The new year brings lots of fun activities for Briarwood families. But we need your help to make these PTA-sponsored events possible. In the coming weeks - we'll offer our Lunchtime Book Swap, a Skating Night, Science Fair and Variety Show. There are lots of volunteer opportunities available - just CLICK HERE - to sign-up now! Your support is always appreciated!

Attention all Briarwood Students and Parents!
The Briarwood PTA is proud to once again sponsor “Science-To-Go-Kits”!
Starting Monday, October 17, 2011 The Briarwood School Library will have a “Science-To-Go Center” with 50 shoe box science kits available and ready for check out! Kits include experiments in electricity, magnetism, astronomy, weather, the senses, etc.
The kits are available to all students in grades 1 thru 5 and are checked out just like a book to be taken home for one week. Each kit contains instructions and supplies for one experiment, except for items commonly found in the home. Also included in each kit is a lab sheet for students to document their findings and/or experience then return with the kit. Please take a moment to read the following regarding the use and return of the kits.

1. Students can only check out one Science Kit at a time.
2. Student that checks out a Science Kit is responsible for the kit at home as well as to and from school.
3. ADULT SUPERVISION is required while a student is using a kit.
4. Items in the kit must be rinsed and dried before returning to school.
5. Any items that required assembly must be disassembled before returning to school.
6. Please dispose of any straw, paper, tissue or other items you may have used.

We hope that all Briarwood families have a chance to enjoy these experiments together at home throughout the school year! If you have any questions or suggestions please contact: Peg Garcia-Bergin, berginfamily@comcast.net