Bobcat Happenings

March Gladness

2011-04-20T13:55:00.001-07:00

Teresa Evans Memorial Walk

written by Cole Olafson and Robert Estes

On March 24, 2011, Mrs. Gower’s 5^th/6^th grade class at Brouillet Elementary hosted a memorial walk-a-thon for a past playground supervisor who had lost her long and courageous battle against cancer. Teresa Evans was a friend to the Brouillet community, and the walk was both a time for remembrance and giving hope. The $2,763.40 raised from the walk-a-thon will be sent to the American Cancer Society to be used to find a cure for cancer. Mrs. Gower’s class received donations and materials for the walk from local merchants and families in the class so everything earned went directly to the cause. Even though the walk is over you can still help by making your own walk or donating either at Brouillet Elementary or on the American Cancer Society website: http://www.cancer.org/.

March PAWS Assembly

2011-04-19T18:33:00.000-07:00

Students were selected and recognized by showing their Perseverance with daily work. Students have learned that anything that is worth doing and learning takes Time, Desire and Effort.

In addition, students were also selected who showed outstanding learning achievement in their daily school work. Students presented their writing, science journals, reading responses, and math assignments to family, friends and students.

Great MLK Assembly for K-6

2011-02-24T16:22:00.000-08:00

Eleven Days in the Life of Dr. King

A Broadway Center Touring Performance

The Performers were GREAT:

Kinder Meetings for Future Parents.

2011-02-24T16:19:00.000-08:00

Meetings for parents of future kindergarteners in Puyallup

The Puyallup School District has set a series of information meetings for parents of children planning to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2011 to discuss overview, readiness and the registration process.

Brouillet Gives BACK to Community

2010-12-16T12:54:00.000-08:00

In November and December, the Bobcat Service Club and staff have been giving back to their community in significant ways. A big thanks to Mrs. Larson who has been coordinating the efforts of our students.
Here are some of the winter initiatives we accomplished this year:

The annual food drive collected over 3000+ food items.
We collected 500 some cookies for troops oversees.
We provided 13 Thanksgiving baskets and helped many more by finding additional baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Raised $900 for United Way.
Collected and wrapped presents for 37 families and their 77 children for the Giving Tree.

Brouillet Marches in Puyallup Santa Parade

2010-12-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

This year the Bobcat Service Club and Safety Patrol marched in the downtown Puyallup on Dec. 4, 2010 Christmas Parade. Mr. Farias, Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Brimhall marched with more than 35 students this year and it was a great way to welcome in the holiday cheer. They marched in the parade while blowing kazoos, jingling bells, waving glow sticks, twirling patrol flags, and giving high fives to the spectators. It was so fun, we look forward to participating again next year.

Happy Holidays!

Honoring Students Who Make the Right Choices

2010-12-05T22:42:00.000-08:00

At Brouillet we are constantly finding ways to help students make the connection between the choices they make and the opportunities that come there way.

MAKE GOOD CHOICES

(Picture from WHY TRY? materials!)

The Reality Ride is a visual analogy that attempts to show kids and adults that the long slow ride is harder but worth it. It leads to opportunities, freedom, and self-respect. The following video is a snap shot our Fall at Brouillet and the many students who consistently are making GREAT choices.

Brouillet Students & Staff Give Back

2010-11-08T08:46:00.001-08:00

The students and staff at Brouillet are in full swing in finding ways to help those around us. Our Brouillet Service Crew are coordinating the efforts because an important part of education is learning to help others through service learning. Here are a few of the service opportunities you can help us with:

1. Cookies for Troops: Nov. 1-9

Bobcat Service Club is asking each student to bring in at least 1 dozen store bought cookies. These cookies will be shipped to soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

2. Food Drive: Nov. 9-22

The service club is collecting non-perishable food to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for Brouillet families, Holiday Food Baskets in December, and then stocking the shelves of our local food banks. We will accept all canned or boxed items and also Thanksgiving Feast items such as potatoes, canned yams and cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, stuffing mix, gravy mix.... If anyone would like to donate a frozen turkey (and can store it until Nov. 22), they can contact Cheryl Larson at 841-8670.

3. Giving Tree: Nov. 22-Dec. 13

Families and community members can stop by the front foyer at Brouillet to get a gift tag with a gift idea for a Brouillet student. Gifts should be returned, unwrapped, with the gift tag taped to it no later than December 13th.

