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School, Family & Community Partnership Newsletter: Issue 02

Posted Date: 09/01/26 (04:45 PM)


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School, Family & Community Partnership Newsletter

2026-2027 - Issue 02

September 1, 2026
As part of our ongoing commitment to be more environmentally friendly and to ensure stakeholders have quick and easy access to critical information and happenings within our community and surrounding towns, Bristol Public Schools will distribute flyers digitally through ParentSquare. Flyers will be sent in a bi-weekly e-blast format around the 1st and 15th of the month.

Are you looking to submit a flyer about an event within our community to be distributed? Click button below.
Flyer Submission
 
We’re excited to share a calendar highlighting fundraiser events that support our schools and strengthen partnerships throughout the Bristol community!
These events provide wonderful opportunities for families, staff, local businesses, and community organizations to come together while supporting our students and schools.
Check out the calendar and mark your calendars for upcoming events!
Thank you to all of the organizations, businesses, families, and community partners who continue to support Bristol Public Schools and help make a difference for our students. Together, we are Better Together! 
School Community Fundraisers
 

Bristol Adult Education-Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga, September 10th - October 29th, Bristol Adult Education

Registration:
 

Bristol Adult Education- Want to Learn Spanish?

Spanish Survival - Beginners Spanish, September 28th - November 23rd, Bristol Adult Education

Registration:
 

Bristol Adult Education-Sound Healing & Meditation

Sound Healing/Meditation, September 28th - November 23rd, Bristol Adult Education

Registration:
 

Bristol Adult Education- Want to create a Moravian Star?

Moravian Star, November 5th and November 12th, Bristol Adult Education

Registration:
 

Bristol Education Foundation

Please join us for the Bristol Education Foundation Trivia Night on November 6th @ 6:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010. Early Bird ticket pricing is available for $40 and will be offered through August 31st so consider purchasing your tickets early! Ticket price includes a buffet dinner and Hot Fingers Trivia. Cash bar. Raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase. Proceeds from this event will benefit the BEF’s efforts to award Mini Grants to Bristol Public School teachers and to support innovative programs for students. Help us continue the mission of supporting the educational needs of Bristol’s scholars! This is a 21+ event. Ticket prices will increase to $50 on September 1st.

Registration:
 

Plainville-Bristol Girl Scouts

Calling All School-Aged Girls and Adult Volunteers. Are you interested in joining Girl Scouts? Come to our recruitment meeting on 9/3 at 5:00 pm in the Plainville Public Library.
 

Bristol Gladiators

Fall registration is now open for the Bristol Gladiators wrestling program through the Bristol Boys and Girls Club for grades K-12 for the Fall Session. Practice starts 8/31 and runs through November.

Registration:
 
english events at museum

Mattatuck Museum

September events and programs for kids, teens, and families at the Mattatuck Museum

Registration:
Events in spanish for mattatuck museum

Museo Mattatuck

Eventos y programas de septiembre para niños, adolescentes y familias en el Museo Mattatuck.

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karate flyer english

KARATE AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BRISTOL

Looking for a fun way for your child to build confidence, discipline, coordination, balance, teamwork, and fitness this fall? Check out the Karate programs offered at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol! 

These programs begin September 14, 2026 for ages 4 and up.

📞 For more information, contact Steve Beecher, Club Athletic Director
📱 860-540-3105
Spanish Flyer Karate

KARATE EN EL CLUB DE NIÑOS Y NIÑAS DE BRISTOL

\¿Buscas una forma divertida para que tu hijo desarrolle confianza, disciplina, coordinación, equilibrio, trabajo en equipo y buena forma física este otoño? ¡Descubre los programas de kárate que ofrece el Boys & Girls Club de Bristol!
Estos programas comienzan el 14 de septiembre de 2026 para niños de 4 años en adelante.  

Para más información, contacta con Steve Beecher, Director Atlético del Club  Steve@bbgc.org  860-540-3105
 

Get to Know Your Car with Good Guys Auto House LLC

Teens and new drivers - come learn the basics of car maintenance at Manross Library! Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Learn the basics of car maintenance and how to prepare it for colder weather! For teens age 15+ and new drivers. Manross Library #860-584-7790.
 

Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit

Save the date! Join Saint Mary’s Hospital, Trinity Health Of New England, as we host the Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit for the third year in a row. Nationally recognized, Black Men In White Coats aims to increase the number of Black men in the field of medicine through exposure, inspiration, and mentorship. We invite students (boys and girls 3rd grade and up), parents, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to attend this inspirational networking event to strengthen the future of healthcare. 
Be a Part of the Mission!

For More information:
 
Thank you to all of the organizations, businesses, families, and community partners who continue to support Bristol Public Schools and help make a difference for our students. Together, we are Better Together!  
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