Brookside Community

October 24- Brookside Fall Festival presented by PTA 1-4pm

November 4- Picture Day Makeup

November 7- Fall Family Fest at Arcadia

November 12- PTA Special Meeting 6pm Brookside Library

Dear Brookside Families,

Due to parent-teacher conferences, Thursday, October 29, will be a half day for students in PreK through grade 8. There will be no school for students in PreK through grade 8 on Friday, October 30. Students who attend afternoon-only PreK will not attend school on either Thursday or Friday.

There is no change to the schedule for students in grades 9 through 12. High school students will attend full school days on both Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30.

Warmly,
Anitra Huchzermeier

Please note that we will be practicing NYS Mandated Safety Drills this week.

Dear Families,

Keeping students and staff safe is a responsibility we take seriously every day. Greece Central has established security procedures, emergency plans and student support resources to help maintain safe, supportive learning environments. Families, students and staff also play an important role in making safety a shared priority.

Keeping Our Buildings Secure
Greece Central has established security procedures and systems designed to help protect students and staff throughout the school day. Exterior doors at all school campuses remain locked, and visitors must enter through one designated entrance and follow established security procedures. Our secondary schools also use security screening systems during student arrival and at large-scale events to help prevent unauthorized items from entering our buildings. The district employs a security team that includes retired law enforcement officers licensed to carry firearms. We also maintain a close working relationship with the Greece Police Department. Officers have keys to access district schools and classrooms to support a timely response when needed. Additional safeguards include classroom locksets designed to prevent unauthorized entry from outside the room and lockdown alarm systems that support our emergency response procedures. Everyone has a role in maintaining these safeguards. Following visitor procedures and keeping doors secure are simple but important ways we can all contribute to school safety.

Supporting Student Well-Being
School safety includes more than physical security. It also means helping students build positive relationships, navigate challenges and feel comfortable asking for help.

We continue to expand in-school mental health resources, including counselors, social workers and other mental health professionals who work with students across the district. These staff members help students build connections, work through conflicts and address concerns early.

Understanding Emergency Procedures
Knowing the terminology used during a school emergency can help families better understand communications from the district and what different responses mean. Please take a few minutes to review our School Emergency Planning: Family Edition guide. It explains emergency terms you may hear from your school, what different responses look like and what families should know.

Speaking Up About Concerns
Students, families and staff all play an important role in identifying and reporting concerns that could affect school safety. For more than 20 years, Greece Central has offered the Safe School Helpline as a confidential way to share information. To report a concern, call 1-800-418-6423, ext. 359, or submit a report online.

Working Together for School Safety
A safe school environment depends on the steps we take together, from following building security procedures to making sure students know they can turn to a trusted adult when something concerns them. We know families place tremendous trust in us, and we take that responsibility seriously. Thank you for partnering with us to support the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

Sincerely,

Greece Central School District

Job well done to our 4th graders! On 10/15 they had 100% attendance!!!!!!

Our tardies are going UP!

Did you know:

The start of the day is when teachers set expectations and build community? Teachers outline what the day looks like and review key reminders. Missing this means starting the day on "pause" while everyone else is already moving forward.

If getting out the door on time feels like an uphill battle every morning, adjusting just one or two evening routines (like packing backpacks and picking out clothes the night before) can eliminate most morning friction.

Reading fluency is key to helping young readers build confidence, speed, and strong comprehension!

Your Presence Matters! It is important for each student to be in school, on time, each and every day to reach their full potential. This flyer shows the dates when school is not in session this year.

Free Science Fair-A science-fair style buffet of engineering demonstrations and activities for 4th-8th graders presented by WE@RIT (Women in Engineering). The Open House is FREE to all. Youth can also wear costumes and trick or treat with WE@RIT. WE@RIT Flyer

Save the Date - Fall Family Fest

Best part of the morning? Watching these smiles walk through our doors! Bright eyes, big hellos, and endless energy to kick off a great day of learning.

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Let's Talk Tech Family Event for Families of 4th-8th grade students

Flyer and Registration: Nov 10 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for an interactive family event where 4th-8th grade students and their families team up to explore meaningful tech use at school and at home. Together, we’ll design practical ways to build positive digital habits and strike a healthy balance between screen time and genuine human connection.

Digital Dangers: FBI Presentation

Flyer and Registration: Nov 19 5:30-7:30pm

Protecting young people from online harm starts with knowledge. Join FBI Buffalo for a critical in-person presentation. This session is designed specifically to inform guardians, educators, and school communities about today’s most pressing online safety concerns and provide resources for families and educators to use at home and in the classroom. FBI speakers will explore how seemingly harmless online interactions can turn into threats of manipulation or violence against our youth.