Report Card Dates

2010-10-04T16:56:00.000-07:00

Report Card dates for the 2010-2011 school year, as approved by the Student Learning Department, are noted below.

1st Trimester
Building prints final Report Card: Dec. 1
Trimester Ends/Report Card goes Home/Parent View in HAC: Dec. 2

2nd Trimester
Building prints final Report Card: Mar. 14
Trimester Ends/Report Card goes Home/Parent View in HAC: Mar. 15

3rd Trimester
Building prints final Report Card: Jun. 16
Trimester Ends/Report Card goes Home/Parent View in HAC: Jun. 17

What are the SCHOOL RULES??

2010-10-03T16:05:00.001-07:00

Some of us may think that School Rules are the things we should not be doing at school or we will get "in trouble". However, at Brouillet we focus on what students should be doing rather than what they shouldn't be doing. We call our rules RESPECT the BIG 5!

We want students to Respect:
- EACH PERSON
- LEARNING
- LANGUAGE
- PROPERTY
- PERSONAL SPACE

In an upcoming school newsletter, we will show how students can learn to work on these rules daily. No one can keep these rules unless they purposefully try and keep them. These are activities that we can all work as kids and adults. Stay tuned ...

Brouillet Bobcats are COLLEGE BOUND

2010-10-03T15:23:00.000-07:00

Brouillet's Theme this year is "COLLEGE BOUND!" Our staff is determined and focused on preparing each child to be have the knowledge and skills they need so they can go to any college, university, trade school, or vocation that they hope for and desire. Graduation from High school is only the beginning to their future success! We are not ashamed to say, "Our Brouillet Bobcats are College Bound!"

Brouillet State of the School Presentation 2010-2011

2010-09-28T17:40:00.001-07:00

This was shared with parents on our Curriculum Night on September 28!

Brouillet State of the School 2010-2011

View more presentations from Nick Hedman.

Playground Project

2010-08-10T11:31:00.001-07:00

To follow the playground progress at Brouillet Elementary follow the Link:

Build a community playground.

Field Day at Brouillet

2010-06-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

What an outstanding Field Day at Brouillet for 2010. We had an amazing group of parents show up, organize games, and play with the kids. The rain showers during Hokey Pokey only encouraged our staff to "shake it all around" all the more. Within the hour, the rain subsided and the sun peeked through. Enjoy this video that captures the day of celebration for our kids.

PEPSI visits and says, "Congratulations."

2010-06-21T11:43:00.000-07:00

Pepsi Representatives and Sounders midfielder Mike Seamon visited with students encouraging them to stay active in the community and give back. Each member of the Brouillet community received a T-shirt from Pepsi and had an opportunity to say "Thank You!" to Pepsi!

April 23rd PAWS Assembly

2010-06-21T11:32:00.000-07:00

At Brouillet, recognized outstanding students who demonstrated "Lifting the Weight" and overcoming hard things in their lives and school at our all school PAWS assembly. When we face hardships, they can make us stronger if we "lift them" and don't give up. It is a part of the skills training Why Try? program that we adopted this year. Parents, family, friends and staff gave certificates to the students who showed this kind of character.

NEW Playground Made Possible By Your Votes

2010-03-22T21:11:00.001-07:00

Walking Survey for Parents

2010-02-11T10:14:00.000-08:00

Brouillet would like to hear from you on ways to imporve and promote "the walking alternative" to and from school. In order to obtain this information we have developed a survey we would like each family to complete.

The Brouillet Walking Survey will be available online starting today. Please give us your feedback by February 26th. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6BR6B5V.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help our Brouillet Bobcats, yourself, and your community to "Do Something Different and Make a Difference!"

Playground Grant VOTE by PEPSI

2010-02-01T12:03:00.001-08:00

Vote TODAY and EVERYDAY for the Pepsi Playground Grant!

$50,000

Overview

The Brouillet Community Playground Project was started in the Summer of 2008 when it occurred to the community that the current playground was becoming unsafe, as well as having no activities for kids of pre-k age or children with special needs. This is especially important because this playground is used as our community park after school, on weekends, and during the Summer months as this is the only playground close enough for the kids in our neighborhoods to walk to. The Community petitioned the school district for space big enough for the new playground and this was accomplished although the community led by the Brouillet PTA would have to move over 200 feet of fence and raise all funds needed for the new playground. After almost two years of working towards our goal, we have moved the fence and have also raised $25,000.00 of the $75,000.00 needed for this project.

