core mission is empowering people with disabilities one dog biscuit at a time.
Register to be a sponsor or get your tickets for this exciting event at https://egrsf.org/events/awards-dinner.html today!
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Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the EGR Schools Foundation's Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 16. Get yours now before they're gone.
This year's Distinguished Alumni honoree will be U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, who graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1987. Brink has been the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine throughout the Russian invasion.
This year's Community Service honorees are Leslie (Wiener) Hooker, EGRHS class of 1983, and Suzanne (Schuler) Wilcox, EGRHS class of 1980. Hooker and Wilcox are being honored for their years of work and advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. Hooker and Wilcox founded Beer City Dog Biscuits, whose core mission is empowering people with disabilities one dog biscuit at a time.
Register to be a sponsor or get your tickets for this exciting event at https://egrsf.org/events/awards-dinner.html today!
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Please see the letter below sent on behalf of the PTO Council.
Dear East Grand Rapids Community,
You are invited to Meet the Candidates for the East Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Board of Education. On Monday, October 7th, at 7:00 p.m. the EGR PTO Council is hosting a Board Candidate Forum in the East Grand Rapids High School Performing Art Center (PAC).
In preparation for the event, we are sharing Candidate Profile Summaries and are seeking questions pertaining to the Board of Education Responsibilities, and the District's Strategic Plan. Due to the number of candidates and potential attendees, we are soliciting questions in advance of the event. If you have questions you would like to submit, please do so through this Google Form by September 30, by 9:00 p.m.
We hope you are able to attend and learn more about each candidate prior to the November 5 election.
Sincerely,
Lauren Jacoby
PTOC President
Program Highlights
5th Grade Kindness Community
Student Leaders
At Breton Downs, fifth grade student leaders teach K-4th grade students the importance of kindness and giving back to the community. Each year, the Fifth Grade Kindness Community nominates a community organization to raise money for and creates a craft to teach the school about that organization.
We are so proud of these student leaders!
Camp Miniwanca
Camp Miniwanca
Breton Downs fifth-grade students start the year with an overnight experience at Camp Miniwanca in Shelby, MI. In addition to experiencing hands-on science lessons, students also bond together through team-building challenges, nature hikes and canoeing, and all the challenges that make up a classic camp adventure. The interpersonal threads that tie together on this trip bind Breton Downs fifth graders for the rest of their final year of elementary school, and beyond.
Elementary Musical
Elementary Musical
The elementary musical is a very special opportunity in which every student can be involved! Students in grades K-1 are able to learn a song and dance and perform live on stage at the start of the show. Second graders have the added opportunity to make a cameo appearance. Students in grades 3-5 may showcase their singing and acting skills on stage or work behind the scenes helping with costumes, artwork, setting the stage, lights and sound, directing peers, and more! This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire Breton Downs Elementary school community to work and grow together!
BRAVO!
BRAVO! Fundraiser
Bravo! is a fun-filled night out for parents that directly supports our students as the largest fundraiser for the Breton Downs PTO. Parents come together for appetizers, drinks, games, auctions, raffles and live entertainment! This is a great community-builder for the families of Breton Downs students.