Brimfield Elementary Newsletter
January 18, 2024
VISION STATEMENT
TO EMPOWER ONE ANOTHER TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD
A Message From Dr. Flowers- Principal
Dear Families,
Today marks the conclusion of the second nine weeks. Our February Teacher Conferences are approaching, and we encourage you to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher if you wish to discuss their progress.
Please note that there will be no school on Friday, January 19th, for records day. Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!
Best regards,
Barb Flowers
Update to the Incoming Sixth Grade Parent Night at the Middle School!
The date has been changed to Thursday, February 8th, 2024 from 7:00- 7:30 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria.
The meeting will include a presentation with important information about Field Middle School and a walkthrough of the scheduling process. It is strongly encouraged that a parent/guardian attend this meeting to receive the most up-to-date information about FMS.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER!
Hello Brimfield Families,
Empowering Your Elementary School Child: Navigating Challenges Together
As parents, one of the most valuable gifts you can give your elementary school child is the support they need to overcome challenges and setbacks. Every child faces obstacles on their journey, whether it's academic, social, or personal. By providing the right guidance and encouragement, you can help your child develop essential life skills and a resilient mindset that will serve them well throughout their lives. Here are some strategies to help you empower your child through challenges:
1. Foster Open Communication:
Create an environment where your child feels comfortable discussing their concerns and problems. Listen attentively without judgment and validate their feelings. When they know they can come to you with anything, it builds trust and helps them feel understood.
2. Teach Problem-Solving:
Guide your child in finding solutions to their challenges. Encourage them to brainstorm different approaches and consider the pros and cons of each. Help them understand that setbacks are opportunities to learn and grow.
3. Set Realistic Expectations:
While it's important to challenge your child, setting unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration. Understand their strengths and limitations, and help them set achievable goals. Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to boost their confidence.
4. Encourage Perseverance:
Challenges can be tough, but teach your child the value of perseverance. Share stories of your own experiences overcoming obstacles to inspire them. Remind them that effort and determination are key to success.
5. Focus on Effort, Not Just Results:
Shift the focus from the outcome to the effort your child puts in. Praise their hard work, dedication, and willingness to try, even if things don't go as planned. This helps them understand that growth comes from the process, not just the end result.
6. Promote a Growth Mindset:
Teach your child about the concept of a growth mindset, where they believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Encourage them to embrace challenges as opportunities to learn, rather than as indicators of their limitations.
7. Provide a Safe Space:
Ensure your child knows that it's okay to make mistakes. Create an environment where failures are seen as stepping stones toward improvement. When they know they won't be criticized for trying new things, they'll be more willing to take risks.
8. Offer Guidance, Not Solutions:
While your instinct might be to solve your child's problems, giving them space to find solutions on their own fosters independence. Ask guiding questions that help them think critically and creatively.
9. Explore Interests and Passions:
Encourage your child to explore different activities and hobbies. When they discover their interests, they gain a sense of purpose and motivation to overcome challenges related to those areas.
10. Lead by Example:
Demonstrate resilience in your own life. Let your child see that you also face challenges and setbacks, but you handle them with a positive attitude and determination.
11. Celebrate Progress:
Celebrate every step forward, no matter how small. Acknowledging your child's efforts reinforces their commitment to overcoming challenges.
12. Seek Professional Help When Needed:
If you notice persistent struggles that significantly impact your child's well-being or development, consider seeking guidance from teachers, school counselors, or mental health professionals. They can offer specialized support to address specific challenges.
In the journey of growing up, challenges are inevitable. Your role as a parent is to provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to face these challenges head-on. By teaching them essential skills and fostering a resilient mindset, you're equipping them with tools that will serve them not only during their elementary school years but also throughout their entire lives.
Mrs. Kuzas
Do You Want to Order a Yearbook?
Now is the time to order your 2023-2024 Brimfield/Suffield yearbook. Yearbooks are $20.00 and must be ordered online. Reserve your copy today! All books need to be ordered before March 22, 2024.
WE ARE HIRING!
Field Local Schools is currently hiring for the classified (non-certified) substitute call list.
If you would like to apply for a student monitor, paraprofessional, cafeteria, secretarial,
custodial, or bus driver position, please complete the attached application and return
to the Administration Office located at Field High School, 2900 St. Rt. 43, Mogadore,
door #5. You may also email your completed application to
beverly.bable@fieldlocalschools.org. A current BCI/FBI background check at the
applicant’s expense will also be required before you are called for employment.
Student monitor/paraprofessional positions will also require an educational aide
permit which we will assist you in obtaining. For more information, please contact Bev
Bable at 330 673 2659.
