Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

December 13, 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

We’ve just finished another great winter week here at school, and the holiday excitement is definitely in the air! While we’re all looking forward to the upcoming break, we’re staying focused and making the most of these last few weeks together.

Next week is packed with exciting events! We can’t wait for our 4th and 5th Grade Concert and Art Show, where our talented students will showcase their creativity and hard work. Kindergarteners are eagerly anticipating the magic of Polar Express Day, a tradition that always brings smiles and holiday cheer. And, of course, we’ll end the week with our fan-favorite Elf Yourself Day on Friday—a school-wide celebration that never fails to bring joy and laughter.

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing in the joy of this special season with us. Stay warm, and let’s make these weeks leading up to the holidays memorable!

Counselors Corner

Hello Field Families!

This year we have been working as a community to develop our mindfulness skills! Using mindfulness is a great way to help with anxiety. Mindfulness can help calm anxious feelings, help students think through problems and also help them stay focused on what is important. Mindfulness is living in the here and now, focusing on what is right in front of you. Using different techniques, like coping skills, can help bring kids and really anyone to the moment they are in. Using your senses is a great one. Practice mindfulness by asking your students to use their senses when you are together. Point out 5 things you can see right now, what are 4 things you can feel right now, what are 3 things you can hear right now, what are 2 things you can smell right now and what is 1 thing you can taste! This simple but fun activity is a great way to start building mindfulness!

~Mr. Berry

MOBILE DENTIST IS DECEMBER 19, 2024

Art To Remember Notice

Art to Remember products that were ordered by families to be shipped to the school were sent home Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Shipped-to-home orders have already been mailed. If you did not receive your items, or have a problem with an order, please let Ms. Madden know. Thank you!

Amy Madden

Art Specialist

Brimfield Elementary

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!

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

Holiday Concert Information!

4th graders have been working towards their holiday concert which is on December 17th at 6pm. Students need to be in their classroom wearing holiday colors at 5:45 pm. We hope to see you there

5th grade choir has been working hard towards their performances. Meet at school on Sunday at 12:35, and on Tuesday at 6:50 pm in their choir shirt and nice pants or a skirt.

Mrs. Kirby

PE NEWS!

Students in K-2nd grade have been working on rolling and tossing skills in PE class. Before Thanksgiving break we had our annual “Turkey Bowl” where students are competing against the other classes in their grade level to see who can knock over the most bowling pins.

Congratulations to K-2, 1-2, and 2-4 on being this year's turkey bowl champions!

Letters To Santa!

Second Grade McKinley Museum Field Trip

Recess Fun!

SHOUT OUTS!

Addie and Scarlet Horning had a big surprise this past Wednesday. their father Brandon Horning has been serving in the military in Korea this past year. He surprised the girls by picking them up from school!

Thank you for your service Brandon!

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.

Mrs. Mullaly's class had a Popcorn and Forts 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!

Mrs. Bowers class

Mrs. Mullaly's class

Mrs. Hackim's class

Mrs. Carreira's class

Mrs. Hlad's class

Mrs. yoho's class

PTA

Calendar

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 16, 2024

Cheese Burger/Smile Fries

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick