
Ms. O'Hara's community mentor Mr. Zimmerman from Red Fox Market visited the classroom today and shared a story with the class.


Global Play Day is a day to encourage students to explore their creativity, problem-solving and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. Mrs. Smith's class had so much fun!!









Today we celebrated our 100 Step Challenge earners for the week! Keep Reading Brookside!!








Our Students of the Month for February have been chosen! Pictured left to right bottom row: Brendan Watson, Elijah Bunn, Laiketon Brownell,Lumen Guidry-Lane, Remington Kautz. Top row: Lola Dietrick, Katie Mallay, Levi Hodges, Hazel Hopkins, Anna Bradley, Izabella Forbes. Not pictured are Ellie Koll, Sloane Thomas and Luke Kailing. Great job CARDS!!


🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
A huge thank you to our incredible school counselors for the guidance, support, and care they provide every day. 💙 From helping students navigate challenges to encouraging their dreams, you make a lasting impact!
Drop a comment to show your appreciation!


We have a couple of big items in the lost and found that have to belong someone. Please call the office to claim these things.



New Leadership Jobs have been assigned and our new Patriot Leader got a lesson on putting up and taking down the flag as well as how to fold it with the help of Officer Torres and Mrs. Morey. Great job Leader!!



The Brookside PTO hosted Donuts with Grownups this morning for our 1st and 2nd grade students and grownups. Mrs. Smith's class was full of smiles, and donuts!!





Big Rapids Public Schools will now be CLOSED for Wednesday, January 22.
Stay warm and safe, BR!


Big Rapids Public Schools will have a 3-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd due to the cold weather conditions.
Start times at buildings will be three hours later than normal and lunch WILL be served.
Stay tuned to www.brps.org and the BRPS app for further information.


Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 21st due to anticipated extreme cold weather conditions.
Stay warm, BR!!


Brookside took some time to Drop Everything And Lead this afternoon! Students with school-wide leadership jobs met with their teams today and are kicking their leadership skills into gear. Here are some photos from our Shutterbugs Ayla and Kendylynne📸











Reminder BRPS Families:
No School Monday, January 20


We finally have some snow and warmer temperatures for outside fun! Don't forget to send your student with all the warm weather gear for sledding Brookside's big hill!!









Team Hall-Smith loves their high school reading buddies! ❤️💙







Brookside students hit more reading goals this week!! Keep up the great reading Brookside!!






Snowcoming is next week and Brookside will be celebrating with Spirit Days!!


We had a guest artist visit the art room today! Our principal, Mr. Ranjel, and the third graders learned the “wet on wet” technique with liquid watercolors.




🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team as an Accounting Assistant 🌟
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to make an impact? Big Rapids Public Schools is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Assistant!
📋 Position Highlights:
- Support financial operations in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Work with a team dedicated to our schools and community
🔗 Learn more and apply today: www.brps.org/jobs
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Team Hall-Smith had a blast being scientists and mathematicians last week! They experimented with lights and shadows and did lots of measuring around the classroom!









