Brandywine Heights Elementary School -

🦃Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BHASD!

Mrs. Ohl’s class published a book called “I am Thankful.” It was exciting to see their pride in their finished project. They enjoyed reading their stories.

Congratulations to this week's and last week's Bucket Fillers! Keep up the amazing work! 🪣 🎉

Mrs. Whalen's scientists explored a variety of science topics during their field trip at the Reading Science Center.

Mrs. Smith's class discovered many science ideas on their field trip to the Reading Science Center. 🔬

Mrs. Lewis' class discovered that white light is actually bursting with hidden colors during their field trip to the Reading Science Center. 🥼🧪

Mrs. Whalen's scientists explored a variety of science topics during their field trip at the Reading Science Center.

Mrs. Gangawere's class learned about the color spectrum as scientists during their field trip at the Reading Science Center.

Caron ‘s Youth Education Program helps youth ages 7-17 cope with a loved one’s substance use at no cost to families. See the flyer for details.
Registration: https://www.caron.org/forms/youth-education-program
Questions: Wendi Line at wline@caron.org or 484.345.2749

Join Maple tonight at Little Shoppers Village from 5:30-8:00pm at the Elementary School. There will be raffle baskets, a food stand, a bake sale, vendors, shopping opportunities for children to purchase gifts for their loved ones, and SANTA will be there! 🎅🏼🎄🎁 We hope to see you there!

Ms. Dirsa’s kindergarten filled up their smile jar and chose a Maple party! They learned about what a therapy dog does and got to see her do her tricks! We love you Maple!

November 21-26, early dismissal days for parent teacher conferences!
Car Riders Dismiss @ 12:50pm
Bus Riders + Walkers Dismiss @ 1:05pm

⏰ FINAL REMINDER: BHASD Canned Food Drive! ⏰
Time is almost up! Cans are being collected until Nov. 21 to help fill 65 Holiday Boxes for the Brandywine Food Pantry.
🥫 Each grade brings one item – check the flyer!
📍 Drop off at various location at each school
Let’s finish strong and spread holiday cheer – every can counts! 🎄❤️

We are enjoying Library this week ... visiting the Book Fair and all things dinosaur! 🦕 Once students are done with the Book Fair, they can do dinosaur activities like a Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt!

Remember to fill out your ES MATH CHALLENGE Calendar for November. If you fill in 15 days or more on your calendar, you can take your calendar to Potts’ Top Dog to get a FREE HOT DOG!!!!!   Thank you so much, Potts’ Top Dog!!!   Please reach out to Mrs. Farina (mailto:laufar@bhasd.org) or Mrs. Levengood (mailto:lynlev@bhasd.org) if you have any questions.

Congratulations to this week's Bucket Fillers! Keep up the amazing work! 🪣 🎉

Second grade students learned about Veterans Day. Thank you to all those who serve currently and in the past!

Celebrating Kindness Day Across BHASD!

Thursday our district came together to shine a light on the power of kindness, with each building embracing a unique theme that showcased creativity, connection, and compassion. Elementary students brought a Kindness Tree to life by adding personalized leaves to its branches. Each leaf represented a kind thought, action, or message—growing a beautiful visual reminder of how small acts can make a big impact. Students at the Intermediate & Middle School designed and decorated handprints that are now proudly displayed in the cafeteria. The Be the "I" in Kind mural invites everyone to literally and figuratively stand in the I, reinforcing that each person plays an essential role in spreading kindness. Finally, students at the High School put Kindness into Action and gathered on the turf field for a photo.
Across all grade levels, our students showed what it means to lift each other up and contribute to a community where everyone belongs. Thank you to our staff and students for making Kindness Day meaningful, memorable, and inspiring!

🎁 Reminder: BHASD Canned Food Drive! 🎁
Don’t forget – canned items are being collected from Nov. 10 – Nov. 21 to help fill 65 Holiday Boxes for the Brandywine Food Pantry!
✅ Each grade has one item to bring – check the flyer!
📍 Drop off at Various locations at each school
Let’s make a difference together – every can counts! 🥫❤️