The Paw Print
September 7-11, 2026
School Information
School Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Bell Schedules
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)
This Week...
Mon. Sept. 7
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tue., Sept. 8
Running Club begins (weather permitting)
2:20 - GATE First Lego League
3:00 - ELAC Meeting (library)
Wed., Sept. 9 - EARLY RELEASE (1:15 Dismissal)
Wear College/Career Gear
Student Council Election Meeting (at recess)
Thurs., Sept. 10
Running Club (weather permitting)
2:20 - GATE First Lego League
2:20 - PAL Meeting
Fri., Sept. 11
Patriot Day - Wear Red/White/Blue
8:00 - Coffee with the Principal (location change: LIBRARY)
2:15 - Ice Cream Sales ($1)
Mark your calendars...
Sept. 14 - PTA Meeting
Sept. 14 - Coin Drive begins
Sept. 18 - Family Movie Night
Sept. 24 - Musical Parent Meeting
Sept. 25 - Bear Hug Store; Coin Drive Ends
Sept. 26 - Stuffie Sleepover Event (details coming soon)
Placentia Library District Bookmobile
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) has partnered with the Placentia Library District to bring the Bookmobile to select school sites throughout the school year.
The Bookmobile provides students and families with convenient access to library services, books, and resources right in their school communities.
Bookmobile visits take place after school, and a parent or guardian must be present for students to participate.
View the full calendar of Bookmobile visits at the Placentia Library District Bookmobile webpage.
All dates are subject to change.
Questions? Email bookmobile@placentialibrarydistrict.ca.gov.
School Site Council
LAST WEEK to Vote!
We invite you to participate in our School Site Council (SSC) election! Your voice matters, and we would love for you to help select the parent representatives who will work alongside staff to support our school’s goals, programs, and student success.
Please take a few minutes to review the candidates and cast your vote. Thank you for being an important part of the Brookhaven community! Voting closes on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
🐻 Together, we are Cultivating Growth!
Attend to Achieve
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Did you know that in the state of California, students who miss ten percent or more of school—just two days a month—are considered chronically absent? Learn more about why attendance matters HERE.
All absences should be reported to the school office as soon as possible. To report a student's absence calling our attendance line at 714-986-7110, extension 3 or email SPinegar@pylusd.org.
Parent/Student Handbook
Working together at home and at school is key to helping students be successful. Please review the handbook and school rules/procedures with your student. You can review the handbook using this LINK.
Behavior Expectations and Policies
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Brookhaven Elementary follows a progressive discipline policy. Teachers and staff have worked together to determine the best way to support student behavior. Please refer to the chart below. If you have any questions, reach out to your child’s teacher.
26-27 Running Club
Who: 1st- 6th graders
What: Running Club is at recess 9:45am-10:05am, Tuesdays & Thursdays
When: Running Club starts Tuesday, Aug 25th through May 20th
Where: Field between the upper and lower grade play areas -in front of the TK playground
Participating students will be able to run 2x a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during recess (weather permitting). Students are allowed to sign up throughout the year. The coordinator, Mrs. Jenny Hariri and her team will keep track of miles. Students who accumulate 50 miles throughout the year will have their names engraved on the plaque in the office. We would love to have more students added next year!
In order to prepare for the first day of Running Club, fill out this Google Form permission slip! You may also return the printed permission slip to school.
*Parent volunteers are needed! 9:35am is set up, 9:45am-10:05am is marking tally marks, 10:05am-10:20am is recording tally marks. Any questions email- JennyHariri@gmail.com
CareerLink & Academies Pathways
Students in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District gain an advantage in unique, future-ready career technical education academies and pathways at high school.
Did you know that El Dorado High School offers a Digital Media Arts Academy? Check out their video and visit their website to learn more about it! Please contact the Principal, Michael Zides at mzides@pylusd.org for more information.
6th Grade
Camp Payment
There will be 4 payments of $180 for a total of $720.
Payment Dates:
- September 4: $180
- October 2: $180
- November 6: $180
- January 8: $180 — Fundraiser discount will be applied to this payment
Please make checks payable to Brookhaven (NOT PTA). Payments can be turned in to the school office or given to your child’s teacher.
Camp Meeting
We will hold a camp meeting on Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 pm in the MPR.
Brookhaven PTA
Ice Cream Sales
We really appreciate you offering to lend a hand with the ice cream sales! Click here to sign up to support ice cream sales. Feel free to sign up for multiple days and share with friends. The more help, the better!
*Please arrive to the front office at 2pm. Once signed in, proceed to the Book Room. We are usually done by 3pm.
Thank you for volunteering and helping bring smiles to our Bears with ice cream sales!
PTA Checklist
- Sign up to become a PTA member
- Return 26-27 Event Waiver
- Mark calendars with important upcoming events
- Fill out "Volunteer Interest Form"
- Purchase Yearbook
- Order Spirit wear (don't forget to label items - consider purchasing labels from our Mabel's Labels fundraiser)
- Follow Brookhaven PTA on Instagram @Brookhaven_PTA
Need Support?
Use this link to request assistance for your student for counseling or food/housing