Brookland Elementary School
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
Drop off begins at 7:20 am. School begins at 7:50 am and the tardy bell rings at 7:55. Please check your child's temperature daily to ensure the safety of our students and teachers.
Upcoming Digital Days will be every Monday, beginning Jan. 11.
- Jan. 4 – Classes Resume
- Jan. 14 – End of 2nd Quarter
- Jan. 15 – Begin 3rd Quarter
- Jan. 18 – Snow Day #1
- Jan. 21 – Report cards go home
BPS Fall 2020 Re-Entry Plan and Information
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2020-21 REVISED BROOKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR
Click here to preview the revised calendar.
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2020-21 REGISTRATION
If you have a child who will attend Kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year or you are new to the district, the following link "New Student Registration" will allow you to register. Please note: Only kindergarten students who have not completed registration or new to the district 1st - 2nd grade students need to complete the form at this time. Current students or students that have already enrolled will be asked to update their information at a later date.
Please remember that to finalize the enrollment process the following items must also be submitted through the registration link. Students will NOT be enrolled until all of the documents are received.
- Proof of Residency (Current utility bill with name and address)
- Child's birth certificate
- Student's Social Security card
- Shot records
- Physical (for Kindergarten students only)
- Any related Court Documents (as needed)
Should you have questions, you may email Mrs. Stacy at sherring@bpsbearcats.com. Please include the student's name and grade in the subject line. Thank you for your consideration!
It's time for Northeast Arkansas Kids’ Directory Best Choice Awards for Kids and Families, and we want your vote! We’re asking families across NORTHEAST ARKANSAS to let us know the people, places, goods and services they like best in NORTHEAST ARKANSAS. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Please note: You must complete at least 50 percent of the ballot (at least 29 categories). Winners will be announced in the March 2021 issue of NEA Kids’ Directory. Only one ballot per person. Multiple ballots submitted by a single person will be disqualified.
Click here to cast your vote! https://forms.gle/1ttfeCneNNiyJsi39
Thank you for your support of Brookland Elementary School!
Thank you for your support of Brookland Elementary School!
CAT CLUB
Please contact the following with questions or information.
Morning and Afternoon Cat Club Director
Shelley Chaplain
EPIC Reading Resource
Epic! is a digital reading platform for kids 12 and under. It has 40,000 books, audiobooks, learning videos, quizzes, and more. Both English and Spanish books available. Free for teacher and parents receive a free trial. Other resources can be located here.
Scholastic Resource
Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery. Click to logo to get started!
Username: brookland
Password: flix
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Now is a great opportunity to sign up for PTO and stay connected. Join the Brookland Elementary and Brookland Elementary School PTO Facebook pages.
School Bus Form
Please add one entry for each child. Click here or scan the QR code below to register your child as a bus rider.
Place your 2020-21 Yearbook order ONLINE today!
- Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com.
- Please note: The Brookland Elementary School yearbook is a combination of Brookland PreK, Brookland Elementary School, and Brookland Middle School covering grades PreK-6th.
- The price is $40.00.
- Please contact the following sponsors with questions:
- Allie Brooks - abrooks@bpsbearcats.com, Elementary Sponsor (PreK - Elementary)
- Chantel Seger - cseger@bpsbearcats.com, Middle School Sponsor (3rd-6th)
All personalized yearbooks must be ordered online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Lunch Menu
Check out this week's lunch menus. Preview the menu here. Pay for your child's lunch online here at EZ School Pay.
Please complete the Free and Reduced lunch form if needed and email to Mrs. Hafer (vhafer@bpsbearcats.com) or return to the elementary office.
Brookland Elementary Administration and Office Information
Sandy McCall, Elementary Principal
Jennifer Jaynes, Assistant Elementary Principal
Jennifer Easley, Preschool Director
Tressa Davis, Elementary Counselor, NBCT
Dana Ford, Elementary Counselor, NBCT
Stacy Herring, Elementary Secretary
Sherry Rackley, Elementary Secretary
Amy Cain, Special Education Supervisor
acain@bpsbearcats.com
Parental Involvement
Brookland School Board recognizes that the education of each student is a responsibility shared by the school and the student's family. Participation of parents and families is critical to the academic success of the students and Brookland Public Schools encourages the regular participation of parents in the educational process.
To view other Indistar Indicators, please go to http://www.indistar.org/app/ and login with the following guest login:
login: guestSAR2204
password: guestSAR2204
Title 1 Schools Right To Information
This link contains the following documentation:
Right to Know Letter/Title 1 Funding/Teacher Qualifications
Parent School Compact
Complaint Procedure
Elementary News
Istation Home Access
Students have home access in their subscription, including interactive books and Ipractice. Parents also have access to the parent portal. You can log in to the website using your student's log-in credentials to check on progress and will have access to additional books and games that you can use with your child. More information can be found at https://www.istation.com/ and Istation Home for Parents Guide
Let's keep our kids learning!
- 7:20 AM - Unload Buses and Car Line begins
- 7:45 AM - Breakfast served
- 7:50 AM - School Begins
- 7:55 AM - Tardy Bell
- 3:00 PM - Bus Students Released and Car Line Begins
Car Line Policy
Effective for the current school year, car line traffic will be allowed on campus beginning at 2:45 PM. In the past our car line would begin lining up at the water tower. Since that is a city street, this will no longer be allowed. These changes are to ensure the safest possible environment for our students. Thank you for your cooperation!
Learn more about this Office Max Program here. Our school code is 70002437. Thanks for your participation!
Download the new box tops app and start earning money for our school today!! Spread the word to your families! Anyone can choose our school and scan their receipts to help Brookland Elementary!
Best Choice Helps Brookland Elementary!
Brookland Elementary School
200 N. Oak Street
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
(870) 974-9760 FAX
Brookland Elementary Facebook and PTO Information
The Facebook name for BES is "Brookland Elementary School" and the name for PTO is "Brookland Elementary PTO." Like us and learn more great information about our schol and upcoming events!
Elementary School Mission Statement
We are meeting the challenges of a growing community by providing diverse educational opportunities that meet the unique needs of each student. By collaborating with family and community members, we expect each child to reach their highest potential.
Elementary Vision Statement
For each child...
Build a core educational foundation for each child.
Encourage the social and emotional development of each child.
Strengthen the family-school-community partnership for each child.
Core Belief
Whatever it takes...for every child!
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R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence)
Arkansas encourages a culture of reading by coordinating a statewide reading campaign with community partners, parents, and teachers to establish the importance of reading in homes, schools, and communities.