Brimfield Elementary Newsletter

October 18, 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

Another week has come and gone!

As we get closer to Winter, please remember to ensure your child is dressed for the elements. Our students go out for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees. Thank you to everyone who participated in our Principal's Fundraiser! it was a huge success! I hope you enjoy your weekend and find some time to take advantage of the beautiful weather.

Counselors Corner

Hello Brimfield Falcons,

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Your Elementary School Child: Nurturing a Love for Learning and Resilience

As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive, excel, and develop the confidence to tackle life's challenges. One powerful concept that can significantly impact your child's success is the "growth mindset." Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. By instilling a growth mindset in your elementary school child, you can help them cultivate a love for learning, resilience, and a positive attitude toward challenges.

Understanding the Growth Mindset:

In a growth mindset, children (and adults) believe that their abilities and intelligence can be improved over time with dedication and hard work. This perspective contrasts with a "fixed mindset," where individuals believe their abilities are innate traits that cannot be changed. By embracing a growth mindset, children are more likely to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and persist in the face of setbacks.

Fostering a Growth Mindset:

Here are some strategies to help you nurture a growth mindset in your elementary school child:

Praise Effort Over Outcome: When praising your child, focus on their effort, strategies, and perseverance rather than solely on results. For instance, say, "I'm proud of how hard you worked on that project" rather than just "You got an A."

Normalize Mistakes: Teach your child that mistakes are natural and valuable learning opportunities. Share your own mistakes and how you learned from them. Encourage them to see errors as stepping stones toward improvement.

Encourage Challenges: Help your child see challenges as exciting opportunities for growth. Encourage them to try new activities, hobbies, or subjects that might be initially challenging. Remind them that every challenge they overcome makes them stronger.

Teach the Power of "Yet": When your child says, "I can't do this," add the word "yet." For example, "You can't solve this math problem yet." This simple addition suggests that growth and improvement are possible with time and effort.

Emphasize Learning over Grades: Shift the focus from achieving high grades to valuing the learning process itself. Ask questions like, "What did you learn today?" instead of "What grade did you get?"

Celebrate Effort and Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate small victories along the way. Whether it's understanding a new concept, completing a challenging task, or showing improved skills, celebrate your child's progress.

Encourage Reflection: After your child faces a challenge or setback, ask them about what they've learned from the experience. Help them identify strategies that worked well and areas where they could improve.

Model a Growth Mindset: Your behavior and attitude have a significant impact on your child's mindset. Demonstrate a growth mindset by being open to learning new things, embracing challenges, and handling failures with a positive attitude.

Benefits of a Growth Mindset:

Instilling a growth mindset in your child can lead to numerous benefits:

Resilience: Children with a growth mindset are better equipped to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Love for Learning: A growth mindset fosters a curiosity for learning. Children become more eager to explore new topics and ideas.

Self-Confidence: As children experience the rewards of their efforts, their self-confidence and self-esteem naturally increase.

Improved Performance: With a focus on effort and improvement, children are more likely to engage deeply in their learning, leading to better performance over time.

Motivation and Persistence: A growth mindset encourages children to persevere when faced with challenges, as they understand that their efforts will yield progress.

In Conclusion:

Cultivating a growth mindset in your elementary school child is an investment in their future success and well-being. By teaching them that their abilities can be developed through effort and learning, you're providing them with a valuable tool for navigating life's challenges with resilience and optimism. With your guidance and support, your child can develop not only a love for learning but also the mindset to embrace opportunities and achieve their full potential.

Mrs. Kuzas

Student Ambassadors Halloween Spirit Week Agenda

Monday 10/22: Halloween Activity in the Classroom

Tuesday 10/23: Word Scramble and Coloring Contest

Wednesday 10/24: Wear a Halloween/Fall Shirt or Fall colors

Thursday 10/25: Candy Corn Seek and Find

Friday 10/26: Halloween Costumes (NO MASKS, BLOOD, or GORE) and Halloween Guessing Jar

COLD WEATHER REMiNDER

Parents, the cold weather is upon us and we do go outside for recess if the "feel" temp is 20 degrees and higher. Please make sure to send your children with warm coats, hats and gloves.

