Here's what's happening this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
Reminder: Wednesday, October 28 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.
Reminder: Wednesday, October 28 is a two hour late start. School will begin two hours later to allow for staff professional development.
This Week in Photos!
Brandywine Middle School s having their annual Halloween Dance on Wednesday, October 28!
Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or any time from Mr. McNamara. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All costumes must be school appropriate. There will be free food and drinks. *This dance is for Brandywine Middle School students only; no high school, elementary school students or students from other schools allowed.
Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased during lunch or any time from Mr. McNamara. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. All costumes must be school appropriate. There will be free food and drinks. *This dance is for Brandywine Middle School students only; no high school, elementary school students or students from other schools allowed.
It's School Bus Safety Week! Keep our children safe by keeping these rules in mind:
*Stop for Flashing Red Lights: Motorists must stop from all directions on undivided roads when a bus’s red lights flash and the stop arm extends
*Maintain Distance: Stop at least 10 to 20 feet away from the bus to give children a safe crossing area.
*Watch School Zones: Slow down in school zones and residential streets, and eliminate distractions like mobile phones.
*Stop for Flashing Red Lights: Motorists must stop from all directions on undivided roads when a bus’s red lights flash and the stop arm extends
*Maintain Distance: Stop at least 10 to 20 feet away from the bus to give children a safe crossing area.
*Watch School Zones: Slow down in school zones and residential streets, and eliminate distractions like mobile phones.
Hacienda Give Back Night for our high school musical program is Tuesday, October 27 at the Portage Rd. Hacienda! 20% of your bill is donated back to our program. Show the coupon!
Veterans! We want to celebrate you and your service.
Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. RSVP by November 5. Feel free to pass this on to any Veterans you may know in the community. Guests are welcome! RSVP by calling 269-684-7150 or at: https://forms.gle/PJUSTBmeyfE99z6G6
Join us for our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 12 at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Brandywine Athletic Community Center at 1700 Bell Rd. RSVP by November 5. Feel free to pass this on to any Veterans you may know in the community. Guests are welcome! RSVP by calling 269-684-7150 or at: https://forms.gle/PJUSTBmeyfE99z6G6
On Wednesday for Unity Day, our Brandywine Elementary students officially signed a pact to Be a Buddy, Not a Bully! We are so proud of our students for choosing kindness and standing together for inclusion and respect. Way to go, Bobcats!
Unity Day is an annual national event dedicated to bullying prevention, promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in schools and communities.
Unity Day is an annual national event dedicated to bullying prevention, promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in schools and communities.
Kindergarteners enjoyed some time exploring the great outdoors this week!
As part of STEM class, our little learners joined Mrs. Skinner for a nature walk through the woods behind Merritt Elementary. Armed with clipboards, paper, and pencils, students observed their surroundings and sketched the things they discovered along the way.
As part of STEM class, our little learners joined Mrs. Skinner for a nature walk through the woods behind Merritt Elementary. Armed with clipboards, paper, and pencils, students observed their surroundings and sketched the things they discovered along the way.
The end of the first marking period is near! Can you believe it? That went by fast.
Our B-LEAD group at the high school (Brandywine - Leadership, Energy, Action, and Determination) decorated a bulletin board with bubble wrap to help students de-stress from the first nine weeks! Students can stop by and 'pop the stress away' anytime!
Our B-LEAD group at the high school (Brandywine - Leadership, Energy, Action, and Determination) decorated a bulletin board with bubble wrap to help students de-stress from the first nine weeks! Students can stop by and 'pop the stress away' anytime!
Our 7th graders are nearing the finish line of their first big read of the year with the Amplify curriculum: Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution. They've been listening to the book together as a class.
Through sixth-grader Ji-Li’s experiences in 1960s Shanghai, China, students are gaining a window into another time, another place, and a life very different from their own. As they read, students are sharpening their focus by zooming in on meaningful moments in the text and bringing their own writing to life with rich, descriptive details drawn from personal experiences.
It’s been an eye-opening journey that goes beyond the pages—strengthening literacy skills, deepening understanding, and building empathy along the way.
Thank you to the Niles Township Fire Department for visiting our Brandywine Elementary students last week! They were able to learn about fire safety and how the fire truck works.
What says the Five Senses better than a Mr. Potato Head?
Ms. Knapp's kindergarteners wrapped up their CKLA unit on the Five Senses and celebrated by creating a Five Senses Mr. Potato Head with playdough and paper!
Ms. Knapp's kindergarteners wrapped up their CKLA unit on the Five Senses and celebrated by creating a Five Senses Mr. Potato Head with playdough and paper!
Forever blowing bubbles... 🫧🐾
Our Brandywine Elementary artists created self portraits in art class! Ms. Page challenged them to make the same faces as their portraits for their pictures.
Last week, our Yearbook crew took full advantage of a stunning sunrise, stepping outside for some fresh air and hands-on practice. Students experimented with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to figure out exactly which camera settings capture the best light.
Fall Break is October 23-26. There will be a half day of school on Friday, October 23 and no school on Monday, October 26.
What a finish to an incredible season! Huge Congratulations to the Pride of Brandywine Marching Band for bringing home third place this weekend at East Kentwood—the largest scholastic band competition in the state! Way to end the season on a high note!
Last week, our preschoolers' snack time double-dutyed as a fun math lesson! The kids grabbed measuring spoons, measuring cups, and scoops to measure out their ingredients and build their very own ultimate trail mix.
