Welcome Bracker families and staff

Dear Robert M. Bracker Elementary Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!

We hope that you all had a safe and relaxing summer that prepared you for the new school year. Robert M. Bracker Elementary School faculty and staff are very excited to see all our students. We are devoted to providing everyone a welcoming, positive and safe learning environment where students can focus on meeting their academic goals.

August Events

⮚ Meet Your Teacher Day (all grades) for all students – Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 – 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm

⮚ First Day of Classes – Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 – 7:30a.m.-2:45 P.M. Regular day schedule – Breakfast will be in the classroom.

⮚ Open House and Title I meeting - Thursday, August 15th , 2024 from 4:00-4:45 for grade K-2, and 4:45-5:30 for grades 3-5.

Robert M. Bracker Elementary Guidelines:

⮚ All students are required to wear their school uniforms on the first day of school and every day of the school year unless otherwise noted for spirit days etc. The uniform remains the same which is Navy Blue or White top, and khakis (shorts, skirts, pants) or unripped blue jeans. The Bracker Parent Teacher Committee will be selling neon colored Bracker Dolphin logo shirts and are acceptable for the dress code to be worn daily if you choose. Joggers, sweats and black attire are not allowed. All shoes must be closed toe, and no sandals, or crocs are allowed.

⮚ Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served for free. Free Breakfast will be served in the classroom every day of the week from 7:30am – 7:45am.

⮚ Students are required to be on time! Student attendance is MUST in reaching our academic goals. Classes begin promptly at 7:45am. after breakfast in the classroom ends. A copy of the attendance and tardy policy are enclosed.

⮚ Students are expected to be respectful and follow all Nogales Unified School District and Robert M. Bracker rules and procedures. You will be receiving an updated 2024-2025 NUSD Discipline Matrix being sent home the first week of school with your child. Please read and understand our school and district rules.

⮚ No Cell Phones, Air pods, Nintendo Switch, iPad, or other electronic devices or any toys and play items , energy drinks, candy and food items other than healthy lunch items are not allowed on campus. The item will be confiscated, and the parent/guardian must pick it up from the principal’s office.

⮚ No fighting or bullying is allowed on campus or on the school bus. The NUSD #1 guideline will be followed including a report to law enforcement. A copy of the district’s Discipline Matrix will be provided to each student and parent/guardian.

⮚ Your child will receive homework daily. Robert M. Bracker Elementary is dedicated to having our students achieve academically and homework to practice is an extension of the student’s learning.

⮚ If your child is riding the bus, contact Citizens Auto Stage at (520) 281-0400 ext. 4138 for a schedule or questions. For your child to ride the bus, your address will be screened to determine if the child is eligible for transportation.

Please follow the drop off and pick-up procedures outlined in the school handbook.

Drop off times are from 7:00-7:40 a.m. The gates are locked at 7:42 a.m. and you must park in the lot and come sign your child in after 7:42 and they will be considered tardy. Simply arriving to the school at that time does not constitute a timely arrival since students need to be in class before the late bell ready to start learning. You may use the drive or park in the lot and accompany your child in the cross walk to the front gate. Parents can walk their child to class for the first partial school week only and thereafter students must walk in the school by themselves.

Pick-Up times are 2:45 regular day, and 12:45 early release Wednesday, barring special early release days which are on the calendar we send out and you will be reminded as well via messaging. Pick-up must be done by driver only who is the parent/guardian or designated pick-up person listed in PowerSchool. We can not assume anyone can pick up your child and they must be in PowerSchool as a pick-up not simply an emergency contact. Pick-up must be done in the designated drive daily. There are no exceptions for cutting in front of the line to park and get down from the vehicle. Everyone must follow the rules for safety. Your child will be radio called from the cafeteria and supervised as they walk to the front of the school top be picked up. Should an appointment or event that necessitates and early pick-up you must call the office and check/sign your child out before 2:25. Simply arriving at 2:40 to pick you child up without advance contact to the school prevents a safe and orderly dismissal procedure. Again, you must wait in the dismissal line off of Camino Diez Mandamientos. We will not dismiss students to parents walking up to the cafeteria to forego the dismissal line. Dismissal will begin 10 minutes early the fist two weeks of school to alleviate traffic.

Dear Bracker Community!

• I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last few days of summer.
  
  As we approach the first day of school on August the 7th, I want to take this time now to share some related information with our community.
  
  School Supplies:
  Please check your email and facebook/instagram for the supplies suggested by grade. At the meet your teacher event to be held at Bracker on August 6th from 1:30-3:30 your child's teacher will provide more information. However, as a suggestion, parents can also supply the following:

  1. Additional pencils/pens
  2. Additional notebook paper
  3. Folders
  4. Personal tissue
  5. Personal disinfectant wipes
  6. Personal hand sanitizer

  **Please note that supplies are not to be shared between students.

  Uniform:
  Students are required to be in uniform every school day. Uniforms are: Navy blue or white shirt. Khaki bottoms can be pants/skirts/shorts as well as un-ripped jeans are also allowed. Shorts and skirts must be approaching knee length. For safety reasons, flip-flops are not allowed and tennis shoes must be worn.
  
  
  
  This summer, we have been very busy preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year. Our theme this year is: “Dolphins Diving in for Success.” We chose this theme because of the many possibilities this year will hold.
  
  

  1. Daily lessons, assignments and schedules that provide structured and engaged learning using district adopted curriculum in all CORE subjects.
  2. Whole school intervention Program for remediation of skills and academic support
  3. Before/after school tutoring
  4. IEP Services for our Ex Ed students.
  5. Targeted and integrated English classes
  6. Lessons and instruction to meet accelerated or specialized student needs.
  7. Dedicated administration who are accessible and available for parent concerns/questions/visits
  8. Fun and engaging school year with:
     1. Spirit Weeks
     2. Dolphin of the month lunches and events
     3. Student awards, recognition and announcements.
     4. Free breakfast and lunch for all students daily.
     5. Clubs and fun after-school activities

  
  The Bracker community thanks you for entrusting us with your children. This is not a trust that we take lightly. We care about our students and will strive to do our very best— every day—to make sure that our students are progressing, productive and happy.
  
  This year all NUSD schools will be using Apptegy/Thrillshare to message teachers and the school as well as provide all communication. More information on how to download the application is forthcoming. Again, welcome to another year of infinite possibilities! Please do not be a stranger. At Bracker, everyone is welcome. I look forward to seeing all of you!
  
  Joshua Payne, Principal

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