Join us for the last Bradford PTA meeting of the year!

Monday, June 1st

6:30 – 7:30 PM

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 874 4161 6985

Passcode: 799581

MFEE is bringing the fun this spring with their action-packed fundraiser, Minute to Win It! The event promises unique fast-paced challenges and friendly competition–all in support of the 6,000 students who attend Montclair Public Schools!

Grab your tickets for a front row seat to the action on Thursday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Lackawanna Plaza.

AND today, thanks to a very generous donor, they’re offering $10,000 in Match Day funds! Every donation to one of our superstar teams will be DOUBLED. Help these brave Bradford heroes win a valuable LegUP in the competition!

• Bradford Ballers 2.0: Bradford principal Mr. Sedita, Mr. Vinnik, Ms. Michaud, Ms. Dorman, Ms. Flood, and parent Caroline Rippeteau
• The RNegades: Featuring Bradford’s own superstar nurse (with the PERFECT name), Ms. Nightingale
• The Unimpeachables: Featuring Bradford’s fearless PTA president, Marisa Russell
• Screen Aware Montclair: App-solute Legends: Featuring several legendary Bradford parents

Check out all the teams here: https://givebutter.com/c/mfee-minute-to-win-it/. Let’s go, Bradford!

If you’re interested in getting involved with the event, consider volunteering and cheering along all the Bradford heroes from the sidelines. Sign up to volunteer HERE.

We are excited to share that the Bradford Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 pm in the Bradford All Purpose Room! We hope that you join us for this very special spring event!

We are excited to announce that on Tuesday, May 26th from 5:00–7:00 PM, our school will be hosting a STEAM Night!

Teachers, student teachers, and parents will be leading fun, hands-on STEAM-themed activities throughout the evening. Some examples of activities include:

• Science (biological models, experiments -e.g. jello brain surgery, baking soda volcanos)
• Engineering (maker spaces, buildings/models – e.g. cardboard construction zone, Lego building, marshmallow/toothpick towers)
• Technology (coding, electronics – e.g. robot demonstrations, circuit boards)
• Mathematics (measurement, estimation – e.g. jelly bean jar estimation, math scavenger hunt, domino math games

If you have any questions about STEAM Night, feel free to contact Ms. Flood at mflood@montclair.k12.nj.us.

Thank you for helping make this event a fun and inspiring experience for our students!

Gotham FC is inviting all members of the Montclair School District to a match on May 31st @ 3PM against the Houston Dash. Tickets are available for just $20 per person and all attendees will get to participate in a parade on the field. Purchase tickets by May 8th and you’ll be entered to win exclusive fan experiences or signed merch. Prizes will also be given for the school with the highest attendance. Show some Bradford Pride!

ASE Classes this week will resume normal schedule! Remaining meeting dates below –

Tuesdays:

May 19, 26

Wednesdays:

May 20, 27

Thursdays:

May 21, 28

All classes run from 3:15 – 4:15 PM on their scheduled dates.

As we approach Bradford’s many fun end-of-year events, this is a gentle reminder: not all families consent to have their child’s picture taken or shared, so please do not photograph children other than your own at school or PTA functions. Feel free to reach out to Dr. Sedita directly with any questions.

Upcoming Events & Reminders

• 5/25 – School Closed (Memorial Day)
• 5/29 – Run-a-Thon (during school hours)
• 6/1 – PTA General Meeting (virtual)
• 6/2 – School Closed (Primary Elections)
• 6/4 – Spring Concert 6pm at Bradford
• 6/19 – School Closed (Juneteenth)
• 6/22 – Bradford Talent Show (During school hours)
• 6/24 – Abbreviated Day Schedule
• 6/25 – Abbreviated Day Schedule – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Thanks for reading,

Your Bradford PTA Squad