Posted September 20, 2024
Special Spotlight – PE!
The beginning of the year has been a fun one in the Bromwell Gym. Along with learning a variety of games, 3rd-5th focused on football! We worked specifically on overhand throw, flag pulling/dodging, and basic football rules. 1st and 2nd learned the steps to an underhand throw, rolling and had fun bowling. Kinder and ECE got to learn the routines/rituals of P.E., play some of Bromwell’s favorite games, and did a lot of dancing!
Social Emotional Learning – SEL at Bromwell
How’s it going everyone, Mr. Tay here. This week we talked about more of the Circle of Control but then we did a hard pivot to remind our bears about Consent. I told them that consent is asking permission before doing something that involves someone else (hug, high-five, and certain games) and reminded everyone that we all want to feel safe and comfortable while at school, meaning that we should respect everyone’s boundaries. Next week we will finish on the Circle of Concern.
Please complete the You Benefit Application!
You Benefit! application helps families and your school. By applying, your child’s school can receive additional funding. In addition, your child’s school fees may be waived or reduced. These include athletic fees, ACT, SAT, course fees and activity and field trip fees tied to curriculum.
All families are still strongly encouraged to complete the You Benefit! Form as the information determines critical funding for Bromwell and DPS, regardless of qualification.
2024-2025 BESS Screening
Bromwell students will complete universal mental health screening using the Behavior and Emotional Screening System (BESS). This is an online tool that takes approximately five minutes to complete and consists of 28 questions for the student to answer. Our teachers will complete the BESS for all students, and 3rd-5th grade students will complete self-reports. Your student data will be shared with you during parent conferences.
BESS screening will occur during the week of 9/30/24-10/4/24. If you, the parent/guardian, would like to confirm or revoke your opt-out decision, please do so by calling the front office. You are also invited to complete a parent form by going to this link. Have your student’s ID number ready.
Please reach out to Christina Campbell, School Psychologist, with any questions regarding these screeners.
Upcoming Events!
September 24th, 2:40-3pm – Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground: Mingle with other parents, say hello to your child’s teacher, and let the kids play a little extra and have a popsicle!
September 25th, 2:40-3pm – 1st and 2nd Grade Popsicles on the Playground: Mingle with other parents, say hello to your child’s teacher, and let the kids play a little extra and have a popsicle!
September 27th – No School: Teacher planning day
October 4th, 5pm – Annual Movie Night and Dine-Out at Shake Shack: Join us on the Bromwell Field
Bromwell PTA Corner
Let’s Build Bromwell!
Our fall fundraising campaign kicks off tomorrow! Help us provide and amazing elementary experience for our Bears by supporting paraprofessional staff, stock resources for teachers in their classrooms, community events, and more. You can donate HERE, and please share with friends and family.
Family Photo Session Fundraiser in Little Cheesman 9/20 (4-6pm) & 9/21 (8:30-11:30am)!
Doug Wells Photography is supporting Bromwell by offering 15 minute mini sessions, and the $50 sitting fee comes directly back to Bromwell! You can then purchase prints or access to the whole gallery through Doug Wells. You can sign up and pay HERE.
The Man Party!
Thank you to everyone that purchased Man Party tickets from our 2024 Party & Auction! We were lucky to meet our goal, and would like to include members from the community if you’re able to join at the event on 10/5.
Want to enjoy some smoked meats and meet some fellow Bromwell parents? This is for you! Don’t let the name fool you, The Man Party is only hosted by men, everyone is invited! Festivities are from 3-6:30pm. RSVP is required for planning purposes. RSVP Here. You must be 21 years or older to attend.
The library could use some maintenance support!
While the school has taken back the library, they could use some help with checking in books, shelving and dusting. Check your calendars to see if you have some time and sign up HERE
Don’t forget to join the Bromwell PTA!
You can do an individual membership, or a family membership that provides 2 votes per household. Click HERE to go to the membership store. Please reach out to Karen Caller or Gwynne Hollis, our co-VP’s of Membership and Volunteers, with any questions at volunteers@bromwellpta.org.
Upcoming Dine-Out / Shop-Out Events:
Shake Shack: October 4th – coincides with Movie Night!
Evereve: October 23rd, all day
Chook: November 4th & 5th, all day
Kendra Scott: December 4th, all day
Reminders
Students cannot be dropped off at school until after 7:30am, and must be picked up no later than 2:50pm unless you have signed up for Discovery Link.
Looking for something to do during your lunch break? Come volunteer during our lunch/recess times! When you arrive, check in at the front office, grab an orange vest, and then make the rounds in the lunchroom to help kids open things, stay focused on eating (save the sillies for outside!). Outside, you might get asked to push a kid on a swing, referee a game, or have an existential conversation. Here are the times:
ECE & Kinder: 10:45 – 11:35
First & Second: 11:10 – 11:55
Fourth: 11:30 – 12:15
Third & Fifth: 11:40 – 12:35
Library Updates for the 24/25 School Year
This year, our Specials Team (Mrs. M, Mr. Edwards and Ms. Horton) will be taking our Bears to the library each week! The school is excited to provide consistent access to the library for all students. Parents are still welcome to stop by to help kids find books.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | |||
| Knudtson | 9:15 – 9:35 | Ford | 9:15 – 9:35 | Mak | 9:10 – 9:30 |
| Huntley | 11:40 – 12:00 | McGrew | 10:15 – 10:35 | Kennedy | 12:00 – 12:30 |
| Ray | 12:45 – 1:05 | Rimkus | 12:45 – 1:05 | West | 12:45 – 1:05 |
| Thursday | Friday | ||||
| Padilla | 9:15 – 9:35 | Stevenson | 9:15 – 9:35 | ||
| Percival | 11:40 – 12:00 | Duran | 12:00 – 12:20 | ||
| Martin | 12:45 – 1:05 |
Upcoming Multilingual District Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 25
Location: Montbello Middle School
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Childcare, dinner and interpretation services will be provided!
Please register HERE