Bear Bulletin
November 2, 2018
November Dates to Remember
- 11/13 - 4th Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting
- 11/13-11/16 - Scholastic Book Fair
- 11/14 - Breakfast & Books with Someone GRAND (students with last names A-K)
- 11/14 - Thanksgiving Feast served as hot lunch option (no lunch guests this day)
- 11/15 - Breakfast & Books with Someone GRAND (students with last names L-Z)
- 11/21-11/23 - School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
- 11/27 - Family Fun Night
Reminder: Drop off and Pick-Up Procedures
Drop Off is between 8:45 - 8:55
Pick-Up is at 3:40 (3:20 on Mondays)
PLEASE BE PROMPT. Our staff has obligations before and after school to which they need to attend.
Click here for our drop off and pick-up procedures.
Breakfast & Books with Someone Grand!
Join us on November 14th or 15th at 7:30 a.m. -8:45 for Breakfast & Books with someone GRAND! Due to high rsvps we are opening the doors at 7:30 to enter the Book Fair and then head to breakfast after 8 AM.
Students are encouraged to invite someone special to come and enjoy a free breakfast served by the BSE PTO and then shop the Scholastic Book Fair.
To accommodate all students and guests, please complete the RSVP form no later than Monday, November 12. Click HERE to register.
There is no fee to attend but donations will be accepted and benefit the PTO! SafeVisitor is not required for this event.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair
presents
The Enchanted Forest
Let Your Imagination Grow!
The annual Scholastic Book Fair will be at Brooks School Elementary the week of November 13th. Mark your calendars for this special family event. It is a wonderful chance to add to home libraries and to support your child in his/her interest and growth in reading.
The Book Fair schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, November 13th, 9:30-6:30
- The BSE Bear will visit between 4:30 and 6:00 as he LOVES to read books too!
- Wednesday, November 14th, 7:30-8:45 am and 9:30-4:30
- From 7:30-8:45 families with last names from A-K may participate in Breakfast with Someone hosted by PTO and visit the Book Fair too.
- Thursday, November 15th, 7:30-8:45 am and 9:30-4:30
- From 7:30-8:45 families with last names from L-Z may participate in Breakfast with Someone hosted by PTO and visit the Book Fair too.
- Friday, November 16th, 9:30-12:00
Mrs. Kussy needs many volunteers each day to make the Book Fair a success for all. Please consider giving at least an hour of your time supporting our amazing student readers at BSE. Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer. All parent volunteers must have a Safe Visitor. Your time is very much appreciated.
Culture Club
Thanksgiving Feast in the Cafe on November 14th
Our menu will consist of sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit, pumpkin pie.
4th Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting
We will meet in the café at Brooks School. This meeting is not for students.
We will discuss locations to be visited, cost, and general information. Also, questions that you have will be addressed at that time. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you for your support!
Click here to view the flyer.
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018, 07:00 PM
12451 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN, USA
PTO Information
Our next General Meeting is January 15th at 6:00. Childcare will be provided!
Upcoming PTO events to put on your calendar but more details to come!
- Winter Family Fun Night: November 27th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Pottery & more
Riley Mini-Marathon Coming Soon!
“You don’t need a cape to be a hero. You just need to care.”
~Kid President
Introducing, the first ever Brooks School Elementary Mini Riley Dance Marathon! We can’t wait to work together to raise money for the kids at Riley Hospital. But we need your help! Dance marathons are only possible with the generosity of the people around us. We are asking that you give what you can to support our efforts in helping the children and families at Riley Children’s Hospital. Every penny you can donate will go to straight to them. Helping us teach the kids of BSE that they can make a change and that it is possible to be a part of something bigger than themselves is PRICELESS.
Friday, February 8th immediately after school until 5:00pm in the BSE café and gym.
There will be dancing, games, food and fun for all participants.
How much does this event cost?
Each student that is participating in the Riley Dance Marathon will need to pay a $20 registration fee. This will include a t-shirt, snacks and fun.
Using this link (http://donate.rileykids.org/goto/bseminidm), families can donate in the Brooks School Page. This link can be shared with relatives, friends via email and social media. This link is ready and donations may begin immediately. In addition, checks may be made out to Riley Children’s Foundation and sent to school with your child for collection.
- Click here for the registration form to participate on February 8th
- Click here to be entered into the lottery to be your class representative on our planning team (only one per class will be selected)
Hamilton County Kids Coats Update & Volunteer Opportunities
This years' Hamilton County Kids Coat drive was amazing!!
Participating HSE schools collected:
- 350 winter coats,
- 100 lightweight jackets for the July back-to-school giveaways and
- 150+ hats, mittens, scarves, gloves and boots.
The donations from our families will help keep hundreds of families in Hamilton County warm this winter. The outpouring of HSE has been amazing and we can't thank you enough!
Volunteer Opportunities for students and families on November 3rd and 10th:
Click on the link to sign up at 1 of our 6 giveaway locations: http://kidscoats.org/volunteer
Collaboratory Supplies Needed
- buttons
- pipe cleaners
- glue sicks
- popsicle sticks
- construction paper
- cereal boxes
- straws
- cotton balls
Lunch Visitors & Menu
Lunch Visitor Information:
- Click here for the lunch menu.
- SafeVisitor is REQUIRED.
- Reservations are accepted the morning of by calling the main office at (317) 915-4250, between 8:00 and 9:30 AM.
- There is a TWO guests maximum per grade (including younger siblings); ten guests per day total.
- Lunch options for guests will be lunch from the cafe or bring from home. No restaurant food is allowed. Cost for adults is $3.36 and can be paid using exact cash or check made out to BSE.
Community Insider
Simply click on the button below to read about the many events that are available.
School Dismissal Manager
- We use SDM as our guide for end-of-school dismissal each day.
- Alterations are accepted until 2:00 PM daily.
- This is to be used for end-of-day dismissal ONLY; Early dismissals should be communicated directly to our school office.
- Changes to DEFAULT settings should be requested by clicking here.
SafeVisitor Reminder
Permitted use of school newsletters as required by the Equal Access Act
is not an endorsement of this group or this group’s beliefs by
Hamilton Southeastern Schools or the Board of School Trustees.
Brooks School Elementary
Our day STARTS at 8:55 AM
Our day ENDS at 3:40 PM (3:20 on Mondays)
- Doors will open at 8:45 AM
- Students are considered tardy after 8:55 AM
- Parents must escort students into the building and sign them in after 8:55 AM
- We WILL have early release on Mondays again this year
Email: jhoog@hse.k12.in.us
Website: bse.hseschools.org
Location: 12451 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-915-4250
Twitter: @BSEhseIN