Brentwood Bulletin
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Brentwood Elementary Mission Statement
~Achievement~Actions~Attitudes~
Community Value of the Month
Student of the Week
Plainfield Optimist Club Winners
Please give a huge Congratulations to Rachel Landis and Stephanie Mowery! They were nominated by you all as the Optimist Winners for the 2016-2017 school year. These ladies are both well deserving of this recognition.
Plainfield Optimist Club partners with Plainfield area schools to annually recognize teachers for outstanding and dedicated service to youth through their efforts in the classroom.
The honored teacher from each school is invited to attend an annual banquet in the spring where they are recognized among their peers and presented with an award from the Optimist Club.
PTO Elections for 2017-2018
President
Vice President
Secretary
Nominations will need submitted to the PTO email brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com
no later than March 20th at noon. Nominations will be read at the meeting that night and voting will be at the April 24th PTO meeting.
Without volunteers for the board, amazing events and fundraisers to support our teachers, students and staff would not be possible. If you have any questions please email Tanya King, our current PTO President, at brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com
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
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
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
Getting to Know Our Staff
Mrs. Gilliatt-Instructional Aide
Favorite Team: Colts
Favorite Color: : Blue
Favorite Hobby: Wake-boarding/water skiing
Favorite Season: Summer
Beliefs about children: I believe through being loved, valued, and encouraged, children will gain the courage, strength and wisdom to be great in all they seek out to do.
Jump Rope for Heart Pictures
Mrs. Gray's Class - Brag Tags
Miss Binole's Class
My math class explored with coding using Ozobots and code.org. They did great!
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.
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.
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 - Nominations for Board positions that are open
March 24 - March 31, 2017
Spring Break Vacation
Monday, April 24, 2017
PTO Meeting 6:30 - Elections for open Board positions
Friday, April 25, 2017
PTO Movie Night
May 1-May 5, 2017
Teacher appreciation week-details coming on how you can help
May 11 & May 12 2017
Muffins with mom-details will come home late April
May 22, 2017
5th grade only Breakfast-Details to follow soon