The Bobcat Times
Brooker Creek Elementary Newsletter - Week of 9/8/25
Past Week Pictures
Paws on the Pavement Winners
POTP - Winners & Administration
Dr. Brown's Weekly Message
Brooker Creek Families,
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire Brooker Creek community for your overwhelming support of our Paws on the Pavement Fundraiser. Thanks to your generosity, 100% of the funds raised will directly support student achievement, student celebrations, and recognition efforts for both students and staff.
I also want to share an important update regarding dismissal procedures. Beginning Monday, September 22, 2025, students will no longer be signed out after 2:25 p.m. each day. This policy is being implemented because we have seen a significant increase in early releases this year, which has caused serious disruptions to classroom instruction and created site-based security and safety concerns—particularly at the end of the day, when teachers are concluding lessons and preparing
students for dismissal.
Additionally, please avoid last minute dismissal changes, as theses cause additional stress, confusion, and safety concerns for students and staff alike.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and partnership in helping us maintain a safe, consistent, and focused learning environment for all of our Bobcats.
Sincerely,
Seymour Brown
Principal
Mrs. Gerber's Message
Paws on the Pavement Class Contest Winners!
Congratulations to Our Paws on the Pavement Class Contest Winners! 🎉🐾
We are excited to announce the grade-level winning classrooms for our Paws on the Pavement Class Contest! Each winning class will get to choose one of the following fun activities to enjoy during the week of September 15:
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Pie the Administration
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Silly String the Administration
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Cold Water Challenge (Administration Edition!)
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Donut Party
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Pizza Party
Winning Classrooms by Grade Level:
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Pre-K 3: Mrs. Keiderling
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VPK: Mrs. Crim / Mrs. Vargas
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Kindergarten: Mrs. Read
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1st Grade: Mrs. McSunas
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2nd Grade: Mrs. Xipoleas
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3rd Grade: Mrs. Vinyard
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4th Grade: Mrs. Hite
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5th Grade: Ms. Smith
Thank you to all of our students and families for your energy, enthusiasm, and support during this year’s fundraiser. Every Bobcat Counts, and together we make Brooker Creek shine! 💙
THIS WEEK AT BROOKER CREEK
School Pictures September 10th -Online Access Code C707451
BCE Media Stakeholder Survey: Your Input Needed!
Dear Brooker Creek Families,
I am reaching out to you as partners in shaping the future of our school library. The Brooker Creek Library Media Center is gathering input from families to help guide our book selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. We want to hear from you about the kinds of books, resources, and materials you think would best serve your child’s interests and learning needs.
Please take a moment to complete the short survey to share your thoughts and suggestions. Your input will directly impact the resources we provide for all students.
Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/NFMa0ewxYp
Survey Deadline: September 15th
We appreciate your time and feedback in helping us create a library space that supports every student’s success!
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. Gabbert
Weekly Calendar
Week of September 8, 2025
Monday - September 8
Tuesday - September 9
3:00 pm PSA-Sports
Wednesday - September 10
Fall Student Picture Day
3:00 pm PSA-Sports
Thursday - September 11
3:00 pm PSA-Sports
Friday - September 12
7:45 am PTA - All Pro Dads Meeting- Cafeteria
PTA Astro Skate Family Night
UPCOMING EVENTS AT BROOKER CREEK
Family Fun Night
Our PBIS Team is excited to invite you to join us for a fun-filled Ice Cream & Game Night on September 17, 2025! 🍦🎲
Come enjoy sweet treats and family-friendly games with our school community.
Please remember to RSVP using the flyer below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lights Camera Math
Our School Improvement Math Committee is excited to invite you to join us for a fun-filled ILIGHTS CAMERA MATH night on October 1, 2025! 🍦🎲
Join us for a night of food and fun Math Games
Please remember to RSVP using the flyer below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Bobcat Spirit Days
Each Friday is our official Bobcat Spirit Day! We encourage all students and staff to show their Bobcat Pride by wearing their favorite Bobcat shirt.
Beginning this week, we will also start recognizing classes that show the greatest unity and spirit on Fridays. Let’s fill our campus with Bobcat Pride each and every week!
Thank you for your support in helping us build a strong and spirited school community.
Dates to Remember
9/1 - No School (Labor Day)
9/2-9/26 - F.A.S.T. PM1 Testing Window
9/10 - Fall Picture Day
9/12 - PTA Astro Skate Family Night
9/17 - Ice Cream & Game Night
9/19 - No School (Teacher Planning Day)
10/1 - Lights Camera Math Night
PTA NEWS & INFORMATION
Are you a PTA member yet? Been meaning to sign up? You can sign up online here: https://brookercreekelementary.givebacks.com/shop/items/fb20783fcc69
Spirit wear has been selling like hot cakes! We have taken multiple orders for sizes we ran out of. That order should arrive in the next few weeks. We will send home your spirit wear order with your child.
If you have any questions or concerns at all, please always feel free to reach out to presidentbcepta@gmail.com
CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT NEWS
Assessment Results
All student assessment results will be posted to the students FOCUS Portal 24 hours after taking the assessment. Letters will not be sent out this year as they have been in the past. Please refer to the below information on how to access your student's scores as well as what their individual score represents and predicts.
REMINDERS
NEW EARLY DISMISSAL POLICY
To help us maintain a safe and smooth dismissal process for all students, starting September 22, 2025, students will no longer be able to be signed out of school during the last 30 minutes of the school day.
Early releases have increased significantly this year and have created disruptions to classroom instruction, especially at the end of the day when teachers are focused on wrapping up lessons and preparing students for dismissal.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and support as we work together to protect valuable learning time and ensure a safe dismissal for every Bobcat.
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
Phone: 727-943-4600
Principal - Dr. Seymour Brown
Assistant Principal- Mrs. Kristie Gerber
