We had so much fun at Brookside Elementary yesterday for Halloween. The students came in amazing costumes, had fun and yummy class parties, and everyone participated in the Halloween parade and watched the 6th grade perform Thriller for the school. We sure appreciated all the many hours of help and service our parents provided yesterday in the classrooms and coming to watch the parade and students. Thank you!

Brookside Elementary had an end of term party for all the student on Friday, October 27th. The each had a bag of popcorn, a capri sun and a laffy taffy stick to enjoy during their movie. Grades 4-6 watched Ratatouille and grades 1-3 watched Rio. Great job students on completing your 1st term, 3 more to go...

Mrs. Graves submitted photos from her class Halloween party for the website. Take a look at all the fun her students had yesterday.

We have been having a fun time celebrating at Brookside Elementary this week for Red Ribbon Week. All the students have done an amzaing job participating each day. Today was crazy hair day and it was difficult for the teachers to choose the best one from each class there are so many amazing hair styles! Remember, 

"It's Up To Me to be Drug Free!"

Dear Parents, We are so excited for our Halloween parade tomorrow. Here are just a few reminders:

• Our sixth grade classes will be performing “Thriller” at 2:15 with the parade starting immediately after.

• Please park in the school’s parking lot or on the side streets. Please do not use Reams parking lot.

• Students are welcome to wear their costume to school that day, but masks can only be worn during the parade.

This week at Brookside elementary is the PTA's Red Ribbon Week "PROUD TO BE DRUG FREE". Today everyone wore as much red as they could. The student from each class that wore the most read are pictured here. Tomorrow is wear your costume day, Wednesday: Internet safety  is no joke-wackiest hairstyles, Thursday: Pedestrian safety is up to me-wear helmet or hat, Friday: Be a hero, not a bully-dress like favorite superhero.

Our praise note students for this week are Cosette Lee, Alora Taylor, Eliza Baker, Lewis Talbot, Maxx Mancebo, Hildy Mangum, Andres Solorio, Mia Ollerton, Jeryck McCoy, Caroline Poole, Jens Cutler, Sophia Melendez, Jacob Hill, Luke Hudson, Corbin Moore, Jane Thompson, Sadie Parker, Caleb Salmond, Garvyn Vanpatten, Kaleb Rivas, Johnny Pickering, Liesel Scott, Dylan Keith, Maggie Brooks, Jacynet Delgado, Talon Keith, Alexa Laneres, and Evee Fullmer.

Mrs. Jorgensen’s and Mr. Andersen’s class play a cooperative song activity game at the beginning of the year.  Students have to get out of their comfort zone and get partners they have not had before to win the game.

Nate Thompson scrubbed the desks and tables, Riker Zufelt helped his brother and stayed with him when he was hurt, Ben Smith is helpful in the classroom, Carter Barthalomew always sets a good example for everyone by silently reading, Jonas Benson picked up A LOT of trash from the playground, Charlie Smith helped a kindergartener with their pumpkin, Talia Sroufe makes sure her work is neat, organized and easy to read, Lincoln Tibbs played with someone that was sitting on the buddy bench, and Gunnar Weight also played with someone from the buddy bench.

The fifth graders had a visit from Kimball Arts Center.  Heather came to teach the fifth graders about the artist Jimmi Toro.  She shared his artwork and interesting facts about him.  Then, she visited each of the fifth grade classes to create a Jimmi Toro inspired piece.  They stated by drawing a blind contour, then a continuous line self portrait and finally a final copy where they added color and ink.  The students had a blast!