Picture Day for Brandywine Elementary is Monday, September 15! You can order here: https://inter-state.com/order. Use code: 0206BGF
Last week, Kindergarteners at Merritt Elementary went through their Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports expectations when riding the school bus!
Fourth graders had special visitors on Thursday as part of the Football Buddies program! Football players came over and played football with the kids during recess and then signed autographs for their adoring fans until their hands hurt!
This year, we will be dedicating 20 minutes daily to developing social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) skills in our classrooms, we are calling this BEST Time (Behavior, Emotional-social, Skills, Traits Time). This includes:
+Community Circles to create inviting, supportive, safe, and joyful environments.
Executive function skills lessons to learn and practice skills that foster planning, organization, and time management.
+Collaboration activities to promote teamwork, communication, and empathy.
+Mindfulness exercises to help students develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills.
+Bobcat Character of the Week Traits to help students districtwide to be empowered and engaged in learning and in life.
🐾Character Trait of the Week: OPEN-MINDNESS🐾
Open-mindedness means being willing to listen to and consider new ideas, even if they are different from your own. It’s about being curious and interested in what others have to say, and not just sticking to what you already know or believe.
+Community Circles to create inviting, supportive, safe, and joyful environments.
Executive function skills lessons to learn and practice skills that foster planning, organization, and time management.
+Collaboration activities to promote teamwork, communication, and empathy.
+Mindfulness exercises to help students develop self-awareness and self-regulation skills.
+Bobcat Character of the Week Traits to help students districtwide to be empowered and engaged in learning and in life.
🐾Character Trait of the Week: OPEN-MINDNESS🐾
Open-mindedness means being willing to listen to and consider new ideas, even if they are different from your own. It’s about being curious and interested in what others have to say, and not just sticking to what you already know or believe.
This week in photos!
Stretch break!
On Tuesday, high school students in Bobcat Nation class assisted the football team in handing out "Football Buddies" t-shirts to staff members.
Football Buddies is a new program this year aimed at promoting excitement and involvement within school community and the football program. Each player and manager is getting paired with a Brandywine staff member. The student will visit with their staff “buddy” each game day morning (or whenever schedules permit that day) to check in, say hi, and have a quick visit! Thank you to our staff members for being there for our athletes!
Football Buddies is a new program this year aimed at promoting excitement and involvement within school community and the football program. Each player and manager is getting paired with a Brandywine staff member. The student will visit with their staff “buddy” each game day morning (or whenever schedules permit that day) to check in, say hi, and have a quick visit! Thank you to our staff members for being there for our athletes!
Tonight is the first home football game against Hartford at 7! We accept cash or they can buy ticket online at Go Fan: https://gofan.co/event/2810589?schoolId=MI4081
Tickets are:
🐾$7.00 per person
❤ We accept all senior citizen passes
💛Brandywine students free
Tickets are:
🐾$7.00 per person
❤ We accept all senior citizen passes
💛Brandywine students free
🚌📚 The Brandywine Bobcats are back to school—and making new friends along the way! 🐾
At Brandywine Elementary, we had four students test out of World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) and are now proficient English learners!
🐾What does this mean?🐾 Students who do not have English as their primary language, no matter what, are always screened by the district when they enter the district. If they have a language barrier and it affects their learning, Ms. Kwon, the EL Teacher, will work with them on their speaking, reading, and writing skills in the areas that they struggle in. When students test out of WIDA, this means they have tested out of getting these accommodations and extra support because their understanding of the English language is now proficient.
Congrats to these four students! We are so proud of you!
🐾What does this mean?🐾 Students who do not have English as their primary language, no matter what, are always screened by the district when they enter the district. If they have a language barrier and it affects their learning, Ms. Kwon, the EL Teacher, will work with them on their speaking, reading, and writing skills in the areas that they struggle in. When students test out of WIDA, this means they have tested out of getting these accommodations and extra support because their understanding of the English language is now proficient.
Congrats to these four students! We are so proud of you!
Nothing says fall like crisp air, marching band music, and Friday night lights (okay, Thursday this week 😉). The marching band was hard at work during class today practicing for their first half-time show!
🎺🎶 Come cheer on the Bobcats at the first home football game of the season!
📍 Brandywine Middle/Senior High School
🕖 Thursday • 7 p.m.
⚡️ Opponent: Hartford
Let’s pack the stands and kick off the season right—see you there!
🎺🎶 Come cheer on the Bobcats at the first home football game of the season!
📍 Brandywine Middle/Senior High School
🕖 Thursday • 7 p.m.
⚡️ Opponent: Hartford
Let’s pack the stands and kick off the season right—see you there!
Reminder: No School August 29 and September 1 for the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!
Sometimes you need a little extra help opening your locker <3
Happy First Day of School!
Picture Day for Brandywine Middle/Senior High School is coming up on August 26. Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0206FHF.
*We will let you know the elementary picture day dates when we have them*
*We will let you know the elementary picture day dates when we have them*
First Day of School: August 25
Summer Hours - Central Office is closed the week of June 30
Alumni: Where Are They Now?
We want to feature the great things our Brandywine alumni are doing nowadays! Do you know, or are you, a Brandywine alum with an exciting story to tell? Please fill out the form below to potentially be featured on our social media channels, website, and newsletters. We can't wait to hear what our alumni have been up to.
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This Week in Photos
Free meals will be available for children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. No prior sign up required for Summer Meals!
Adult costs:
Breakfast - $3.27
Lunch - $6.04
