Reminder: Wednesday, September 10 is a late start day for all students. Students will start school two hours late to provide time for teacher professional development.
10 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
2 Hour late start September 10
🐾Character Trait of the Week: LOVE OF LEARNING🐾

Love of learning means being excited and curious about discovering new things. It’s when you enjoy exploring new ideas, asking questions, and finding out more about the world around you.
10 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
love of learning character trait of the week
The Brandywine Bobcats and the Watervliet Panthers go head to head tonight at Watervliet at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought here: https://gofan.co/event/3725333

No cash accepted.
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
cheerleaders holding sign
This Week in Photos!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
this week in photos
The Football Buddies program is in full swing! Mrs. Dodd, a second grade teacher at Merritt Elementary, is "buddied up" with one of her past students!

"He has grown up to be such a sweet and hard working young man. So proud of him!" - Mrs. Dodd
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
teacher and young man

If you are a parent and haven't signed up for Rooms or are having any issues whatsoever with the app or the communication, please reach out to info@brandywinebobcats.org and we will work on getting you sorted out! This will be the form of communication used going forward to speak directly with your child's teachers. This will replace such apps as Remind and Class Dojo.

11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
rooms
Attention Parents and Guardians! Your child is able to get free breakfast (and lunch) at school, guaranteed through at least September 30 when the current funding ends.

Be sure to fill out the Education Benefits Form by October 15. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
two young boys in class eating their breakfast
Please enjoy the September issue of Cat Tracks. https://secure.smore.com/n/7y5z86
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
cat tracks
Our first graders are hard at work learning to write their letters! From big curves to little lines, they’re building the foundation for reading, writing, and lifelong learning.
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
little boy in classroom practicing handwriting
little girl practicing handwriting
little girl and boy practicing handwriting
little girl practicing her handwriting
Next week is the next blood drive at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School! It will be held at the Media Center on Tuesday, September 8 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
blood drive September 9 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Bobcat Natural Resources class has had a busy morning cleaning up areas outside the school!

Bobcat Natural Resources is a middle school elective that introduces students to the fundamentals of sustainable living by exploring practical, hands-on projects that connect natural resources with community well-being. Students are working to restore the pond on the school grounds to its original glory and to create an outdoor learning space.
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
student carrying tree branch
students cleaning out overgrowth
young woman holding items she cleaned up from the courtyard
three boys cleaning up brush
By filling out the Education Benefits form, students can receive important resources. Families, please fill out the form by October 15. The form can be found here and takes 5 minutes to complete: https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
three young girls sitting at the lunch table
Picture Day for Brandywine Elementary is Monday, September 15! You can order here: https://inter-state.com/order. Use code: 0206BGF
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
Brandywine elementary picture day September 15
Last week, Kindergarteners at Merritt Elementary went through their Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports expectations when riding the school bus!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
little girl smiling at the camera sitting on the bus
two kids sitting in a bus seat
kid looking out bus window
group of kids going onto a 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!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
group of younger kids getting autographs
high school writing an autograph and kids standing waiting
high schooler signing an autograph
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.
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
🐾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!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
this week in photos
Stretch break!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
kids doing yoga poses on classroom floor
kids in gym class
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!
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
students organizing shirts
students organizing shirts
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
11 months ago, Brandywine Community Schools
small kid walking with football jersey