The Paw Print

Monday 4/15

2:15 - Epic Engineers

Tuesday 4/16

Vision & Hearing Screening (see information below)

9:45 - Running Club @ recess, weather permitting

6:00 - ELAC Meeting in Brookhaven MPR

Wednesday 4/17

Wear college/career gear

1:15 Dismissal

Thursday 4/18

Book Fair Begins (see flyer below)

9:45 - Running Club @ recess, weather permitting

2:30 - PAL Meeting

Friday 4/19

Student Council Spirit Day: Dress up like your favorite season

PTA Honorary Service Award Nominations DUE (see below for more details)

2:15 - Ice Cream Sales

4/18-25 - Book Fair

4/23 - Student Council Meeting

4/25 - OPEN HOUSE/PTA General Association Meeting/Award Ceremony/Book Fair ENDS

4/29-5/3 - Teacher Appreciation Week

5/7 - Student Council Meeting

5/9 - PAL Meeting

5/16 - Family Math Night, 6:30 p.m. in Brookhaven MPR

5/21 - Student Council End of Year Party (tentative)

6/6 - PAL End of Year Celebration

The State of California mandates vision and hearing screening for students in public school. Brookhaven's screening will take place on April 16, 2024 by District nurses. The exam consists of visual inspection of the eye, along with a test for acuity. Hearing testing consists of you child wearing headphones, where tones are presented, and you child will raise his/her hand.

Parents will be notified by mail if their child's vision or hearing screen shows a need for further medical evaluation. If you have any questions, call the Health Services Department at (714) 996-1551 and speak with a district nurse.

Should you decide that you DO NOT wish to have your child participate in the above screening, a written note by a parent/guardian will be required to be on file. Please give the note to the school's heath clerk, Mrs. Brittain.

Brookhaven's Family Math Festival will expose students and their families to critical mathematics topics in a positive, hands-on, festival-like atmosphere. At our Family Math Festival students of all ages and their parents will work side-by-side doing challenging math problems using everything from beans to balances. Each activity will be challenging, fun, and a great example of what the Common Core Standards are all about!

More details to come next week

TK is an early kindergarten experience for children that allows young learners to grow in an environment tailored to meet their academic and social-emotional needs. It serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten and ensures developmentally younger children are ready for kindergarten and beyond. Through the gift of additional time in the extended model, students will have the opportunity to interact with other students during purposeful play, physical education and movement, and many other extended lessons. For the 2024-2025 school year, students who will turn five between September 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, are eligible to enroll.

Beginning next year, students enrolled in our extended-day TK program will benefit from more time in the classroom as a part of an AM/PM model, attending school from 7:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-1:20 each day (Wednesday hours change slightly). An example of a daily schedule for our extended-day TK classes will be communicated to incoming families before the summer break.

Help us spread the word about our new extended-day TK program coming to Brookhaven next year. Students gain the advantage of an outstanding education at our school! New families are encouraged to enroll their student(s) today at www.pylusd.org/enroll.

Attendance Line ~ 714-986-7110 and press 3

If students are out ill, please call the office to clear absences.

We hope you had a restful and refreshing spring break. As we head into the final weeks of school, we want to remind you that regular school attendance is still extremely important in order to ensure your student is maximizing their learning opportunities. As long as your student is healthy, please help us pave the way for your child's success by ensuring they attend school every day. Every Day Counts when it comes to attendance and providing students the opportunity to learn and engage with their peers. When students are sick, families should contact their school to report the absence. Learn more at www.pylusd.org/everydaycounts.

Thank you to those families who attended the 6th Grade Parent Information Night at Tuffree last week. If you were unable to attend, review the attached slides. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Also, use the QR code to indicate your interest in joining Tuffree's PTA.

- Mr. David Okamoto

4/18-25 - Book Fair

4/25 - General Association Meeting/Award Ceremony @ Open House

4/29-5/3 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Dear Brookhaven Parents,

Our PTA is asking for your input for this year's Honorary Service Awards. These awards are intended to honor individuals in our school community who have made a significant positive impact in our school. They can be either a parent, grandparent, volunteer, or a staff member.

Please take a moment to nominate someone in our school community to be considered for this award and recognition. The nomination process will close on April 19th. Thank you for taking a few moments to nominate someone you feel is deserving and should be recognized!

For more information, please email our PTA President, Mrs. Neisha LeVecke at neishalevecke@gmail.com

Click on the link below:

Click Here to Nominate

Thank you!

Mrs. Fisher & Mrs. LeVecke

Dear Third-Sixth Parent/Guardian:

There are many ways to measure your child’s learning. Your child’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture of your child’s learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 and 11

• California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school

Brookhaven’s 2024 CAASPP testing schedule is: May 6th - 24th for third through sixth grades

You are an important part of your child’s education. To make sure your child feels comfortable taking tests, you can:

• Explain to your child that these tests are tools to help them learn, and they should not be anxious or scared.

• Support your child by ensuring they get plenty of rest during the testing period.

• Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their best and are there to help, every step of the way.

You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.

To learn more about these tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at ca.startingsmarter.org/, or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.

If you have questions, please contact your classroom teacher, Mrs. Fisher, or Mrs. Ricotta, CAASPP Coordinator.

Sincerely,

Laura Fisher

Principal