GRACE, PATIENCE, and FLEXIBILITY

 

Brentwood Families,

 

Hope you had a great weekend!

 

Please see information below for updates: 

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

Monday, Feb. 15 = Calendar Out Day - No school for students

 

Tuesday, Feb. 16 = Teacher Workday - No school for students

 

Wednesday, Feb. 17 = Return to In-person Instruction 

  (All PreK-3 students; Grades 4-5 Cohort B)

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24 = Remote Learning (Asynchronous) Day

                         

 

Important Updates

 

 

UPDATE: Student’s Return to In-Person Instruction on Feb. 17

 

Wake County Board of Education approved a plan recently calling for students not enrolled in the Virtual Academy to return to schools. 

 

The plan calls for the following:

 

Pre-K through Grade 3: Daily in-person instruction

 

Grades 4 and 5: Students will return in three-cohort rotations, starting with Cohort B 

(Student Cohort Information will be shared with families on Monday, February 8)

 

Please be on the lookout for an email of important information regarding reopening. I will send this information early next week.

 

UPDATE: NO Remote Learning (Asynchronous) Day this week

 

Students will have 5 days of live instruction this week. There will be no remote learning (asynchronous) day this week.

 

IMPORTANT: Free and Reduced Lunch Applications 20-21

 

Brentwood Magnet Elementary is a Title I funded school and receives federal funding based on the number of students eligible for free or reduced lunch in school.  Brentwood heavily relies on these funds to support our students and school. Funds are intended to help students and schools access needed resources for quality instruction. 

 

Brentwood uses our Title I funding for the following:

 

Full-Time Social Worker

 

Additional Classroom Teachers

 

Instructional Support Staff (intervention teachers)

 

Instructional Coaches

 

Student Supplies

 

Family Engagement 

 

 Staff Professional Development

 

Therefore, it is ESSENTIAL that all families who are eligible, complete this application as soon as possible. If we do not have the numbers that we had this year for funding, this will affect our allocated teacher positions and resources. These valuable resources can help improve student achievement. Even though all families receive free lunch this school year based on COVID, it is still important that you complete the application. Our individual school funding from Title I used to support your child relies on these numbers.The application can be completed online. Below are some documents to assist with this application.

 

• English/Spanish Application : Scroll to the bottom of of page for application
• FAQ
• Spanish FAQ

 

Paper applications can be requested by calling 919-588-3535. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the school. 

 

UPDATE: Brentwood Afterschool Program

 

We will continue partnering with Raleigh Parks and Recreation for our After School program. The program will be held on the Brentwood campus on school days from 3:00 - 6:00 for a cost.

 

The program strives to make available a high-quality program at a low cost. The goal is to include a variety of curriculum-based programs such as arts & crafts, fitness & nutrition, and homework assistance.

 

Registration needs to be completed through Raleigh Parks and Rec. For more information and the registration process, please visit:

 

https://raleighnc.gov/SupportPages/after-school-x-press

 

REMINDER: All students will be on remote instruction until mid-February

 

 All students in grades Pre-K-12 will remain in remote instruction through the end of this week.

 

Reminder: Remote Learning Grade Level Schedules

 

Below you will find the remote learning grade level schedules. Contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

 

REMINDER: Check out what students will be learning at Brentwood this month

 

Virtual Schedules and Information from each grade level is located in the newsletter below:

 February Update Newsletter

 

REMINDER: Follow us on Social Media

 

Check out the wonderful things going on at Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering!

 

Twitter: @BrentwoodMESE

Facebook: BrentwoodMESE

Instagram: BrentwoodMESE

 

Feel to reach out to me if you have additional questions or contact your child’s teacher if you need any assistance. 

 

Thank you again for your GRACE, PATIENCE, and FLEXIBILITY. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Melissa McKinley, Principal