Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of May 25, 2026

Posted Date: 05/24/26 (06:00 PM)

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Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin

A NEWSLETTER FOR THE BROOKSHIRE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Principal's Message

Hello, Bulldogs!

Please check out my final video message for the 2025-2026 school year. I will miss the Brookshire community immensely!

Gratefully,

Mrs. Bethany Ledesma

Principal, Brookshire Elementary

Brookshire_Principal_a woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a pearl necklace.

Graphic announcing 'May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month' with colorful abstract designs.

Two smiling children are featured in an image promoting Foster Care Awareness Month.

OCPS Honors Memorial Day: Schools and District Offices Closed.

Graphic celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with a Star of David.

A group of diverse students laugh joyfully, celebrating the last day of school on May 27th.

A green ribbon, a symbol for mental health awareness, is displayed with text stating 'May is Mental Health Awareness Month'.

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Important Dates

Monday, May 25

No School- Memorial Day

May 26-27

No backpacks

Wednesday, May 27

Last Day Of School
Beach Day
5th grade/staff kickball game
PTA provides ice cream

Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Find Your Reading Joy

Get ready to log those minutes! This summer, we are hosting a district-wide reading challenge through Beanstack. You can access Beanstack easily to track your students’ progress. All students and employees are automatically enrolled in the challenge.

Books to Find Your Reading Joy

Not sure what to read next? Discover your next favorite summer story with the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA), Florida Teens Read (FTR), and Orange Blossom book lists. Curated just to suggest fantastic, age-appropriate titles, these lists are the perfect roadmap to help students explore new genres, meet unforgettable characters, and find their true reading joy this summer!

Digital Books at Your Fingertips

Looking for the perfect summer story? Students can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks through Sora. It’s available 24/7 via LaunchPad or by downloading the Sora app on any mobile device. It’s the easiest way to ensure a great book is always within reach. To log in to the Sora app:

Click ‘I Have a Setup Code’ and put in the school setup code ‘OCPS’
Sign in using Orange County Public Schools
Log in to the Launchpad window with your regular OCPS username and password

Summer at your OCLS Library

We are proud to partner with the Orange County Library System for their "Summer at Your Library" program, running from June 1 through July 26. Highlights include:

The OCLS Reading Challenge: This year, kids and teens who complete 30 days of reading can earn a free book and a goody bag (while supplies last).
Free Events: Visit any OCLS branch for science shows, magic acts, animal presentations, and technology classes. For more details on library events, visit ocls.info/summer.
Grand Prizes: Make sure your student has an OCLS library card to be eligible for their grand prize drawings!

Read, White, and Blue with the Winter Park Library

We are also proud to partner with the Winter Park Library for their "Read, White, and Blue" program, running from May 30 through July 26. Highlights include:

The Winter Park Library Challenge: This summer, students can keep their reading habits sharp by tracking their goals through Beanstack or a paper tracker to stay motivated and beat the "summer slide."
Free Events: Head to the library’s state-of-the-art facility for free youth and teen events, including interactive educational workshops, hands-on community activities, and specialized student programs. For details on upcoming dates, visit winterparklibrary.org/summer-reading.
Grand Prizes: Make sure your student completes their summer reading milestones to unlock exciting rewards—including prize packs, an annual family pass to the Central Florida Zoo, or Beats headphones.

PTA News

SHOW YOUR 5TH GRADE PRIDE!

Congratulations to the 5th Grade Graduate from Brookshire Elementary School.

Make a statement in the neighborhood with a 5th Grade Graduation yard sign! Order yours today to celebrate your student’s milestone! All proceeds directly fund the 5th Grade Graduation Party!

Price: $25
Pickup location: Brookshire Front Office on Friday, May 1.
Order now:

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I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR SUMMER!

A watercolor illustration of a vanilla ice cream cone with colorful sprinkles and text announcing 'Hello Summer'.

Let’s kick off summer break with a sweet treat! On Wednesday, May 27 PTA will be serving ice cream treats to all students directly after school. We can’t wait to see those smiling faces as we head into summer!

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

Brookshire Bulldog Bulletin - Week of May 25, 2026