
Mrs. Turner’s 3rd grade class is getting ready for KSA! Today, they used the RACED strategy to review a classroom writing assignment, and the results were amazing! Students were fully engaged and shared awesome strategies to tackle KSA with confidence.



🚨 OLR Opens TODAY, March 17th! 🚨
We’re kicking off the OLR process today and are aiming to be 100% completed by May 22nd!
🔑 Important: EVERY student, EVERY year must have a complete OLR to stay up-to-date!
📄 Families, be sure to fill out the flyer below and submit the 5-digit code. Flyers will be sent home with your student today!




Several of our talented students had the opportunity to attend All-County Choir today! 🎶 What an incredible experience filled with music and fun! 🎤





Mrs. Hill's class is putting their detective skills to the test! Today, they practiced using images to guess the story's topic, followed by independent reading and group discussion. The students worked hard to answer questions together and build their reading confidence.




It is crazy to think the 24/25 school year is fast approaching! The yearbook team has been hard at work capturing those moments we don't want to forget!Help your student keep track of all the events, memories and people of this year. Preserve them all by ordering their Brookside yearbook today.
Click https://yearbookordercenter.com/ (code: 26370) to purchase.
Yearbooks are for purchase via link until March 24, 2025!
$22 each + service fee
*ONLINE ORDERS ONLY*
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Peel at 859-887-2012 or jennifer.peel@jessamine.kyschools.us




Our 5th grade students are working on identifying their strengths. Graduate Profile carries from elementary into high school and as our 5th graders transition into middle school, it is a good time to stop and reflect about what they have learned! Ask your 5th grader what attribute they chose as their strength!




We want to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing classified staff members who make a difference every day! Whether they’re instructional assistants, secretaries, bookkeepers, nurses, FRC staff, custodians, or cafeteria workers, their contributions are invaluable.
If you know an exceptional 24/25 classified employee who goes above and beyond, nominate them today! Click the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IQ3lr1oqaOSEkWDCL32ymtfxqEmLjZHnfHKsRU6_mbQ/viewform?edit_requested=true


Last night, we had the amazing opportunity to partner with our families and students to explore reading strategies! Together, we learned through engaging games, interactive activities, and dedicated practice rooms. It was a fantastic evening of collaboration and learning. #FamilyEngagement








Check out our amazing students of the month!!! These students were selected for our Graduate Profile attribute ‘Critical Thinking’. We are so proud of their hard work in demonstrating such an important attribute! Keep working hard mustangs!


🎉📚 Read Across America is next week! To celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday, we're kicking things off with Hat Day on Monday! 🎩🎉


Happy SRO Appreciation Day to Officer Howard! Your dedication to keeping us safe at Brookside, your genuine care for our students, and your willingness to always lend a hand means the world to us. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school community! Thank you for everything you do! #SROAppreciationDay





You go above and beyond for our students, meeting their basic needs, supporting teachers, and keeping our school filled with laughter! We appreciate you so much and are grateful for all you do! #FRYSC


This week in guidance, our 1st graders are discovering what it takes to be a SUPERHERO at school, at home, and in the community! From showing kindness to making responsible choices, they’re learning that true heroes don’t need capes—they just need big hearts and great character! 💙✨ #BrooksideHeroes


We've officially hit 100 days of learning, growing, and having fun! Some of our students "aged" 100 years overnight, while others showed off their creativity in amazing ways! #100DaysSmarter

Brookside students, get ready for a week (Feb. 10th-14th) full of fun and kindness! 💙 Check out the flyer below to see our exciting dress-up days and join us in spreading kindness all week long! ✨ #BrooksideKindness


This week is National School Counseling Week! We want to give a huge shout out to our two amazing counselors, Mrs. Welch & Mrs. Janes! This week highlights the essential role that our counselors play in supporting our Mustangs. Thanks for all that you do!

At Brookside Elementary, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing educators who inspire, guide, and empower our students every day. Let’s show our appreciation for their dedication and passion! Nominate an outstanding teacher for the Teacher of the Year award today.
Click the link to submit your nomination and celebrate someone who’s made a difference! Translated links are provided as well. Nominations must be completed by Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcX8sjha7rjfAKmGO--pstaHVscOpoYOf3Qu7EdMypCjdOYw/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpb3vI642HzsDPQJ0aiahiD7S0EwrulQT6cYssEqfrsT8P9Q/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTASD1WlJX2lrHp8_EUk3L91Cr1PojvyhqoliUnlN3mc-XGQ/viewform


🎉📚 The 100th Day of School is almost here! 🎉📚
We’re so excited to celebrate this milestone next week! 🎈 Check out the flyer below for all the fun activities we have planned at Brookside. Let’s make it a day to remember! 💯🎊 #100DaysSmarter


Shoutout to Ms. Courtney, one of our amazing 2nd-grade teachers, for setting her students up for success by reviewing success criteria before introducing a brand-new math unit! #GoMustangs

We're feeling extra grateful today to be back in school! Our Mustangs enjoyed a warm building, hot meals, and plenty of smiles shared together. There's nothing like being part of this amazing Brookside family! #ThankfulThursday



