Dear Brookhaven Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! I am excited to start the 2024-25 school year as your Principal. I look forward to seeing all of the students return to campus and to see all of you in the days and weeks ahead.

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS

Monday, August 26, 2023 - TK & Kindergarten “Meet & Greet”

• TK Orientation 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Meet Mrs. Nakamoto and Mrs. Long in the MPR to learn all about TK.

• Kindergarten Orientation 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meet your Kindergarten teaching team on the kindergarten playground and learn how to help your Brookhaven Bear have a successful year. Bring your school supply donations.

Monday, August 26, 2023

Teacher Assignments will be emailed from the district offices starting at 5:00 pm.

Tuesday, August 27, 2023 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• School starts at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 2:15 p.m. for grades K-5

• TK Early Bears (7:50-12:10), TK Late Bears (9:00-1:20) **updated

• Breakfast is available to all students and is served starting at 7:20 a.m. until 7:50 a.m.

We know how important the first day is! Parents are welcome on campus to walk their students to their classrooms on the first day and take pictures to capture this special memory. As soon as the bell rings at 7:45 am, please say your goodbyes and exit the campus. Since our lot is so small, the parking lot will only be open to staff and valet service – if you choose to walk in with your child on campus, you will need to park on the side streets. Parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 29, 2024

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Back to School Night (see information below)

Friday, August 30, 2024 - NO SCHOOL

Monday, September 2, 2024 - LABOR DAY, NO SCHOOL

SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Bell Schedule

7:20 Breakfast is open to ALL students.

TK Early Bears - 7:50 - 12:10 M, Tu, Th, F & 7:50-12:00 W

TK Late Bears - 9:00 - 1:20 M, Tu, Th, F; 9:00-1:10 W

Grades K-6

7:50 - 2:15 M, T, Th, F

7:50 - 1:15 (every Wednesday)

FIRST DAY PACKETS - Your child will bring very important information home on the first day of school. Please sign and return important documents as soon as possible.

STUDENT / PARENT HANDBOOK

Working together at home and at school is key to helping students be successful. Please review the handbook and school rules/procedures with your student. You can review the handbook using this LINK. Please refer to the Handbook for detailed arrival and dismissal procedures.

STAFF UPDATES

Brookhaven officially welcomes the following staff members to our team: Mrs. Cebrina Mangold (K-1 mild/mod teacher), Mrs. Briana Eckels (2-3 mild/mod teacher), Mrs. Kristin Long (TK), Mrs. Erin Koss (3rd Grade), Ms. Attie Landrum (6th Grade), Ms. Kimberly Ezparza (ELD), Mrs. Melissa Craik (P.E.), and Ms. Susan Park (Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 days).

Thank you for your continued support. I value working together toward building a promising tomorrow for our students! Here’s to a great school year!

Laura Fisher

Mrs. Laura Fisher

Principal

The safety and well-being of our students is our number one priority. We ask that all of our families remember to follow safety rules when driving in our parking lot and prioritize safety and courteousness. This will ensure our parking lot runs smoothly each day and remains a safe place for all.

1) DO NOT cross in front of driveways - use the crosswalks

2) Follow the directions of the crossing guard.

ARRIVAL

• Students will walk through their designated gate to their classroom line-up spots where supervision is provided.
• Gates will be open at 7:35 am so we ask that students do not arrive prior to 7:30 am as there is no supervision. Students should be in line by 7:45 am to walk into class with their teacher. Please allow for plenty of time for your student to arrive and walk to their class line.

PARKING LOT VALET

The valet line is for students in grades 1-6 only. TK and Kindergarten students must be walked to their designated gate and parents must remain with them until the teacher is present. When using the valet line, cars must pull ALL the way forward and not stop in front of our main gates. Students MUST exit the car on the curbside of the car and must have their backpack, lunch and instruments ready to exit when you pull up. If your child will require your assistance, plan to park in the neighborhood or street parking and walk your child to the front of the school.

• Valet drop-offs will take place at the front of the school via our valet line. NO students may be dropped off in any of the staff lots.

• Cars will pull up all the way forward and students will exit on the passenger/curbside of the car.

• Please respect the handicap parking spots located in the front lot, leaving them for those who need access and assistance.

DISMISSAL

• All TK and K students must be picked up at their designated gate by an adult.

• 1st-6th grade students may be picked up through valet or they may walk on the sidewalk, closest to Brookhaven Ave, at the front of the school to meet their parent/guardian.

• Parents of walkers may wait in the grassy area on Brookhaven Ave. in front of the school and should not come onto campus unless they have an appointment with the teacher or need to stop in the office.

• Keep the sidewalk clear to allow students to pass.

• Students in valet will be escorted to a safe line-up spot and wait to be called to their valet pick-up number. Cars will be loaded twelve at a time. To expedite this process, please make a sign with your student’s name and grade and place it on the passenger side of your dashboard. You may include multiple children on one sign.

• Do not park or stop or unload in the bus zone on Brookhaven Ave.

• There are NO U-TURNS permitted along Brookhaven Avenue at any spot.

• During arrival and dismissal, all cars exiting the parking lot MUST turn right. During arrival and dismissal, we have designated both lanes as a right turn lane, alternating one car at a time.

• To ensure everyone's’ safety, please be aware and courteous as you drive through and exit the parking lot. To ensure safety, we ask that you not use your cell phone while driving in our parking lot.

• Following dismissal, students MUST GO DIRECTLY HOME. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE SUPERVISION AFTER SCHOOL HOURS. Parents will be notified when students remain at school past the 2:30 PM guideline. (Exceptions will be for Homework Club and/or after school enrichment programs) After the third notification, the district Student Services office may be contacted. If a parent is detained from picking up a child on time, the parent must notify the school as soon as possible.

This Week

Mon. Aug. 26 - NO SCHOOL; Emails with your child's teacher will be going out between 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.

Tue., Aug. 27 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, 7:50 a.m. start and 2:15 p.m. dismissal

Wed., Aug. 28 - College shirt day, Minimum Day - 1:15 dismissal

Thurs., Aug. 29 - 7:50 a.m. start and 2:15 p.m. dismissal

5:30 p.m. Back to School Night (see information below)

Fri., Aug. 30 - NO SCHOOL (non-student day)

Next Week

Mon., Sept. 2 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

Fri., Sept. 8 - Kindness Day, Funky Friday at lunch, ice cream sales after school

A warm reminder that every school day counts at Brookhaven Elementary!

Regular attendance paves the way for academic success, builds strong routines, and fosters a sense of belonging. Let's collaborate to ensure your child's consistent presence, setting the stage for a year of growth and achievement.

Together, we shape their bright future!

PTA has some amazing events and activities planned for us this year! Here are a few things coming up:

* Yearbook sales

* Spirit Wear Sales

* Sept. 4: Dine Out Night

* Ice Cream Sales every Friday ($1)

Your membership will make a difference in our school community. The PTA plays a crucial role in supporting educational programs, organizing events, and enhancing the overall experience for our children and families.