Budget Survery for Parents and Community

2010-01-22T15:08:00.000-08:00

The Puyallup School District would like to obtain the opinions of staff, parents, and community members on their priorities for district activities through an online survey. Your Puyallup School District Cabinet, Superintendent, and School Board of Directors will use the survey results as an advisory prioritization of budget items to better understand your overall priorities for 2010-11 budget deliberations.

The survey is available by clicking this link: http://www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/ourdistrict/financials/1011Budget/BudgetSurvey.cfm

Bobcat Chorus

2009-12-10T16:10:00.001-08:00

The Bobcat Chorus had an opportunity to reach out to the community by performing at Lynden Grove Health Care Facility and Silver Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community last Thursday, December 10, 2009. The group, which consists of 35 students from 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grades, sang seven holiday songs and gave holiday greeting cards made by students from Mrs. Field’s 4^th grade class to the residents of the facilities.

First Positive Action Recognition (PAWS)

2009-11-19T23:30:00.000-08:00

It is important that we recognize kids for great behavior and great learning. At Brouillet teachers awarded Bobcats from each class that have been making "Good Choices" this past few months. Classrooms were also awarded classroom awards for clean rooms, morning line up, library behavior and a much more. And finally, teachers awarded students "Learning Achievement" certificates for those that demonstrated outstanding learning at their grade levels. Parents and staff should be proud of our students and the work they are doing every day, all the time.

"Reality Ride" Music

Students have been learning about the Reality Ride we are all on. We are on the track towards opportunity, self-respect and freedom, or we are stuck in a loop, or we just keep crashing. A program called Why Try? is being used by teachers to teach kids that "Choices have consequences." The program includes metaphors, songs, videos, and activities to help them think through their choices and to get on the right track.

Thank You Veterans

2009-11-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

Brouillet students have done a variety of activities the past couple weeks to raise the awareness of our country's veterans. 5th grade students put together a program on Monday and peformed it for our student body. Students have written poems and letters to veterans. Gabby and her 3rd grade friend(picture below) shared their letters that they wrote to veterans in their family. They shared how proud they were of them and how much they missed them.
Gabby agreed to let me video tape her and read her letter aloud.

Walking Wednesday Kick-Off

2009-11-04T22:13:00.000-08:00

WE had over 90+ kids walk to school this day, a whole bunch of family members and even some staff who helped kick-off "Walking Wednesdays" at Brouillet. Kids got stickers and walking feet. Parents got coffee and treats. Many met together at the WalMart parking lot and headed off to school in one long train. It was a beautiful crisp morning and thanks to all that showed up and for Renee who organized the event. Join us every Wednesday on Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, and 15!!

Meet Our New PE Teachers

2009-11-02T13:12:00.001-08:00

Destiny Ostrander

Years Teaching: 2

Years at Brouillet: 1st year!

Where did you get your degree(s) or last school(s) attended?

East Valley High School, Yakima. Class of '02

Washington State University, Class of '06 GO COUGS!

What inspired you to become a teacher or work in schools?

I had so many great teachers and coaches that inspired me to become a teacher. I love seeing kids learn important life lessons through athletics.

What is your favorite part about working at a school or Brouillet?

It's great to see a community come together to help "raise up" the next generation by giving them the resources they need to be successful.

Who is in your family? My husband Thomas of 5 years and daughter Sofia-1 yr

What is one personal dream/goal/wish that you have?

To go to Africa and help some of the many orphans

Artists in Rm 23

2009-10-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Ms. Glen’s class recently made a visit to the South Hill Library. They were invited to view their artwork displayed there. This collection was created while doing a month long unit on master artists. The kids drew inspiration from Van Gogh, O’Keefe, Pollock, Braque and Picasso. If you haven’t had a chance to see it yet, it will be in the Children’s section of the library through mid November. If you have a chance check it out!

Watch D.O.G.S. in Action

2009-10-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

At Brouillet our WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) is off to another successful year. Under the leadership of our Top DOG, Brian Ragsdale, and his Dog Squad we have added new dads to the crew and their presence here is appreciated. For more info go to the PTA website for WatchDOGS. Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, and Big Brothers walk the halls, help with projects (see Readerboard Pict w/ Mr. Jones - Nicholas' Dad), work in classrooms, and help play with kids at recess.

Here is a fun clip of Mr. Clocksin (Dylan's and Shane's Dad) in action playing football with 3rd and 4th graders. Want to be a 'Rock Star' for a day, volunteer 1 day to be a WatchD.O.G.