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Thank you to everyone who helped Stuff the Bus! 💛 Because of your generosity, our Back-to-School Nights are being filled with tables of free supplies for families to take home—reminding us just how much this community cares for its kids. Your kindness touches lives you may never see, but its impact will be felt all year long. If you missed it and are in need of supplies, please reach out to your building office. We are proud, grateful, and so lucky to call call this community home. 🏡

✈️ Planning an Educational Trip? Submitting an Educational Travel Request is quick and easy in Infinite Campus: Step 1: 🔹 Log into the Parent Portal 🔹 Go to More → Absence Requests 🔹 Select your student 🔹 Choose ETR: Educational Travel Request 🔹 Enter travel dates & comments 🔹 Click Submit Step 2: ⏳ Wait 1–2 minutes 📄 Go to Documents 🖊️ Complete, eSign & submit the form 📌 One form per student. Questions? Reach out to your building office.

📣 Need health insurance for your child?
CHIP covers PA kids & teens (up to age 19) with free or low-cost care — including doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and more.

No family earns too much to qualify.
If your child is uninsured and not eligible for Medical Assistance, CHIP might be a fit.

To learn more, visit: ChipcoversPAkids.com

Brandywine Heights, it's almost go time!
The first day of school is August 20th—let’s roll into the year ready to learn, grow, and shine.

🌞 Mindful Moments for August 🌿
As we enter the final month of summer break, it’s the perfect time to slow down, reset, and prepare our minds for the school year ahead. August can be full of mixed emotions—excitement, anxiety, anticipation. This month’s mindfulness calendar offers simple, daily reminders to stay grounded, present, and centered as routines begin to shift.

🗓 Here’s what you can expect:
📌 Gentle daily prompts to help manage transitions
📌 Moments to reflect, breathe, and reconnect
📌 Practices to reduce stress and build resilience before the school year begins
💬 A few examples:
☀️ Aug 2 – Make a paper chain countdown for the start of the school year.
☀️ Aug 6 – Journal: What are you excited for this school year?
☀️ Aug 11 – Practice your morning routine.
☀️ Aug 18 – Charge your Chromebook and get your backpack ready.

Let’s close out summer with presence and purpose.
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#MindfulAugust #BackToSchoolReady #EndOfSummer #MindfulnessMatters #MentalWellness #IntentionalLiving

🍽 Now Hiring: Food Service Worker (Part‑Time)
Brandywine Heights Area School District is looking for friendly, service‑oriented team members to support kitchen and cafeteria operations at the Intermediate/Middle School.

Details:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SQJp3vUtStjANbJzqn8oq1bDMT2UBhlP/view

Calling all Brandywine Heights Area School District alumni! 🏫 Your involvement helps keep the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation thriving — bringing teacher grants, Camp SPARK summer learning, student scholarships, and more exciting things coming soon! Be part of the community that enhances, enriches, and provides opportunities for our kids. Join us — volunteer, participate, or get involved today: bhedufoundation.org 💙

Need a quick view of the full school year? 🗓️ Download the 2025–2026 BHASD Year-at-a-Glance Calendar to keep track of holidays, early dismissals, and important dates all in one place. 📍Available now on our website!

Each year, we provide a suggested back-to-school supply list for families who are eager to take advantage of seasonal sales. Many families find that purchasing supplies during these sales is more cost-effective than what the District can provide, even through bulk purchasing.
This list is completely optional. We understand that financial situations vary, and no student will ever be expected to bring in supplies or be impacted if they can’t. This is simply an opportunity for those who wish to contribute, every student will have what they need to learn and succeed.

We’ve also worked to ensure that this year’s list is equitable and consistent across classrooms and grade levels. Families should not receive separate or additional lists from individual teachers once school begins. This version represents the final, agreed-upon list for the 2025-26 school year.

You can view the supply list here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ji_dD83InOrgsjbR3kaS1d7AcUjyjfnLXZmCjX9xa-o/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!

🌞 July Mindfulness Calendar Is Here! 🧘‍♂️🌿

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, breathe deeply, and take care of our minds. 🧠💛 Our July Mindfulness Calendar is filled with simple, daily activities that encourage mindful observation, reflection, and connection—for students, families, and staff alike!

✨ Whether it's a nature walk, mindful observation, or a moment to unplug and enjoy a picnic with family or friends, each day offers a small step toward a more peaceful summer.

📅 Download the calendar and join us in building healthy habits for the body and mind: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpO0XkrUo/OSrRlOBTqFoX_9D9Uq_N6w/view?utm_content=DAGpO0XkrUo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf35de6a7fe

#MindfulJuly #WellnessInEducation #MindfulnessMatters #SDMindfulness #HealthyHabits

☀️ Summer is in full swing, but you won’t want to miss what’s inside our the latest issue of our BulletPoints Newsletter ✨ 📬 Catch up here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGq6Ezj0DY/vi2OZYUws8Z1csuZJVacZA/view?utm_content=DAGq6Ezj0DY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h89802a1512

The students may be gone, but the halls are still full! Our maintenance and custodial crews have been hard at work at the Intermediate/Middle School—giving classrooms some TLC and getting everything in shape for Tuesday’s Red Tag Sale. Bonus: Catch a sneak peak at some of the items up for grab!!✨

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is holding its annual RED TAG SALE of unused/no longer needed items next week. Location: Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle, 200 West Weis St, Topton PA 19562 Date: Tues., June 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Cash and carry the day of sale, NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. View the list of available items here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2091/BHASD/5767568/Red_Tag_Sale_Summer_2025_-_Website_List_of_Items.pdf

Report cards go live today at 2:00 PM. Log in to the Parent or Student Portal and head to the Documents section to view. Questions? Reach out to your school office—we're here to help.

🌼 June Mindfulness Moments 🌞 Summer is a perfect time to slow down, breathe deeply, and be present with the beauty around us. Practicing mindfulness each day, even in small ways, can help children and adults feel more grounded, calm, and connected. This month, we’re excited to share our June Mindfulness Calendar filled with simple, daily activities like: 🌸 Find a flower outside 🫧 Blow bubbles and watch them float 🌅 Watch the sunset 🧘‍♀️ Sit and breathe for 5 quiet minutes These gentle prompts are a great way to build peaceful habits and enjoy the little things together as a family. Click below to explore the interactive calendar and join us in a mindful June: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpOOeSt6s/2i7BohxLun6cYlFvtaFqow/view?utm_content=DAGpOOeSt6s&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h905b718860

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. In memory of many, in honor of all. ❤️🤍💙

💧 Friday is Stay Hydrated Day! 💧 Don’t forget to wear BLUE this Friday as a reminder to drink water and stay hydrated! 💙 Water is essential for our brains to function, our bodies to feel good, and our emotions to stay balanced. Let’s make hydration a healthy habit! #StayHydratedDay #WearBlue #HealthyHabits #HydrationMatters #WellnessWeek

For today's Mental Health Awareness video, we're doing "Count Down to Calm." Try it with us here: https://youtube.com/shorts/dKRBU5YEKqw Need a gentle way to unwind after a long day? Try Countdown to Calm—a simple bedtime practice to ease your mind and body. Start with Five Finger Breathing: ✋ Trace each finger as you slowly breathe in and out. Then move to High Five Hands: 🫱 Breathe In – open your hands 🫳 Breathe Out – close your hands 🔁 Repeat 5 times while counting: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… This calming ritual helps slow your breathing, relax your nervous system, and prepare your body for rest. Try it tonight—you deserve the peace. 💙 #MentalHealthAwareness #CountdownToCalm #BedtimeRoutine #MindfulBreathing #SelfCare