The Bobcat Times

Dear Brooker Creek Families,

Thank you to all of our BCE families for supporting tonight’s Fall Festival! I am looking forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun, fellowship, and celebration of our wonderful school community.

Throughout October, Mrs. Gerber and I are continuing to visit classrooms to speak with students about our ROARS Expectations, Bully Prevention Tips, and the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect. These conversations reinforce our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment where Every Bobcat Counts!

Next week, Brooker Creek will partner with our PTA to kick off this year’s Paws on the Pavement Fundraiser! Thank you in advance to all of our families who are able to participate and help support student recognition programs, curriculum needs, and other initiatives that enhance the educational experience for our Bobcats.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Brooker Creek such a PAWsome place to learn and grow!

Dr. Seymour Brown
Principal

Brooker Creek Elementary School

The Brooker Creek Elementary Staff and students' wants to recognize and thank our amazing Food Services team during this week's National School Lunch Week. Our team of 3 does an amazing job each day feeding over 400 meals to our students each day. Thank you.

Brooker Creek Elementary staff is showing their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by proudly wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October! Their participation helps raise awareness and demonstrates our school's commitment to supporting this important cause. Bobcats look great in PINK!

We encourage all of our Bobcats to be UPSTANDERS! An upstander is someone who recognizes when another person is being treated unkindly and chooses to take positive action by showing kindness, offering support, or seeking help from a trusted adult. When we choose to be upstanders instead of bystanders, we help create a safe, caring, and welcoming school community where EVERY BOBCAT COUNTS!

Below are some simple, meaningful ways you can encourage your students to be upstanders and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Please take a few moments to share and discuss these strategies with your students as we work together to create a school community where EVERY BOBCAT COUNTS!

BE A FRIEND!
If you see someone being bullied, show them they are not alone.

BE BRAVE!
If you witness bullying, don't join in or encourage it.

SPEAK UP!
Tell the person to stop and then tell a trusted adult.
KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING AT HOME!
Families, take a moment to ask your child: "What would you do if you saw someone being bullied?" Talking about kindness, empathy, and standing up for others helps our Bobcats make positive choices every day.

Remember: Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander!

At Brooker Creek Elementary, we look out for one another because EVERY BOBCAT COUNTS!

Veteran's Day Camps

PCS is excited to offer Innovate • Create • Captivate Veterans Day Camps on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for students in grades 2-5. Students can choose from engaging enrichment experiences in STEM, Visual Arts, or Youth Choir, hosted at schools and community partner locations across the district. Camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and provide students with a fun and enriching way to spend the day exploring their interests. A $25 non-refundable registration fee applies, and space is limited. Registration is available through the Student Reservation System (SRS) in Focus. Students should bring their own lunch and snack. Information can be found on the attached flyer.

Monday October 19, 2026

• School Fundraiser Kickoff
• 3:00 pm Pokémon Club Group 1

• School Fundraiser
• 3:00 pm PSA - Basketball
• 3:00 pm NEHS-Meeting
• Book Fair - Media Center

Wednesday October 21, 2026

• School Fundraiser
• 3:00 pm 4th Grade STEM Explorer Club
• 3:00 Girls with Pearls
• 3:00 pm SPARKS Art Club
• 3:00 pm PSA - Soccer
• 3:00 pm Artsy Fartsy

Thursday October 22, 2026

• School Fundraiser
• Report Card Distribution

Friday October 23, 2026

• School Fundraiser
• Bobcat Spirit Day - Wear Bobcat Colors

Brooker Creek Elementary and the BCE PTA are excited to partner together for our upcoming Paws on the Pavement fundraiser! The fundraiser will run from October 20–30, 2026, with our fun-filled Paws on the Pavement event taking place on Friday, October 30. All proceeds raised will be divided evenly between the school and PTA to support student recognition programs, classroom enhancements, and campus beautification projects. We appreciate the continued support of our Bobcat families and look forward to making this year’s fundraiser a great success!

October

19 - School Fundraiser Begins

22 - Report Cards Distributed

27 - Family Lunch (DATE CHANGE)**

30 - APEX Paws on the Pavement Fun Run

November

5 - Math Family Fun Night (DATE CHANGE)**

6 - All Pro - Dads Meeting

9 - School Advisory Council Meeting

11 - No School for Students

13- Mid Term Progress Reports

18 - Great American Teach In (GATI)

19 - Turkey Trot

23 - Thanksgiving Break

11 - PTA Wonderland Holiday shoppe

11- PTA Holiday Movie Night

15 - Winter Chorus Concert

16 - Family Lunch

19 - Winter Holidays Begin

5 - Students Return

8 - All Pro Dads Meeting

14 - Report Cards Distributed

18- MLK Holiday

21 - Technology Fun Night**

Please note the October Family Lunch, Technology Night and the Family Math Night have had a date change.

We look forward to welcoming our families to our next Family Lunch on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during their child’s regularly scheduled lunch period.

Please remember that only students whose family members are present may participate in Family Lunch. Students may not invite friends to join them, even with parental permission.

Additionally, we kindly ask that parents refrain from signing students out of school following Family Lunch, as early dismissals disrupt valuable classroom instructional time.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued support in helping us maintain a positive learning environment for all Bobcats!

Show your school spirit by participating the Student Council Fall Spirit Week November 2-6th.

Please join us for Math Night. See flyer below for information.

We invite our Brooker Creek families and community members to participate as guest speakers in the 2026 Great American Teach-In on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

This is a wonderful opportunity to share your career, talents, experiences, or special interests with our students and inspire our future leaders. Please see the flyer below for more information on how you can participate. We look forward to welcoming you into our classrooms!

All parents are welcome to attend. However, please note that school-aged family members are not permitted to attend as spectators. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

APEX Paws on the Pavement:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A4A729A6FAC34-66036406-apex

Volunteer Registration Link:

www.pcsb.org/volunteerregistration

Volunteer Focus Account:

https://focus.pcsb.org/volunteer

If you are interested and available to assist with Math Night, please see the flyer below. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5A62EA4FC1-66710134-ready

Brooker Creek Elementary is working to enhance our social media presence and highlight the wonderful events happening each week at our school. We invite all families to like and follow our Facebook page to stay informed about school news, celebrations, and important announcements!

A special thank you to the Brooker Creek Elementary PTA Platinum Sponsors for the 2026–2027 school year! Their generous support helps our PTA continue to provide valuable resources and opportunities that benefit the academic programs, student recognition efforts, teachers, and students here at Brooker Creek.

District Vision: 100% Student Success

District Mission: Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life

Brooker Creek's Mission Statement: Brooker Creek Elementary, a community that encourages growth by valuing each other's differences, respecting everyone and creating life-long learners.

Brooker Creek Elementary

3130 Forelock Rd.,

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-7286

https://www.facebook.com/BrookerCreekElementary/followers

Phone: 727-943-4600

Principal - Dr. Seymour Brown

Assistant Principal- Mrs. Kristie Gerber

Secretary / Bookkeeper - Mrs. Susan Flemming

Data Management Technician - Mrs. Eileen Quinones

School Counselor - Mrs. Toniann Prillhart

Media / Technology Specialist - Mrs. Danielle Gabbert

Front Office Clerk - Mrs. Phyllis Divilio

Family & Community Liaison - Mrs. Rachel Kloepfer

School Nurse - Mrs. Diana Glatczak