February 21, 2021
GRACE, PATIENCE, and FLEXIBILITY
Brentwood Families,
Hope you had a great weekend! Welcome back 4th/5th Grade Cohort C students! WE MISSED YOU!
Please see information below for updates:
Important Dates to Remember
Monday, Feb. 22 = Return to In-person Instruction
(All PreK-3 students; Grades 4-5 Cohort C)
Wednesday, Feb. 24 = Remote Learning (Asynchronous) Day
Join us for our Family Engagement Event
Coping During COVID-19
Times (12-12:30 ; 5-5:30pm)
- English Flyer: http://bit.ly/3sagPdb
- Spanish Flyer: http://bit.ly/3pxibg4
Friday, Feb. 26 = Interims Go Home
Important Updates
UPDATE: 4th/5th Grade Cohort C students return for in-person instruction
Pre-K through Grade 3: Continue DAILY in-person instruction
Grades 4 and 5: Cohort C (on campus) and Cohort A & B (remote)
Important links for returning back to school:
- How is your child getting home? - families should complete this document so that staff know how your child is getting home
UPDATE: Remote Learning (Asynchronous) Day on Wed. Feb. 24
Students will have a remote learning (asynchronous) day on Feb. 24. Contact classroom teachers for additional information on assignments.
REMINDER: Free and Reduced Lunch Applications 20-21 (PLEASE APPLY TODAY!)
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
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.
REMINDER: 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: Check out what students will be learning at Brentwood this month
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
