One Book, One Community - Come together to discuss 'The Anxious Generation', by Jonathan Hait.
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers

Our 3rd and 4th graders had a great Leadership assembly today!! Mrs. Atwood won the teacher race today and one of our special leaders spun the wheel to have lunch with her favorite staff member!





Brookside had their first DEAL (Drop Everything And Lead) Time on Friday. Students met with their adult leaders to learn more about what their job includes. Ask your student if they were hired.










The 1st and 2nd grades has their Leadership Assembly this morning. Awards were handed out and one lucky person got to spin the wheel to see if Mr. Ranjel has to shave his head. We then wrapped up the assembly with the Cardinal Fight Song! Good luck to Coach Ranjel and the Cardinal Football Team as they take on Escanaba on Saturday afternoon. GO CARDS!!






The Virtual Backpack just added the November Food Bank information for Mecosta County! Check it out at www.brps.org/flyers and help if you can!

Join Wheatscount for Stuntology with Sam Bartlett!
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
Elin Behler, 2nd grade in Mrs. Hamlins class and Colton Ford, 4th grade in Mrs. Westman's class were the first two Brookside students to earn 100 steps! In total we celebrated 20 readers today who have all earned over 100 steps in Reading! They all received a “Brookside 100 Step earner” earner bracelet and a locker tag. Ask your student how close they are to earning their 100 steps and keep READING!

If you're interested in Cub Scouts, please visit our Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers to learn more!
Hey kids… while you were enjoying your day off, guess who still had to go to school?
👩🏫 That’s right — your teachers! 👨🏫
They spent the day learning, planning, and getting ready to make the rest of the year awesome!
👩🏫 That’s right — your teachers! 👨🏫
They spent the day learning, planning, and getting ready to make the rest of the year awesome!

🚌Oh, The Places Our Buses Go — Safely!
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️

📢Reminder, BR Families:
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, or Monday, Oct. 20.
Enjoy your extended weekend, Cardinals! 🍁
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, or Monday, Oct. 20.
Enjoy your extended weekend, Cardinals! 🍁

Interested in BR Youth Travel Basketball?
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers or register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2qqMv0tqY8F5H_A0YU3VfA7Uh07mPmEna6a1DzRnu7iHMHQ/viewform

🎉 Celebrating Our Principals! 🎉
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we took a moment to recognize our incredible principals in honor of National Principal Appreciation Month! ❤️
Each principal received an embroidered lunch cooler featuring the BR logo — a small token of appreciation for the big impact they make every single day.
Thank you to our principals for leading with dedication, heart, and a commitment to helping every student thrive. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 🙌
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, we took a moment to recognize our incredible principals in honor of National Principal Appreciation Month! ❤️
Each principal received an embroidered lunch cooler featuring the BR logo — a small token of appreciation for the big impact they make every single day.
Thank you to our principals for leading with dedication, heart, and a commitment to helping every student thrive. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 🙌

Update for BR Families:
We found a small technical issue with our family survey and are working with our partner to resolve it. An updated survey link will be sent tomorrow, at the latest. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your valuable feedback!
We found a small technical issue with our family survey and are working with our partner to resolve it. An updated survey link will be sent tomorrow, at the latest. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your valuable feedback!

It’s that time of year to connect, celebrate progress, and partner for student success! 🌟
🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences
📍 Eastwood, Brookside & Riverview – Oct. 14 & 16 | 4–7 PM
📍 Middle School – Oct. 15 | 4–7 PM
📍 High School – Oct. 15 | 4–6:30 PM
We value our families and can’t wait to see you! ❤️
🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences
📍 Eastwood, Brookside & Riverview – Oct. 14 & 16 | 4–7 PM
📍 Middle School – Oct. 15 | 4–7 PM
📍 High School – Oct. 15 | 4–6:30 PM
We value our families and can’t wait to see you! ❤️

Firefighter Mike and Firefighter David visited with our 1st graders at Brookside yesterday. They told them about fire safety and showed them around their fire truck. Thanks for sharing your morning with us.










We want YOU to be a part of our basketball family!
Learn more aobut the BR Basketball Tip-Off program at www.brps.org/flyers.
Learn more aobut the BR Basketball Tip-Off program at www.brps.org/flyers.

