Brimfield Elementary Newsletter
February 23, 2024
VISION STATEMENT
TO EMPOWER ONE ANOTHER TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE WORLD
A Message From Dr. Flowers- Principal
We had a fun week as we celebrated the 100th day of school! There are many great pictures below in the newsletter. We also had four students who represented us at the Math 24 tournament in Garrettsville. Congratulations to Ezra Pruszynski, Alaina Tomala, Noah Bailey and Lincoln Vanderkaay who represented Brimfield Elementary!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Barb Flowers
100th day of School!
Counselors Corner
Hello Brimfield Families!
This month, we want to share an important topic with you that can greatly impact your child's future success: grit. Grit is a quality that helps individuals overcome challenges, persevere through difficulties, and achieve their goals. As parents, you play a crucial role in nurturing this valuable trait in your children. So, let's dive in and explore how we can foster grit together!
What is Grit?
Grit is a powerful combination of passion, perseverance, and resilience. It is the ability to keep going, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Gritty individuals possess a "never-give-up" attitude and are willing to put in the effort required to reach their goals. Developing grit in children is essential as it equips them with the tools they need to face the inevitable challenges they will encounter throughout their lives.
Why is Grit Important?
Resilience and Adaptability: Grit helps children develop resilience, enabling them to bounce back from failures, disappointments, and setbacks. It teaches them to see obstacles as opportunities for growth and to learn from their mistakes. Gritty children are better equipped to adapt to changes and navigate through life's ups and downs.
Perseverance and Achievement: When children possess grit, they are more likely to persist in their endeavors, even when faced with difficulties. Grit fuels their motivation, allowing them to work hard, stay focused, and achieve their goals. It instills a sense of determination and grit that carries them forward, even when the going gets tough.
Growth Mindset: Grit encourages a growth mindset, where children believe that their abilities can be developed through effort and practice. They understand that challenges and failures are part of the learning process and are not to be feared but embraced. Gritty children become lifelong learners, continuously seeking improvement and personal growth.
How Can Parents Foster Grit?
Encourage Passion and Purpose: Help your child discover their passions and interests. Encourage them to explore various activities and hobbies to find what truly excites them. When children have a sense of purpose and genuine enthusiasm, they are more likely to develop the motivation and perseverance necessary to succeed.
Model Gritty Behavior: Children learn by observing their parents. Demonstrate grit in your own life by setting goals, overcoming challenges, and staying committed to your own aspirations. Share stories of your own struggles and how you persevered, reinforcing the importance of resilience and determination.
Teach Growth Mindset: Encourage a growth mindset by praising effort, resilience, and perseverance rather than solely focusing on outcomes. Teach children that mistakes and failures are opportunities for learning and growth. Help them understand that their abilities can be improved through practice and hard work.
Foster a Supportive Environment: Create a nurturing environment where mistakes are seen as part of the learning process. Offer support and guidance when your child faces challenges, but also allow them to problem-solve and find their own solutions. Celebrate their progress and achievements, no matter how small, to reinforce their perseverance and resilience.
Conclusion:
We have the power to foster grit in our children, equipping them with a lifelong skill set that will support their success. By encouraging passion, modeling gritty behavior, teaching a growth mindset, and providing a supportive environment, we can help our child develop the resilience, perseverance, and determination they need to face challenges head-on. Together, let's raise a generation of young heroes who possess the grit to overcome any obstacle and achieve their dreams!
Warm Regard,
Mrs. Kuzas
SIGN UP LINK FOR KINDERGARTEN 2024/2025
please sign up to register your incoming Kindergarten student for next year at the link below.
* Kindergarten students MUST BE 5years old ON OR BEFORE August 1, 2024 (no exceptions)
Right To Read Week
Right to Read Week Spirit Week! March 4-8
Sponsored by Brimfield PTA
Monday, March 4- Inclusion Day Wear the color ORANGE!
We will be reading books and doing activities about inclusion to help celebrate this day.
Tuesday, March 5- Let’s Celebrate Dr. Suess’ 102nd Birthday!!
Dress like your Favorite Dr. Seuss character, wear a Dr. Seuss shirt, or wear red and white like the colors in the Cat and Hat’s hat.
Wednesday, March 6- What is your Favorite Book??
Bring a stuffed animal from your favorite book or your favorite stuffed animal to read with. (Must be able to fit in your backpack.)
The Winning classes for the Reading Contest will get their prizes on this day.
