The Priest Press
Fifth Edition (10/10/26 - 10-23/26)
- Mon. - Thursday, October 12 - 15 - Scholastic Bookfair
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Parent Teacher Conferences
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 1/2 Day of School - Parent Teacher Conferences
- Friday, October 16, 2026 - NO SCHOOL!
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Trunk or Treat
- Friday, October 30, 2026 - NO SCHOOL! Staff Professional Development
Join us at Aubree’s in Ypsilanti Township on October 16–17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. for a special Dine to Donate event supporting Brick Elementary’s Mindy Dog Therapy program!
Be sure to present the flyer to your server for your purchase to count toward the donation. The fundraiser is valid for dine-in, carryout, and delivery.
We are looking forward to seeing our Brick families at Parent-Teacher Conferences!
📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 4:30–7:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 15 | 1:00–7:30 p.m.
Please be sure that you have signed up for your child’s conference. We are striving to connect with 100% of our families, and your partnership is so important to your child’s academic and social success.
Parent-teacher conferences are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments, discuss their progress, and work together to support their continued growth.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! ❤️🏫
Our PTO-run Brick Buck Cart gives students the opportunity to shop using the Brick Bucks they’ve earned for demonstrating our school expectations:
⭐ Be Respectful • ⭐ Be Responsible • ⭐ Be Safe • ⭐ Be Kind
We would love your help keeping the cart stocked with fun prizes that our Bricksters are excited to earn! Items can be purchased directly from our Amazon Wish List.
🎁 Brick Buck Cart Amazon Wish List
Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate our Bricksters for making positive choices! 💙
We have recently experienced an increase in incidents involving students making threats to harm staff members, other students, or our school, including threats involving weapons. We take all threats seriously and are committed to maintaining a safe environment for every student and staff member.
When a threat is made, the school is required to follow established safety protocols and complete extensive documentation, including threat assessments when appropriate. Depending on the nature and severity of the threat, law enforcement may also be contacted.
Please take a few moments to have a conversation with your child about the seriousness of making threats. Help them understand that threats involving harm to others, weapons, or the school are not acceptable and can have serious consequences, even when a student claims they were joking or did not intend to act on the threat.
We recognize the importance of teaching students how to express frustration, resolve conflicts, and communicate their feelings appropriately. Your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home is essential to helping us maintain a safe and supportive school community.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to keep Brick Elementary safe for everyone.
Dear Brick Families,
Regular attendance and arriving at school on time are essential to your child’s academic, social, and emotional success. We appreciate your partnership in helping every Brickster start the day ready to learn!
Please remember that students need to be at school and ready to learn by 9:05 AM each day. Classrooms begin morning meetings and/or social-emotional learning promptly at 9:10 AM. These opportunities for relationship building, community building, and developing social skills are an important part of a successful school experience.
Core academic instruction at Brick begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
When students arrive late, they miss valuable learning opportunities, which can lead to:
Gaps in understanding new material
Increased stress or anxiety as they try to catch up
Disruptions to their daily routine and classroom flow
Missed opportunities to build relationships and connect with classmates
Please keep the following attendance guidelines in mind:
After 9:20 AM: Students will be marked tardy.
After 10:05 AM: Students will be marked absent for a half-day AM.
Pickups before 3:20 PM: Students will be marked absent for a half-day PM.
Introducing Our Grade-Level Attendance Competition!
We are excited to announce that Brick Elementary will be starting a monthly grade-level attendance competition! Each month, we will celebrate the grade level with the highest percentage of students in attendance. The winning grade level will earn a spirit day of their choosing!
We can't wait to see which grade level will rise to the challenge! Every school day counts, and every Brickster makes a difference. Help your child's grade level reach the top by making regular attendance a priority.
Being on time helps students feel connected, prepared, and confident as they begin their school day. Every minute counts, and we want each Brickster to have the best possible opportunity to learn and grow.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making sure your child arrives at school on time and ready to engage in learning each day!
Let's show our Brick pride and make every day count! Together, we are Brick!
The Brick Food Pantry is open to all families and community members who may need additional food resources. The Pantry is open Monday–Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and Fridays by appointment.
