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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of March 9, 2026

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (06:00 PM)
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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello bulldogs!

Check out my video for important updates!
Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma
Principal, Brookshire Elementary
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March is National Social Work Month, highlighted by a white handprint with a heart inside.
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Orange County Public Schools announces NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 13 for a teacher workday and student holiday.
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Important Dates

Wednesday, March 11
  • Walk & Roll
  • Ice Cream Cart

Thursday,  March 12
  • Field Day 
  • Spirit Night @ Burger Fi

Friday, March 13
  • Teacher Work Day- No students 

March 16-20
  • Spring Break 

Monday, March 23
  • Penny Wars begins

Tuesday, March 24
  • Teacher Luncheon: Salad Bar

Thursday, March  26 
  • Class Picture day 
  • PTA General Meeting

Friday, March 27
  • School Pop Up Shop
  • 3rd grade field trip to Sea World
  • Ice Cream Cart

Monday, March 30
  • K-2 Swimming Begins 

Thursday, April 2
  • Kindergarten Brevard Zoo Field Trip

Wednesday, April 8
  • Walk & Roll
  • Ice Cream Cart

Friday, April 10
  • One Love Spirit Sprint

Saturday, April 11 
  • Autism Walk 
 

Field Day Volunteers

Field Day 2026 is Thursday, March 12 and we need your help! Spectators are NOT permitted at Field Day; the only way to get in on the fun is to volunteer. Please see the SignUp Genius link below and volunteer if you are able to do so. Please remember that you can only sign up once per session. 5th, 4th, and 3rd grade will be the AM session of Field Day. K, 1st, and 2nd grade will be the PM session of Field Day- please sign up accordingly. There are water stations and dry stations- if you sign up for a water station you may get wet. The deadline to sign up is March 10th, but space fills up fast, so please don't wait until then. All volunteers need to be Additions approved. 
Volunteer Sign-up
 

Walk for Autism

Poster for the 'Walk for Autism' event on April 11th, 9:00-11:00 AM at Showalter Stadium.
 

Time to order your 2025-2026 yearbook!

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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
 

PTA News

WALK n ROLL TO SCHOOL!
Join us for our monthly Walk n Roll this Wednesday March 11! Whether you’re on two wheels or your own two feet, every trip to school earns you a prize. It’s the perfect way to kickstart the morning with some fresh air and fitness. 

Safety first: Remember to wear your helmet and lace up those walking shoes! 
Poster for Brookshire Elementary's 'Walk and Roll to School' event on March 11th, encouraging walking, biking, scooting, or skating.
Brookshire Elementary School promotes a 'Walk and Roll to School' event on March 11th, encouraging walking, biking, and skating.
 
MID-WEEK TREAT? YES, PLEASE!
The Brookshire Ice Cream Cart is rolling out this Wednesday! Swing by to grab something sweet and support the PTA at the same time. It’s a win-win and a “cool” way to give back to our school! 
Poster advertising 'Popsicles & Ice Cream' sold by Brookshire PTA after school at the bike racks.
 
READY FOR A MOUTH WATERING MEAL THAT SUPPORTS A GREAT CAUSE?
Join us at BurgerFi (538 S Park Ave) this Thursday, March 12 between 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM and make a difference! With every order you place, 20% will be donated to Brookshire Elementary PTA. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose!
BurgerFi event in Orlando to support Brookshire Elementary PTA on Thursday, March 12.
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LET’S TOSS SOME LOVE TO OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF!
We’re hosting a healthy Salad Bar for our wonderful Brookshire staff on March 24 and we need your help to make it a masterpiece. 

How you can help: 
  • Donate: Sign up to bring food donations 
  • Volunteer: Help us with set-up or to restock and tidy up throughout the day

Click the link below to snag a spot. Thank you for helping us treat the team that does so much for our kids!
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Sign Up 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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2500 Cady Way | Winter Park, FL 32792-4726

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

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