Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

January 24 ,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 share that we have had another fantastic week here at Brimfield! Our students continue to grow, learn, and demonstrate the values that make our school community so special. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement—it truly makes a difference.

I want to let you know about a change in how we will celebrate student achievements moving forward. After careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue our traditional awards assemblies. This decision was made due to several factors, including the challenge of limited parking availability during large events and our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our school environment.

Please rest assured that students will still receive recognition for their hard work and accomplishments! Awards will now be presented in their classrooms, allowing for a more personal and focused celebration of their achievements. We believe this approach will be just as meaningful for the students while addressing the logistical concerns of larger gatherings.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we strive to make the best decisions for our students and school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Counselors Corner

Dear Field Families,

Routines and Sleep!!

Getting back into the swing of a schedule is difficult to do. Keeping a routine helps establish healthy habits, it can help kids gain confidence and independence, establish expectations as well as lower anxiety. Sleep is so important for students, kids 5 to 12 years old need 9 to 12 hours each night. Not every kid is the same; some kids need more sleep than others. Setting up a regular bedtime each night with a nightly routine such as turning off screens, reading together, and brushing teeth can make bedtime smoother for all. And just like a nightly routine, morning consistency can make for a great start to each day. Waking up at the same time each morning and having a healthy breakfast can help students be recharged and ready for a day at school. Along with nightly and morning routines, having an after-school homework plan can help students stay on top of their homework and help students develop time management skills! Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or need any help setting up routines at home!

Please check out this article by The Sleep Foundation about Children and sleep for more information!

~Brandon 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

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293039-mrs

Miss Harris

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293076-miss

Mrs. Shaffer

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293072-mrs

Miss Covert

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293111-miss

2nd Grade

Ms. Pope

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293158-mspope

Mrs. Swartz

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293183-mrs

Mrs. Rhoades

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293231-mrs

Mrs. Clem

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293253-mrs

3rd Grade

Miss Bellian & Mrs. Hardy

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293296-miss

Miss Anderson

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293327-miss

Mrs. Morrison

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293356-mrs

4th Grade

Mrs. Starkey & Mrs. Hackim

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-54293397-mrs

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!

ybpay.com

Yearbook ID Code: 2479525

Order deadline is April 3, 2025.

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

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!

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 Andersons class had a lunch bunch party with ice cream!

Second grade had a math games 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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Calendar

Friday, January 24, 2025

Report Cards Go Home

Spirit Day

What's For Lunch?

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday January 27, 2025

Hot Dog/baked Beans

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick