Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

January 31 ,2025

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

We are thrilled to wrap up another fantastic week here at Brimfield Elementary! Our students continue to amaze us with their hard work, kindness, and dedication to learning.

Today, many of our classes celebrated student achievements by handing out awards for the second quarter. Some classes will be distributing their awards on Monday. While we miss our traditional awards assemblies, the students truly enjoyed being celebrated in front of their peers. Their smiles and excitement made the day extra special!

As a reminder, please make sure your child dresses warmly for school, as we will continue to go outside for recess unless the wind chill drops below 20 degrees. Hats, gloves, and warm coats are highly encouraged so our students can stay comfortable while enjoying their time outdoors.

We are also looking forward to welcoming many of you to school over the next two weeks for parent-teacher conferences. These meetings are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and celebrate their achievements. We appreciate your partnership in supporting their education!

Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to another great week ahead!

Counselors Corner

Empowering Your Elementary School Child: Navigating Challenges Together

As parents, one of the most valuable gifts you can give your elementary school child is the support they need to overcome challenges and setbacks. Every child faces obstacles on their journey, whether it's academic, social, or personal. By providing the right guidance and encouragement, you can help your child develop essential life skills and a resilient mindset that will serve them well throughout their lives. Here are some strategies to help you empower your child through challenges:

1. Foster Open Communication:

Create an environment where your child feels comfortable discussing their concerns and problems. Listen attentively without judgment and validate their feelings. When they know they can come to you with anything, it builds trust and helps them feel understood.

2. Teach Problem-Solving:

Guide your child in finding solutions to their challenges. Encourage them to brainstorm different approaches and consider the pros and cons of each. Help them understand that setbacks are opportunities to learn and grow.

3. Set Realistic Expectations:

While it's important to challenge your child, setting unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration. Understand their strengths and limitations, and help them set achievable goals. Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to boost their confidence.

4. Encourage Perseverance:

Challenges can be tough, but teach your child the value of perseverance. Share stories of your own experiences overcoming obstacles to inspire them. Remind them that effort and determination are key to success.

5. Focus on Effort, Not Just Results:

Shift the focus from the outcome to the effort your child puts in. Praise their hard work, dedication, and willingness to try, even if things don't go as planned. This helps them understand that growth comes from the process, not just the end result.

6. Promote a Growth Mindset:

Teach your child about the concept of a growth mindset, where they believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Encourage them to embrace challenges as opportunities to learn, rather than as indicators of their limitations.

7. Provide a Safe Space:

Ensure your child knows that it's okay to make mistakes. Create an environment where failures are seen as stepping stones toward improvement. When they know they won't be criticized for trying new things, they'll be more willing to take risks.

8. Offer Guidance, Not Solutions:

While your instinct might be to solve your child's problems, giving them space to find solutions on their own fosters independence. Ask guiding questions that help them think critically and creatively.

9. Explore Interests and Passions:

Encourage your child to explore different activities and hobbies. When they discover their interests, they gain a sense of purpose and motivation to overcome challenges related to those areas.

10. Lead by Example:

Demonstrate resilience in your own life. Let your child see that you also face challenges and setbacks, but you handle them with a positive attitude and determination.

11. Celebrate Progress:

Celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Acknowledging your child's efforts reinforces their commitment to overcoming challenges.

12. Seek Professional Help When Needed:

If you notice persistent struggles that significantly impact your child's well-being or development, consider seeking guidance from teachers, school counselors, or mental health professionals. They can offer specialized support to address specific challenges.

In the journey of growing up, challenges are inevitable. Your role as a parent is to provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to face these challenges head-on. By teaching them essential skills and fostering a resilient mindset, you're equipping them with tools that will serve them not only during their elementary school years but also throughout their entire lives.

Mr. Berry

CONFERENCE TIME

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 6th & Tuesday, February 11th from 4:00 to 7:30 pm. Teachers sent letters to all parents with conference scheduling information. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the office

Kindergarten

Contact your teacher to schedule

1st Grade

Mrs. Mullay

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Miss Harris

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Mrs. Shaffer

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Miss Covert

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2nd Grade

Ms. Pope

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Mrs. Swartz

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Mrs. Rhoades

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Mrs. Clem

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3rd Grade

Miss Bellian & Mrs. Hardy

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Miss Anderson

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Mrs. Morrison

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4th Grade

Mrs. Starkey & Mrs. Hackim

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Mrs. Yoho & Mr. Hunsicker

Contact your teacher to schedule

5th Grade

Contact your teacher to schedule

If you would like to schedule a conference with one or all of our Specialists, please send them an email.

