24-25 Beginning of Year Information
Brentwood Families,
The summer is slowly coming to an end, but we are so EXCITED to see our Brentwood students for the 2024-2025 school year. Our theme for this school year will be “Going for the Goal”! We will continue to Engage and Empower our students to reach their full potential.
This message will contain vital information regarding the beginning of the school year so please make sure to read all information and view the links as well. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at (919) 850-8720.
IMPORTANT (please read): Parent Handbook
Please take a moment to read Brentwood’s Parent Handbook as it contains all detailed information about the 24-25 school year.
Information included in this document includes, but not limited to:
- Attendance
- Calendars
- School Procedures
Weekly School Communication
Please visit our website, www.wcpss.net/brentwoodes for more information about Brentwood Magnet Elementary. It is updated on a consistent basis and we always appreciate your feedback!
Ms. McKinley will send home a weekly School Messenger to all families every Sunday evening. These messages are located on the Brentwood website at the following link.
If you do not receive the School Messenger, please contact our Data Manager, Liz Malone (emalone@wcpss.net or 919-850-8720).
All classroom teachers use Class Dojo as another means of communication with families. Please sign up for Class Dojo by contacting your child’s teacher.
School Hours
Brentwood’s school hours are 8:00am-3:00pm. The instructional day begins for all students at 8:30am.
Who will be my child’s teacher?
Grades 1-5: All classroom teachers will begin contacting individual families to introduce themselves and remind you of Meet the Teacher.
Kindergarten: Kindergarten families will have a separate Meet the Teacher event after Staggered Entry is complete. Click this link for more information.
PreK: PreK teachers will be reaching out to families. Meet the Teacher Orientation for PreK students will be on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10am . If you are not contacted by your child’s teacher by the end of next week (Friday, August 30), please contact the front office at (919) 850-8720.
Meet the Teacher: Grades K-5
Meet the Teacher: Friday, August 23 (1st - 5th Grade students)
4:00 - 6:00pm
The Meet the Teacher Event will be an opportunity for students and families to meet their child’s teacher.There will also be staff available to help with carpool, transportation, medication, and other questions.
Meet the Teacher: Tuesday, September 3rd (Kindergarten students)
4:00 - 5:00pm
After Staggered Entry, students will be placed into a homeroom classroom. Families will come on Tuesday, September 3rd to Meet the Homeroom Teacher for your student for the 2024-2025 school year. Each teacher will be present to meet students face to face. There will also be staff available to help with carpool, transportation, medication, and other questions.
Supply List
In addition to parent provided school supplies, the school will also provide some supplies for all students. Please see the supply list below.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry
All kindergarten families should have received information on staggered entry. View the following link to see the message that was communicated to families.
How will your child be getting home?
Once you are informed about your child’s teacher, please make sure to communicate with the teacher on how your child will be getting home in the afternoon. If it needs to change, call the main office by 2:30 on the day of the change (919-850-8720).
Are you interested in After-School Care for your child?
An after school program is facilitated by Raleigh Parks and Recreation on school days, 3:15 - 6:00pm. Their goal is to include a variety of curriculum-based programs such as arts & crafts, fitness & nutrition, and homework assistance. For questions and registration, visit the Raleigh Parks and Recreation After School X-press Website or call 919-996-4800.
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
IMPORTANT - Please note that for the 24-25 school year, ALL STUDENTS will receive free meals (breakfast and lunch).
All Brentwood students will receive FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH for the 24-25 school year.
Volunteer Registration
Parents/Guardians and community members interested in volunteering must complete a WCPSS volunteer application and background check. Visit the WCPSS website for more information about volunteering and access the application. Volunteers will be used at the principal's discretion.
We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE all those who wish to volunteer to register early as it can take weeks to get approval.
Volunteer Registration: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/55232
Feel free to call the front office at (919) 850-8720 to confirm if you are on the volunteer approval list.
Still have questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact our front office at (919) 850 -8720.
Sincerely,
Melissa McKinley, Principal
