Phil D. Swing School

New Year, New Skills! 🌟 Join our 6-week Academy to master life’s balancing act. From getting organized to finding personal balance, we’re providing the tools you need to help your entire family succeed. Each week features a brand-new skill to help you thrive in 2026. Ready to get started? Sign up now and make this your most organized year yet!
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¡Año nuevo, habilidades nuevas! 🌟 Únase a nuestra academia de 6 semanas para dominar el arte del equilibrio en su vida diaria. Desde aprender a organizarse hasta encontrar el bienestar personal, le brindaremos las herramientas necesarias para que toda su familia alcance el éxito. Cada semana aprenderá una habilidad completamente nueva para ayudarle a prosperar en este 2026. ¿Está listo para comenzar? ¡Inscríbase hoy mismo y haga de este su año más organizado!

Smart Start Saturdays are back! Does your child need a little extra support to build confidence in reading and math? Join us for Smart Start Saturday at J.W. Oakley School! Students will participate in engaging, grade-level lessons focused on the most important skills to help them succeed in school. Students may stay for Polar Play Intersession Day afterward if registered for both programs! Register at www.besd.org under GLOW PROGRAMS 2025-2026.

Bundle up and join us for a winter-themed day full of movement, creativity, and snowy fun at J.W. Oakley School! Register your child at www.besd.org under GLOW PROGRAMS 2025-2026.

BESD is proud to partner with the Brawley Police Department to offer soccer through the MLS GO Youth Soccer Program! Spots are limited! Register today at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

This is a friendly reminder that there will be no GLOW programs next Friday, December 19th at all 6 BESD schools. Please plan on picking up your child at his/her minimum day dismissal time. Thank you!

Santa’s Workshop Intersession Days are right around the corner and we're excited to welcome students for 4 fun-filled days of merry making! From crafting homemade holiday treasures to "elf-engineered" STEM challenges, it’s a holly jolly adventure your child won’t want to miss. Register at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

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Here is the Surplus Property 7/11 Committee Application Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qIrFC3jFpMifq__gXP9WKcy9LhTmhkgw/view?usp=sharing

Please return completed application by 4:00 pm, January 9, 2026.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Give your child a boost in reading and math at our next Smart Start Saturday! Register by going to the www.besd.org homepage, scrolling down to GLOW Programs 25-26, and clicking on the registration button.

Mark your calendars! Free flu shot for all BESD students, families and staff. November 4th from 4-6 PM at J.W. Oakley Elementary.
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¡Marquen sus calendarios! Vacunas contra la gripe gratuitas para todos los estudiantes, familias y personal del Distrito Escolar de Brawley (BESD). El 4 de noviembre de 4 p.m. a 6 p.m. en la Escuela Primaria J.W. Oakley.