The Bobcat Times

Dear Brooker Creek Families,

Thank you so much for all of the kind words, thoughtful notes, and special items shared with me during Principal Appreciation Week. Your kindness and support truly meant a great deal to me.

I especially enjoyed seeing our students have so much fun throughout the week participating in the themed dress-up days. Their smiles, creativity, and school spirit made the week even more special.

I hope all of our students enjoy their day off on Monday and return refreshed and ready for another great week. I also look forward to seeing many of our students and families at the BCE/PTA Fall Festival next Friday from 5:30–8:00 p.m. It promises to be a fun evening for our entire Bobcat community!

Thank you again for your continued support of Brooker Creek Elementary and for helping make our school such a special place.

Dr. Seymour Brown
Principal

Brooker Creek Elementary School

One of the most remarkable students we have here at Brooker Creek and therefore no surprise that Mrs. Miller and Mr. Rademacher have chosen him as the October Student of the month is… Ethan Conway. Ethan is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and character. He approaches every aspect of school with determination, responsibility, and a positive attitude. Ethan takes pride in completing his work on time and strives to perform at his highest level. He has participated in News Crew and currently serves as a Safety Patrol and Multicultural Club member. Ethan is also a proud member of the NEHS. What truly sets Ethan apart is his outstanding character and enormous heart. His kindness, compassion, and willingness to support others make him an exceptional friend and role model.

Congratulations to Ethan for this outstanding accomplishment.

Due to recent safety incidents involving vehicles and students in the east parking lot at the front of the school, we ask all parents and families to follow the expectations outlined below for the blue walker gate located next to the bike rack. These expectations are for both AM and PM dismissal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in helping us ensure the safety of all our students.

Students can stand up to unkind behavior by using direct assertiveness, getting peer support, and reporting incidents to adults.

If a student is exposed to unkind behavior, they should:

• Stay calm and walk away: Do not give the other student the emotional reaction or audience they want. Move quickly toward a safe place and find an adult.
• Speak up firmly: Use a calm, confident voice and direct phrases like "Stop it," "That's not funny," or "Knock it off" without acting physically aggressive.
• Use the buddy system: Stay close to friends or groups so you are not isolated.
• Immediately report to a trusted adult: Tell a teacher, school counselor, parent, or principal what is happening.

Please let your friends and family know that Brooker Creek is always looking for new Bobcats to join our school and that we currently have seats available. School tours for prospective parents and students can be arranged by calling 727-943-4600.

Brooker Creek Elementary will always make every effort to follow our normal dismissal procedures during light to moderate rain. If lightning is detected within 10 miles of our campus at dismissal time, dismissal will be temporarily postponed until it is safe for students and staff to be dismissed.

However, during severe weather or torrential rain, the following alternative dismissal procedures will be used:

• Car riders will be dismissed from the Multi-Purpose Room.

• Walkers and bike riders will need to be picked up at the front of the school at the blue gate.

• PreK and VPK students will continue to use their normal pick-up procedures at the blue gate.

A notification regarding walkers and bike riders will be sent closer to dismissal time as we continue to closely monitor weather conditions.

Thank you in advance for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation. Alternative dismissal procedures may take a little longer than normal as we work to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

If you have any questions, please contact the front office.

Monday October 12, 2026

• No School for Students

• 3:00 pm PSA - Basketball
• Book Fair - Media Center

Wednesday October 14, 2026

• Book Fair - Media Center
• 3:00 pm 4th Grade STEM Explorer Club
• 3:00 Girls with Pearls
• 3:00 pm SPARKS Art Club
• 3:00 pm PSA - Soccer
• 3:00 pm Artsy Fartsy

Thursday October 15, 2026

• Book Fair - Media Center

Friday October 16, 2026

• Bobcat Spirit Day - Wear Bobcat Colors
• School Bookfair Ends
• 5:30 BCE /PTA Fall Festival

Brooker Creek Elementary's PTA invites all students' parents and families out to the Fall Festival, October 16 at Brooker Creek. Admission for BCE Students is free. Pre-sale tickets are $12.

October

12- No school for Students

16 - Fall Festival

16 - Book Fair Ends

19 - School Fundraiser Begins

22 - Report Cards Distributed

27 - Family Lunch (DATE CHANGE)**

30 - APEX Paws on the Pavement Fun Run

November

5 - Math Family Fun Night (DATE CHANGE)**

6 - All Pro - Dads

9 - School Advisory Council Meeting

10 - Veterans Day Program

11 - No School for Students

13- Mid Term Progress Reports

18 - Great American Teach In (GATI)

19 - Turkey Trot

23 - Thanksgiving Break

11 - PTA Wonderland Holiday shoppe

11- PTA Holiday Movie Night

15 - Winter Chorus Concert

16 - Family Lunch

19 - Winter Holidays Begin

5 - Students Return

8 - All Pro Dads Meeting

14 - Report Cards Distributed

18- MLK Holiday

21 - Technology Fun Night**

Please note the October Family Lunch, Technology Night and the Family Math Night have had a date change.

Brooker Creek Elementary and the BCE PTA are excited to partner together for our upcoming Paws on the Pavement fundraiser! The fundraiser will run from October 20–30, 2026, with our fun-filled Paws on the Pavement event taking place on Friday, October 30. All proceeds raised will be split evenly between the school and PTA to support student recognition programs, classroom enhancements, and campus beautification projects. We appreciate the continued support of our Bobcat families and look forward to making this year’s fundraiser a great success!

We look forward to welcoming our families to our next Family Lunch on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during your child's regularly scheduled lunch period!

As a friendly reminder, we ask that parents refrain from checking students out of school following Family Lunch, as doing so results in missed instructional time and valuable learning opportunities.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone and enjoying this special time together as a Brooker Creek family!

We invite our Brooker Creek families and community members to participate as guest speakers in the 2026 Great American Teach-In on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

This is a wonderful opportunity to share your career, talents, experiences, or special interests with our students and inspire our future leaders. Please see the flyer below for more information on how you can participate. We look forward to welcoming you into our classrooms!

All parents are welcome to attend. However, please note that school-aged family members are not permitted to attend as spectators. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Book Fair Sign Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AAA629A2F58-65680412-bcefall

Fall Festival Sign Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5A62EA4FC1-66042666-brooker#/

Volunteer Registration Link:

www.pcsb.org/volunteerregistration

Volunteer Focus Account:

https://focus.pcsb.org/volunteer

Brooker Creek Elementary is working to enhance our social media presence and highlight the wonderful events happening each week at our school. We invite all families to like and follow our Facebook page to stay informed about school news, celebrations, and important announcements!

A special thank you to the Brooker Creek Elementary PTA Platinum Sponsors for the 2026–2027 school year! Their generous support helps our PTA continue to provide valuable resources and opportunities that benefit the academic programs, student recognition efforts, teachers, and students here at Brooker Creek.

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

https://www.facebook.com/BrookerCreekElementary/followers

Phone: 727-943-4600

Principal - Dr. Seymour Brown

Assistant Principal- Mrs. Kristie Gerber

Secretary / Bookkeeper - Mrs. Susan Flemming

Data Management Technician - Mrs. Eileen Quinones

School Counselor - Mrs. Toniann Prillhart

Media / Technology Specialist - Mrs. Danielle Gabbert

Front Office Clerk - Mrs. Phyllis Divilio

Family & Community Liaison - Mrs. Rachel Kloepfer

School Nurse - Mrs. Diana Glatczak