Brawley Elementary School District

Clothing drive this week! Now is the perfect time to clear out your closets and make a difference. We are accepting new or gently used clothing and shoes. All items can be dropped off at any school site office.
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¡Colecta de ropa esta semana! Ahora es el momento perfecto para vaciar sus armarios y hacer la diferencia. Aceptamos ropa y zapatos nuevos o usados en buenas condiciones. Todos los artículos se pueden entregar en la oficina principal de cualquier escuela.

Good afternoon BESD families please view the ELKS Hoop Shoot Flyer! Children participating must be between ages 8 - 13 and entry is FREE! Contest will take place at Brawley Union High School on 12/6/25.

Next week is Inclusive Schools Week, and we are excited to highlight and celebrate the progress our schools have made in providing a supportive, welcoming, and high-quality education for all students—including those with disabilities. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the collaborative efforts of our teachers, staff, students, and families who work every day to ensure that every learner feels valued, supported, and included.

Our schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 24, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Mark your calendar for 2 magical evenings of music and holiday cheer! We hope to see you at BESD's 2025 Christmas Music Concerts to celebrate the season and support our talented student musicians and chorus members.

Register your child for our next Smart Start Saturday on December 13th at Phil Swing School—a great opportunity for teacher-led tutoring while making up an absence. Sign up today at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

Register your child for GLOW's Snow Much Fun! Intersession Day on December 13th—a flurry of frosty crafts, winter games, and icy excitement awaits! Register at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

Now is the perfect time to clear out your closets and make a difference. We are hosting a Clothing Drive from December 8th - 12th. We are accepting new or gently used clothing and shoes. All items can be dropped off at any school site office.
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Estaremos organizando una Campaña de Ropa del 8 al 12 de diciembre. Aceptamos ropa y zapatos nuevos o usados en buenas condiciones (o usados suavemente). Todos los artículos se pueden entregar en la oficina principal de cualquier escuela.

THANK YOU to all our incredible Community Partners! 🤝

We appreciate your commitment to supporting our BESD students and families. Your resources, time, and services truly make a difference in keeping our community healthy and successful.

On November 10th at the ICOE Board Meeting our students were honored with scholarship checks of $250 for auctioning off their artwork during last month's ICOE Autumn & the Arts Festival.

For the junior high division, we had the most recipients from our district.

4 former BWJH students:
Makayla Cocova
Paige Carson
Destiny Vargas
Isabella Felix

1 current student at Padilla-Pace :
Danna Medina-Valenzuela

Parents and Community: The Secure status at Padilla-Pace has been lifted
For more information on Safety Protocols, please visit:
https://www.besd.org/o/besd/page/safety-protocols

SAFETY PROTOCOL SECURE

For more information on Safety Protocols, please visit:
https://www.besd.org/o/besd/page/safety-protocols

School Alert: Padilla-Pace has been placed on Secure

Mini Rodeo 2025

Flu Clinic Today at J.W. Oakley Elementary from 4-6pm in classroom 1. Flu clinic is at no cost and open to all BESD staff, students and families.
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La Clínica de la Gripe es HOY en el Salón 1 de la Primaria J.W. Oakley, de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. Es abierta y sin costo para el personal, estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar de Brawley (BESD).

Get ready for Gobble-Palooza! Our 2-day Thanksgiving break event is packed with creative challenges, turkey-themed activities, and more! Don’t miss this celebration of creativity and gratitude!

Join us for a festive Friendsgiving Saturday Intersession Day! TK–8th graders will enjoy a day full of cooking, crafts, and fun learning activities celebrating friendship and gratitude. Don’t miss out on this cozy fall event!

Fall Back Reminder

Time changes this weekend! Don't forget to set your hours one hour back before going to bed on Saturday night. Time changes this Sunday at 2am.
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Hay cambio de hora este fin de semana! No olvide atrasar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse el sábado por la noche. El cambio de hora oficial es este domingo a las 2 de la mañana.

For families who currently receive CalFresh and for those who may be impacted by a government shutdown, please consult the attached list of local locations that will be providing food assistance starting in November.

Please review the list for specific details and hours of operation.
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Para las familias que actualmente reciben CalFresh y para aquellas que puedan verse afectadas por un cierre del gobierno, por favor, consulte la lista adjunta de ubicaciones locales que proporcionarán asistencia con alimentos a partir del mes de noviembre.

Por favor, revise la lista para obtener detalles específicos y los horarios de atención.