News & Events
Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop!
Introducing the new Brown Bear spirit wear holiday pop-up shop!
Introducing the new Brown Bear spirit wear holiday pop-up shop! Featuring new styles and designs for both kids and adults! The shop will be open from 11/7 until December 2nd, with pick-up on December 5th in Natick.
https://johnnythreads.com/collections/brown-school
Please note: all orders will default to free shipping once you check out. Shipping is free for pick-up items.
NSC Food Drive Update - Thank You!
Thank you SO much to everyone who donated items for the Brown School Food Drive to benefit the Natick Service Council (NSC). We collected over 1,800 items!
Thank you SO much to everyone who donated items for the Brown School Food Drive to benefit the Natick Service Council (NSC). We collected over 1,800 items!! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity as we work to help our neighbors in need! Awesome job, Brown Bears!
Cultural Arts Update - Ball in the House
Earlier last month, each grade got to experience the magic of a cappella singing! Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group based out of Boston, MA, whose high energy shows have audiences singing, dancing, even beatboxing along! Our students were clapping and dancing to their amazing performance! Ask them what their favorite song was!
Earlier last month, each grade got to experience the magic of a cappella singing!
Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop a cappella group based out of Boston, MA, whose high energy shows have audiences singing, dancing, even beatboxing along! Our students were clapping and dancing to their amazing performance! Ask them what their favorite song was!
With their extensive tour schedule (averaging 200 shows a year), Ball in the House has performed everywhere - from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs & festivals, to opening for some of the biggest acts in the world, such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, The Temptations, Fantasia, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Jessica Simpson, Blondie, Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Diamond Rio, Colin Raye, Orleans, and numerous others.
As always, thank you for your support of the PTO, which allows us to bring these cultural arts experiences to our students!
Cultural Arts Update - Dr. David Hiller
We have kicked off our Cultural Arts Programming for the 2024-2025 school year! Our first graders had a visit with Dr. Dave Hiller to learn “Why is the Sky Blue?”
We have kicked off our Cultural Arts Programming for the 2024-2025 school year! Our first graders had a visit with Dr. Dave Hiller to learn “Why is the Sky Blue?”
Dr. Dave Hiller is a scientist with extensive lab training and teaching experience, and is also a Brown Elementary parent to a daughter in 3rd grade! He is passionate about communicating science to others, and bringing programs in math and science to elementary students. We look forward to his future visits for our other grades!
This program demonstrated that white light is made up of many colors, and that we can mix and separate those colors of light. The students first visualized light bending by seeing how a straw appears when it is immersed in water. They then poured milk into water to replicate the effect of the sky on sunlight, and also used flashlights to demonstrate how the sun appears yellow. They also made color wheels to see what happens when colors mix and explored different tools to split light into separate colors.
NSC Food Drive
We are pleased to support the Natick Service Council (NSC) with our annual food drive! NSC is a private non-profit located in town which serves Natick residents in need offering, among other services, their “Heart Healthy” Food Pantry.
This year, we will once again work together as a community to reach a school-wide goal of donating 1,000 items! To donate, **please send in items in your child’s backpack so they can bring them to their classroom.**
Teachers will discuss the importance of giving back in their classrooms, and Principal Cole-Harms will have a fun surprise for the students to celebrate Brown School meeting the food donation goal!
Please donate what you can. Let’s embody the NSC logo of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” and make this food drive a huge success! Thank you!
MOST NEEDED ITEMS FOR 2024
- TUNA
- CEREAL
- SNACKS
- PROGRESSO SOUPS
- SHAMPOO
- TOOTHPATE & TOOTHBRUSHES
- PASTA
- JAR TOMATO SAUCE
- INSTANT POTATOES
- GOYA SEASONINGS
- BLACK TEA
Movie Night 2024
Such a great turnout for yesterday's movie night!
We were able to stock up on tissues and wipes for the classrooms thanks to your donations.
Teacher Timesavers
Come into the front office anytime between 9am-2:30pm and help photocopy, laminate, staple, etc.
Do you have 30 minutes to help our teachers and staff? This is a wonderful way to give additional support to our teachers and staff and help them get their classrooms ready! (Especially leading up to Open House next week!)
Come into the front office anytime between 9 am-2:30pm and help photocopy, laminate, staple, etc. (If you don’t know how to use the laminator you can be trained!)
Thanks for considering! This is a very flexible, very concrete way to help our teachers and staff!
Welcome Back Teacher Appreciation Breakfast!
Please help us celebrate our AMAZING TEACHERS & STAFF at Brown School with a delicious breakfast to kickoff the school year!
Monday, September 23 - Please help us celebrate our AMAZING TEACHERS & STAFF at Brown School with a delicious breakfast to kickoff the school year! Donations and Volunteers are needed! Please sign up to donate a baked good or store-bought item! No time to shop? We will also gladly accept Venmo donations to buy treats!
Coming up: PTO Meeting and Coffee and Conversation
Tonight, 9/10, we will hold our first PTO meeting of the year — 7-8pm in the library. If you would like to join remotely, please email us for the link. All are welcome!
The following morning, 9/11, join Principal Cole Harms in the cafeteria for coffee and conversation — 9-9:30am.
Wicked Fun Run is coming up!
Did you hear?! Brown is teaming up with Ben Hem for a WICKED good time! SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, 10/27/24 for the Wicked Fun Run and Fall Festival!
Do you/your company want to be a sponsor or advertise along the race route? DM us here or email brownptonatick@gmail.com for more info! You can also fill out the form here.
We are excited for this fun fall event! More Info Coming Soon, and Registration will open in 3 WEEKS! Get ready to have a WICKED FUN TIME!
Kindergarten Playdates!
Come meet some new friends before the start of school at the Brown School playground! The PTO will be there with popsicles & information! Come to one or all!
