Eastwood Elementary -

Eastwood Elementary's Move-A-Thon is fast approaching! We are looking for area businesses who are willing to sponsor the Move-A-Thon. Last year we raised over $15,000!! This year we are looking to raise the same or even more. We know with everyone's help we can do it. If you are willing to help be a sponsor please reach out to the Eastwood Elementary PTO. Last year with the money raised we were able to send all students to Lewis Farms for their field trip, purchase staff appreciation gifts, provide a book for every student, snow day contest winner prizes, popcorn treats for whole school, goodies for Goodies with Grown Up day, shirts for all staff and students, and our BIG Move-A-Thon Summer Bounce Bash with 6 bounce houses and a dunk tank. Of course so many other things throughout the year it would be too many to list. More information about the Move-A-Thon will be coming home with every student next week on how they can raise money for their classroom and school! Who will be the top earning class this year?
Thank you everyone as always for being such great supporters of Eastwood Elementary!

Halloween parade information!!! We will be Facebook Live for the parade as well if you cannot make it.

📢Reminder, BR Families:
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, or Monday, Oct. 20.
Enjoy your extended weekend, Cardinals! 🍁

🎉 Celebrating Our Principals! 🎉

At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we took a moment to recognize our incredible principals in honor of National Principal Appreciation Month! ❤️

Each principal received an embroidered lunch cooler featuring the BR logo — a small token of appreciation for the big impact they make every single day.

Thank you to our principals for leading with dedication, heart, and a commitment to helping every student thrive. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 🙌

Book fair is ready!! Students will be going Tuesday- Thursday during the day to shop the Book Fair! During parent teacher conferences we are open 4-7pm. Teacher wish bins are out as well. They are always thankful for any donation to their library!

Update for BR Families:
We found a small technical issue with our family survey and are working with our partner to resolve it. An updated survey link will be sent tomorrow, at the latest. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your valuable feedback!

Dear BR Families,
At Big Rapids Public Schools, your feedback matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our annual family survey — your input helps us strengthen our schools and better serve every student.

🕐 The survey takes about 5–10 minutes to complete.
📋 Topics include school climate, communication, curriculum, district needs, and your child’s experience.

🔗 Take the survey here: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/brpsmi/8609221981/surveys

📣 To help us better understand each student’s experience, we ask that you complete one survey per child.
This allows us to gather feedback that reflects the unique experiences at each school and across grade levels.

The survey will remain open until October 20.
💻 Computers will also be available at each school during Parent/Teacher Conferences for your convenience.

Thank you for your time, your partnership, and your continued support of Big Rapids Public Schools!

October is fire safety month! Big Rapids Fire Department came today and gave a presentation about fire safety to our students. Almost every class was able to see the fire truck up close! Ms. Roberts class was learning about the fire truck when they got a call about an emergency on the highway. They were able to see the fireman quickly put their gear on and the fire truck race off! Mrs. Hughes and Mrs.Thomas' class will be able to see the fire truck another day since they missed it due to the rescue.

Eastwood has Detroit Lions Pride!

ECSE students made Ten Apples on Top crafts after reading the book in class! They turned out great!

It’s that time of year to connect, celebrate progress, and partner for student success! 🌟

🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences
📍 Eastwood, Brookside & Riverview – Oct. 14 & 16 | 4–7 PM
📍 Middle School – Oct. 15 | 4–7 PM
📍 High School – Oct. 15 | 4–6:30 PM

We value our families and can’t wait to see you! ❤️

What a beautiful and fun day at Anderson Girls Orchard for our Young Kindergarten field trip! Our students had a great time. They got to enjoy a doughnut and cider, tractor ride to pick an Apple, feed goats and play on all of the play structures, and enjoy many animals Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for coming along for the fun as well!

Parents: Don't forget to get online and sign up for the School Store. The students love coming and getting their Book Buddy stuffed animals!

We learned about the French Horn today in music and Ms. Roberts brought hers in to play for us.

Pencil in some entertainment for the weekend of November 6-9th!
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers

Tuesday October 7th Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice day! Wear orange or Autumn themed attire!

We are ready to have some fun this October with a few dress up days! Participate in as many or as few as your student would like!

We want YOU to be a part of our basketball family!

Learn more aobut the BR Basketball Tip-Off program at www.brps.org/flyers.

Happy Custodian Day!! We are so appreciative of Mr.Darwin and Mr. Bill! They go above and beyond for our students and staff everyday. Our students love seeing and interacting with them in the hallways as well. Our school would be a mess without you two!