Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

December 20, 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

As we approach the holiday break, we want to express our gratitude for the wonderful school year we've shared so far. It's been a joy to have your children as part of our school community, and we’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished.

We hope you and your family enjoy a relaxing, festive, and joyful holiday season filled with love and laughter.

School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025, and we can’t wait to see everyone back, ready for an exciting new year of learning and growth.

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Counselors Corner

Dear Field Families,

Greetings! As we navigate the journey of nurturing well-rounded and emotionally intelligent students, it's essential to recognize that while students are primarily accountable for their actions, your role as a parent or guardian is crucial in guiding them towards effective self-regulation. Understanding the underlying emotions behind your child's anger is a vital first step. Anger is often a surface reaction, masking deeper feelings of disappointment, sadness, or frustration. By identifying the root cause, you can more effectively support your child in addressing and working through these emotions.

Self-regulation also involves equipping your child with practical coping strategies to manage their anger. Many of our classes have collaborated with me to explore various coping skills. I encourage you to engage with your child about the strategies they've learned and identify which ones they feel most comfortable using. Practicing these coping mechanisms during calm moments significantly enhances their ability to employ them during times of distress. Acknowledging and praising your child's efforts to use their coping skills—or even their attempts to do so—reinforces their progress and lets them know their hard work is recognized and appreciated.

Perhaps the most challenging aspect of guiding your child through moments of anger is managing your own emotional responses. It's crucial to model the behavior you wish to see by staying calm and utilizing coping strategies yourself. Responding to anger with anger can exacerbate the situation, whereas demonstrating self-control and patience offers a powerful example for your child to emulate.

Should you have any concerns or wish for further discussion on supporting your child's journey towards emotional resilience, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can create a supportive and understanding environment that fosters growth and emotional well-being.

Warm regards,

-Brandon Berry

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

Choir Performs

Bravo 5th Grade choir! They performed this past weekend at Playhouse Square prior to the play, A Christmas Carol.

Thank you Mrs. Kirby for all of your hard work with these students!

Grinch Day Memories

5th Grade and Kindergarten Buddies!

Ugly Sweater Day!

Polar Express Day

Elf Day!

Recess Fun!

SHOUT OUTS!

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;

Class Compliment parties

Class Compliment Parties

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

Miss Covert's class had a craft and ornament party!

Mrs. Shaffers class had a stuffed animal party!

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 23, 2024 - Sunday Jan. 5, 2025

Winter Break NO SCHOOL!

What's For Lunch?

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday January 6, 2025

Chicken Patty Sandwich/Baked Beans

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick