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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of January 19, 2026

Posted Date: 01/18/26 (06:00 PM)


Brookshire Elementary School logo featuring a bulldog mascot and school name.

Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello Bulldogs!

Check out my video for important reminders!
Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma
Principal, Brookshire Elementary
Brookshire_Principal_a woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a pearl necklace.
 
January is National Mentoring Month, celebrated with a fist bump between a mentor and student.
A graphic illustration of Martin Luther King Jr. with text announcing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19, with school and district offices closed.
A young girl with glasses reads a book in a library, with text overlaying the image: 'CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK JAN 26-30'.
Graphic promoting the 'Let's Read OCPS' initiative, encouraging reading 50,000,000 minutes by April 30, 2026.
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Important Dates

Monday, January 19
  • No School- MLK DAY

Tuesday, January 20
  • Kindergarten to Fort Christmas (Salinas and Mauser)
  • Spirit Night @ 4 Rivers Smokehouse

Thursday, January 22
  • Kindergarten to Fort Christmas (Graham and Stimmel)  

January 26-30
  • Celebrate Literacy Week 

Wednesday, January 28 
  • Young Authors Conference

Thursday, January 29 
  • 2nd Grade Blue Springs Field Trip 

Friday,  January 30 
  • 2nd Grade Blue Springs Field Trip
  • School Pop Up Store 
  • Ice Cream Cart 

Sunday, February 1
  • Solar Bears Game 

Friday, February 6
  • Parents’ Night Out 

Wednesday, February 11
  • Skate Night @ Semoran Skateway 

Wednesday, February 18
  • Night of Fine Arts 
 

Attendance Matters

Infographic detailing the impact of early grade attendance, with statistics on absenteeism and its consequences.
A flyer from Attendance Works titled 'Help Your Child Do Well in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance' with tips and a calendar.
 

PTA

Bulldogs! Eat for a Cause!

Join us at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park this Tuesday, January 20.

Dine in or take out any time that day and 20% of your purchase will benefit the Brookshire PTA!
Ordering online? Use code SPIRIT at checkout.

We hope to see you there! 
R4 Smokehouse promotes Spirit Day with 20% of proceeds going towards a cause.

Save the Date!

The Brookshire Carnival is taking over campus on February 28! Mark your calendars for the most fun day of the year!
Poster for the Brookshire Carnival on Saturday, February 28, featuring circus tents, games, and balloons.
A vibrant poster announces the Brookshire Carnival with colorful tents, balloons, and carnival games.
 

Volunteers Needed

The ADDitions School Volunteers logo features an apple and text.
If you want to volunteer with us this year or attend any field trips, you must become an ADDitions volunteer. This process must be completed each year. Click below to visit the OCPS volunteer website for more information and to sign-up!
OCPS Volunteer Website
The Brookshire Elementary School logo features a stylized blue 'B' within a gold wreath.

2500 Cady Way | Winter Park, FL 32792-4726

Phone +1 407-623-1400 I brookshire_es@ocps.net

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