Brimfield Elementary Newsletter
Friday Sept. 9, 2022
A Message From Dr. Flowers- Principal
Dear Families:
It was a wonderful week as we welcomed our kindergarten students to school! They did a great job learning expectations, procedures, and adjusting to being in school. We also had a popcorn and movie party for the students who completed most of their summer workbook. The students got to watch the movie Toy Story.
Family members will be able to visit at lunch starting on September 19th. We are able to allow five students per grade level to have a family member eat lunch with them. There will be a Sign up Genius online for each day of the week. If you choose to have lunch with your child, please only bring food for them. There are many students with allergies. Also, your child may choose one friend to sit with them at the visitor’s table.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks,
Barb Flowers
IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION!
Thank you!
COUNSELORS CORNER
Hello Brimfield Families!
I like to take the beginning of the year to remind our families of my role as your child’s school counselor! My responsibility as a school counselor is to provide services to all students. My goal is to help students in becoming more successful learners through building self-esteem, self-awareness, decision-making skills, social skills, and academic excellence. My goal is to motivate students to develop a sense of personal pride, as well as a desire to learn and grow in a positive direction.
As part of our school counseling program, I work with students either individually, or in small groups (as the need arises) through teacher/staff concerns, or if you, as a parent, have concerns you would like to have addressed or need some guidance on. Students can be referred by a parent, teacher, or staff. I will meet with a student once, then a consent form will be sent home or a phone call home for parental/guardian permission to continue working with the student. I will also refer students to outside agencies, such as Children’s Advantage if I believe they would benefit from long-term counseling. I always discuss this with parents before I make a referral.
Students can be referred to me for many different reasons. Elementary-aged children are often affected by the same life challenges as adults; they just manifest in different ways. Students can struggle with anxiety and depression. Sometimes, students need help making friends; adjusting to a new classroom setting; conflict resolution; or help with organizational skills. They may also need help adjusting to family situations, such as separation/divorce, the birth of a new sibling, or the death of a loved one. These issues can affect a child’s performance and behaviors at school…both in the classroom and in social settings. Please reach out and let me know how I can be helping you and your student whatever the situation.
Please click the link to fill out our School Counseling Needs Assessment!
~Mrs. Kuzas
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.
KINDERGARTEN STARTS!
CHILD FIND
CHILD FIND
Identification of Children with Disabilities
The Field Local School district is in the process of locating, evaluating, and identifying children from birth to age 21, residing in the district, who may be entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), including special education and related aids and services, pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
Children eligible for FAPE under the IDEA are those with disabilities such as Autism,
Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Speech or Language Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury or Specific Learning Disability.
Children eligible for FAPE under Section 504 include children who have a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. If you know of a child who may have a disability or a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you would simply like additional information, please contact
Megan Longfellow, Director of Special Services at (330) 673-2659 or email her at megan.longfellow@fieldlocalschools.org
PICTURE DAY!
School Name: Brimfield Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Tuesday, September 27
Picture Day ID: EVTKBB6KK
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
Our first fundraiser of the year is this Sunday, September 11th from 11:30am to 9pm at Panda Express. See the flyer for details.
Our FanCloth Spirit Wear sale begins on Monday, September 12th! Look for information coming home with students about how to order through our personalized online store. This year's store offers a greater selection of youth apparel!
Scholastic Book Fair is coming in November! Look for more details in early November. We will need volunteers to make this event a huge success.
Our next PTA meeting will be held Monday, September 19th at 6pm in-person in the Brimfield Elementary School library. For those unable to attend in-person, please join us on Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
PTA PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER
CALENDAR
September 12th
All Kindergarten Attends Together
September 16, 2022
SPIRIT DAY!
September 27, 2022
FALL PICTURE DAY!
September 29, 2022
Principals fall Fundraiser Starts!
WHATS FOR LUNCH?
Chicken Patty Sandwich/baked Beans
OR
PBJ/bar/Cheese
Salad With Tomatoes/Assorted Fruit/Milk
Tuesday September 13, 2022
French Toast Sticks/With Turkey Sausage/Tater Tots
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese/Salad with tomatoes
Assorted Fruit/Milk
Wednesday September 14, 2022
Pepperoni Or Cheese Pizza/Corn/Carrot Sticks With Dip
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese
Dark Green Leafy Salad
Assorted fruit/Milk
Thursday September 15, 2022
Cheese Bosco Sticks With Marinara/Steamed Broccoli
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese
Salad with Tomatoes
Assorted Fruit/Milk
Friday September 16, 2022
Soft Pretzel With Cheese/Green Beans
OR
PBJ Bar/Cheese
Salad with Tomatoes
Assorted Fruit/Milk
BASKETBALL SIGNUPS
Field Youth Basketball registrations are now open!
Register online at https://tinyurl.com/FieldYB22
Please contact Brian Jarvis with any questions @ 330-807-5870 or BrimfieldBaseball@gmail.com
Thank you,
Brian Jarvis
President
Brimfield Athletic Association
Mobile:(330)807-5870