Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School
The Port Where Tradition and Innovation Converge
Upcoming Events
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Friday
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM Early Release
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October 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PTO - Fall Festival
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November 6, 2024
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
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November 9, 2024
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November 20, 2024
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Parent/Teacher Conferences
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December 6, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Semester 1 Ends Grade 1-3
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December 16, 2024
8:00 AM Report Cards go home Grade 1-3
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December 17, 2024
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PTO - Cookie Swap
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January 17, 2025
News
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Former New England Patriot Super Bowl Champion Visits the Nock!
Our middle schoolers welcomed Devin Wyman, former New England Patriot and two time Superbowl Champion to the Nock for an exciting assembly!
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NHS Visits Atria Senior Living Center
Newburyport High School’s cheerleaders, band members, and football players recently brightened the day for residents at Atria Senior Living Center.
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Nock Story Corp Featured on "The Daily Show"
From host Mary Jacobsen: “This week I'm delighted to talk with Eric Schildge and Jen Groskin, 8th grade English and Language Arts teachers at Nock Middle School, who will talk about the StoryCorps style community interview project they recently supervised at Nock Middle School.
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NPS Performing Arts Festival Sponsored by IFS and the NEF
It may have been a little overcast, but the NPS performing arts students still shone brightly! On May 18th the NPS performing arts teachers hosted their annual festival. Performances included choral, orchestra, band, dance, and theater students.
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Bresnahan STEM Fair
On May 23rd the Bresnahan School hosted their annual STEM Fair. Thanks to the generous support of the PTO and many parent volunteers, STEM teacher Kristin Spinney hosted a day-long exploration of science and engineering.
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Molin Students Celebrate Poetry
Thank you to the PTO for funding a visiting artist and author creativity workshop for our fourth graders. Ron and Amy Schmidt of Loose Leashes shared their creative process by leading the students in an interactive brainstorming and idea-generating session.
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Class of '24 Celebrates their Last Day of Classes!
Congratulations to our seniors! We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at graduation on June 2nd at 11 AM!
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Performing Arts Festival May 18!
Please join us at Newburyport's Waterfront Park for a celebration of the performing arts! Students from all grades will perform throughout the day. See link for schedule. Thank you to the Institution for Savings and Newburyport Education Foundation for supporting our Festival!
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District News
Follow link for welcome to new Director of Pupil Services, Brad Brooks as well as a note from Superintendent Gallagher
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2024-25 Preschool Information
Learn about the Bresnahan Preschool Program! January 23rd at 7:00 PM. Follow link for more details
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2022.23 Year in Review
2022-23 was a great year to be a Clipper! Follow link for our 22-23 Strategic Plan Update
Mission Statement
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The mission of the Newburyport Public Schools, the port where tradition and innovation converge, is to ensure each student achieves intellectual and personal excellence and is equipped for life experiences through a system distinguished by students, staff, and community who:
- Practice kindness and perseverance
- Celebrate each unique individual
- Value creative, experiential and rigorous educational opportunities, scholarly pursuits, and life-long learning
- Provide nurturing environments for emotional, social, and physical growth
- Understand and embrace their role as global citizens
School Announcements
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Kindergarten & Preschool New Registration for 2024-2025
February 1-29 school days only from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at the Bresnahan School Main Office (Door #1). Building is closed February 19-23 (no registration will be accepted in person during that time).
Registration boxes will be placed outside door #1 for application drop off.
- Or may be scanned and emailed to lmorasse@newburyport.k12.ma.us or pantczak@newburyport.k12.ma.us
- Or may be mailed to the school - 333 High Street - Newburyport, MA 01950
- Or may be faxed (978) 517-5883
- or dropping off at school; BOXES ARE OUTSIDE DOOR 1. Please leave it in the designated box.
Please note the offices will be closed from February 19 - 23 for school vacation week and boxes will not be left outside.
Preschool: Lottery information for preschool will be emailed to families. See Preschool Application and Registration Links for complete information.
Kindergarten: No lottery. See Kindergarten Registration Information for complete information.
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10/9/2024 - Weekly Wednesday
10/16/2024 - Weekly Wednesday
10/23/2024 - Weekly Wednesday
10/30/2024 - Weekly Wednesday
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A school-wide communication called “the Weekly Wednesday” is emailed every Wednesday with timely updates on events and school initiatives.