Here we are at the end of 2022!  I hope that 2023 brings all of you and your families peace and happiness.   Thank you all for thinking of me, the staff and teachers with your very generous gifts and well wishes.  We are feeling very loved! 

While our winter break starts later than most, it feels nice to know that we have a week off in January when most people will be back to school and work.  This winter break I will travel to New York for a week and then head up to the snow to do some skiing with my sons.  What are your plans?  Whatever they may be, I hope that you are able to create lasting memories with the ones you love. 

Thank you for your support so far this year and I look forward to our continued partnership in 2023. 

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at Bringhurst!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Johanna White

Principal

January

9 - School Resumes

10 - CIPCF Meeting 7:00 p.m. Zoom

11, 18, 25 - Early Dismissal for 1-6th graders 1:02 p.m. 

16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

17 - School Site Council Meeting 5:00 p.m. Zoom

17 - PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. Zoom

17 - FUSD Spelling Bee - Weibel Elementary 6:30 p.m. 

18 - State of the District 6:00-7:00 p.m. 

24 - Basketball vs. Chadbourne @ Chadbourne 3:30/4:30 p.m. 

25 - Lunar New Year Celebration 8:30 a.m. 

27 - Basketball vs. Azevada @ Bringhurst (Azevada Home) 3:30/4:30 p.m. 

30 - Basketball vs. Mattos @ Bringhurst (Mattos Home) 3:30/4:30 

Have your children told you about Blazer Best Tickets,  our new positive behavior system yet?  We introduced Blazer Best Tickets to staff and students last week and are already seeing so many students earning tickets!  Students might win individual prizes in a monthly raffle. Each ticket earned also helps their class earn a class reward!  Here is a short video, created by our very talented Mrs. Tsung and students!  

Please find Ms. Wisefield's Newsletter for January  2023.

Join Elementary Counselors and parents for a parent workshop  on Developing your Child's Emotional Intelligence.  Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8118127063?pwd=YzlhdXEwZU10ZGJLanpBZVFVQnBoQT09

Once again, your child has received 2 covid tests which should be taken on January 8 and then again on January 9th before coming to school.  If your child tests positive, please call the office.  Do not bring your child to school.  Your child can make up any work missed due to illness.  

Please remind your child that cell phones and smart watches are not to be used on campus during school hours. Families who have students with cell phones or smart watches assume all responsibility for the device.  We will not replace or be held responsible for lost, stolen or broken devices. If your child is in the office, you can talk with your child over the office phone.  Students should not be calling parents to pick them up.  All communication should be made through the office staff for safety purposes. 

We are still looking for 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!

We are excited to begin watching our Bringhurst Basketball Teams play games beginning in January. Girls games start at 3:30 and Boys games start at 4:30 p.m. 

The schedule is as follows:

January 

24 - Vs. Chadbourne @ Chadbourne

27 - Vs. Azevada @ Bringhurst (Azevada home)

30 - Vs. Mattos @ Bringhurst (Mattos home)

31 - Vs. Glenmoor @ Bringhurst 

February

8 - Vs. Millard @ Bringhurst 

10 - Vs. Mattos @ Bringhurst

13 - Vs. Azevada @ Bringhurst

15 - Vs. Cabrillo @ Cabrillo

22 - Vs. Millard @ Bringhurst (Millard home)

Congratulations to our top 2 spellers: Daniel L. and Chunyue Y. 5th Graders in Mrs. Qin/Mr. Walsh's class. 

They were our last two spellers through TWELVE rounds!  Impressive! 

These two spellers will represent Bringhurst Elementary at the FUSD Spelling Bee held at Weibel Elementary on January 17th.  

FLASH SALE: Save 25% on all spirit wear Dec 26th - 28th! Stay warm with Lila Bringhurst Elementary School hoodies, jackets tees and hats! Visit https://1stplace.sale/108778. 

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

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." 

We have too many jackets, sweaters, etc. in our Lost & Found.  Please plan to stop by before Thursday, 12/22 to look to see if anything belongs to your child.  We will be donating any left over garments.    

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