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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of February 2, 2026

Posted Date: 02/01/26 (06:00 PM)


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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Happy February!

I don’t know about you but the first month of 2026 flew by! Do you know an incoming kindergartener? Please let them know about our kindergarten registration day on Thursday, February 5th! We are looking forward to welcoming all our new bulldog families 🙂

If you’re feeling anything like I am, you need an adults’ night out! I hope you will take a moment to relax and enjoy some Brookshire parent company. Check out the PTA flyer for more information and to RSVP!

As always, check out the important dates below to stay in the know of all the fun!
Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma
Principal, Brookshire Elementary
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Important Dates

Sunday, February 1
  • Solar Bears Game 

Thursday, February 5 
  • Kindergarten Registration

Friday, February 6
  • Parents’ Night Out
  • Yearbook cover art due 
  • 1st grade field trip -Walk to the Mailbox 

Tuesday, February 10
  • SAC Meeting @ 3:15 pm in Media Center 

Wednesday, February 11
  • Skate Night @ Semoran Skateway 

February 16-20
  • Kindness Week 

Wednesday, February 18
  • Night of Fine Arts 5:30-7:00 pm 

Saturday, February 28
  • Brookshire Carnival 
 

SAC Meeting

Announcement for a SAC Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:15 PM in the Media Center, with topics including School Updates.
 

Night of Fine Arts

Brookshire Elementary presents 'An Evening of Fine Arts' on Wednesday, February 18, from 5:30-7:00 PM.
 

Yearbooks

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Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com and use code: 15412126 to purchase your Brookshire yearbook today! 

Yearbooks are $20 and extras will not be purchased. Orders will close on 4/10/26. You will also receive a yearbook flyer to purchase using a QR code in student folders. If you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Bernier at megan.bernier@ocps.net or through Parent Square. 
Purchase Your Yearbook Here
 

OCPS Reads Beanstack Challenge

 Reading Challenge Let’s Read, OCPS!, a district-wide reading challenge taking place from January 26 to April 30, 2026, created to foster a love of reading. The challenge invites students and faculty to collectively read 50 million minutes throughout the three month challenge period. Students should individually aim to read for at least 500 minutes and log any time spent reading throughout the school day.  
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The Beanstack website welcomes Brookshire Bulldogs to a new reading year with the 'The Great Escape' challenge.
 

PTA

GIFTS FROM THE HEART IS BACK FOR ONE LOVE!

These are donated experiences from some of our amazing faculty and staff that you can purchase – each entry gives you a chance to win! 

Raffle details:

  • Each entry is $1, with a $10 minimum
  • Winners for each raffle will be selected randomly on February 28. 

Your child could:
  • Have breakfast with a teacher and friend
  • Be Principal for the Day
  • Create a special craft with a friend and faculty member
  • Enjoy an afternoon dance party 
  • Anchor the morning news 

…and so much more! 

Buying for multiple children on the same raffle? If more than one child wants the same experience, we recommend having a partner or friend make a separate purchase so entries are under two different names. Example, if both children want to be principal for the day, purchase some raffle tickets under your name and have a family member purchase additional tickets under theirs. Be sure to list the child’s name in the “Donation preferences” section.

Please take a moment to show your child the options and see which raffle(s) they’d like to try for! 

Good luck! 
Link below to purchase raffle tickets:
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PARENTS’ NIGHT IS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THIS YEAR!

Be sure to mark your calendar for 2/6! The fun will start at 6:00 PM! 
Invitation to a Parents' Night Out event on February 6 at 6:00 PM, featuring front yard, fire lit, drinks, and light bites.
Invitation for a 'Parents Night Out' event with text in English and Spanish, featuring illustrations of cocktails, a lounge chair, sunglasses, starfish, and a key.
 
WE NEED YOU!

The Brookshire Carnival wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our community, and that’s where YOU come in! 

Become a Family Sponsor or promote your business with a Community Booth. Both options are just $100 and come with great benefits in return! 

Click the link below to sign up today and help make this event amazing! 
Poster for 'Carnival Family Sponsorships' event on Saturday, February 28th, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM.
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Poster for a 'Carnival Community Booth' event on Saturday, February 28, from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM.
 

Volunteers Needed

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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
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