The Paw Print

Happy New Year, Brookhaven Families!

We hope you had a wonderful winter break and are looking forward to a great year ahead. As we start the new year, we’d like to share a few important reminders to help keep our mornings safe and smooth for everyone:

• Parking Lot: do not drive through or park in the staff parking lot at the front of the school to drop off students.

• Morning Arrival: Gates close promptly at 7:45 a.m.
• Parents should say goodbye at the gate—please do not walk students to the cafeteria.
• Please do not stand at the gate, as this can be disruptive for students during arrival.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited for all that 2026 will bring!

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Fisher

School Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Bell Schedule

7:20 Breakfast is open to ALL students.

TK Early Bears - 7:50 - 12:10 M, Tu, Th, F & 7:50-12:00 W

TK Late Bears - 9:00 - 1:20 M, Tu, Th, F; 9:00-1:10 W

Grades K-6

7:50 - 2:15 M, T, Th, F

7:50 - 1:15 (every Wednesday)

1) Call our attendance line at 714-986-7110 #3

2) Email Stacy Pinegar at spinegar@pylusd.org

Mon. , Jan. 5

2:15 - Lego Engineering (LAST DAY)

Tue., Jan. 6

Running Club at recess (weather permitting)

2:20 - Student Council Meeting

Wed., Jan. 7 - EARLY RELEASE - 1:15 dismissal

Wear College T-Shirt

Dine Out Night: Spitz (see flyer below)

Thurs., Jan. 8

Running Club at recess (weather permitting)

TK Parent Night for incoming TK parents (see flyer below)

Fri., Jan. 9

Wear Brookhaven Spirit Wear

LAST 6th Grade Camp payment due

Funky Friday at Lunch

2:15 - ice cream sales

1/12 - PTA Meeting

1/13 - 5th Grade Walkthrough American Revolution

1/15 - PAL Meeting

1/15 - Family Literacy Night

1/16 - School Choice ENDS

1/16 - Coffee with the Principal (NEW DATE)

1/19 - No School

1/20 - 4th Grade Walkthrough California

1/20 - Student Council Meeting

1/20 - SSC Meeting #2

1/29 - Musical

1/30 - Musical

1/31 - Musical

A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning and long-term success. Below are tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school.

Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise

• Ensure your child eats a good breakfast every morning or check if your school serves breakfast.
• Maintain a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Keep screens out of the bedroom and limit use prior to bedtime.
• Encourage your child to stay active for at least 60 minutes a day.

Hygiene

• Stress hand washing, particularly before eating, and after using the restroom.
• Remind your child to brush their teeth twice a day.
• Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick. Don’t share cups, utensils, hair brushes or combs.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough/sneeze into an elbow.

Students strive to be fair and just in all their actions.

Key Beliefs:

I will be a better student if I act on the following beliefs:

• People deserve to be treated fairly in all situations.
• There is a need to have pre-established rules that are consistently applied.
• Having a clear system for making decisions promotes fairness.
• I should treat all people equitably based on their merits and abilities.
• I must understand the different perspectives that others have when determining what is fair.

Sixth grade orientation and parent info night for Tuffree Middle School will be on February 24th. More info to come. If you would like to schedule a campus tour at TMS, you can do that here. Please reach out to Ms. Barton directly with any questions you may have sbarton@pylusd.org.

• Make sure your students can only pack what they can carry! They will need to be able to carry their own luggage from the bus to their assigned cabins.

• Bedding/Sleeping Bags & Pillows should be placed in trash bags that are labeled with School Name & Student Name. During inclement weather arrival or departure days, bags do spend a short period of time outside and this method ensures everything stays dry and with the correct student group!

• Don't bring anything super sentimental - it breaks our hearts when their favorite stuffy from Grandma Jane goes missing.

• No Snacks! With our location in the National Forest, we avoid bringing food into cabins which helps us keeps critters outdoors. The Pali dining hall will be stocked with easy to grab & go snacks (apples, bananas, and oranges).

If you were unable to attend the 6th Grade Camp Parent Information Meeting on 12/4/25, or if you would simply like to revisit the information, the recording is available below.

We have also attached the Pali Parent eBook, which provides many of the details reviewed during the meeting.

Click on the picture to go to the Pali Parent website.

At PYLUSD, we believe that respect and kindness create the best environment for learning and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure all interactions among parents, staff, students, and visitors are positive, professional, and focused on supporting students.

Our Shared Commitment

• Treat one another with respect and courtesy.

• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

• Communicate calmly, constructively, and respectfully.

• Work together toward positive solutions.

What We Expect

• Avoid shouting, profanity, or threats.

• Do not disrupt school activities or meetings.

• If emotions run high, we may pause the conversation and reschedule.

When Behavior Becomes Disruptive

Unsafe, threatening, or abusive behavior may result in being asked to leave campus. Continued issues could limit access to school grounds, and law enforcement may be contacted if necessary.

Our Promise

Brookhaven staff are committed to:

• Listening with empathy and professionalism.

• Modeling civility for our students and community.

• Working with you to resolve concerns respectfully.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, positive, and respectful school environment for everyone!

Rehearsal Dates: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3*, 12/10*, 1/7*, 1/14*, 1/21* (*kinder joins)

Tech & Show Week: 1/25-31/26

Make sure to follow us on social media and keep an eye out for photo submission links for the yearbook throughout the year!

Your membership will make a difference in our school community. The PTA plays a crucial role in supporting educational programs, organizing events, and enhancing the overall experience for our children and families.

Did you know that Valencia High School offers a Val Tech Program with pathways in the Computer Sciences; Arts, Media and Entertainment; and Business and Finance? Check out their video and visit their website to learn more about it! Please contact the Principal, Chris Herzfeld at cherzfeld@pylusd.org for more information.

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is pleased to share that the School Choice Transfer Request period for the 2026–2027 school year will open earlier than in previous years—beginning December 1, 2025.

During this time, families of current or incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 12th-grade students who wish to attend a PYLUSD school other than their school of residence may submit a School Choice Transfer Request for the 2026–2027 school year.

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) -12 School Choice Transfer Request Window

Dates: December 1, 2025 – January 16, 2026

Notification Date: On or before February 13, 2026

Families are encouraged to submit their transfer requests during this priority window to ensure full consideration. Requests received after January 16, 2026, will be placed on a waitlist and considered only if space becomes available.

Please note:

• New students should first enroll at their school of residence before submitting a School Choice Transfer Request.

• Transfer requests submitted during the priority window are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis. All requests received within the window are considered equally.

• Transfer approvals are based on space availability. Some schools may be deemed “impacted” due to high enrollment and may have limited capacity for new transfers.

Beginning December 1, 2025, families may submit School Choice Transfer Requests electronically through Informed K12. The application link will be available on the district’s School Choice Transfers webpage at that time.

For additional information about School Choice Transfers—including frequently asked questions and eligibility requirements—please visit www.pylusd.org/schoolchoice.

Over 500 online continuing education courses on a variety of subjects including business skills, computer skills, crafts & hobbies, general education, homeschooling, personal development, teacher resources and more.

https://ocpubliclibraries.universalclass.com/register.htm

OC Second Harvest Food Bank provides support across Orange County.

Second Harvest Food Bank, as of 10/13/2025. There is no limit to the number of food distribution locations families can visit.

We want to make you aware that the Public Works Department will be repairing and paving per the attached photo. The project timeframe is Nov. 17, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026. Currently, the streets around Brookhaven ES and the backside of El Dorado HS are slated to be worked on 12/6/2025 and 12/20/2025. We will update you on any new developments as this project progresses.