Thursday, March 7- Snack Attack!
Bring a snack to eat while you read in class. (This is a snack, not a meal.)
Friday, March 8- Flashlight Friday
Bring a flashlight to read with the lights out in the classroom.
Sponsored by Brimfield PTA
From Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3, the class (homeroom) that reads the most minutes in each grade will earn a popsicle party!
A reading log will be sent home with each child. One will also be available to print from the principal's weekly newsletter. Have your child fill it out or help your child fill it out for every 20 minutes they read. A parent or guardian will need to sign off on everytime the student reads. This is a great time for an adult to spend some time reading with their students and sharing their favorite books.
Right to Read Week Reading Log
Hand in to your teacher the morning of March 4th.
Each line is 20 mins
Date Book Title and Author Parent/ Guardian Initials
Brimfield Public Library
Brimfield Public Library is having a chess club for ages 8+ on the first Tuesday of the month-- March 5th, April 2nd & May 7th from 3:30-5:00pm. Drop in with an adult after school and check it out!
National Inclusion Day At The Akron Zoo
Back by popular demand, Summit DD and the Akron Zoo have partnered for Inclusion Day at Zoo, in celebration of March DD Awareness Month. Admission is FREE for visitors wearing orange (the color of inclusion) March 2-4, 2024! (We’ve included the weekend BEFORE Inclusion Day to increase the fun!)
Be sure to share your photos of you wearing orange at the zoo on social media using #IncludeME #AkronZooInclusion.
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.
Use ID Code: 2479524
Sign Up For Cheer Camp
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.
Principal's Good News Call
Congratulations to the following students who earned a Principals Good News Call.
Bayne Tomlinson, Levi Pasko, Hannah Stephens, Ella Smeiles, Kailyn Myers, Ethan McClellan, Beckett Stoicoiu, Jacob Kramer.
Class Compliment Parties
Mrs. Clem's class had a Hawaii themed day !
Mrs. Morrison's class had a stuffed animal and movie party!
Falcon Certification
Miss Bellian
Miss Anderson/Mr. Irland
Mrs. Morrison
Miss Hardy
Mrs. Yoho
Mrs. Shaffer
Miss Harris
CALENDAR
Mad Science 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Mad Science 3:30-4:30pm
Friday, March 1, 2024
Sweet Treats With The Principal
Monday, March 4, 2024
Wear Orange for National Inclusion Day RIGHT TO READ WEEK
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 RIGHT TO READ WEEK
Dr. Seuss Birthday, Wear Seuss shirt or dress up as your favorite Seuss character!
PTA Meeting 6pm
Mad Science 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 RIGHT TO READ WEEK
Reading Logs and Stuffed Animal Day
Thursday, March 7, 2024 RIGHT TO READ WEEK
Snack Attack Day (bring a snack to have while you read)
Friday, March 8, 2024
Flashlight Friday RIGHT TO READ WEEK
Spirit day!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Mad Science 3:30-4:40pm
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Mad Science 3:30-4:30pm
Friday, March 15, 2024
Mother/Son Shamrock Shuffle 6-8pm
What's For Lunch!
WE DO NOT NOT SERVE PORK
Monday, February 26. 2024
Hot Dog/Baked Beans
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Chicken Nuggets/Smiley Fries
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Domino's Pizza/Corn Carrot Sticks with Dip
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Green Leafy Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Macaroni & Cheese/Peas
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Green Leafy Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
Friday, March 1, 2024
Pizza Crunchers/Marinara/Green Beans
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese stick
Green Leafy Salad with tomatoes/Assorted Fruit
Milk
PTA NEWS
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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
March 5th
April 9th
May 7th
PARENTS SIGN UP HERE FOR LUNCH VISITS
Kind.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-47390896-kindergarten
1st Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-47392124-first
2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-44328796-fourth
5th Grade Lunch
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44AEAF28ABF49-47439380-fifth
PTS Shamrock Shuffle grade Level Baskets
Shamrock Shuffle Grade Level Raffle Baskets!
Attention families! We are collecting raffle basket items from each grade level to create themed baskets to raffle off at the Shamrock Shuffle! If you would like to donate, please send in any item from your grade’s theme on February 23rd!
(Preschool can send items February 21st and 22nd)
We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Preschool: Family Game Night
Kindergarten: Browns
1st Grade: Movie Night
2nd Grade: Arts & Crafts
3rd Grade: Spa/Pampering
4th Grade: Cooking/Baking
5th: Gardening