Jacob.Turner@fieldlocalschools.org

Katherine.Kirby@fieldlocalschools.org

Amy.Madden@fieldlocalschools.org

Jason.Scherer@fieldlocalschools.org

YEARBOOK ORDER TIME!

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

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

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Yearbook ID Code: 2479525

Order deadline is April 3, 2025.

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

ART NEWS!

Brimfield Elementary 5th graders throwing on the pottery wheels in Art.

Mrs. Morrisons Hot Cocoa Challenge

Students in Mrs. Morrison’s class recently participated in a Hot Chocolate reading challenge and celebrated with hot cocoa with all the fixings! It was a great way to spend a chilly afternoon.

PE NEWS!

This year's rollerblading unit for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be February 24th-March 21st! Your student will be bringing home a permission slip this week. Please make sure they return the permission slip and $12 fee by February 12th. If your student has a helmet at home please send it to school with them before February 24th. They can store the helmet in their classroom until the skating unit is over. If your student does not have a helmet to bring in, I will have some that they may use. Please make sure to read the permission slip carefully as we do have some changes this year.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at jacob.turner@fieldlocalschools.org

Thanks, Mr. Turner

Recess Fun!

SHOUT OUTS!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Second Quarter Good News Awards Students;

Hannah Rajabi, Abram Quiring, Harper Brooks, Kelly Whitehead, Scarlet Sugg, Eli Viall, Adeline Burgy, Cole Carpenter, Ayse Kose, Tyson Taylor, Gage Duncan, Piper Hirt

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Field 5th grade girls basketball team won the Springfield Youth Girls Basketball League Tournament Championship on Sunday.

The Falcons defeated Woodridge in the semifinal, then bested Rootstown in the championship final.

The team includes (left to right): Sophia Uminski, Izzy Confer, Eliana Reagan, Lacey Moore, Camryn Pryor, Kaitlyn Pickering, Carly Nader and Grace Mondello.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Field 3rd grade girls basketball team won the Springfield Youth Girls Basketball League Tournament Championship on Sunday, defeating Rootstown in the semifinals. In the championship game, the Falcons topped Tallmadge, 15-14, in a triple-overtime thriller.

The team includes:

Front row left to right: Camryn Pryor, Brooke West, Kelsey Croston, Allie West, Tatum Knapp.

Back row left to right: Head coach Marcus Pryor, Irelyn Reagan, Ava Royer, Marlow Roberts, Lyla Peterson, assistant coach Danny Roberts.

High School Senior Athletes Having Lunch With Our Students!

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;

Brantley Hug, Sam Husted, Steve Benedict, alayna McCowin, Jordyn Farley, raelyn Wells, Legend Lenix

Class Compliment parties

Class Compliment Parties

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

Mrs. Clem's Class had a pirate themed party!

Principals Club

Principal's Club(Awarded once a month)

SOARING FALCON RED TICKETS

Falcon Certification

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

PTA

PTA EVENTS

PTA Used Book Sale

Does your child love books? If so, read below!

The Brimfield PTA is hosting a “used” book sale of gently used children’s books, ranging from toddler books to chapter books.

Students will shop during their library times.

When: Monday 2/24/25 thru Friday 2/28/25

Where: Brimfield Elementary Library

Cost of books: $0.50 each (maximum of 6 books that can be purchased)

100% of the proceeds will go back to the school!

Acme Receipts

We are in the final collection time frame for Acme Fresh Market receipts. Collection ends 2/15/25.

So far, the Brimfield PTA has collected $3,219.79 in community cash back, in which Brimfield Elementary School will receive 5% of that total.

Please send any remaining receipts, dated thru 2/15/25, in an envelope to school with your child, addressed to the Brimfield PTA.

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Shamrock Shuffle Update!

Good afternoon!

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

Calendar

Thursday February 6, 2025

Conferences 4-7:30pm

PTA Meeting @ 6pm

Friday February 7, 2025

SPIRIT DAY!

Tuesday February 11, 2025

Conferences 4-7:30pm

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!

What's For Lunch?

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday February 3, 2025

Cheeseburger/Smile Fries

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick