

Brummer Bobcat Buzz
Back to School! August 30, 2024
WELCOME TO THE 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR
Welcome from Mr. Baker
Hello Bobcat Families,
It was wonderful meeting so many of you Wednesday night. Having the halls full of smiles and families was fantastic. I cannot wait to have everyone here and ready to go on next week! This will be a year full of learning, growth, and fun!
We have a lot of new Bobcats this year, including a few new staff members. Join me in welcoming our new staff.
Mrs. Monfette - Kindergarten
Mrs. Hantz - 2nd Grade
Mrs. Badillo - Literacy Specialist
We also welcome Mrs. Young (art) and Mrs. Stough-Green (3rd grade) as our long term guest teachers.
The first day of school, September 3rd is a half day with dismissal at 11:51 a.m. On this day Kindergarten students attend Kindergarten Orientation with a parent/guardian.
The first full day of school for K-5 students is September 4th.
School Hours:
Full Day 8:57 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Half Day 8:57 a.m. - 11:51 a.m.
Arrival: Please have your child ready to exit the right-hand side of your vehicle to be dropped off in the loop in front of the building off of Rushton Road (see map). Drop offs begin no earlier than 8:40 a.m. Staff will assist students as they exit the vehicle and help them into the school.
All elementary buildings in the district are asking at school arrival in the mornings, parents say goodbye to their children at the school doors. Arrival is a busy time for students and staff. For security purposes, we want to limit free access to the building at arrival. This includes the first day of school. We appreciate your understanding.
If families have a prearranged meeting with staff in the mornings, they should check in at the front office before proceeding to their meeting.
Late Arrivals: Please use the QR code posted on the main entrance doors or ring the main entrance buzzer to sign your child in.
Dismissal: Students who are picked up from school will assemble in the gym. Parents/Guardians picking up their child from the gym will be greeted by the Brummer staff. Please be prepared to show picture identification and sign the After School Student Sign Out Sheet. As with arrival, for security purposes, parents and guests will not be able to walk through the building during dismissal. Please wait in the gym. If there is a prearranged meeting or need, please proceed to the office.
Dismissal Parking: Parents/Guardians should park their vehicles in the main parking lot (see map) and enter through the doors by the gym. Please do not park in the loop to pick up your child. Parking in the loop causes too much traffic congestion at dismissal and becomes a safety issue.
Communications: All school communications will be provided to our Brummer families through our Skylert system and other social media such as Twitter. You can also visit the school’s website for more information, review the 2024-2025 student handbook, and view the school calendar.
On behalf of the entire Brummer staff, we thank you in advance for your support of the Brummer learning community. The Bobcats will ROAR loud this year!
Go Bobcats!
Ross Baker
Principal
Upcoming Dates
August 30th -September 2nd - All buildings, including the Board Office and GOC will be closed to the public
September 3rd - First Day of School Half Day AM - Kindergarten Orientation with parent
September 4th - First Full Day of School - First day of Kindergarten
September 11th - Picture DayBrummer Arrival and Dismissal
Friendly Reminders for Safely Dropping Off Your Bobcat
- When dropping off a child wait until you are against the curb before you let students leave your vehicle.
- Children should never exit on the driver’s side of a vehicle. Do not drop off students so that they mingle with traffic. A student should never cross in front of a vehicle or behind a vehicle.
- When dropping off a child stay in the right lane, please do not weave in and out.
- Vehicles should never be parked in the drop off lane. Please do not get out of your vehicle while dropping students off.
- Children should be seated so they can quickly exit the vehicle on the passenger side. Children must be ready to exit (with lunch money, pick up arrangements worked out, etc.) as soon as the vehicle stops in front of the building.
- If a child needs assistance with a seatbelt or opening a door, pull into a parking space in either of the two lots.
- Do not drop students off in the parking lot or on the approaches to the school. They must be supervised for their safety.
- The bus loop is not for dropping off/picking up students, only buses.
- Staff members are in front of the building until the bell rings. It is not necessary for you to wait in your vehicle to see your child enter the school.
-We know the first few days can be hard for both students and parents. Please allow your students to walk into the building by themselves or with a staff member. While this can be difficult, it allows the students an opportunity to believe they can do it and is a great start to a great day!
September 2024 Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Elementary Electronics Update
Our expectation is that smart watches remain in lockers or cubbies as well. As a reminder, if a personal device (cell phone or smart watch) is damaged, lost, or stolen while on school property, SLCS is not responsible for recovering or reimbursing the student or his/her guardian for the replacement of the device.
Noon Supervisors Needed!
If you are interested, please contact the main office at (248) 573-8520.
Brummer Calendar for Monthly Events
(BNC) Brummer Neighborhood Council
The Brummer Neighborhood Council (BNC) is your Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Brummer Elementary. Families and staff come together each month to discuss our school and experiences we'd like to offer or fund for our Bobcats. Our goal is to enrich the school experience by establishing clear communication between families and staff, providing funding, and encouraging involvement in school activities. If you have any questions or are interested in more information, please email us at BNCPTO@gmail.com
Contingency Plans
Occasionally, school systems have to send students home early due to weather conditions, power outages, boiler failure and so on. Although we try to avoid sending students home early, there have been times in the past and there will, no doubt, be times in the future when this action is necessary.
Please discuss this possibility with your children and devise a plan for them to follow. Your plan might involve going straight home and calling a parent at work. It might involve going to a neighbor’s home, if the neighbor agrees. Whatever plan is decided upon, make sure your children know and follow it, for their safety and your piece of mind. Whenever possible, students at the elementary level will not be released unless contact has been made with a parent, guardian, or other individual listed on their emergency card. Please continue to keep emergency cards up to date for all students regardless of their ages.
Directory Opt Out Form Deadline September 6th
Brummer Mission Statement
The Brummer Elementary community is dedicated to encouraging life-long learners by providing a safe environment that enhances academic growth, acknowledges individual uniqueness, and encourages respect and responsibility.