This week's 6th grade science lesson was all about heat transfer! 🔥 Students explored how different materials absorb heat—and that flame and that balloon only work because there's water in them. Science is so cool!
Deputy McG went undercover today as a lunch lady at Brandywine Elementary!
Students at Brandywine Elementary got a sneak peek of Beetlejuice Jr: The Musical yesterday — and trust us, it’s showtime!
✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary!
Can’t make it tonight? No worries — the show will also run:
🎭 Friday at 7 p.m.
🎭 Saturday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a spooky-good performance!
✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary!
Can’t make it tonight? No worries — the show will also run:
🎭 Friday at 7 p.m.
🎭 Saturday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.
Come support our talented students and enjoy a spooky-good performance!
Exciting news! Junior Bobcats Basketball Sign Ups are coming up!
Junior Bobcats is for boys grades DK-6.
Sign ups are:
*November 29 | 9 - 11 a.m.
*December 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, 1700 Bell Rd.
Cost to play: $50 per student
Games will take place Saturday mornings starting at 11 a.m
Questions? Contact Coach Nate Knapp at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org
Junior Bobcats is for boys grades DK-6.
Sign ups are:
*November 29 | 9 - 11 a.m.
*December 9 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Brandywine Middle/Senior High School, 1700 Bell Rd.
Cost to play: $50 per student
Games will take place Saturday mornings starting at 11 a.m
Questions? Contact Coach Nate Knapp at nknapp@brandywinebobcats.org
The Lost and Found at Brandywine Elementary is overflowing! See anything that looks familiar to your child? Items will be gone after Thanksgiving Break so claim it today if it's yours!
Our third graders created their own version of the Northern Lights today in Art Class using tissue paper and water — and the results were beautiful!
We love watching their creativity shine!
We love watching their creativity shine!
Today is World Kindness Day! Fourth grader Ellie shared her kindness with her classmates today by showing a group of them how to do bead art during recess!
Our sixth graders put together baskets of appreciation for two of their rockstar Veterans yesterday — Deputy Duthler and Mr. Mike! Each student wrote a slip of gratitude to include in a special jar, along with red, white, and blue treats and drinks. 💙❤️🤍
We’re so thankful for their service and dedication to our community!
We’re so thankful for their service and dedication to our community!
IMPORTANT!! It has come to our attention that we are missing many Education Benefit Forms from our families. Not having these submitted to the state could potentially cause a significant decrease in funding, lunch programs, and more. Please, if you have not filled out this form yet, regardless of if you think you qualify, we ask that you fill it out by a 7 p.m. deadline tonight. We appreciate your quick response in this matter.
Find the form here, it will take 5 minutes. https://brandywine.familyportal.cloud/benefits/onlyapplying
Sixth grade students met for a lunchtime Chess Club last week!
Students in third grade attended the South Bend Symphony yesterday at the Morris Performing Arts Center!
Students in all four sixth grade homerooms faced off in a spooky math competition last week featuring Halloween-themed multiplication, division, fractions, and estimation challenges! Teams earned points for completing IXL assignments, turning in work on time, checking accuracy, keeping rooms tidy, volunteering, and showing kindness. Bonus Halloween sheets with sudoku and logic puzzles added to the fun—while points were deducted for any “tricks” like being too loud or off-task!
This year’s teams were:
🛸 Anderson’s Alien Asylum
🐺 Horter’s Haunted Howlers
🤡 Krotzer’s Krazy Klowns
🧟 Zellers’ Zealous Zombies
Anderson’s Alien Asylum came out on top! 👽 They celebrated with snacks, Ghirardelli brownies, bubble tea, and cider. Congratulations to all our mathematicians for making learning frightfully fun!
This year’s teams were:
🛸 Anderson’s Alien Asylum
🐺 Horter’s Haunted Howlers
🤡 Krotzer’s Krazy Klowns
🧟 Zellers’ Zealous Zombies
Anderson’s Alien Asylum came out on top! 👽 They celebrated with snacks, Ghirardelli brownies, bubble tea, and cider. Congratulations to all our mathematicians for making learning frightfully fun!
🎃 Our third graders did some pumpkin math last Friday! Students measured the weight and height of their pumpkins and even counted the seeds inside. Some reported finding hundreds of seeds! Hands-on learning (and a little messy fun) made math extra memorable!
Wrestling Club starts next Tuesday for all students grades 2-6. The Club is every Tuesday and Thursday through December 18 from 7-8 p.m. in the Wrestling Room at Brandywine Middle/Senior High School. Students will learn how to wrestle and have a chance to wrestle with their peers. No sign up is required.
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org
Questions? Contact Coach Pomranka at rpomranka@brandywinebobcats.org
It’s almost Election Day! Brandywine’s sinking fund renewal is up for a vote—be sure to cast your ballot on November 4.
A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
A sinking fund for school is a dedicated savings account funded by a voter-approved local property tax (millage) that allows school districts to pay for large capital expenditures like construction, major repairs, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
The levied taxes cannot be used for general operating expenses.
Today is Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead!
Our elementary artists celebrated Día de los Muertos with colorful creativity! Students learned about this meaningful tradition and created vibrant pieces inspired by Day of the Dead, including animals and ofrendas.
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created during Día de los Muertos to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Our elementary artists celebrated Día de los Muertos with colorful creativity! Students learned about this meaningful tradition and created vibrant pieces inspired by Day of the Dead, including animals and ofrendas.
An ofrenda is a traditional altar created during Día de los Muertos to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.
Today marks the kickoff of the Partnership for Children Coffee Sleeve Campaign at 2nd & Main in Downtown Niles! ☕✨
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!
For just $1, you can purchase a coffee sleeve designed by one of our talented elementary students. Even better—local businesses will match every purchase, multiplying your support!
Next time you grab your latte to go, pick up a sleeve and help support our students throughout the month of November. Let’s show our community spirit, one coffee at a time!
Happy Friday from Copper and his friends in Mrs. Brook's class!
6th grader Garrett Garza earned a well-deserved visit with Copper, the Brandywine Therapy Dog, after saving up 20 tickets for meeting PBIS expectations! Garrett went above and beyond to show responsibility by picking up trash outside the building. Way to lead by example, Garrett! 🌟🐾
Today was ROARS Cart day for third and fourth graders! Students were able to turn in their positive behavior tickets they've earned and pick out a prize from the cart.
A student that ROARS: Respect Others Acts Responsibly and Safely.
A student that ROARS: Respect Others Acts Responsibly and Safely.
