Brentwood Bulletin
Monday, February 27, 2017
Brentwood Elementary Mission Statement
~Achievement~Actions~Attitudes~
ISTEP has started
Student of the Week
ANNUAL NOTICE REGARDING MENINGITIS
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding a person’s spinal cord and brain. It can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. This bacterial infection can result in brain damage, hearing loss, learning disability, or death. Symptoms commonly include a high fever, headache, and stiff neck in individuals over the age of two. These symptoms can develop over several hours or may take one or two days. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness. In newborns and small infants, symptoms may only include inactivity, irritability, vomiting, or poor feeding. As the disease progresses, any age individual may have seizures.
Bacterial meningitis is spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions. Some common ways the bacteria can spread are:
• Living in the same household or dormitory room
• Kissing on the lips
• Sharing drinks from the same container (glasses, cups, water bottles)
• Sharing eating utensils (forks and spoons)
• Sharing a toothbrush, cigarettes, or lipstick
Fortunately, it is not as contagious as colds or the flu. It is critical that treatment with appropriate antibiotics be started very early in the course of the disease. A vaccine to prevent meningitis is available at the Hendricks County Health Department, or you can contact your family physician’s office.
More information about meningococcal disease can be found at:
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/mening/default.htm
• IN State Department of Health website:
http://www.in.gov/isdh/25455.htm
Jump Rope for Heart
Time: After school 3:50-4:45
Where: Brentwood Gym/Cafeteria
Who: Any Brentwood student (K-5) who returns his/her permission form by Friday, February 24th can participate.
PTO Spring Carnival 2017
Join us for a FUN-FILLED evening of food, games, bounce houses, cake walk, and a silent auction!!!
Links for Carnival Donation Sign Ups:
Cake Walk
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0449afad28a7f85-carnival
Ring Toss 2 Liters
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4dafab22a2fc1-2liters1
There are boxes outside the office to collect items for each grades gift baskets. If you would like to donate please bring the items into the office or send them into school with your child.
Grade Themes:
Kindergarten: Summer Fun
First Grade: Night at the Movies
Second Grade: Anything Sports
Third Grade: All Things Sweet
Fourth Grade: Red Pride
Fifth Grade: Gift Card Extravaganza
Yearbook Cover Winners
Mrs. Mayo's Class
Valentine's Cards
4th Grade Students Ready for Math Bowl
Mrs. Gray's Class
The students loved their good luck treats and pictures from their buddies! "Blow away the test!" And "don't let the test twist your mind"
Getting to Know Our Staff
Miss Steele - Technology Aide
Favorite Food: Mac 'n cheese
Favorite Color: Lavender
Favorite Hobby: Camping & Hiking
Favorite Season: Spring & Summer
Beliefs about Children: I believe children are impressionable and can easily mold themselves to match their environment. They thrive on positivity!
Do you know someone who has a 5 year old at home???
If you, or someone you know, has a child at home who will be 5 by August 1, 2017 AND you or they live in Guilford Township it is time for you to think about Kindergarten Registration!!!
Mark your calendars:
Kindergarten Registration will be held at Clark's Creek Elementary School this year again!
Wednesday, April 5th
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 6th
4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
If you live in Brentwood's district and have any questions please call Rochelle at 317-839-4802 x3001
Online Registration
http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/online-registration--3
R.O.S.E. Nomination
Recognize an Outstanding School Employee (R.O.S.E.) by nominating them. A Plainfield Community School Corporation employee deserving special recognition for their outstanding qualities, activities, efforts or contributions merits acknowledgement. All administrative personnel, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, certified staff, counselors, custodians, nurses, and transportation staff are eligible.
Please nominate any worthy Plainfield School employee. Thank you in advance for taking the time to recognize our employees for all that they do for our students, staff, families and the community.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 23, 2017.
R.O.S.E. Nominations are now open! Help us honor outstanding school personnel: http://tiny.cc/16ayiy
Plainfield Youth Sports Opportunities
PSA - Soccer for Ages 4 - 12
PSA
· Spring 2017 Recreational Soccer
· Age 4 to age 12
· 6 Games
· Registration $65.00. $5.00 discount for multiple kids
· Practices and games held at Thatcher Park
· Practices will begin April 4.
· Registration: plainfield-soccer-academy.com
· Registration ends 3-31-17. Call or text for in person registration 4-3-17 & 4-4-17.
· Any questions call 317-853-9531 or email 4plainfieldsoccer@gmail.com
Good News Club
A new club will begin soon at Brentwood! Good News Club has been in all the other Plainfield elementary schools. This will be the first time for Brentwood to host this club. Below is a document explaining what this club is all about. We have registration forms in the office. Please return completed registration forms back to the office if you are interested.
Club starts Monday, March 13th. It will continue every Monday with our last meeting being April 24th.
Brrrr...
Message from the Cafeteria
We love that so many of you are able to come and enjoy lunch with your children! Please remember if you intend to purchase a school lunch for yourself you must have payment in the form of cash or check. Parents may NOT use student funds for their own use.
Parents may also bring in lunch from home or a nearby restaurant for themselves and their children only.
No Birthday/Celebration Treats in School
We know you want to celebrate special days such as birthdays with your child's class, however, our handbook states this is not allowed at Brentwood. Please refrain from sending any classroom treats in to school. This is NOT a new policy. We will continue to offer special days throughout the year where our teachers and PTO plan fun activities for our students (during school hours as well as outside of school hours).
Thank you for your assistance as we continue to enforce the rules set forth in our handbook.
Kroger Community Rewards
Do you shop for groceries? Do you ever shop at Kroger?
Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards.
Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy..all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
Enroll TODAY by using our PTO # 74295 by clicking HERE.
Our PTO Needs YOUR Help!!!
We are looking for a dozen or so parents to help on several committees for this year in a variety of capacities. Please email brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com if you are interested.
Staff Appreciation Committee - arrange items for the event and help set up/ clean up for their events during the year typically 3-4 events during the year.
Carnival Committee (Mar 4th) - this committee will be working together to divide and conquer the list of things that need to happen to make the carnival a success. We will have a separate meeting with this group to get the ball rolling in November. Most of the time is spent prior to carnival and maybe 1-2 hours setting up and cleaning up prior.
Substitute Teaching at PCSC
Requirements:
- Requires substitute teaching certificate or the ability to obtain a certificate.
- Requires completion of 45 college credit hours.
- Requires participation in technology training prior to subbing in classroom.
- Requires professionalism, flexibility, and ability to positively interact with students.
Please upload letter of interest, resume, certifications, college transcripts, and other pertinent documentation at the following this LINK.
Website: https://www.applitrack.com/plainfield/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute+Teacher
Sign In NOW if You're a Volunteer
Sign in NOW to save time in the office before volunteering. Follow the link below and fill out your information.
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Visitor/plainfield2807
Please call the office at 317-839-4802 if you have any questions! Thank you for helping us make our check in process more efficient.
Upcoming Events
PTO Meeting 6:30
February 27 - March 10, 2017
ISTEP Testing Window
Saturday, March 4, 2017
PTO Spring Carnival
Monday, March 20, 2017
PTO Meeting 6:30
March 24 - March 31, 2017
Spring Break Vacation