For questions, appointments, or to sign up for Food Gatherers, please contact Michelle Cox at 734-484-7000 ext. 7829 or coxm@lincolnk12.org. Additional food resources are also available through Food Gatherers at 734-761-2796.
Get ready, Brick families! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 12–15! 🎉📚
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of books and find something new to enjoy. The Book Fair is a wonderful way to encourage our Bricksters to discover new stories, explore new interests, and build a love of reading.
The Book Fair will be available during Media Special and afternoon/evening conferences. More information about shopping times and how families can participate will be shared as we get closer.
We can’t wait to see which books our Bricksters choose! 📖💙
Get those costumes ready! 👻🍬 Join us for Brick Elementary’s Trunk-or-Treat for an evening of Halloween fun with our Brick families!
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Brick Elementary — Parent Drop-Off Loop
🚗 Decorate a Trunk: Sign up to decorate your trunk and pass out treats! 1st- and 2nd-place prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated trunks.
🙋 Volunteer: Help us make Trunk-or-Treat a fun and memorable evening for our Bricksters!
🍬 Donate Candy: We are collecting candy donations! Please drop off donations in the Brick Elementary office.
🔗 Volunteer or Sign Up to Host a Trunk: CLICK ON THE PICTURE!
We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with our Brick families! 🎃🦇👻
This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on Mr. Boswell, our Art Teacher!
Mr. Boswell has been a valued member of the Brick Elementary team for the past three years, bringing creativity, imagination, and a love of art to our students. His classroom provides students with an opportunity to explore their creativity, express themselves, and experience the joy of creating something of their own.
Art is an important part of a well-rounded education, and Mr. Boswell helps our students discover that there is no one right way to be creative. Whether they are experimenting with new techniques, learning about artists, or creating their own masterpieces, students have the opportunity to grow their confidence while having fun.
We are so grateful to have Mr. Boswell as part of our Brick family. Thank you, Mr. Boswell, for three wonderful years of helping our students create, imagine, and express themselves through art! 🎨
As we work together to keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient for everyone, please keep the following reminders in mind:
Morning Arrival
- Please do not enter the bus loop before 9:30 a.m. We often still have buses unloading students during this time, and we need to keep the loop clear and safe for our buses and students.
- When dropping off your student, please do not park in the Facilities building parking area, which is the building located behind Brick Elementary. Please use the designated parking areas instead.
Afternoon Dismissal
- If your student’s transportation plans are changing, please call the office BEFORE 3:30 p.m. We have been receiving many transportation-change calls after 3:30, and at that point, we cannot guarantee that the change can be communicated and made in time for dismissal.
- If you are picking up your student, please be especially cautious and drive slowly through the parking lot. Classes must cross the parking lot to get to the buses, particularly along the side of the building near the playground.
- We have noticed some vehicles traveling through the parking lot without slowing down or watching carefully for students. This is a significant safety concern.
🛑 Please Be Mindful and Drive Slowly!
Our students are moving across the parking lot during dismissal, and we need everyone to do their part to keep them safe. Please slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for students and staff. Thank you for helping us make arrival and dismissal safe for all of our Bricksters!
As part of Lincoln Consolidated Schools' Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), we review several kinds of information to understand how students are doing and where support may be helpful. This year two screeners, SAEBRS and mySAEBRS, will be included in that regular process.
They support our districtwide focus on belonging and engagement.
SAEBRS stands for Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener. It is a brief, research-based screening tool that looks at behaviors connected to learning, relationships, and emotional well-being at school. SAEBRS will be completed for all students by a teacher or other designated school professional.
mySAEBRS is the student version. Students in grades 2-12 will complete this brief self-report about their social, academic, and emotional behaviors.
This process will take place twice during the school year, in October and February. School teams will consider the results alongside other school information. The results may help teams notice patterns, review supports available to all students, and decide whether a student's needs warrant a closer look. A screening result is not a diagnosis and will not, by itself, determine services, interventions, or placement.
If you do not want your child included in this district screening, please complete the Opt-Out Form. Families only need to submit the form if they are opting out.
If you have questions about the screening process, please contact Evan Rokicki, district
coordinator for Social-Emotional Learning at rokickie@lincolnk12.org.