Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

We will foster a fun and caring environment that promotes kindness, respect, and compassion for one another, while striving to achieve academic growth.

To empower one another to make a positive impact in the world.

We hope you have a wonderful and restful 5-day weekend! Just a reminder that there is no school on Thursday, Friday, or Monday, and we will welcome students back on Tuesday.

As we return, please be aware that the weather is expected to be very cold, so make sure your child dresses warmly with coats, hats, and gloves.

Enjoy the break, stay warm, and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday!

Here at Brimfield, we believe that every student, teacher, and staff member deserves to be treated with respect and compassion.

We encourage you to talk to your child about the value of kindness and how it can make a positive impact on our school and community. Here are some ways we're promoting kindness at school:

• Practicing empathy and understanding towards others

• Using kind words and actions in our daily interactions

• Celebrating our differences and individuality

• Being inclusive and welcoming to all

You can help reinforce these values at home by:

• Discussing the importance of kindness and empathy with your child

• Encouraging your child to treat others the way they want to be treated

• Role-playing different social scenarios to practice kindness and empathy

Together, we can create a positive and supportive school environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Thank you for your continued support.

Best regards,

-Mr. Berry

Please join us in celebrating our 100th day of School!

Friday February 21, 2025

Dress as a 100 year old

OR

Wear a 100 days shirt

Now is the time to purchase your 2024-2025 Brimfield / Suffield Yearbook.

Yearbooks are $20.00 each. To reserve your copy, order online today!

ybpay.com

Yearbook ID Code: 2479525

Order deadline is April 3, 2025.

Congratulations to the following homerooms. Their doors were selected as the winners of the Valentine Door decorating Contest sponsored by the PTA! The winning classrooms will get a pizza party!

Miss Harris's classroom

Mr. Landis's classroom

(Special recognition to Mrs. Karpinecz's classroom and Mrs. Bowers classroom!)

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach designed to foster a positive school climate by encouraging appropriate behavior. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing clear behavioral expectations in a consistent and structured way. PBIS emphasizes prevention rather than punishment, using data to identify and support students who may need additional help. By recognizing and rewarding positive behavior, PBIS aims to improve student engagement, reduce disciplinary issues, and create a more inclusive, respectful learning environment where all students can thrive academically and socially.

At Brimfield Elementary, students help to identify positive expectations and receive incentives for appropriate behavior. Your child may be chosen to participate in the Principal’s Club, receive a red SOAR ticket, or earn a Principal’s Good News call. The staff at Brimfield works hard to use positive words with students. Instead of telling a child to “stop running” in the hallway, the direction might be to “move throughout the halls in a controlled and safe manner”. Thank you, in advance, for partnering with us and using positive statements with your child. We are very proud of our PBIS program and look forward to celebrating the great behavior of our young Falcons!

Principals Good News Call!

Congratulations to the following students!

Class Compliment Parties

Mrs. Mullaly's class had a movie and stuffed animal party!

Miss Bellian and Mrs. Hardy's classes had a stuffed animal and movie party!

the 5th grade had a PJ and short Movie party!

Principal's Club(Awarded once a month)

Congratulations to the following students!

Stephen Benedict, June Sanders, Alivia reagan, Ahmad Alhazmi, Kha'Lena Lykes, Johnathan Lowe, Quinn parsons, Silas Grigsby, Charlotte Grad, Kennedy Burt, Ezeriah Brumley, Ayden Ross, maxine Swartout, Wyatt Jones, Michael Carreira, Ryan Stevens, Gunner Michael, Ryder haggard, Isaac Nagle, Grace Thiessen, Keeona Trenounce, Eliana reagan, Piper Hirt, Braydon Robinson

Congratulations to the classrooms that earned a Falcon Certification badge this week for their Spirit!

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The Shamrock Shuffle is Friday, March 14, 2025. We are still seeking committee members volunteers to assist with preparation for the mother/son event. If you are able to assist, please click the link below to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ACAF22A3FAC43-54670419-shamrock?fbclid=IwY2xjawIJ5dZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYAWfoh5i53j-JHT8GZFMboiibAqwcVTvYYLg6Wbz02byTGnCgqJk1n2Uw_aem_rXwueooV-ZM2F9gq-RkDXw#/

We are also seeking raffle baskets for the dance. If you, or a business owner you know, are interested in donating a basket, please let us know.

Thanks,

Nikki, Kim, Amy, and Tiffany

Thursday February 13, 2025

Professional Development for staff

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Friday February 14, 2025

NO SCHOOL!

Monday February 17, 2025

Presidents Day

NO SCHOOL!

Thursday February 20, 2025

100th Day of School!

dress as an old person or wear a 100's day shirt!

Friday February 21, 2025

SPIRIT DAY!

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday February 17, 2025

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday February 18, 2025

Chicken Nuggets/Smile Fries

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick

Tossed Salad w/Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit/Milk

Wednesday February 19 ,2025

Dominos Pizza/Corn/carrot sticks w/Dip

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick

Tossed Salad w/Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit/Milk

Thursday February 20, 2025

Toasted Cheese Sandwich/Tomato Soup

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick

Tossed Salad w/Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit/Milk

Friday February 21, 2025

Fiestada Pizza/Green Beans

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick

Tossed Salad w/Tomatoes, Assorted Fruit/Milk

Parents Make sure your child is well rested and in school on these dates.

Fall OST - Test Date: October 28 & 29

Spring OST

Grade 3 ELA- April 15,17

Grade 3 Math- April 29,30

Grade 4 ELA- April 15,17

Grade 4 Math- April 29,30

Grade 5 ELA- April 15,17

Grade 5 Math- April 29,30

Grade 5 Science- April 23,24

We will allow a limited number of parents to join students for lunch each day. Below you will find a link to sign up for a time slot. There will be 5 slots available per grade level each day (except some days that are designated no school or we have an activity happening/schedule change for the day). Due to limited seating, only one person per student may sign up. to be fair to other parents, please do not sign up for more than one slot. Due to safety reasons ONLY ADULTS (NO YOUNGER SIBLINGS) may visit the lunchroom. Also, students who are sitting with their parent for lunch MAY NOT have a friend sit with them any longer.

Kindergarten https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-51338628-kindergarten

First Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-51339317-first

Second Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-51339856-second

Third Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-51340631-third

Fourth Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-51342765-fourth

baseball and softball sign ups available trough 2/14/2025 can be found

at https://www.brimfieldathleticassociation.org/

Field Youth Track registrations through 3/1/2025

https://flyingfalconsrc.com/

Please click the link below for Girl Scouts!

https://youtu.be/4k_s5Xgza_8

We are now hiring classified substitute workers for various roles, including Playground Monitors, Educational Aides, Cafeteria Workers, Secretarial Staff, Custodial Staff, Bus Aides, and Bus Drivers. A current BCI & FBI background check is required before applying for any substitute position. Some positions may also require an aide permit, which the Administration Office can help you obtain. You have the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, and you'll be on call to cover for regular employees. For more details or assistance with the application process, please contact Bev Bable at the Administration Office-beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org.