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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of February 17, 2026

Posted Date: 02/15/26 (06:00 PM)


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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma
Principal, Brookshire Elementary
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Illustration for Black History Month with text "FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH".
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, February 16
  • NO School- Presidents’ Day

February 16-20
  • Kindness Week 

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

Thursday, February 19
  • Resiliency Day 
  • 5th Grade Speech Contest

Saturday, February 28
  • Brookshire Carnival 
 

Brookshire Online Art Show

Brookshire Elementary School's Online Art Show runs from Feb 10-23, 2026. Framed art is $25.00.
Poster for Brookshire Elementary School's Online Art Show, featuring colorful paint splatters and art supplies.
Brookshire Elementary School Art Show flyer with dates, times, and purchase information.
Attention Parents! Easy steps to the virtual art show are listed.
 

Night of Fine Arts

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

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

Poster announcing a Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8 AM to noon at Cady Way Park.
There is a community event where parents can't drop Household hazardous waste: Like old tires, oils, paint, and more. Thank you in advance for your help supporting our sustainability effort.
 

Time to order your 2025-2026 yearbook!

Three smiling young people, one in a graduation cap and gown, stand against a blue background.
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
 

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! 
A flyer titled 'GIFTS FROM THE HEART' lists various activities and events, with QR codes and a URL for donations.
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:
Purchase Raffle Tickets
 
BROOKSHIRE CARNIVAL WRISTBANDS ARE ON SALE!

The Brookshire Carnival is just over two weeks away! Save time and buy your wristbands online now! 
Poster for the Brookshire Carnival on Saturday, February 28, from 2:00-5:00 PM.
Poster for the Brookshire Carnival on Saturday, February 28, featuring rides, games, and food.
Click the link below to purchase wristbands today.
Purchase Wristbands Here
 

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

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