September 2023
Brookhaven Broncos Parent Newsletter
Principal's Message
Happy September! Students are doing a wonderful job learning routines and procedures in the classroom and around the building. They are having a great time in the Library, Music and PE classes. Thank you for your patience and support as we kick off the new school year.
Events in September:
September 1 - 30 Attendance Awareness Month
September 4 Labor Day/No School
September 5-8 Substitute Appreciation Week
September 14 Open House 4:00-5:30 pm
September 15 Progress Reports go home
September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19 IT Professionals Day
September 22 Fall Pictures Day
If you would like to order a Brookhaven Broncos t-shirt for your student, please see the link below. You can order now until September 8 at noon.
A friendly reminder about morning drop off:
Please DO NOT stop in the middle of the parking lot to drop students off. If you do not want to use the valet drop off, please park your car in a parking spot and walk them to the crosswalk leading to the building. Thank you for your understanding and keeping all students safe!
Parents, you are welcome to come eat lunch in the cafeteria with your student. You will need to have a photo ID and sign in at the front office and sign our agreement memorandum.
Thank you for your support in your child's education experience!
Sincerely,
Becky Whitelow, Principal
PH 254-336-1440
Counselor's Corner
Can you believe it is already September? The first few weeks of school have flown by! Ms. Varnado and Ms. Brown have been working hard at building relationships with all the students. This month we will kick start the year with our character building lessons across campus. Have you heard of Bronco of the Month? Each month we will focus on a character trait and invite each teacher to recognize a student in their class who faithfully demonstrated the trait in class, and with others. Then, at the end of the month, we will have a Zoom Celebration where we invite the parents and guardians to login and celebrate with us. The character trait of the month for September is Respect. Respect is acting in a way that shows you care about the other people’s feelings and well-being. We invite you to look for ways to honor your child when you notice how respectful your child is when at the store, restaurant, at home with friends and siblings, and even with pets. On that note, we look forward to seeing you at our Freedom Walk, Monday, September 11 at 8:00. We will be taking the time to honor First Responders and members of the Armed Force for the sacrifices they continue to make.
Parent Liaison
Brookhaven's Early Literacy Program
Little Broncos.
The Little Bronco Program offers exciting lessons that promote reading and writing growth. We are here to focus on the development of children's emergent literacy. We introduce social skills, hands on activities, and make crafts based on our reading activities. We support parents and students working together. We provide students with rigorous content and skills needed to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The program is consistent with our principal Ms. Whitelow’s vision for our students. We want to continue growth, teach children how -to walk-in line, and how to work in centers. At the end of year, we take field trips to P.E/Music so that your child knows what it is like to be a Bronco!
If you would like more information about our program, please call or email Mrs. Mercer parent Liaison. 254-336-6460 or 254-336-1440 jamikka.waremercer@killeenisd.org
We will Meet on Thursdays starting September 14th ,2023 from 12p.m. – 1p.m.
Message from the Cafeteria:
All children can eat breakfast and lunch free regardless of your income. Al a carte items can be purchased. Prices ranges from $.50 to $2. These snacks can be purchased by any student grades Pre-k- 5th. Please let Ms. Sharelle Dix or Ms. Katrina Davis-Stevenson know if you have any questions.
Brookhaven's Leadership Team
Ms. Becky Whitelow - Principal, administrator for 5th grade becky.whitelow@killeenisd.org
Mrs. Tara Hernandez - Assistant Principal for PreKindergarten, ECSE, 1st & 3rd grades tara.hernandez@killeenisd.org
Mrs. Nina Venus - Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, SKILLS, 2nd & 4th grades, nina.venus@killeenisd.org
Ms. Wendy Edwards - Curriculum Instructional Specialist wendy.edwards@killeenisd.org
Mrs. Christina Brown- Counselor christina.brown@killeenisd.org
Ms. Theodosia Varnado - Counselor theodosia.varnado@killeenisd.org
Ms. Natasha Manso - Campus Facilitator for SPED and Section 504 natasha.manso@killeenisd.org
Mrs. Emily Pursley, Librarian - emily.pursly@killeenisd.org
Mr. Jesus Martinez - Campus Technologist jesus.martinez@killeenisd.org
Brookhaven Broncos
Email: Becky.whitelow@killeenisd.org
Website: killeenisd.org
Location: Brookhaven Elementary School, Hilliard Avenue, Killeen, TX, USA
Phone: 254-336-1440