Our incoming kindergarten playdates are right around the corner!
We will have color-coded name tags by teacher so you spot your new classmates. We also encourage you to wear the color that matches your teacher name below!
Yellow - Ms. Barnes
Blue - Mrs. Krug
Green - Mrs. McGinty
Red - Mrs. Risi
Purple - Mrs. Miller
The dates are as follows, all at the Brown School playground. Come to as many as you like!
- August 7th at 5pm
- August 17th at 10am
- August 20th at 4pm
Meet new friends and our new interim principal! We are looking forward to seeing you all there.
Hello, Incoming Kindergarten Families! We look forward to welcoming your kiddos to Brown Elementary this fall!
We hope you can save the date(s) and join us for a playdate at the Brown School Kindergarten playground! It’s a great way to meet other incoming Kindergarteners and families.
We will have 3 different dates and times. We hope you can join us for one or all!
August 7th at 5pm
August 17th at 10am
August 20th at 4pm
Come meet some new friends before the start of school at the Brown School playground! The PTO will be there with popsicles & information! Come to one or all!
Third Annual Family Science Night
Kids (and adults) will have the opportunity to try a variety of hands-on science activities covering a range of topics from food to rockets to sports. Open to all curious minds!
We hope you're having a great summer so far! Keep your calendars open for the 3rd Natick Family Science Night, co-hosted by Stempogo and the Brown Elementary PTO and supported by funding from the Natick Cultural Council. Kids (and adults) will have the opportunity to try a variety of hands-on science activities covering a range of topics from food to rockets to sports. Open to all curious minds!
Third Annual Family Science Night
Thursday, July 25 at 5pm on the Natick Common
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PTO Board Vacancies
Join us for 2024-2025!
Join us for school year 2024-2025! Read about our open positions here.
Animal Adventures Visits 2nd Grade
In May, our second graders had a visit from Animal Adventures! They learned about and had the chance to pet the following animals: gecko, hedgehog, lizard, ferret, chinchilla (the second-softest animal in the world!), snake and alligator! Animal Adventures is an exotic animal rescue with the mission to provide a home to unwanted and unable to be cared for animals, while educating the public about these animals.
THANK YOU to our Brown community for your continued support that allows us to provide these programs!
Discovery Museum Visits 4th Grade
Our 4th graders explored simple wave models while delving into the science of sound and how it travels.
THANK YOU to our Brown community for your continued support that allows us to provide these programs!
Geodome Visits 4th Grade
Fourth graders enjoyed a visit from the Geodome Workshop. Students participated in the construction of several two-story geodesic domes seating 30 people! Learn more about Dr. Bagwell and the program here!
Your support allows us to fund programs like this. Thank you!
Wingmasters
Our first-graders enjoyed a visit from Wingmasters and learned about birds of prey, including visits from lots of real-life birds!
Before break, our first-graders enjoyed a visit from Wingmasters and learned about birds of prey, including visits from lots of real-life birds! The program is designed to explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations, and their status in a rapidly changing world. This presentation also features one or more of the endangered raptors that we care for, and explains why these species face an uncertain future.
Thank you for your support in funding visits like these!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
⭐️ ⭐️ Brown School is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from April 29th to May 3rd this year! ⭐️ ⭐️
Help us show our teachers and staff what STARS they are!!! Please consider donating towards our Teacher and Staff Breakfast via our Sign Up Genius, or contribute towards teacher goodie bags via our Amazon Wishlist! 🚨🚨 If you choose to purchase from our Amazon wishlist, ship directly to Corinne's home and make sure it will arrive by April 27 - and thank you! 🚨🚨
Don't have time to bake or shop? We are also very grateful for any monetary donations which will help us shower our teachers and staff with goodies throughout the week! Donate here or Venmo @BrownSchool-PTO and mention Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your support as we roll out the red carpet for our amazing Brown School teachers and staff!
Brown School Day At The Railers
Brown Day at the Railers is Sunday, April 7!
Congratulations to our fourth grade chorus for singing the national anthem at the Railers game on April 7! The Railers went on to win 9-5 against the Maine Mariners! Way to go Railers and Brown Bears! And thank you to everyone who came out to support the event!
Sunday, April 7th at 3:05 PM our Brown school 4th graders have been invited to sing the National Anthem to kick off the Worcester Railers hockey game at the Railers rink in Worcester! Come out to support your friends and watch the game with other Brown School families! After the game, stick around for an autograph signing session with Worcester Railer hockey players!
All those entering the rink need a ticket. Tickets are $22 ($3 from each ticket will go back to the Brown PTO!) and can be purchased at this link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Natickschools.
Singing is optional but many 4th graders will choose to participate! 4th graders who want to sing but may need financial assistance purchasing tickets should please reach out to afrost@natickps.org or slittle@natickps.org for a confidential conversation.
Annual Family Dance Party!
Music, entertainment, and Games provided by DJ Peter. This community event is FREE to attend with a donation of a canned good or box of cereal to a Place to Turn.
Thank you to everyone who came out for our family dance party last Friday supporting A Place to Turn! We hope you all had fun dancing the night away!
Join us for our annual Family Dance Party in the Brown School Gym!
Friday, April 5, 6:30-8pm
Music, entertainment, and Games provided by DJ Peter. This community event is FREE to attend with a donation of a canned good or box of cereal to A Place to Turn, a food pantry on Hartford St. in Natick. Their most requested canned goods include canned chicken, tuna, and canned fruit.
We need some help setting up, collecting food donations, and we also welcome donations of baked goods to sell at the event! Please sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945AAAE2DA5F58-48754523-family#/
Snacks and treats for sale! Bring your own water bottle please! Siblings welcome! **Please note this is not a drop-off event. Parents, please supervise your children.**
