School Supplies

Save yourself time and help raise money for our Bulldogs by ordering supplies through our fundraiser! Be sure to select the grade your kiddo will be in for the upcoming school year!

Gather Essential Items

Pre-K and Kinder students need the following items every day:

• Water bottle
• Lunch box (optional)
• Snacks (follow classroom rules provided by teacher)
• Extra clothes in plastic bag with child’s name

Please ensure all items are labeled with your student’s name. If you buy from Mabel’s Labels and select Brentwood Elementary PTA as your fundraiser recipient, you’ll get a discount and we’ll earn some cash too.

It's also helpful to practice opening lunch containers, water bottles, and snacks with your child before the school year begins to ease their frustration and foster independence!

PTA-Sponsored Kinder Playdate & Popsicles in the Park

Come meet new friends or reconnect with old ones and play at on the school’s playground just before the start of the school year! The 1st hour of this annual event is reserved for incoming Kindergarten families as a way for our youngest students to meet other incoming Brentwood kindergartners. All Grades (new & returning) are welcome for the 2nd hour. The PTA provides snacks such as watermelon, popcorn, and cold water for the kids. Feel free to bring treats for your kiddo or to share. No teachers or administrators will be in attendance – just cool kids and the adults they bring! This event is hosted by the Brentwood Elementary PTA.

Meet the Teacher

Meet the Teacher happens the week before the first day of school. This is a chance for you and your student to come to the school to meet your new teacher, visit your new classroom, and drop off school supplies.

Boo-Hoo/Woo-Hoo Breakfast

After you drop off your Pre-Kindergartner/Kindergartner on the first day of school, stop by this PTA-hosted gathering for breakfast treats and coffee (and boxes of tissues for those who get a little emotional!). It’s also a great time to meet other Pre-K/Kinder parents!

Back to School Night

This is an opportunity for you to visit your student’s classroom, meet the teacher if you haven’t already, learn about the instructional program, and get information about volunteer opportunities in your child’s class. The information presented during the info sessions is aimed at parents, but the school certainly understands that some families may need to bring along children in order to attend!

Sending your child to a new school can feel overwhelming to kids and parents. Follow these tips to help ease the transition!

Before School Starts

• Set a routine for walking, eating breakfast, getting dressed, going to bed, and sleeping.
• Help your child express his/her feelings (happy, scared, sad, etc.) and encourage him/her to let you know how he/she feels about starting at Brentwood.
• Take your child to visit the campus. Show them the route to take from the classroom to the cafeteria, to the bathroom, etc. Pro tip: Visit the playgrounds!
• Remind your child that Brentwood knows how to get in touch with you.
• Feel confident about your choice of Brentwood and let your child know how you feel.
• Shop for practical clothing that your child can manage alone. Shop for school supplies, including a large backpack with your child’s name on it.
• Make sure the transportation plans to and from school are clear to your child and his/her teacher. Notify your child’s teacher in writing if there is any change.
• Send a favorite healthy snack - but no toys!

Once School Starts

• Review your expectations and prioritize them.
• Each teacher will send home important information in your child’s backpack. Please read this information carefully.
• Try to be accessible to your child’s teacher.
• Ask open-ended questions and share in your child's excitment about their day.