Monday 10/16
Boo Gram sales begins
2:15 - Cube Club
Tuesday 10/17
9:45 - Running Club @ recess
Aladdin Jr. Auditions
Wednesday 10/18
UNITY DAY - Wear ORANGE (see information below)
1:15 Dismissal
Thursday 10/19
Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill
BOOK FAIR BEGINS - classes will visit the book fair during their specified class time.
9:45 - Running Club @ recess
2:15-3:15 - Book Fair in MPR
Friday 10/20
Wear Brookhaven Spirit Wear
BEAR HUG STORE @ lunch
2:15 - Ice Cream Sales
2:15-3:15 - Book Fair in MPR
Coming Up...
10/23-27 - Red Ribbon Week
10/23-26 - Scholastic Book Fair continues
10/23 - LAST Cube Club
10/26 - Fall Festival & Book Fair
10/30 - Chess Masters begins
UNITY Day - wear Orange October 18
Unity Day, started by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month continues to grow every year as a tangible representation of the universal message that our society wants to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying.
On the third Wednesday of October, plan to support the event by participating in the simple call to action—wear and share the color orange.
Why unity? For years, bullying was justified with expressions such as, “Bullying is a natural part of childhood,” “Bullying makes kids tougher,” or “Bullying is a rite of passage.” The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that bullying is not acceptable, and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.
Why the color orange? Unity Day is celebrated in October, and orange is a color commonly identified with the month and the autumn season. It is also a color that is associated with safety and visibility. It is a color described as warm and inviting, and its vibrancy makes an impactful statement.
Why just a day? The event provides a catalyst for everyone to come together with a visual statement that our actions matter not only on one day, but every day.
Visit the Pacer site to learn more
Great ShakeOut 2023 - October 19
This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:19 am (local time) on 10/19, Brookhaven will join millions of people across California practicing earthquake safety. Our staff and students will practice our earthquake drill, which includes:
1) Drop
2) Cover
3) Hold
Students and staff will then evacuate to our assembly area to take roll and account for everyone's safety.
This is also a great time to discuss your family's plan for earthquake safety at home. Click the picture below to be taken to the Earthquake Country Alliance website for more information.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest - due Monday, October 30
We are excited to share that we are holding a pumpkin decorating contest this year! Students may decorate a pumpkin at home and then bring it to school on Monday, October 30th at arrival. Please do not bring it earlier than the 30th. Students will take their pumpkin to the MPR at arrival.
Only one pumpkin entry per student
Pumpkins must be the size of a basketball or smaller (child needs to be able to carry it)
4 Categories: (choose one to enter)
Funniest
Scariest
Most Original
Most School Spirited
Pumpkins can be carved or uncarved
Student’s full name, grade, and category must be clearly labeled on the pumpkin. Use a sharpie, sticker or sign.
**All activities are OPTIONAL
Costume - Tuesday, October 31
You may come to school dressed up in your costume!
Please remember the following guidelines:
Please wear age-appropriate costumes with proper footwear.
Dress-code rules apply. Please avoid any costumes, parts or accessories that will distract your child or others from learning.
Students MAY color their hair as long as hair returns to their natural color the following school day.
The following are NOT ALLOWED: costume masks, face paint, fake blood or gore, weapons, inappropriate logos or sayings.
Costumes must be age-appropriate, safe and functional.
**All activities are OPTIONAL
Reflex & Math Parent Links
October Events & Happenings
- 10/2 - Fall Festival Trunk or Treat Sign up by October 19 (see flyer below).
- 10/16 - 6th Grade Holiday Fundraiser due
- 10/16 Boo Grams go on sale from October 16 to October 27
- 10/26 - Fall Festival from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (ticket order form below)
We have added a grilled cheese meal as an option for $8. If you would like to order this meal, please write it on your order form with the quantity and include it with your payment.
Boo Gram Sales
Boo Grams will be sold this week for $1 at the following times in front of the kinder playground:
Monday - 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Tuesday - 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Thursday - 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Friday - 7:30-8:00 a.m. AND 2:00-2:30 p.m.
If you can't make it to Brookhaven, use the form below and download, print, and decorate your Gram. Then return to school office with your $1. Please make sure to write the TEACHER name before you turn in the gram.
Boo Grams will be delivered on Monday, October 30
Now Hiring: After-School Expanded Learning Staff
Are you or someone you know looking to work with children in a family-friendly environment? Are you interested in supporting and mentoring our students after school? If so, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is looking to hire After-School Expanded Learning Staff!
The district is looking for 70 individuals. If you are interested in applying for these positions, please submit an online application along with supporting documents at www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1801680. Please note that a teaching credential is not required.
Please call the Human Resources Department at (714) 985-8717 for inquiries about Expanded Learning positions or (714) 985-8410 for general inquiries. Visit www.edjoin.org/pylusd any time to apply for one of the district's many available positions. And please help us spread the word!
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District utilizes a wide variety of resources to communicate with families and the community. This includes the use of our website, social media accounts, emails/phone calls/text messages, as well as the “Good News Report.” Learn more about each of these platforms below.
Website
Visit www.pylusd.org online to access important, up-to-date information regarding the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The district regularly provides updates under the news section on the home page. All schools also have their own website.
Social Media
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District utilizes social media as a two-way communication platform to engage with stakeholders and to share news, events, pictures, videos, and more. Like, follow, and subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and YouTube to get social with PYLUSD!
Emails, Text Messages, & Phone Calls
Families are automatically signed up to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, as well as their respective school(s).
It is important for parents and guardians to keep their current, primary email addresses and phone numbers up-to-date in the Aeries Parent Portal. In case of an emergency, PYLUSD may send detailed information to families through emails, text messages, and/or phone calls. Please do not unsubscribe.
If you need assistance accessing the Aeries Parent Portal, please call the PYLUSD Technology Helpdesk at (714) 985-8733 during regular business hours.
Good News Report
Visit the Good News Report website at goodnews.pylusd.org to read about all of the great things happening in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. A periodic email is also sent out to families and all PYLUSD employees featuring recent stories and links to additional Good News.
Smartphone App
The district's mobile app gives the entire world access to our school district 24/7 right from their mobile device. The app is available on both iPhone and Android devices—just search for "PYLUSD.”
Questions?
If you have questions about this information, please contact Director of Communications, Alyssa Griffiths, at agriffiths@pylusd.org or (714) 985-8402.