The Paw Print

* Gates will be closing at 7:45 a.m. Instruction begins at 7:50 a.m.

* Toys & other items - students should not bring toys, games, recess equipment (i.e. footballs, tennis balls, soccer balls, etc.) to school.

VALENTINE GRAM SALES BEGIN

Monday 2/3

2:15 - Epic Engineers

7:00 - Executive Board PTA Meeting in MPR

Tuesday 2/4

Running Club (recess, weather permitting)

2:20 - Student Council Meeting

Wednesday 2/5- Early Release - 1:15 dismissal

Global Day of Play

1:15 - Musical practice after school (2nd-6th grade)

Restaurant Night: B & C Burger (flyer below)

Thursday 2/6

Running Club (recess, weather permitting)

2:20 - PAL Meeting

Friday 2/7

Wear Brookhaven Spirit Gear

Funky Friday at Lunch

2:15 - ice cream sales

2/10 - NO SCHOOL

2/11 - Family Science Night

2/12 - Mid Year Concerts @ Tuffree

2/14 - Valentine Grams Delivered

2/17 - NO SCHOOL

2/18 - 6th Grade Walkthrough

2/24 - ELPAC Testing begins

2/26 - Jr. PTA Meeting @1:15 in the MPR

2/28 - Bear Hug Store

3/16 - REACH Foundation Shamrock & Run Event https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Anaheim/ReachFoundationShamrockNRun

3/18 (TUESDAY) - DELAC Meeting for LCAP input

Brookhaven is hosting Family Science Night on February 11, 2025. Join us for hands-on stations to explore from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

In order to run the science stations throughout the day, I need 6 parent volunteers from 7:45-2:15 on February 11. Fill out this form if you are available.

Your feedback is invaluable to us! During the month of February, you will be receiving an email to complete the Annual Stakeholder Survey. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes and is used to plan for the following school year. Thank you in advance for filling out the survey.

Thank you for helping Brookhaven spread a little extra kindness this past week! Hopefully you were able to enjoy the pictures posted by our amazing PTA on Instagram (@brookhaven_pta). The pictures below are from our Monday Dance Party at lunch recess!

Welcome to the start of an exciting new year!

At Brookhaven, we believe that every school day is an opportunity for learning, building friendships, and creating lifelong skills. Regular attendance is key to helping your child thrive academically and socially. Missing even a day can mean missing out on important lessons and connections.

Here are a few ways we can work together to ensure strong attendance:

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to make getting to school on time easier.
• Schedule vacations and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
• Communicate with us if your child must miss school due to illness or other reasons.

If your family needs any support to improve attendance, we’re here to help. Together, we can make the rest of this year a fantastic one filled with learning and success!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Dear Parents,

On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Brookhaven will be participating in Global School Play Day (GSPD.) GSPD has been promoted by Psychology Today and is being celebrated at schools around the world. You can learn more about the benefits of unstructured play by visiting the official GSPD website: www.globalschoolplayday.com. I am inviting all of our students to bring in things to play with on this very special day. Here are some examples of things your child may bring in (be sure your child’s name is clearly marked on all items):

• Non-Violent Toys (no weapons)

• Legos, blocks, cardboard boxes, etc.

• Dress-Up

• Puppets

• Stuffed Animals

• Board Games

• Puzzles

• Sports equipment

*no electronic devices*

Though our play day will be unstructured, it will still be supervised by teachers. It is my hope that this one day of play will inspire families to plan for more unstructured playtime during non-school hours.

Dear Brookhaven Community,

At the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) and Brookhaven Elementary our priority is creating safe, welcoming spaces where all students can learn and succeed. We are committed to respecting and supporting every child and their family, no matter their background or immigration status.

We understand that recent conversations surrounding immigration matters may cause concern or uncertainty for some families in our community. PYLUSD and Brookhaven are here to provide support, guidance, and resources with a commitment to ensure:

• Schools Are Safe Spaces — According to recent guidance from the California Attorney General, school officials are only required to allow immigration agents on campus with a court-issued warrant.

• Your Information Is Private — PYLUSD does not collect or share information about students' or families' immigration status.

• Free Education for All — Every child has the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status. This has been the law for over 40 years.

If you or your child have any concerns about immigration matters, our staff is here to support you. We also encourage you to ensure your emergency contact information is up to date in the Aeries Parent Portal so we can assist your family if needed. For help updating this information, please contact the front office.

The district website at www.pylusd.org/immigrationresources offers valuable immigration-related information tailored to families, schools, and community members, provided by the State of California and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). Additionally, it includes relevant PYLUSD Board Policies. The webpage will be updated regularly to reflect the most current information available.

PYLUSD and Brookhaven are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, valued, and supported. If you have questions or need help, please contact us at (714) 986-7110 or the Student Service Department at (714) 985-8670. Together, we’ll continue to build a positive and inclusive environment for every child in our community.

Sincerely,

Laura Fisher

Principal

Valentine Grams are on sale beginning February 3, 2025.

Can't make it to Brookhaven? Download an image below and return with $1 to the office.

We are excited to announce that our 2025 musical will be The Wizard of Oz!

Important dates:

Rehearsals on Wednesdays after school beginning 1/29/25.

Tech week: Sunday, March 30th-Thursday, April 3rd.

Shows are on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th.

If you have questions, please email our Musical Chair, Michelle Kadera, at brookhavenmusical@gmail.com

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) School Choice Transfer Request period for the 2025-26 school year is coming soon. During this time, parents of any current or incoming students who wish to attend a PYLUSD school other than their home school of residence for the 2025-26 school year should fill out a School Choice Transfer Request.

Additional Information About School Choice:

Transfer approvals are subject to space availability. In any situation where the number of requests exceeds the space available, approval of transfers will be determined by a random and unbiased selection process. Applications received during the school choice window are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

During the respective windows, interested families may complete a School Choice Transfer Request in the Aeries Parent Portal (instructions on the PYLUSD website) or receive in-person assistance completing the online request at the PYLUSD Student Services office located at 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870.

Please note that PYLUSD school sites do not distribute nor accept School Choice Transfer Requests. In addition, once a student has been approved to their school of choice, that school becomes their designated school of attendance until the highest grade at the site has been completed. Families with a school choice transfer MUST submit a new application for middle school. Current 8th graders attending a middle school on a School Choice Transfer must reapply if they wish to attend a PYLUSD high school other than their home school of residence.

Additional information about School Choice may be found online at www.pylusd.org/schoolchoice.

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD is now live with the new electronic flyer communication tool called "Peachjar." To view school-approved eflyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our district website homepage.

No action is required on your part. You will receive a welcome email from our service provider (Peachjar) that includes a login link. This is provided to give you the opportunity to manage your account and flyer delivery preferences. You do not need to login to receive or view school eflyers.

To ensure smooth delivery of this communication, we suggest you add school@peachjar.com to your email contacts. When you receive your first eflyer, be sure to click "always display images."

For more information on this eflyer service visit www.peachjar.com.