Brentwood Bulletin
November 7, 2016
Brentwood Elementary Mission Statement
~Achievement~Actions~Attitudes~
Students of the Week ~ Nov. 4, 2016
School Picture Retake Day: Wed. 11/9
Bat Program with LIVE Bats!!!
A representative from the Organization for Bat Conservation brings in live bats and speaks about the benefits of bats, the need for conservation, and what can be done to help these unique animals. Animals are presented in a way that will entertain, educate, and engage the audience!
Teacher In-Service Day - No School for Students
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Wednesday, November 16th. Our staff will be hard at work during a schedule Teacher In-Service day.
Grandparents' Night ~ Tuesday, November 15th
Mrs. Gray's Class ~ Pumpkin Towers
PHS Presents: Shrek: The Musical
1st Robotics Competition
Admission to watch is FREE!
STACK THE STAGE Thanksgiving Food Drive
Items requested are:
- hot and cold cereals
- peanut butter
- macaroni and cheese
- muffin mixes
- crackers
- toilet paper (individually wrapped rolls)
- feminine hygiene products
- diapers (especially sizes 3-5)
- diaper wipes
The Biz Production of The Wizard of Oz
NOVEMBER 18,19,20,25 & 26TH AT 7PM. WITH A 2PM MATINEE ON THE 19TH & 26TH.
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day, a twister hits her farm and carries her over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.
Tickets cost $12 for Adults (16 and older); $6 for Children (5-15 years old); Children under the age of 5 are FREE.
Find out more information and order the tickets HERE!
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.
Sign-in at Brentwood BEFORE Signing In at Brentwood
If you know in advance that you will be visiting Brentwood you can register online BEFORE coming into the office to expedite the process. This is especially helpful during events where we welcome a larger volume of volunteers. To do this, simple click on the following link and register (you must know who you are visiting and the date of the visit).
https://secure.safevisitorsolutions.com/Safe/Visitor/plainfield2807
Please call the office if you have any questions! Thank you for helping us make our check in process more efficient. Upcoming events this will help with are: 2nd Grade's Field Trip this Thursday, 10/27 and Fall Parties this Friday, 10/28.
**Art Club Changes**
Limited Quantities/Sizes of Spirit Wear Still Available
Spirit Wear - Online ordering only.
Online Store will be open until 11/15 at noon. There is an option to choose as a gift and you will need to pick up in the main office during school hours. Otherwise it will be sent home with your student.
Please follow the link below to view the online store:
https://www.agpestores.com//rosepromotions/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=11999&prodgroupbypass=true
We do have some Spirit Wear on hand (no tie dye) and is available now!! You can email brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com with your selection and size. We will respond if we have it on hand and arrange payment and delivery.
We will also be set up for Grandparents night selling what we have on hand.
The Harlem Wizards are Coming to Plainfield!!!
The Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation will again be hosting the Harlem Wizards at Plainfield High School on December 5th at 7 p.m. Their performances are truly entertaining. Each year staff participates against the Harlem Wizards on the court and it is AWESOME!!!
More information coming!
Our PTO Needs YOUR Help!!!
We are looking for a dozen or so parents to help on several committees for this year in a variety of capacities. Please email brentwoodpto2016@gmail.com if you are interested.
Staff Appreciation Committee - arrange items for the event and help set up/ clean up for their events during the year typically 3-4 events during the year.
Carnival Committee (Mar 4th) - this committee will be working together to divide and conquer the list of things that need to happen to make the carnival a success. We will have a separate meeting with this group to get the ball rolling in November. Most of the time is spent prior to carnival and maybe 1-2 hours setting up and cleaning up prior.
Breakfast in the Brentwood Cafeteria
Our cafeteria doesn't only offer a delicious and nutritious lunch, but also breakfast EVERY DAY. If your student wishes to purchase breakfast in the morning they can head straight to the cafeteria and make their food selections (just as they do at lunchtime) and enjoy it before school. Staff members monitor their breakfast time and ensure they make it to their homeroom on time!
School breakfast costs $1.30 per day and you can find our breakfast and lunch menus at http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/o/brentwood-elementary-school/dining.
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.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Grandparents' Night
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Teacher In-Service
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Monday, November 21, 2016
PTO Meeting
November 24-25, 2016
Thanksgiving Break
2016 Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation Major Saver Campaign
Small Card, BIG Results
The Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation is once again offering Major Saver cards for sale through the Plainfield elementary schools. Students will receive the sales packets on Wednesday, November 2nd and can continue to sell the $10 discount cards until Monday, November 14th. Proceeds from the sale of Major Saver cards directly support the participating schools and the activities of the Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation.
The 2016 participating restaurants/establishments include: Sky Zone, U Paint Pottery Studio, Qdoba, Dunkin Donuts, Hardees, Culver’s, Popeye’s, Rally’s, Orange Leaf, Papa John’s, White Castle, Burger King, Gladdaugh Irish Pub, Arby’s, Firehouse Subs, Monster Golf, Panda Express, Dairy Queen and Fazoli’s.
Major Saver cards can be purchased via cash, check or online at www.majorsaver.com. The online sale can be credited back to a particular classroom and school. All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer. Classroom Incentives will be fulfilled by the end of the campaign.
Major Saver stresses safe selling and discourages door to door campaigning. The company encourages students to sell to family members, church patrons, neighbors, or other adults the family may know; and to always make sure their parents are involved.
Major Saver cards can also be purchased, and credited to a student, through the Major Saver App. Once the free app is downloaded to an Android or iOS device, buyers can choose a Major Saver card through the “buy cards” tab on the app. Once the buyer completes the transaction the offers will be stored in the Major Saver App. Patrons can then redeem offers directly from the app and do not need a physical card.
Please consider purchasing one or more Major Saver cards this year to help benefit the Plainfield Community Schools Legacy Foundation and the students within the district.
Thank you for your continued support!