The Paw Print

As we prepare for a fun week next week, please ensure your child's costume they wear DURING THE SCHOOL DAY meets the following guidelines:

• Please wear age-appropriate costumes that are safe and functional for learning in the classroom with proper footwear.
• Dress-code rules apply. Please avoid any costumes, parts or accessories that will distract your child or others from learning. Leave all of the "extra" parts at home.
• Students MAY color their hair as long as hair returns to their natural color the following school day.
• The following are NOT ALLOWED: costume masks, face paint, fake blood or gore, weapons, inappropriate logos or sayings.
• Inflatables are discouraged but are allowed if they do not cover your face and you are able to sit in your seat in class.
• This should be a fun day for all children, so we are asking that scary characters from frightening movies not be part of this day.

Mon. Oct. 26

Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red

**Last Chance for Boo Grams!**

**Spirit Wear Store OPEN** (see flyer below; closes 10/30)

2:20 - After School Enrichment: Lando Clay

Tue., Oct. 27

Red Ribbon Week: Superhero Day

Running Club (weather permitting)

2:20 - GATE First Lego League

2:25 - Student Council Meeting

Wed., Oct. 28 - EARLY RELEASE (1:15 Dismissal)

Red Ribbon Week: Pajama Day

Lunchtime activities sponsored by Student Council

Thurs., Oct. 29

Red Ribbon Week: Sports Hero Day

Running Club (weather permitting)

2:20 - GATE First Lego League

5:30-7:30 FALL FESTIVAL & Book Fair

Fri., Oct. 30

Red Ribbon Week: Costume Day

Anti-bullying Assemblies

Bear Hug Store at Lunch

Nov. 3 - GATE Parent Info Meeting at Brookhaven @ 6:00 pm

Nov. 3 - School Choice Parent Tour #2

Nov. 4 - Musical Rehearsals begin

Nov. 4 - Restaurant Night: Chick-fil-A

Nov. 6 - Grading Day (12:45 dismissal)

Nov. 6 - 6th Grade Camp Payment #3 DUE

Nov. 6 - Choice Transfer Priority ENDS

Nov. 10 - Student Council Meeting (2:25-3:30)

Nov. 12 - PAL Meeting

Nov. 18 & 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (12:45 dismissal)

Nov. 20 - NON-STUDENT DAY

Nov. 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

EXTENDED to Monday, October 26

Calling all PYLUSD elementary student artists! We are excited to invite students in grades K–6 to participate in the 30th Annual PYLUSD Artworks Exhibition Poster Art Contest!

This year's theme is: "175 Years of California Dreaming"

Students are encouraged to get creative and design an original poster inspired by California's history, culture, landscapes, and the many things that make our state special!

Student Recognition & Prizes

The REACH Foundation will recognize six student winners across the elementary, middle, and high school levels, awarding gift certificates totaling $500! Two students will be recognized at the elementary level for equal opportunity to win.

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026

Submission Requirements

• Open to all PYLUSD elementary students in grades K–6.

• Artwork must reflect the theme "175 Years of California Dreaming."

• Students must submit their original poster artwork.

• An artist statement must accompany each submission.

• Please review the contest guidelines before submitting.

How to enter:

Submit entries through our online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi8eYhU-ZUp7dXPtl0zX_HXDQeOrdtUcVZDakxXaCYyXPsmA/viewform?usp=dialog

We can't wait to see how our talented young artists bring California Dreaming to life!

At Brookhaven, we continue to bring the PYL Promise—Rooted in Connection, Ready for Tomorrow, and Stronger Together—to life through the learning experiences, partnerships, and shared commitments that make our school community special. Here are a few highlights from this past week!

🎓 Ready for Tomorrow: Our students learned about Digital Citizenship in computer lab, building important skills for navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and respectfully. These lessons help our Bears make thoughtful choices and become responsible digital citizens.

❤️ Stronger Together: We celebrated Unity Day, coming together to show our commitment to kindness, inclusion, and belonging. By standing together against bullying and celebrating what makes each of us unique, we remind our students that everyone deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and connected at Brookhaven.

These experiences reflect our ongoing commitment to helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Together, we are creating a school community where every Bear belongs and has the opportunity to thrive!

Rooted in Connection. Ready for Tomorrow. Stronger Together. ❤️🐻

Key Beliefs:

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

• I will treat others the way I want to be treated.
• It is important to treat everyone with respect, even if I feel they don’t deserve it.
• I need to treat everyone the same by accepting their differences, whether they are my friends or people I don’t know very well.
• I must respect the personal space of others and keep my hands to myself.
• It is important for people to be included.

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.

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.

Dear English Learner Families,

We invite you to participate in our Annual Needs Assessment Survey! Your feedback is important in helping us understand your family’s needs, identify areas where we can provide additional support, and strengthen our programs for English Learners. Your voice helps us ensure that every student and family feels welcomed, supported, and successful at Brookhaven. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts!

Use this link to respond

Use the QR code to take the DELAC survey.

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 Yorba Linda High School offers a Culinary Arts Program within their Mustang Business Academy? Check out their video and visit their website to learn more about it! Please contact the Interim Principal, Craig Collins at crcollins@pylusd.org for more information.

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.

We will hold a camp meeting on Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 pm in the MPR.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the book fair! Our Brookhaven Bears look forward to this each year and the proceeds go directly to benefitting all of the amazing programming they enjoy and the events that make Brookhaven such a special place to learn and grow.

Slots available: During school hours, you can signup to volunteer during your child's classroom library visit, 1 hour after school, or during Fall Festival. Please see the location column for class vs after school vs Fall Festival shift names. Use this link to sign up.

We greatly appreciate your interest and time - Fall Book Fair could not happen at all without our Brookhaven community volunteers.

Questions or feedback? Vickey Ling at brookhavenptaboard@gmail.com

Thank you!

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!

We want to make sure every Brookhaven family has access to the support they need. If your child could benefit from counseling or your family needs assistance with food, housing, or transportation, please use the referral link below to request support.

There is no need to navigate these challenges alone. We are here to help connect your family with resources and support.

Use this link to request assistance.

September 11, 2026