The Paw Print

Monday 2/17

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 2/18

Running Club (recess, weather permitting)

6th Grade Walkthrough Ancient Civilization

Wednesday 2/19- Early Release - 1:15 dismissal

Wear College/Career Gear

1:15 - Musical practice after school (1st-6th grade)

Thursday 2/20

Running Club (recess, weather permitting)

Friday 2/21

Wear Brookhaven Spirit Wear

2:15 - ice cream sales

2/24 - ELPAC Testing begins

2/26 - Jr. PTA Meeting @1:15 in the MPR

2/26 - Special Education Resource Fair (see flyer below)

2/28 - Bear Hug Store

3/14 - Lunch with a Lucky One (see flyer below) - more information coming soon

3/16 - REACH Foundation Shamrock & Run Event https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Anaheim/ReachFoundationShamrockNRun

3/18 (TUESDAY) - DELAC Meeting for LCAP input

3/21 - SAVE THE DATE - PTA Family Night

Here is the LINK to your February 2025 digital issue of School News! Check out Brookhaven's article about 6th grade science camp!

https://schoolnewsrollcall.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PYL_FEB_25.pdf

Your feedback is invaluable to us! During the month of February, you will be receiving an email to complete the Annual Stakeholder Survey. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes and is used to plan for the following school year. Thank you in advance for filling out the survey.

Welcome to the start of an exciting new year!

At Brookhaven, we believe that every school day is an opportunity for learning, building friendships, and creating lifelong skills. Regular attendance is key to helping your child thrive academically and socially. Missing even a day can mean missing out on important lessons and connections.

Here are a few ways we can work together to ensure strong attendance:

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to make getting to school on time easier.
• Schedule vacations and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
• Communicate with us if your child must miss school due to illness or other reasons.

If your family needs any support to improve attendance, we’re here to help. Together, we can make the rest of this year a fantastic one filled with learning and success!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Dear Brookhaven Community,

At the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) and Brookhaven Elementary our priority is creating safe, welcoming spaces where all students can learn and succeed. We are committed to respecting and supporting every child and their family, no matter their background or immigration status.

We understand that recent conversations surrounding immigration matters may cause concern or uncertainty for some families in our community. PYLUSD and Brookhaven are here to provide support, guidance, and resources with a commitment to ensure:

• Schools Are Safe Spaces — According to recent guidance from the California Attorney General, school officials are only required to allow immigration agents on campus with a court-issued warrant.

• Your Information Is Private — PYLUSD does not collect or share information about students' or families' immigration status.

• Free Education for All — Every child has the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status. This has been the law for over 40 years.

If you or your child have any concerns about immigration matters, our staff is here to support you. We also encourage you to ensure your emergency contact information is up to date in the Aeries Parent Portal so we can assist your family if needed. For help updating this information, please contact the front office.

The district website at www.pylusd.org/immigrationresources offers valuable immigration-related information tailored to families, schools, and community members, provided by the State of California and the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). Additionally, it includes relevant PYLUSD Board Policies. The webpage will be updated regularly to reflect the most current information available.

PYLUSD and Brookhaven are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, valued, and supported. If you have questions or need help, please contact us at (714) 986-7110 or the Student Service Department at (714) 985-8670. Together, we’ll continue to build a positive and inclusive environment for every child in our community.

Sincerely,

Laura Fisher

Principal

We're excited to introduce this year's main fundraiser, the Brookhaven Bears Fun Run. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 for student events, programs, activities, field trips to benefit ALL students at Brookhaven Elementary.

Students will also experience an amazing character enrichment program called “Castle Quest”, teaching students about how to be brave and live with character.

Key Dates to Remember:

Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 02/12/2025

Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 02/26/2025

Event Day – 03/07/2025

More details to come! Follow our social page for updates on our fundraiser

Instagram @brookhaven_pta

TK- Red

Kinder- Black

1st- Yellow

2nd- Blue

3rd- Green

4th- Red

5th- Orange

6th- 6th grade shirts

We are excited to announce that our 2025 musical will be The Wizard of Oz!

Important dates:

Rehearsals on Wednesdays 1st-6th grade (Kinder rehearsals starting 2/26)

Tech week: Sunday, March 30th-Thursday, April 3rd.

Shows are on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th.

If you have questions, please email our Musical Chair, Michelle Kadera, at brookhavenmusical@gmail.com

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) School Choice Transfer Request period for the 2025-26 school year is coming soon. During this time, parents of any current or incoming students who wish to attend a PYLUSD school other than their home school of residence for the 2025-26 school year should fill out a School Choice Transfer Request.

Additional Information About School Choice:

Transfer approvals are subject to space availability. In any situation where the number of requests exceeds the space available, approval of transfers will be determined by a random and unbiased selection process. Applications received during the school choice window are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

During the respective windows, interested families may complete a School Choice Transfer Request in the Aeries Parent Portal (instructions on the PYLUSD website) or receive in-person assistance completing the online request at the PYLUSD Student Services office located at 1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Placentia, CA 92870.

Please note that PYLUSD school sites do not distribute nor accept School Choice Transfer Requests. In addition, once a student has been approved to their school of choice, that school becomes their designated school of attendance until the highest grade at the site has been completed. Families with a school choice transfer MUST submit a new application for middle school. Current 8th graders attending a middle school on a School Choice Transfer must reapply if they wish to attend a PYLUSD high school other than their home school of residence.

Additional information about School Choice may be found online at www.pylusd.org/schoolchoice.

Placentia-Yorba Linda USD is now live with the new electronic flyer communication tool called "Peachjar." To view school-approved eflyers, simply click the Peachjar button on our district website homepage.

No action is required on your part. You will receive a welcome email from our service provider (Peachjar) that includes a login link. This is provided to give you the opportunity to manage your account and flyer delivery preferences. You do not need to login to receive or view school eflyers.

To ensure smooth delivery of this communication, we suggest you add school@peachjar.com to your email contacts. When you receive your first eflyer, be sure to click "always display images."

For more information on this eflyer service visit www.peachjar.com.