CONFERENCE SIGN UP LINKS

Mrs. Scalise K-1

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51882182-mrs

Mrs. Hlad K-2

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51882216-mrs

Mrs. Gempel K-3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51882389-mrs

Mrs. Carreira K-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51882663-mrs

Mrs. Mullaly 1-1

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51883438-mrs

Miss Harris 1-2

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884120-miss

Mrs. Shaffer 1-3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884198-mrs

Miss Covert 1-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884193-miss

Ms. Pope 2-1

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884280-mspope

Mrs. Swartz 2-2

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884505-mrs

Mrs. Rhoades 2-3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884690-mrs

Mrs. Clem 2-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51884766-mrs

Miss Bellian 3-1 & Mrs. Hardy 3-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51885654-miss

Miss Anderson 3-2

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51913820-miss

Mrs. Morrison 3-3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51913879-mrs

Mrs. Yoho 4-1 & Mr. Hunsicker 4-2

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51913925-mrs

Mrs. Starkey 4-3 & Mrs. Hackim 4-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51913983-mrs

Mrs. Reagan 5-1 & Miss Gazdacko 5-3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51914051-miss

Mrs. Porter 5-3 & Mr. Landis 5-4

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-51914111-mrs

Picture Retake Day

Brimfield Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 28, 2024. If you would like to have your child's picture retaken, please have them bring their picture package to school on October 28th. They will turn in the package and Lifetouch will send a new one to you. If your child missed picture day in September they can have their photo taken on October 28th. You still have time to order a package. Order today at: mylifetouch.com. Your picture day ID is: EVTK2CVT3

CLINIC NEWS/FLU CLINIC COMING SOON!

Mobile Dentist

The Mobile Dentist will be coming to Brimfield Elementary on 12/5/24. Forms were recently sent home. To have your child see the dentist, you will need to return the form by November 1st or you can sign up online at: MySchoolDentist.com

If you have any questions about theSmile Program Mobile Dentist, call 1-888-833-8441.

This will be our only visit this school year from the Mobile Dentist.

What's Happening in Our Classrooms

RECESS FUN!

SHOUT OUTS!

Congratulations Field Youth Football!

Field Youth Football JV team won the Super Bowl played on Sunday 10/13. Our Falcons played a great game against the Crestwood Red Devils with a final score of 36-7. This picture includes the JV football coaches, JV Football team, and JV Cheerleaders taken immediately after their win on Sunday. Photo Credit: Hyre Life Photography

U11 Victory

Congratulations to the U11 Field Red Soccer Team. They won their championship game this past weekend!

Portage Therapy Services Employee Spotlight

Congratulations to our Amber Vicovsky for being featured on Portage Therapy Services Employee Spotlight!

Thank You High School Athletes For Welcoming Our Students To School This Morning

CONGRATS!!!!

Congratulations to the Field youth U-10 girls travel soccer team. They won there division championship match!

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. Reagan, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Landis, Miss. Gazdacko's classes had a stuffed animal and extra recess party!

Mrs. Mullaly's class had a slime party

Principals Club

Principal's Club(Awarded once a month)

Congratulations to the following students who received Principals Club status this month:

Stay tuned next month!

SOARING FALCON RED TICKETS

Falcon Certification

Congratulations to the classrooms that earned a Falcon Certification badge this week for their Spirit!

Mrs Hlad, Mrs. Gempel, Mrs. Mullaly, Miss Harris, Mrs. Rhoades, Mrs. Yoho, Mrs. Hackim, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Landis, Mrs. Bowers

PTA

Calendar

Monday October 28, 2024

Picture Retake Day

November 1, 2024

Report Cards Go Home

Spirit Day

First Grading period Awards Assembly

Friday October 25, 2024

END OF FIRST GRADING PERIOD!

Fall Parties at 2pm

What's For Lunch?

(Our meats do not contain pork)

Monday October 21, 2024, 2024

Mini Corn Dogs/Baked Beans

OR

PBJ Bar/Cheese Stick