|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
We are a family.
We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 Congratulations to the winners of Dress as a Book Character
Friday, Nov. 1 Holiday - No School (Office Closed to the Public)
Monday, Nov.4 Student Holiday
Tuesday, Nov 5 Election Day - No School (Office Closed to the Public)
Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue is a non-profit organization that supports connecting students in need who may not otherwise be able to have a coat. Donations and funds to this program support students in many schools, including Bren Mar Park. Direct donations of coats for Bren Mar Park children, especially in sizes adult S and M are also welcomed and accepted at the Bren Mar Park front office.
 |
|
ST Math at BMP and At Home |
During math workshop, students have been using ST Math program and should continue to practice at home. In ST Math, the game puzzles start off simple and then get more challenging as the student progresses.
- ST Math is a visual math program for students
- There are no written words (text), no multiple-choice answers, no timer
- Students are seeing the math and thinking using pictures
- Students “try and see” the problems and receive quick feedback to solve math puzzles
When a student reaches a challenging problem, she/he may ask for your help. As a parent, you might ask questions like:
- What do you notice about the puzzle?
- What things can you click on?
- What question is this puzzle asking?
- Describe the strategy that you are going to use.
- Describe what you see after you try your strategy. What did you learn?
- What will you do now?
Starting in November, we will share a schoolwide ST Math Challenge for classes to reach their puzzle goals for the year.
Students access ST Math through their Schoology account or Student Links on Bren Mar Park website.
Parents may click on this link to learn more Welcome ST Math
Nominations are open for Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Bren Mar Park Outstanding Employee for exceptional work please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/YAWfiHwV8V4vkCqP7 You may submit your nomination in any language!
You may nominate one or more employees at our school!
Outstanding Teacher
A teacher or librarian with 3+ years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher
A teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal
A principal with 3+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Leader
An assistant principal with 1+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Professional Employee
A School-Based Technology Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Resource Teacher, Special Education Department Chair or Reading Specialist with 1+ years of experience in the role
Outstanding Operational Employee
Administrative, Office, Custodial, Food Service staff or Instructional Assistant, Public Health Attendant, with 1+ years of experience in the role
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Williams at cewilliams2@fcps.edu
Nov. 4 – No School: Professional Development & Conferences
There is no school for students on Monday, November 4 for Professional Development. This is also a day in which teachers are hosting parent/guardian-teacher conferences. Families of all Bren Mar Park K-5 students are invited to participate. A conference allows families to better understand the high expectations for your child, share your input to establish an academic plan for your child, and get information about what you can do at home to help improve your child’s learning. The front office is open to the public.
Nov. 5 – No School: Teacher Workday
There is no school for students on Tuesday, November 5 for Teacher Workday. This is also a day in which some teachers are hosting virtual parent/guardian-teacher conferences. Families of all Bren Mar Park K-5 students are invited to participate. A conference allows families to better understand the high expectations for your child, share your input to establish an academic plan for your child, and get information about what you can do at home to help improve your child’s learning. The front office is closed to the public.
Families Welcome to Join Us for School Thanksigving Lunch
Save the Date! Thursday, November 21. Family members 18 years or older are invited to join us for a very special tradition – Thanksgiving lunch at Bren Mar Park. Families may choose to bring their own lunch or purchase the school lunch for $4.75. Cash only, please. Sit and enjoy time with your child and get to know his/her friend group, too. Enjoy the student special art creations which will decorate the day. An adjusted lunch schedule will be coming home soon.
Dear Wonderful Volunteers,
Thank you all for making our first family market this fall a great success! Your support was absolutely invaluable in making this happen. It couldn’t have been done without you.
We have 8 more market dates ahead, where we’ll continue to need volunteer support to serve our community together:
- November 7
- December 5
- January 9
- February 6
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
If you are able and willing to support, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m., on one or more of these dates, please contact Ariel Brathwaite at aabrathwaite@fcps.edu
Beatrice Fairbanks, Kindergarten teacher
2024-2025 is my first academic year at Bren Mar Park ES and at FCPS!
I have been teaching kindergarteners for 4.5 years at Miami-Dade County Schools in Florida, before then I was an executive protocol officer with the Department of State, United States Mission to the United Nation. I then joined the United Nations Interim mission to Yugoslavia Kosovo.
I enjoy learning about new cultures and listening to audio books. I have traveled around Europe, Africa and all over the United States.
|
|
