Brookside Elementary School

We want to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing classified staff members who make a difference every day! Whether they’re instructional assistants, secretaries, bookkeepers, nurses, FRC staff, custodians, or cafeteria workers, their contributions are invaluable. If you know an exceptional 24/25 classified employee who goes above and beyond, nominate them today! Click the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IQ3lr1oqaOSEkWDCL32ymtfxqEmLjZHnfHKsRU6_mbQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

Last night, we had the amazing opportunity to partner with our families and students to explore reading strategies! Together, we learned through engaging games, interactive activities, and dedicated practice rooms. It was a fantastic evening of collaboration and learning. #FamilyEngagement

Check out our amazing students of the month!!! These students were selected for our Graduate Profile attribute ‘Critical Thinking’. We are so proud of their hard work in demonstrating such an important attribute! Keep working hard mustangs!

🎉📚 Read Across America is next week! To celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, we're kicking things off with Hat Day on Monday! 🎩🎉

Happy SRO Appreciation Day to Officer Howard! Your dedication to keeping us safe at Brookside, your genuine care for our students, and your willingness to always lend a hand means the world to us. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school community! Thank you for everything you do! #SROAppreciationDay

You go above and beyond for our students, meeting their basic needs, supporting teachers, and keeping our school filled with laughter! We appreciate you so much and are grateful for all you do! #FRYSC

This week in guidance, our 1st graders are discovering what it takes to be a SUPERHERO at school, at home, and in the community! From showing kindness to making responsible choices, they’re learning that true heroes don’t need capes—they just need big hearts and great character! 💙✨ #BrooksideHeroes

We've officially hit 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun! Some of our students "aged" 100 years overnight, while others showed off their creativity in amazing ways! #100DaysSmarter

Brookside students, get ready for a week (Feb. 10th-14th) full of fun and kindness! 💙 Check out the flyer below to see our exciting dress-up days and join us in spreading kindness all week long! ✨ #BrooksideKindness

This week is National School Counseling Week! We want to give a huge shout out to our two amazing counselors, Mrs. Welch & Mrs. Janes! This week highlights the essential role that our counselors play in supporting our Mustangs. Thanks for all that you do!

At Brookside Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing educators who inspire, guide, and empower our students every day. Let’s show our appreciation for their dedication and passion! Nominate an outstanding teacher for the Teacher of the Year award today. Click the link to submit your nomination and celebrate someone who’s made a difference! Translated links are provided as well. Nominations must be completed by Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcX8sjha7rjfAKmGO--pstaHVscOpoYOf3Qu7EdMypCjdOYw/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpb3vI642HzsDPQJ0aiahiD7S0EwrulQT6cYssEqfrsT8P9Q/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTASD1WlJX2lrHp8_EUk3L91Cr1PojvyhqoliUnlN3mc-XGQ/viewform

🎉📚 The 100th Day of School is almost here! 🎉📚 We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone next week! 🎈 Check out the flyer below for all the fun activities we have planned at Brookside. Let’s make it a day to remember! 💯🎊 #100DaysSmarter

Shoutout to Ms. Courtney, one of our amazing 2nd-grade teachers, for setting her students up for success by reviewing success criteria before introducing a brand-new math unit! #GoMustangs

We're feeling extra grateful today to be back in school! Our Mustangs enjoyed a warm building, hot meals, and plenty of smiles shared together. There's nothing like being part of this amazing Brookside family! #ThankfulThursday

Our Mustangs had an amazing week back after an extended winter break! We worked hard, showed PRIDE, and celebrated in style with popcorn for National Popcorn Day! We can't wait to see all our students back on **Tuesday, January 21st** for another fantastic week of learning and growing. #MustangPRIDE

At Brookside Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing educators who inspire, guide, and empower our students every day. Let’s show our appreciation for their dedication and passion! Nominate an outstanding teacher for the Teacher of the Year award today. Click the link to submit your nomination and celebrate someone who’s made a difference! Translated links are provided as well. Nominations must be completed by Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcX8sjha7rjfAKmGO--pstaHVscOpoYOf3Qu7EdMypCjdOYw/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpb3vI642HzsDPQJ0aiahiD7S0EwrulQT6cYssEqfrsT8P9Q/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTASD1WlJX2lrHp8_EUk3L91Cr1PojvyhqoliUnlN3mc-XGQ/viewform

At yesterday’s staff meeting, we came together to celebrate our iReady Winter Diagnostic Growth! A huge congratulations to the following staff members for their incredible achievements: Tara McKibben - Family Engagement Award Mrs. Sandlin - Highest Intermediate Reading Growth in iReady Mrs. Link - Highest Intermediate Math Growth in iReady Mrs. Hearn - Highest Primary Reading Growth in iReady Mrs. Yost - Highest Primary Math Growth in iReady We are beyond proud of all our teachers and staff for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to student success. Thanks to your efforts, we’re seeing growth across the board! Our teachers truly are the BESt! 🏫✨#BrooksidePride

Welcome back, Mustangs! We’re so excited to have our students back on campus! It’s been heartwarming to see students greeting each other with big hugs and even bigger smiles. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet! #MustangPride

Join us for the Digital Defender Cyber Safety informational session on January 21. Scan the QR code to register.

BES Families, we're missing our Mustangs and hope everyone is staying safe! Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th will be NTI days 3 and 4 for JCS. JCS Childcare will be provided at NES on Thursday from 8-5 for those pre-registered for this service. We will make a decision about Friday tomorrow. Students should continue working on their NTI work if possible and stay warm!