The Paw Print

As we head into the holiday season, I want to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday break. May this time be filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments together. We also wish you a happy, healthy, and successful New Year!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Fisher & the Brookhaven Team

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

*Sponsored by your Brookhaven leaders: Student Council and PAL

*All activities are optional

Monday, December 15th: "Merry Monday"

Get in the holiday spirit by wearing red, green, and/or plaid.

Tuesday, December 16th: “Terrific Pajama Tuesday”

Wear your PJs or any festive clothing as we have a terrific last week of school in 2025!

Wednesday, Dec. 17th: "Winter Wonderland Wednesday"

Wear your holiday socks, scarves, and other warm clothes to celebrate the winter season!

Thursday, December 18th: "Happy Hat Thursday”

Wear a festive holiday hat or headband of your choice.

Friday, December 19th: “Celebrate with Holiday Sweaters"

It's become a tradition to wear a Christmas/winter sweater around this time of year. Show off your favorite ugly, fun, or festive holiday sweater!

*Always follow school dress code

Mon. , Dec. 15

2:15 - Lego Engineering (ends January 5, 2026)

Tue., Dec. 16

Running Club at recess (weather permitting)

2:25 - Student Council Holiday Party

Wed., Dec. 17 - EARLY RELEASE - 1:15 dismissal

Wear College T-Shirt

8:15 - School Choice Tour #2 (call school to RSVP)

NO Play Rehearsals - Deadline for Sponsorships and Shout-outs

Thurs., Dec. 18

Running Club at recess (weather permitting)

Fri., Dec. 19

Wear Brookhaven Spirit Wear

Bear Hug Store at lunch

Have a fabulous Winter Break (12/22/25-1/2/26). School resumes January 5, 2026!

1/7 - Restaurant Night

1/8 - TK Parent Information Night (see flyers below)

1/9 - LAST 6th Grade Camp Payment Due

1/12 - PTA Meeting

1/13 - 5th Grade Walkthrough American Revolution

1/15 - Family Literacy Night

1/16 - School Choice ENDS

1/19 - No School

1/20 - 4th Grade Walkthrough California

1/20 - SSC Meeting #2

1/23 - Coffee with the Principal: Social Emotional Learning

1/29 - Musical

1/30 - Musical

1/31 - Musical

Use this link to find resources for food, medical, or mental health resources.

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 understand that caring — including the virtues of compassion, kindness, benevolence, altruism, charity, generosity, and sharing — is the heart of ethics and they strive to demonstrate a concern for the well-being of others by displaying compassion for those in pain or need by providing support in the form of donations and/or personal service.

Key Beliefs

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

• show care and concern for others.
• be kind and considerate even when others are not.
• help find a way to help others.
• show concern for others’ well–being.
• act compassionately and with empathy.
• be willing to show mercy and forgiveness.

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.

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.

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.