Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

December 6, 2024

Mission Statement

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

Vision Statement

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

A Message From Mr. Lynch

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break this past weekend! We’ve had a fantastic week back at school, and the students are buzzing with excitement about the upcoming Santa Shop next week.

Whether your child participates in the Santa Shop or not, every student will receive a small surprise from our amazing PTA. We are incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of our PTA officers who make these special moments possible for our students.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great weekend!

Counselors Corner

Hello Brimfield families!

I'm excited to share this newsletter with you, which will be focusing on growth mindset and overcoming challenges. Our goal is to empower students to develop a resilient and optimistic outlook, embracing difficulties/challenges as opportunities for growth.

What is a growth Mindset?

- A growth mindset has the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, grit, and persistence. It is about welcoming the idea that we can learn and improve, even when we are faced with obstacles.

Tips for families:

1. Give positive praises for effort, not just talent/success. Example could be, instead of saying "you are so smart", say, "I can see you worked very hard on this!".

2. Emphasize progress, not perfection. Celebrate small victories and acknowledge progress, even if it is not perfect.

3. Model growth mindset yourselves. Share your own struggles/challenges and how you overcame them, demonstrating that it is okay to make mistakes. This is where GROWTH happens.

Tips for students:

1. Take risks and try new things. Do not be afraid to try something new, even if you feel you might not be good at it at first.

2. Ask for help when needed. Don't be afraid to ask for help from teachers, family, and friends. We all need help sometimes.

3.Celebrate your success. Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they may seem.

On-topic Resources:

Books

"The Growth Mindset Coach" by Annie Brock and Heather Hagan.

"Mindset: The New Psychology of Mindset" by Carol S. Dweck.

"The Most Magnificent Thing" by Ashley Spires.

"Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae.

Videos

"Growth mindset for kids" by Scishow Kids (Youtube)

"The power of yet" by Sesame Street (Youtube)

"Overcoming obstacles" by Kid President (Youtube)

Games:

"Growth Mindset Quiz" by Mindset Works: A short quiz to help kids understand their mindset.

"The Growth Mindset Game" by Classdojo: An interactive game helping kids develop problem-solving skills.

Please feel free to reach out if you feel I can be a positive support for your child.

Best Regards,

-Brandon Berry

Wear Your Browns Or Steelers Jerseys Monday 12/9/24

Holiday Week Events

Holiday Week of Events

Monday Dec. 16— Grinch Day, wear green or wear your grinch shirt.

Tuesday Dec. 17—Ugly Sweater Day

Wednesday Dec. 18—Polar Express Day, wear your PJ’s

Thursday Dec. 19—Dress as your favorite Holiday Character or wear

red and Green.

Friday Dec. 20—ELF YOURSELF DAY, dress as an elf!

COLD WEATHER REMINDER

Parents, the cold weather is upon us and we do go outside for recess if the "feel" temp is 20 degrees and higher. Please make sure to send your children with warm coats, hats and gloves.

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

Students have started sending their letters to Santa!

Recess Fun!

SHOUT OUTS!

Money Machine!

Congratulations to Emerson Maltby, Lilly Boso ,Collin Keener on being our top sellers and having a chance in the money machine!

PBIS

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

Principals Good News Call

Congratulations to the following students who received a Principals Good News Call this week;

Warif Almutairi, Jacob Kramer, Dominic Crenshaw, Landry Repasky, Sophie Zhang, Maverick Beal, Nathan Tayong, Harper Brooks

Class Compliment parties

Class Compliment Parties

Congratulations to the following classrooms who earned a compliment party this week.Miss

Principals Club

Principal's Club(Awarded once a month)

Congratulations to the following students who received Principals Club status this month:

Stay tuned for next months earners!

SOARING FALCON RED TICKETS

Falcon Certification

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

PTA

Calendar

Monday December 9 - Friday December 13, 2024

SANTA SHOP!

Thursday December 12, 2024

SOAR Red Ticket Drawing!

Friday December 13, 2024

2nd Grade to McKinley Museum Field trip

Spirit Day!

Monday December 16, 2024

GRINCH DAY! dress in green or in Grinch attire!

Tuesday December 17, 2024

Winter Concert & Art Show, 4th grade @ 6pm, 5th grade @ 7pm

Ugly Sweater Day!

Wednesday December 18, 2024

Polar Express Day, dress in P.J's.!

Thursday December 19, 2024

SOAR Red Ticket Drawing

Holiday character Day (dress as your favorite holiday character) or wear Red and Green!

Friday December 20, 2024

ELF DAY! dress as an elf!

Holiday party @ 2pm

Monday December 23, 2024 - Sunday Jan. 5, 2025

Winter Break NO SCHOOL!

What's For Lunch?

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday December 9, 2024

Hot Dog/Baked Beans

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick