BPES Little Titans Newsletter

Titan Families,

As we head into these last two weeks before Winter Break, we want to share some highlights from an amazing week at BPE!

Our students loved shopping for their loved ones at the PTSA-sponsored Holiday Shop—a huge thank-you to all of our incredible volunteers who gave their time to make this experience possible for every child.

On Friday, we were treated to a wonderful performance by the BMHS Orchestra, filling our building with winter cheer. And on Thursday, our mischievous friend Brownie the Elf arrived at BPE! He’s been popping up in unexpected places, and our students are having so much fun trying to spot him each day.

We also held our December Town Hall Meetings, and we are thrilled to celebrate some exciting progress—behavior referrals are decreasing and attendance is improving. These positive trends make a real difference in academic success, and we’re proud of our students for their continued effort.

A quick reminder: District Holiday Spirit Week is December 15–19. BPE has flipped Monday and Friday—

• Monday: Flannel Day

• Friday: PJ Day for our Polar Express Winter Fest, sponsored by PTSA on December 19.

Stay warm, enjoy the season, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Your BPE Team

Warmly,

Mrs. Schneid

Ms. Frimel

Mr. Carnabuci

❄️ WINTERFEST IS COMING! ❄️

Brook Park Elementary PTSA is excited to host Winterfest on Friday, December 19th! This fun-filled day is only possible with the help of our amazing volunteers — so if you're able, please consider signing up!

🎄 Sign Up to Volunteer!

Your support helps make Winterfest magical for our students.

⭐ Important Volunteer Information

If you have not volunteered in the past or anytime this year, please stop by the school office before December 19th with a valid ID to be entered into the system.

Please also remember to bring your ID with you on the day you volunteer. This will help keep our staff from being overwhelmed the day of Winterfest.

⭐ Leaving With Your Child After Your Time?

If you plan to take your child/children home after your volunteer shift, you must notify the office by Dec. 17.

🚫 Please no siblings or other children allowed

Use this link to sign-up!👉

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A8A82BA4FCC25-60727560-bpeptsa#/

🍕🎉 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP PIZZA PARTY! 🎉🍕

Attention!⚡️ The PTSA is excited to announce our Student Membership Pizza Party Challenge!

Every classroom that reaches FULL student membership will win a classroom pizza party — courtesy of the PTSA! 🍕🙌

Don’t miss out on the fun — sign your child up today and help their class earn that delicious reward! 😋

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up and get started!

👉https://bpeptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

#PTSA #StudentMembership #PizzaParty #JoinToday #TitanPride

PTSA is now accepting new toy donations from November 3rd through December 12th!

Help bring some holiday joy to children in need by donating a new, unwrapped toy (no used items, please).

🧸 Drop-off Location: Donation box near the office

Your generosity can make a big difference this season — thank you for helping us spread the holiday cheer! ❤️✨

#HolidayGiving #CommunitySpirit #PTSA

December 5, 2025
🌟 We Finished The One and Only Ivan! 🌟

Most classes wrapped up The One and Only Ivan this week, and it’s been a wonderful reading journey! Students connected with Ivan, Ruby, Bob, and Stella while exploring themes of friendship, courage, kindness, and finding your voice.

📚 Reminder:
Our One Book, One School Choice Boards are due!

• Complete 3 activities to earn stickers and a Book Vending Machine coin.

• Complete the whole board for a One and Only prize!

We love seeing your creativity—please keep sending photos to crump@bereaschools.org or have your child bring their work to school. Projects will be displayed in our hallway showcase.

Thank you for making this school-wide reading adventure a success!

December - "Holiday Attendance Drive"

12/8 F.A.S.T

12/11 Kindergarten Popcorn day

12/15 BCSD Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm

12/15- 12/19 - District Spirit Week- see photo below

12/19 BMHS Show Choir performing for our students during the school day

12/19 PTSA Winter FEST- Celebration for all kids- Fun activities, crafts and treats- all takes place during the school day. (It is also Titan Ticket PJ day)

12/20-1/4 Winter Break- NO School

1/5 - Back to School 2026

1/5- 1/9 Town Hall meetings

1/16- Staff Work Day- No School

1/19- MLK Day - No School

Congratulations to the students shown below for being selected by their classroom teacher or support staff for being great communicators in November. We are so proud of them. Not pictured is our 2nd grade- once we have their picture, we will post it.

Congratulations to our Staff Communicators too. Staff nominate Staff- we had so many, not all are pictured.

Mr. Spyak, Mrs. Krug, Mrs. Medaglia, Mrs. Schneid, Mr. Carnabuci, Mrs. Rump, Ms. Frimel, Mrs. Kwiatkowski, Mrs. Kashubeck, Mrs. Harshman and Mrs. Palcisko

POPCORN IS POPPIN" THIS FALL!

Each bag will cost $1.00 this year and started last week. All proceeds will go towards purchasing more supplies for our popcorn business. Anything over and above our supplies will be donated to a charity as voted on by our students at the end of the year.

Once our current 3rd graders have completed all of their economics lessons, they will be taking over the Popcorn Palooza in 2026.

Please see the dates above for when your child will have the option to buy a bag of popcorn from our 4th Grade Popcorn Club

Payments may be made in person at BPE using Cash or Check , or through Infinite Campus. Instructions are provided below.

Families are asked and encouraged to complete the Income Eligibility Verification Application to access additional benefits, including increased state and federal funding for staff, equipment, and supplies; discounts on fees for academic assessments; and access to local scholarships, tuition assistance for dual credit and AP courses, and discounts on college application fees. By completing the application, you help the district continue to provide valuable resources and opportunities for every student.

Online Payments

Online payment is our preferred method for parents and guardians to pay for school fees, cafeteria payments, and more.

The Infinite Campus Online Payment system is a payment processing

solution that allows you to submit food service and school-related fees 24/7

via the Parent Portal. Payments can be made for one child or the entire

household.

The Fees tool provides a list of all fees assigned to you. Fees may include things like a lab fee for a science course, a fee for a field trip or the cost of an athletic activity. Fees that are still owed and fees that were paid appear in this list, followed by the ongoing balance for all fees.

View the Fee Payment tutorial

If you are unable to use the online payment system, please contact the

treasurer's office at (216) 898-8300.

Just a Friendly Reminder

As the weather is changing, please take this opportunity to update your child's extra set of clothes in their backpack with clothing suitable for the current season, ensuring they have appropriate layers for colder or warmer temperatures depending on the time of year.