This is such a fun time of year!  We are eagerly awaiting the holidays, winter break and welcoming in a New Year!  As we wind down the first part of our school year and look ahead to what's coming, there is a lot to be thankful for and I'm so happy with the progress we've made.  The Bringhurst Staff works so hard each day to make learning fun and meaningful for our students.  It's so nice to see more and more parents on campus volunteering in the classrooms and it's really starting to feel like a community, especially with so many students and staff sporting their newest Bringhurst gear. 

We are excited to ring in 2023. There is lots of learning and fun to look forward to! 

Wishing you and your families a very warm and wonderful season and prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,

Mrs. White and the Bringhurst Staff

December 

13 - CIPCF Meeting 7:00 p.m.  - ZOOM

20- Bringhurst PTO 6:00 p.m.  - Lirbary and ZOOM

22- Mrs. Calimlim and Mrs. Ellis' Kindergarten classes are ALL early birds - 8:00-11:20 a.m. 

22 - Early Dismissal Day for 1-6th grade 1:02 dismissal

23 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day 

23-Jan. 8 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL

31 - Happy New Year!

January 

9 - School resumes! Happy New Year!

10 - CIPCF Meeting 7:00 p.m. 

16 - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

17 - School Site Council 5:00 p.m. 

17 - Bringhurst PTO 6:00 p.m. - Library

CIPCF Fundraising Drive is still ON!

The CIPCF Annual Direct Donation Drive is still running, and ends on Friday,  December 9th. Anyone can of course donate at any time, but this Donation Drive is the primary source of funds for supporting MIP, including this year's classroom start-up fund, the annual class stipend, the library book donation fund, and the tech refresh fund. 

Our donation drive goal this year is $30k. As of this email, we received $8360 in

donation, for a total of $12,030 with company matching. The class with the highest donation totals will win a prize (TBD) to make it a little fun competition. Ms. To’s Kindergarten class is currently leading. Here's the current chart (updated daily),

If you are willing and able, please share with your contacts in the MIP community that the donation drive is happening. Here is a link to the Google Form where they can enter their donation information for the class competition. 

The Bringhurst Science Fair is happening in February. This is an optional activity.  If your child is interested in participating in the Science Fair, they must visit Mrs. Johnson's Science Lab and obtain a permission slip.  All signed permission slips are due by December 19th. 

FLASH SALE: $19.99 tees! Sunday is the order deadline for Lila Bringhurst Elementary School holiday gifts! All orders placed by midnight on December 11th are guaranteed to arrive by December 23rd or they're FREE! Visit https://1stplace.sale/108778.

Lila Bringhurst Elementary School Links:

• Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/108778

Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) provides support for gifted and talented (GATE) students through differentiated instruction. We believe that differentiated instruction not only serves the needs of our exceptional students, but also enhances the entire educational program for all students.

In February of 2020, funding for the CogAT testing was cut as part of the budget savings. While the CogAT testing has been the primary means of qualifying students for GATE identification we are now in the process of identifying an alternative way of identifying students. There will not be a test for GATE eligibility given this year. We are currently revising the GATE identification process and handbook. FUSD will have an update by Spring 2023.

During the 2022/2023 school year we will continue to identify 5th and 6th grade students who were not identified in an earlier grade. These students may be considered for GATE identification through the professional judgement process. Teachers and/or parents may nominate a student. A completed nomination form must be submitted by the teacher or parent to the school Principal by December 15, 2022. Principals will set up meetings with the teacher, student, and parent to discuss the student’s eligibility for GATE identification. In June 2023, parents, teachers, and students who applied for professional judgement will be informed of their child’s GATE eligibility.

Fremont 聯合學區 (FUSD) 為資優 (GATE) 學生提供區別教學 。 我們相信區別教學不只滿足本校傑出學生的需要 ， 也提高了給所有學生的整體教育計劃 。  

2020 年 2 月， CogAT 測驗的資金因為節省預算而刪減。 CogAT 測驗一直是鑑定 GATE 合格學生的主要工具，我們正在尋找另一個識別學生的替代方法。今年將不會進行 GATE 資格測驗。我們正在修改 GATE 鑑定程序和手冊 將於 2023 年春季完成更新。

在 2022/2023 學年期間，我們將繼續鑑定 較早年級沒有被鑑定 的五年級和六年級學生。這些學生可經由專業評判程序被識別為 GATE 資格。 老師 和 /或 家長 可以推薦學生。填妥的推薦表格必須由老師或家長於 20 22 年 12 月 15 日 之前送交學校校長。校長將安排與老師，學生和家長會面，討論學生 GATE 的識別資格。申請專業評判的家長，老師和學生將於 202 3 年 6 月 收到他們孩子的 GATE 資格。

With so many illnesses going around, we ask that parents please keep your child home if they are sick.  Even the common cold for one child could become something far more serious for another.  Please remember to screen your child for symptoms each morning.  If your child has a new symptom, please keep them home and perform a covid test.  If you need a covid test you can always pick one up from our office.  If your child tests positive, please notify the office right away.  Any assignments missed while sick can be made up with no penalty to your child's grades. Thank you for helping keep everyone safe and healthy!

Don't miss out on the first Lila Bringhurst Elementary 2022-2023 School Yearbook!

-Photos of every student on the campus will be included into the Bringhurst All-School Yearbook

-Early Bird Discount: $17 if ordered by 1/31/2023

-From 2/1/2023-3/31/2023: price will be $20

-Yearbooks will be delivered to classes before the end of the School Year

-Go to: BuyTheYearbook.com and enter School ID: 711516

-Questions: email - bringhurst-yearbook@googlegroups.com

A virtual informational session will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 3:45 pm to learn about the Fremont-ACOE Teacher Residency. Stipends and tuition grants are available to support candidates in earning their Mild to Moderate Credential and master's degree in this one year program. 

Click Registration Information for registration details

Click Fremont-ACOE Teacher Residency Flyer for additional program information

We are still looking for more noon supervisors during lunch times.  This is a paid position at $16.00/hour from the hours of 11-1 each day.  We also have an additional morning shift from 7:45 - 8:15 a.m.  If you are interested, please email Mrs. Paulina Sanchez  psanchez@fusdk12.net in the office for information and the hiring packet.  Thank you in advance!

Thanks to the support of the Bringhurst PTO, students will be able to participate in the International Math Kangaroo Competition after school on March 16, 2023.  This 1 hour and 15 minute problem-solving contest is open to students grades 1-12.  Cost is $21 paid directly to Math Kangaroo upon registration.  You will need the code "blazers2023" to register for Bringhurst.  For more information, check out the Kangaroo page on the Bringhurst Math Club website at  bit.ly/LBkangaroo." 

Our Lost & Found rack is overflowing with jackets, sweaters, etc.  Please ask your child to take a look or come by before or after school and take a look.  We will be donating anything still in the lost and found after 12/22/22.  Thank you!  

Also, please write your child's name somewhere inside of their garments for easy identification. 

If you need to report your child's absence or have general questions you can call, email or stop by.  Our main line is 510-490-1205.  If we are helping parents or students we may not be able to answer your call.  Please leave a message and we will return your call within 24 business hours.  Our office hours are: Mon-Thursday 8:00-3:30 p.m. Friday 8:00-3:00 p.m.

Delia Pulido, Attendance: dpulido@fusdk12.net

Paulina Sanchez, School Secretary: psanchez@fusdk12.net

Johanna White, Principal: jbwhite@fusdk12.net