August 2025- Brown Bears

Brown Bears August Newsletter

SAYING GOODBYE TO SOME FRIENDS…

Many of you will be moving to the Grizzly classroom and some to kindergarten. Your official move up day is August 19th. We know you’ll be successful wherever you go! We’ve had an amazing year with you all and truly appreciate all of the kindness and support that has been given to us throughout the year. 

WELCOME TO BROWN BEARS…. 

We welcome all the Polars who are moving up. We are excited to grow and learn with you throughout the year. On the 19th, we will have welcome packets for everyone to take home. There is a questionnaire on the packet that we’d like to be returned. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out on ProCare.  

FOR FRIENDS STAYING A LITTLE LONGER….

Some of our Brown Bear students have recently moved up or are not yet old enough to be transferred to the Grizzly room. We are happy to be continuing our journey together and getting to know you all more. You’ll be the “big kids” in the classroom now and will be the leaders for this school year! 

AN ADJUSTMENT PERIOD…

Changing environments can be a hard transition. Please keep in mind that behavioral changes are completely normal and expected. There will be new faces, new routines, and new expectations. We ask that you please be patient while everyone adjusts and relationships are built. 

During the month of August, we use the first half of the month to prepare students for the changes to come. We do our best to empower and encourage those that are leaving before they move up…and to prepare those who stay for the transitions of students. 

In the second half, we use this time to get to know the classroom, rules, routine, and each other. As such, we do not dive into academics until September. We find that it is useful for the students to get comfortable with us and their new environment first. 

If at any time you have questions or concerns, please reach out to us. We are here to work with your family!

IMPORTANT DATES

August 8th – Early Closure @ 4PM

August 18th – Farewell Party & Ms. Bri’s Birthday 

August 19th – Transition Day 

August 29th – Questionnaire Due Date

REMINDERS

*** Please read through the welcome packet and return the questionnaire by the 29th 

*** Clean (labeled) water bottle needed every day

*** Blankets go home to be washed on Friday and are returned on Monday

*** No food in cubbies. Food from home must be labeled with the student’s name and placed on the counter. 

*** All clothes in cubbies must be labeled

As always, thank you for doing what you do and helping us set your children up for success! We appreciate your support, communication, and kindness.

– Ms. Bri & Ms. Mari