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Join the Whitecaps on Friday, July 11th for the annual Scout Campout presented by Farm Bureau Insurance! Scouts will be invited to a pre-game parade lap along with a post-game movie and campout on the field. Gates open at 5:15 PM with the first pitch at 6:35 PM.
For questions, please contact BretonDownsPack3301@
Congratulations to our retirees! Our Board of Education and administration had the honor of recognizing these four outstanding individuals at Rose's yesterday. Congratulations to the following staff members on their retirement:
-Caroline Kiel
-Susan Stearns
-Janet Tombre
-Kris Waschbusch
From time to time, the District will post items of value that are no longer usable by the District on Public Surplus for public auction. Please feel free to bid on items if interested.
The High School Transformation Project webpage is now live! Browse design videos and renderings, view the project timeline, and fill out the Design Feedback Form (deadline - March 5, 2025). Thank you to our staff, students, architects, school leaders, and designers who helped bring this vision to life!
During the first couple of weeks and throughout the semester, teachers will work with students reviewing classroom procedures and reminding them of safety guidelines. Below are some additional safety reminders to review with your child(ren):
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Unless students are attending breakfast, school arrival time is 8:10 a.m. This ensures that supervision is in place and that students aren’t waiting unattended.
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Discuss an after-school plan with your child(ren). Students attending Woodcliff aftercare leave shortly after school via school bus.
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Use crosswalks to cross streets when walking to and from school. Students are asked to utilize locations with crossing guards and safeties whenever possible.
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We are pleased to have some wonderful crossing guards who help students safely access Breton Downs Elementary
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Please adhere to all traffic signage and cones when dropping off and picking up students.
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Please click the following links to view videos made with the City of East Grand Rapids to educate on walking safety and biking safety. Teachers will also view these videos with students in the first weeks of school. These videos can also be found on our website.
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Wear helmets when riding bikes or scooters to school. These must be walked once on school property.
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To ensure the safety of everyone, pets are not allowed on school property.
As a reminder to parents, our first bell rings at 8:15 a.m. and our doors will open for student entry only. Please enter through the door noted for your child(ren)’s teacher marked on this map. Any student who arrives after 8:20 a.m. should enter the building through Door #1 by the Main Office. For safety and security, all parents/guardians must enter the building through Door #1. Please do not knock on doors to ask our students to open them. They are instructed not to open locked doors for anyone. Students who are attending breakfast should enter through Door #1. Breakfast will be served from 7:55 - 8:15 a.m. in the gym.
Program Highlights
5th Grade Kindness Community
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
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
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! 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.