Starting school is a lot to take in when you’re 5. Before the math and story time begin, our Developmental Kindergarteners have been working on the basics:
Playground Rules: Playing safely and responsibly.
Bathroom Breaks: Learning the ropes and doing it all on their own!
Hallway Etiquette: Walking in a neat, single file line in the hallways.
It takes time to get the hang of all these brand-new routines, but our DK crew is crushing it!
Playground Rules: Playing safely and responsibly.
Bathroom Breaks: Learning the ropes and doing it all on their own!
Hallway Etiquette: Walking in a neat, single file line in the hallways.
It takes time to get the hang of all these brand-new routines, but our DK crew is crushing it!
Our Kindergarteners have their first full day of school today! Our littlest learners were so excited to start school yesterday. They were showing off their backpacks and their first day of school clothes!
We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
We can't wait to see all that they learn this year!
Bond Project Update!
Construction continues on the CTE Center and Merritt gymnasium.
CTE Center: The concrete foundation is complete. Work has been done to get the ground leveled and packed with dirt so it's fully ready for the concrete floor to be poured.
Merritt: The building’s steel roof framing is fully up, the main concrete floor inside is poured, and all the outside concrete sidewalks and curbs are finished.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Construction continues on the CTE Center and Merritt gymnasium.
CTE Center: The concrete foundation is complete. Work has been done to get the ground leveled and packed with dirt so it's fully ready for the concrete floor to be poured.
Merritt: The building’s steel roof framing is fully up, the main concrete floor inside is poured, and all the outside concrete sidewalks and curbs are finished.
These projects were made possible by the passing of our 2024 Bond Proposal. To learn more about current and upcoming projects, visit https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/bond2024
Day 1 is officially in the books. 🎒✨
We are so happy to have the hallways buzzing with laughter and chatter again! Welcome back, Bobcats!
We are so happy to have the hallways buzzing with laughter and chatter again! Welcome back, Bobcats!
Here we go! It's the first day of school! Welcome back, Bobcats!
And we're back! Here's what we have going on this week at Brandywine Community Schools!
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
View the full schedule at www.brandywinebobcats.org.
1 day of school before the first day of school!
Pack bags, fill water bottles, lay out clothes, and set alarms before dinner. End the night with a relaxing routine and early bedtime.
Pack bags, fill water bottles, lay out clothes, and set alarms before dinner. End the night with a relaxing routine and early bedtime.
2 days before the first day of school!
Pick out clothes for the first day of school!
BusRight is a transportation management platform and mobile app designed to modernize school bus operations. Download the BusRight app to receive real-time updates on your child's transportation. This year, we will be introducing Student Bus Cards. Find out more: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/page/transportation-bus-garage
It's time to cheer for the Bobcats!
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
The Mini Cheer Clinic will be taking place on October 6 and 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. with a performance on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. during the first quarter of the football game. This is for students in DK through 6th grade. The cost is $35.
Registration will be September 11 and 12 from 4 - 5 p.m. in the Brandywine Middle/Senior High School cafeteria.
For more information, contact Cheer Coach Mia Frazier at mfrazier@brandywinebobcats.org.
3 days before the first day of school!
Review schedule details, classroom assignments, teacher names, or bus routes. Talk through any anxieties or questions about the first week so they aren't bottled up.
Review schedule details, classroom assignments, teacher names, or bus routes. Talk through any anxieties or questions about the first week so they aren't bottled up.
4 days before the first day of school!
Brainstorm a quick rotation of favorite, easy-to-pack lunches and snacks. Stock the pantry with Grab-and-Go options so morning prep takes under 5 minutes.
Brainstorm a quick rotation of favorite, easy-to-pack lunches and snacks. Stock the pantry with Grab-and-Go options so morning prep takes under 5 minutes.
Monday, August 31 is the first day of school! It will be a half day for K-6 and a full day for MSHS.
Bell Schedules:
Merritt Elementary
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Half Day: 8:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Late Start: 10:30 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary
Full Day: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Half Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Late Start: 10:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Middle / Senior High School
Full Day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Half Day: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Bell Schedules:
Merritt Elementary
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Half Day: 8:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Late Start: 10:30 a.m.- 3:25 p.m.
Brandywine Elementary
Full Day: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Half Day: 8:40 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Late Start: 10:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Middle / Senior High School
Full Day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Half Day: 7:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Late Start: 9:45 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
5 days before the first day of school!
Designate a quiet, well-lit desk or table space for homework.
Designate a quiet, well-lit desk or table space for homework.
Don't forget the school supplies!
Merritt Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
Brandywine Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bes/page/supply-list
Merritt Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/mes/page/supply-list
Brandywine Elementary: https://www.brandywinebobcats.org/o/bes/page/supply-list
6 days before school starts!
Pick a specific spot near the entry or bedroom (a hook, bin, or tray) dedicated only to backpacks, shoes, and jacket storage. Getting this habit in place early prevents missing keys and bags later.
Pick a specific spot near the entry or bedroom (a hook, bin, or tray) dedicated only to backpacks, shoes, and jacket storage. Getting this habit in place early prevents missing keys and bags later.
7 days before the first day of school!
Practice the morning travel route at actual school time — whether driving, walking to the bus stop, or biking.
Practice the morning travel route at actual school time — whether driving, walking to the bus stop, or biking.
8 days before the first day of school!
Head out (or order online) for missing supplies, lunch boxes, and a sturdy water bottle. Involve students in choosing a few items so they feel ownership and excitement.
Head out (or order online) for missing supplies, lunch boxes, and a sturdy water bottle. Involve students in choosing a few items so they feel ownership and excitement.
9 days before the first day of school!
Gather lingering school supplies from last year before buying new stuff. Dump everything on a table, test markers, clean out the backpack, and make a list of only what you actually need.
The countdown is on! We have 10 days before school starts!
Start shifting bedtime and wake-up times by 15–30 minutes earlier each day to prepare for the schedule change!
Start shifting bedtime and wake-up times by 15–30 minutes earlier each day to prepare for the schedule change!
