Hello Breakthrough Families!
Happy fall! The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and it’s a busy and exciting month for our school community. Read on for all the fun and important updates from your SHA!
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🎃 Fall Festival – Friday, October 23rd | 3:45–5:30 PM
Get ready for one of our favorite traditions of the year — the SHA Fall Festival! Join us right after school for an afternoon of games, crafts, snacks, a raffle with prizes from local businesses, spirit wear sales, a juggler, and a dance party to send us dancing into the weekend!
This is a great way to celebrate fall and connect with our school community — we can’t wait to see you there!
Important Reminder: This is an after-school event. All students must be picked up from school and supervised by a parent or guardian during the festival.
👉 Volunteer – We need YOUR help! This event comes to life because of our amazing parent volunteers! Sign up to volunteer HERE!
Mark Your Calendar 🗓️
Thrive on extra calendar reminders? Import the combo Breakthrough School + SHA google calendar here.
November 4: PIZZA PARTY at People’s Books 🍕📚
October has been a busy month of SHA events and the fun will continue into November! Mark your calendar for a Pizza Party at People’s Books!
Date: Wednesday, November 4th
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: People’s Books (7014A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD).
Thank you to People’s Book for providing pizza for our Breakthrough families to enjoy. We hope you can join us to connect with fellow families, enjoy a complimentary slice or two, and browse our classroom wishlists to help stock the shelves, or find a new favorite for your home library
November 16: Kick off to the Equitable Giving Project 🎁
This holiday season, the SHA is once again making it simple—and equitable—to show appreciation for our incredible Breakthrough guides and staff through the Equitable Gift Project.
Rooted in our community’s commitment to equity and inclusion, this project ensures that every single staff and faculty member is recognized with a cash gift of equal value.
Here’s how it works:
- Donations will be collected Nov. 16 – Dec. 11.
- All funds are pooled and divided equally among every Breakthrough staff and faculty member.
- Contributions of any size are valued and appreciated.
Think of it as taking something off your holiday to-do list—we’ll handle the gifts so every member of our incredible team feels celebrated and appreciated. Link to contribute will be shared on November 16th.
November 20: Next SHA General Meeting
Our next General SHA Meeting will be held on Friday, November 20th from 9:15–10:00 AM.
We’re meeting virtually on Zoom to help more families participate — grab your coffee and join us from wherever you are! We will send out the Zoom link closer to the meeting date.
It’s a great opportunity to hear school updates, share ideas, and get involved in what’s happening at Breakthrough.
👕 Fall Spirit Wear Sale – Open Now!
Show your Breakthrough pride and stay cozy this fall with our latest Spirit Wear collection! This year, sales will be completed through our online store and ship directly to you!
🛍️ Order here: Spirit Wear Sale
📅 Sale ends November 8th — grab your gear before it’s gone!
🔒 Join the Conversation: Community Safety
We know safety is top of mind for many families. The Community Safety WhatsApp group is organizing a Working Group to discuss safety-related matters as they arise. See more information about the Working Group and helpful resources HERE.
Join our WhatsApp group to share your thoughts and stay informed:
🪴 Come garden with us!
Are you interested in supporting Breakthrough’s family-led gardening efforts? Bring your kids for weekend gardening meetups, donate supplies, or share ideas!
Join the Breakthrough Gardeners WhatsApp group: Here
Stay Connected: Join the SHA WhatsApp Community!
The best way to stay informed about SHA events, volunteer opportunities, and community conversations is by joining our SHA WhatsApp community.
Join the WhatsApp Community here!
(Once you’ve joined, find and request to join the specific group for your child’s classroom and any other community groups you’re interested in.)
💙 Thank You for Being Part of the Breakthrough Community!
Your involvement, generosity, and support make everything we do possible.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected school for our children.
Warmly,
Your SHA Executive Committee
Colleen Scott, President
Abby Truhart, Vice President
Morgan Myers, Director of Communications
Jessica Danaux, Secretary
Justin Archer, Treasurer
Iyanna Ndomale, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Daniel Singh, At-Large Diversity and Inclusion
Beth Washington, Room Parent Liaison
Liv Kent, New Family Liaison
Gillian Eva, Elementary Family Liaison
