Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of March 30, 2026

Posted Date: 03/29/26 (06:00 PM)

Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello bulldogs!

We had a wonderful first week back after Spring Break and all our bulldogs seem to be back to working hard. Our 4th and 5th graders will be taking the BEST writing assessment this coming Thursday. We are confident that our teachers have prepared them well and they will showcase their skills. If you have a 4th or 5th grader, please make sure they are on time to school so they can begin testing right away.

Finally, don’t forget to register your child for the upcoming Spirit Sprint!

Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma

Principal, Brookshire Elementary

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The image announces 'April is Autism Acceptance Month' with a colorful infinity symbol and diverse hand outlines.

OCPS Celebrates Earth Day April 22 with hands holding the Earth.

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Important Dates

Monday, March 30

K-2 Swimming Begins

Thursday, April 2

BEST Writing Assessment 4th & 5th
Kindergarten Brevard Zoo Field Trip

Wednesday, April 8

Walk n Roll
Ice Cream cart

Friday, April 10

PTA One Love Spirit Sprint

Saturday, April 11

Autism Walk

Tuesday, April 14

SAC meeting @ 3:15 pm in the media center

Tuesday, April 14

1st grade field trip

Walk for Autism

4th & 5th Grade Parent Letter BEST Writing

A letter to parents/guardians regarding the B.E.S.T. Writing assessment for Grade 4-5 students.

SAC Meeting

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

Full-Day VPK Plus School

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PTA News

A cartoon bulldog mascot with a flag labeled 'BES' runs energetically, announcing the 'One Love SPIRIT SPRINT' has kicked off.

A QR code is displayed with the text 'GET REGISTERED FOR OUR SPIRIT SPRINT TODAY!' and a website URL.

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Let’s turn Principal Ledesma into a human sundae!

It’s time to lace up those sneakers! Registration is officially open for our Brookshire Spirit Sprint! We have a massive goal of $10,000, and we need your help to get there!

The Stakes: If we hit our goal, Principal Ledesma has agreed to be turned into a giant, sticky, ice cream SUNDAE!

Register now: www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=693c8a03f0ab5
Send your student’s link to family and friends.
Celebrate: Join us on April 10th for the One Love Spirit Sprint!

Let’s go, Brookshire! Let’s reach this goal together.

Volunteers Needed

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

2500 Cady Way | Winter Park, FL 32792-4726