VISION: To create a safe and inclusive community so ALL of our students reach their full potential.

MISSION: To provide HIGH-quality instruction promoting the growth of the whole child.

COMMITMENTS: We are SAFE. We are KIND. We are HELPFUL.

Dear Brandywine Early Education Families,

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! We’re thrilled to see how much the children have enjoyed their first few days and are settling into the new routines. As we continue the year, we want to remind families about the importance of attendance. Regular attendance and punctuality set the tone for success, so please be sure your child arrives on time each day.

In addition, we’ve included the snack and lunch menus for the month of September. All children at our sites are served free of charge, but you may also send in snack and lunch from home (only full-day students eat lunch at school).

And as a quick reminder, school is closed this Tuesday for State Election Day. We hope evveryone has had a wonderful first week and a fantastic weekend. Thank you for your cooperation and support!"

-Dr. Tartaglione and Mrs. Gunter

This Tuesday schools are closed for the State Election Day. Offices are open.

Brandywine School District requires that parents/guardians submit a written notice for any/all of the following:

1. All cases of absence or late arrival
2. Requests for early dismissal
3. Notification of extended absence

To make this request process easier for our BSD families, we've created an electronic form. When you hit "send," the information you provide will automatically be sent to the attendance secretary at your child's school. You will receive a message on your screen confirming this once you've completed this form. You may also send in an absence note in your child's folder/backpack.

To minimize classroom disruptions and maximize learning time, please ensure your child arrives at school on time. For AM and full-day students, school starts at 9:15 AM, with students considered late after 9:20 AM. For PM students, school begins at 1:15 PM, and students are considered late after 1:20 PM. If your child is late, you will need to come to the office to sign them in. Thank you for your cooperation.

Open House/Back-to-School Nights are coming up soon! This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs, including the curriculum and what a typical day looks like for your child. Please note, this event is not intended for discussing individual students. Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled for October 24-25, where you'll have dedicated time to discuss your child's progress.

We hope you can join us for our first PTA meeting of the year. We will post the link for the virtual meeting on Class Dojo. It will be at 6:00 this Thursday. We hope to see you there!!!

We are excited to introduce Ms. Monique Watson, our Districtwide Social Worker, who will be working part-time with our preschool programs this year. With 14 years of experience, Ms. Watson is passionate about her role and looks forward to supporting you and your child this school year.

About Me: Hi! I’m Ms. Watson! I am excited for this school year! I have been a School Social Worker for 14 years now and absolutely love my job. I am assigned to work with the preschool programs, part-time, and am thrilled to work with you and your child this school year!

Reasons for Referrals: Mental or behavioral health concerns. Food, clothing, housing, utility and other basic needs with community resource referral. Navigating government benefits, accessing community medical or mental health providers, etc.

Contact Information: I am a Districtwide Social Worker and not always in one location. The best way to reach me is by email Monique.Watson@bsd.k12.de.us

Grandparents' Day or National Grandparents' Day is a holiday celebrated to show the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.This year it is celebrated on Sunday, September 8th!

Snack

Lunch

Schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 10th, for the State Primary Election, but offices will remain open.

Once the school year begins, you will receive weekly or bi weekly updates from the admin with announcements and celebrations. The phone call is a short recap and the accompanying email has more detail. If you do not receive both, please let us know so we can update your contact information

In the meantime, please take some time to check out our social media platforms so you can stay as informed as possible in whatever means works for you. Your child’s teacher will communicate classroom level information with you through Class Dojo or email.

We want you to see all of the amazing things that we have going on in our Brandywine Early Education Programs. (BEEP) Check us out on FB or Instagram and be sure to follow us so you see the posts.😀

Follow us on Social Media @bsdEarlyEducation

https://www.facebook.com/bsdEarlyEducation

https://www.instagram.com/bsdearlyeducation

• Tuesday 9/10 - Primary Election - Schools Closed/Offices Open
  
• Tuesday, 9/17 - Brandywine EEC at Darley Back to School Night 5:30 PM
• Tuesday, 9/24 - Bush EEC Back to School Night 5:30 PM
• Tuesday, 10/1 - J Brumskill ECAP @ PS duPont Back to School Night 5:30 PM