(see application below)
Field Local School District
2900 St. Rt. 43
Mogadore, OH 44260
Non-Teaching Employment Application
Statement of Nondiscrimination
It is the policy of this District that no candidate for a position in this district shall not be
discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status,
creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, non-disqualifying disability, height or other
protected categories.
Need to establish right to work
In accordance with Federal Law, any person employed by the district must provide evidence that
he/she is eligible to work in the United States.
Name______________________Address________________________
City_______________________State__________Zip_______________
Phone_________________email________________________________
What area are you applying for employment (check applicable).
Permanent full time employment_______ Permanent part time employment_________
Substitute call list_________
Bus driver**______ Cafeteria worker______ Educational Aide (Special Ed)**_______
Custodial______ Playground monitor**______ Mechanic______ Secretary_______
Bus aide______ Study Hall monitor**______
Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes_____No_(circle)____
If not a U.S. Citizen, do you have legal alien status? Yes No (circle)
Note: You must be prepared to substitute either citizenship or legal
alien status by providing proper documentation, such as a U.S. birth
certificate, social security card, certificate of naturalization, resident
alien car, U.S. Passport or driver’s license.
EDUCATIONAL-HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE OR EQUIVILENT IS REQUIRED
Name of school Address Date of diploma
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Name of Company Address/Phone Nature of Work & Dates
REFERENCES
Name Address/Phone Relationship
Additional educational you would like to tell us about that applies to the job you desire with the
Board of Education and Field Local Schools.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
A criminal record check is a precondition of employment and finalists for a position shall
undergo such checks. Applicants must pay the fee for the criminal records.
All information provided in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature_________________________________Date__________________________
PBIS CORNER
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports is an important part of the school environment to encourage positive behavior. There are clear expectations throughout the school that are taught consistently throughout the year. The four expectations promoted at Field Local Schools are:
Safe
Outstanding
Accountable
Respectful
When students do not respond to teaching of the building or classroom expectations, we will view it as an opportunity for re-teaching, not just negative consequences. Students still receive consequences for negative behavior. The goal of the consequence is to teach students so they will not repeat the negative behavior.
Principals Good News Call
Congratulations to the following students who earned a Principals Good News Call
Class Compliment Parties
Mrs. Clem's class had a "snowed in" day, PJ's snowball fight, stuffed animal friends.
Mrs. Shaffer's class had a stuffed animal party.
FALCON CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to the following classroom who earned a Falcon Certification badge for spirit day!
Mrs. yoho, Mr. Hunsicker, Mrs. Hackim, Miss Anderson, Miss Bellian, Mrs. Mullaly, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Hlad, Mrs. Scalise
CALENDAR
Friday, January 19, 2024
NO SCHOOL- Records Day for Teachers
Friday, January 26, 2024
Awards Assemblies
Grades K-2: 1:45 pm
Grades 3-5: 2:30pm
Thursday February 1, 2024
Mad Science 3:30-4:30pm
What's For Lunch!
WE DO NOT NOT SERVE PORK
Monday, January 22, 2024
Hot Dogs/Baked Beans
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Green Leafy Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Chicken Nuggets/Smiley Fries
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
School Pizza/Corn Carrot Sticks with Dip
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Green Leafy Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Macaroni & Cheese/Peas
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Friday, January 26, 2024
Pizza Crunchers/Green Beans
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
PTA NEWS
Join online using the following link:
https://brimfieldelementarypta.memberhub.com
Keep in touch with PTA using Remind!
Text @brimpta to 81010 OR join in the app using the same code @brimpta
The following are PTA meeting dates for the year
Feb. 6th
March 5th
April 9th
May 7th
February Conference Sign-Ups
Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 1st and Thursday, February 8th from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Sign up for a conference using these links. If you do not see your teacher listed, the teacher will be in contact with you soon to schedule. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the office at 330-673-8581.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838809-miss
Miss Bellian 3-1
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46864921-mrs
Mrs. Clem 2-4
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838807-mrs
Mrs. Hardy 3-4
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838667-mrs
Mrs. Hlad K-2
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46864217-mrs
Mrs. Morrison 3-3
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838735-mrs
Mrs. Mullaly 1-1
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838894-mrs
Mrs. Starkey 4-3 & Mrs. Hackim 4-4 & Mrs. Marks
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-46838774-mrs
Mrs. Swarts 2-2
PARENTS SIGN UP HERE FOR LUNCH VISITS
Kind.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-47188737-kindergarten
1st Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-47189817-first
2nd Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-47190193-second
3rd Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-47190260-third
4th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AB2AA3F49-47189944-fourth
5th Grade Lunch
Portage County Dog License Information
Parents,
If you wish to order your Portage County Dog License now through January 31, 2024, we will have applications on hand in the school. the cost is still $15 cash or checks made payable to the Portage County Treasurer. Stop in the office or call if you would like an application.