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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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Grand Rapids Yacht Club, 740 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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Grand Rapids Yacht Club, 740 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
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Breton-1-Breton Learning Commons (100)
all day
Camp Miniwanca, 8845 W Garfield Rd, Shelby, MI 49455, USA
all day
Camp Miniwanca, 8845 W Garfield Rd, Shelby, MI 49455, USA
all day
Camp Miniwanca, 8845 W Garfield Rd, Shelby, MI 49455, USA
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Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch, 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Find more information here
Latest News
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The PTO is looking for volunteers to help at Bravo on Friday. Setup, bartending, after-party cleanup and donating ice. Thank you for the help!
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Picture Day at Breton Downs will be on Tuesday, September 24. We generally start with our Kindergarten students and work our way to 5th grade. Students do not need to bring payment on this date. Photos will be available for viewing and ordering within 7 days of being taken. Viewing and ordering information will come home with your student(s) on September 24. There will be an opportunity for Picture Retakes on Tuesday, October 22.
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Ever been to the Foundation's awards dinner? It's pretty amazing. Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the EGR Schools Foundation's Community Service and Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 16.
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!
![Logo for Hearts of Gold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725556320/egrpsorg/tgi6e580xijhta8a8wvt/HOG.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725556320/egrpsorg/tgi6e580xijhta8a8wvt/HOG.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725556320/egrpsorg/tgi6e580xijhta8a8wvt/HOG.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725556320/egrpsorg/tgi6e580xijhta8a8wvt/HOG.jpg","width":828}])
This year Hearts of Gold is partnering with Beer City Dog Biscuits! BCDB provides vocational training, employment, and community engagement for adults with developmental disabilities. Their “Brew Bakers” bake, package, distribute, and sell their delicious and nutritious dog biscuits.
You can help raise awareness and give support by buying your 2024 limited edition HOG t-shirt on sale dates. T-shirts are $15 with proceeds benefiting BCDB. Cash, Venmo, & checks made out to HEARTS OF GOLD accepted. All sales will be in front of Door #1 at Breton Downs.
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.